What do I do now? - Page 2

love-pink · 07-22-2012, 10:48 AM

The weird thing is Im the loud assertive one in our family, but I feel rude for wanting to insist they replace the car

I dont want to cause problems for anyone, I just want to have the dependable GM Certified vehicle I thought I was purchasing. Ive been NOTHING but nice and understanding towards them over these past 3 months. The only time I even insisted on a loaner vehicle is when I was told to ride with the tow truck driver, with my 2 year old daughter in tow, and was then stranded up at the dealership for an hour. They finally pulled a car off the lot for me to get us home.

And I just payed to have the window tinted a month or so ago so Im out that money.

my08impalaSS · 07-22-2012, 12:05 PM

Ditch it. I it's causing this much trouble in only 3 months. It'll probably only get worse. The dealership is wrong here if you ask me. I would have already been in there raising all kinds of hell. You don't need to let it wait and get completely screwed.

imandyyornot · 07-22-2012, 03:18 PM

I also get that bumping on the gas/brake pedal when doing a long turn. My friends freak out when they feel it... I had my tires aligned and balanced but maybe because I ate so much potholes in NYC it needs realigning. A possibility is because of bent rim from what I heard. As for the squeaking noise I have the same thing also, EVEN after I had the dealer replace the power steering 3 weeks ago on a recall. It did not go away at all.. All these noises and shaking vibrations seem to come from turning the steering wheel almost all the way to the limit... Of course mine does not have any warranty but so far in these 8 months of owning it, I wished I bought a brand Impala instead.

12ltz · 07-22-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by love-pink

The weird thing is Im the loud assertive one in our family, but I feel rude for wanting to insist they replace the car

I dont want to cause problems for anyone, I just want to have the dependable GM Certified vehicle I thought I was purchasing. Ive been NOTHING but nice and understanding towards them over these past 3 months. The only time I even insisted on a loaner vehicle is when I was told to ride with the tow truck driver, with my 2 year old daughter in tow, and was then stranded up at the dealership for an hour. They finally pulled a car off the lot for me to get us home.

And I just payed to have the window tinted a month or so ago so Im out that money.

Check on the lemon laws in your state that maybe an option.

love-pink · 07-22-2012, 07:46 PM

Ive read up on our Lemon Law and it looks like in Michigan your vehicle has to have been serviced 3 or more times for the same problem with no resolution or it has to be out of service for 30 consecutive days. If it falls under either of those you are entitled to a refund or compensation of another vehicle you both agree with.

Im not sure if I would qualify even though Ive been to the shop so many times. The only thing they have repeatedly not been able to fix is the shake. They have did alot to lessen it but its definitely still there. A friend of mine was riding with me last night and out of nowhere asked why the car felt funny. To her she could feel it in the floor boards. She hasnt the slightest about anything that has been going on with the car or dealership.

Im sick to my stomach about the whole thing. Beyond disappointed. I may not be a millionaire buying a new car every month but got damn we have bought 4 vehicles from them in the last 7 years and never had an issue or been a problematic customer. That has got to count for something. Im scared just thinking about signing papers on another car.

**donmateo** · 07-22-2012, 08:31 PM

The Acadias a really nice vehicle. Been in a few that were well loaded. You should consider it and test it out if it's a viable option.

my08impalaSS · 07-22-2012, 08:53 PM

Sometimes you get a dud. Lol. Don't be scared though. I don't feel as if this should affect in any bad way at all. You have the right to take it back after this much trouble. If they really wanna try and scam you outta something like this I absolutely raise hell. But thats me, my parents taught me not to take shit from anyone. including a dealership.

**kingnutin** · 07-23-2012, 09:50 AM

Sounds like a lemon law qualifier to me. You shouldn't feel bad, you're the one spending a crap load of money, not them.

mtimpala · 07-23-2012, 10:21 AM

Yeah dont be afraid of the Dealership, you are clearly in the right here. i was raised the same way. i love ripping a dealership a new ass i hate dealerships, why? because of this. im not even gonna get started on that subject. a little trick you might try if they dont cooperate, is find a guy in his 50s-60s (They are obligated to respect there elders at work) who really loves to fight with dealerships and knows his shit, and sick him on them. it works

love-pink · 07-23-2012, 03:41 PM

I've been at the dealership all day. I called at 9am and straight up time for a different car. I ended up walking out with a 2011 Impala LT. I could tell it drove better before we had even left the parking lot. I had to pay the price difference of course but it's "GM Certified", has half the miles the 08 had, 2 years newer and I got it for $1k under blue book. We worked it as a trade in for my 08. I put almost 9k miles on it and the gave $500 less than what I paid. Not perfect but I think it was the best I was going to get.*

I'm so glad to be rid of the 08. The '11 has a crap ton of warranty under it and looks brand new inside and out. They did have a few other Impalas but nothing certified just normal 30-45 day warranties. After all the problems with the 08 I couldnt even try to bring myself to sign papers without the safety of a warranty.

**kingnutin** · 07-23-2012, 04:04 PM

Not a bad deal, you will have to update your signature pic now of course...

love-pink · 07-23-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingnutin

Not a bad deal, you will have to update your signature pic now of course...

Definitely! I will be missing my tint and sunroof though. But at the end of the day Id take a reliable working vehicle over a sunroof any day!

**donmateo** · 07-23-2012, 08:27 PM

Congrats! Pics for sure.

**tonyc712000** · 07-24-2012, 04:46 AM

Congrats!

Glad you sorted it out! Now git snappin'!!!

**kingnutin** · 07-24-2012, 08:55 AM

Yeah, and some shots of the new car would be cool too.

07-22-2012, 10:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
love-pink Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 140 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The weird thing is Im the loud assertive one in our family, but I feel rude for wanting to insist they replace the car I dont want to cause problems for anyone, I just want to have the dependable GM Certified vehicle I thought I was purchasing. Ive been NOTHING but nice and understanding towards them over these past 3 months. The only time I even insisted on a loaner vehicle is when I was told to ride with the tow truck driver, with my 2 year old daughter in tow, and was then stranded up at the dealership for an hour. They finally pulled a car off the lot for me to get us home. And I just payed to have the window tinted a month or so ago so Im out that money. __________________ 2011 Impala LT

07-22-2012, 03:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
imandyyornot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 181 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I also get that bumping on the gas/brake pedal when doing a long turn. My friends freak out when they feel it... I had my tires aligned and balanced but maybe because I ate so much potholes in NYC it needs realigning. A possibility is because of bent rim from what I heard. As for the squeaking noise I have the same thing also, EVEN after I had the dealer replace the power steering 3 weeks ago on a recall. It did not go away at all.. All these noises and shaking vibrations seem to come from turning the steering wheel almost all the way to the limit... Of course mine does not have any warranty but so far in these 8 months of owning it, I wished I bought a brand Impala instead. __________________ Anyone From The NYC Area? Lets Meet Up. 06 Impala LS

07-22-2012, 07:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
love-pink Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 140 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive read up on our Lemon Law and it looks like in Michigan your vehicle has to have been serviced 3 or more times for the same problem with no resolution or it has to be out of service for 30 consecutive days. If it falls under either of those you are entitled to a refund or compensation of another vehicle you both agree with. Im not sure if I would qualify even though Ive been to the shop so many times. The only thing they have repeatedly not been able to fix is the shake. They have did alot to lessen it but its definitely still there. A friend of mine was riding with me last night and out of nowhere asked why the car felt funny. To her she could feel it in the floor boards. She hasnt the slightest about anything that has been going on with the car or dealership. Im sick to my stomach about the whole thing. Beyond disappointed. I may not be a millionaire buying a new car every month but got damn we have bought 4 vehicles from them in the last 7 years and never had an issue or been a problematic customer. That has got to count for something. Im scared just thinking about signing papers on another car. __________________ 2011 Impala LT

07-22-2012, 08:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
donmateo Resident Post-Whore Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 13,938 Thanks: 281 Thanked 302 Times in 198 Posts View My Garage donmateo	The Acadias a really nice vehicle. Been in a few that were well loaded. You should consider it and test it out if it's a viable option. __________________ Need to shop? Do it in One Stop! www.basilonestopshop.com

07-23-2012, 09:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
kingnutin 8th Gen Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver , WA Posts: 11,780 Thanks: 197 Thanked 529 Times in 359 Posts View My Garage kingnutin	Sounds like a lemon law qualifier to me. You shouldn't feel bad, you're the one spending a crap load of money, not them. __________________ 1978 Caprice Classic Landau 350 2-bolt, stock 4bbl Stock rebuilt TH350 Edelbrock performer cam + intake Dual 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhuast (waiting to be installed) Edelbrock IAS Classic shocks 95 9C1 3.08 posi 4 wheel disc brakes! 16x8 American Racing Baja's with 225/60/16 Pirelli P4's

07-23-2012, 10:21 AM	#24 (permalink)
mtimpala Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ennis MT / Twisp Wa Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah dont be afraid of the Dealership, you are clearly in the right here. i was raised the same way. i love ripping a dealership a new ass i hate dealerships, why? because of this. im not even gonna get started on that subject. a little trick you might try if they dont cooperate, is find a guy in his 50s-60s (They are obligated to respect there elders at work) who really loves to fight with dealerships and knows his shit, and sick him on them. it works __________________ K&N, OVERKILL PCM, INTENCE shift kit, W-BODY Polly Mounts, Custom 2.5" Downpipe with Magnaflow Cat, U-BEND Delete, Custom 2.5" Cat Back Exhaust. 2 12" KICKER L3 SOLO BARICS & 1100WATT (RMS) ALPINE AMP, ALPINE TYPE R 6X9's With Kenwood Amp

07-23-2012, 03:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
love-pink Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 140 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been at the dealership all day. I called at 9am and straight up time for a different car. I ended up walking out with a 2011 Impala LT. I could tell it drove better before we had even left the parking lot. I had to pay the price difference of course but it's "GM Certified", has half the miles the 08 had, 2 years newer and I got it for $1k under blue book. We worked it as a trade in for my 08. I put almost 9k miles on it and the gave $500 less than what I paid. Not perfect but I think it was the best I was going to get.* I'm so glad to be rid of the 08. The '11 has a crap ton of warranty under it and looks brand new inside and out. They did have a few other Impalas but nothing certified just normal 30-45 day warranties. After all the problems with the 08 I couldnt even try to bring myself to sign papers without the safety of a warranty. __________________ 2011 Impala LT

07-23-2012, 04:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
kingnutin 8th Gen Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver , WA Posts: 11,780 Thanks: 197 Thanked 529 Times in 359 Posts View My Garage kingnutin	Not a bad deal, you will have to update your signature pic now of course... __________________ 1978 Caprice Classic Landau 350 2-bolt, stock 4bbl Stock rebuilt TH350 Edelbrock performer cam + intake Dual 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhuast (waiting to be installed) Edelbrock IAS Classic shocks 95 9C1 3.08 posi 4 wheel disc brakes! 16x8 American Racing Baja's with 225/60/16 Pirelli P4's

07-23-2012, 08:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
donmateo Resident Post-Whore Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 13,938 Thanks: 281 Thanked 302 Times in 198 Posts View My Garage donmateo	Congrats! Pics for sure. __________________ Need to shop? Do it in One Stop! www.basilonestopshop.com

07-24-2012, 04:46 AM	#29 (permalink)
tonyc712000 Forum Foto Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,709 Thanks: 823 Thanked 314 Times in 257 Posts View My Garage tonyc712000	Congrats! Glad you sorted it out! Now git snappin'!!! __________________ Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film. ************************************************** * 2000 Impala 3.4 LS options Mods: K&N Drop-in filter Future mods: CAI, and Cat-back. Future add-ons: Chevy centers, trim rings, Window tint

07-24-2012, 08:55 AM	#30 (permalink)
kingnutin 8th Gen Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver , WA Posts: 11,780 Thanks: 197 Thanked 529 Times in 359 Posts View My Garage kingnutin	Yeah, and some shots of the new car would be cool too. __________________ 1978 Caprice Classic Landau 350 2-bolt, stock 4bbl Stock rebuilt TH350 Edelbrock performer cam + intake Dual 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhuast (waiting to be installed) Edelbrock IAS Classic shocks 95 9C1 3.08 posi 4 wheel disc brakes! 16x8 American Racing Baja's with 225/60/16 Pirelli P4's

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