Bad Experiance with my 2010 370Z

rebe945

I want perfect also. That hair streak can be annoying and will be less going forward but I would push for the repair because its simple, your pissed off and expect perfect when new. fight it. Rich

ZedZed

I disagree. Fact is, it depends if you can be bothered or not.
You know the defect is there and it's therefore sufficient to my mind to demand it be done perfectly .

tjlazer

I know how you feel man. I'm the same way. Fvck it, cut your losses and move on. It's not worth the aggrevation and gray hair. You're gonna die one day and it doesn't really matter in the end.

Get some 2000 grit sandpaper and wet sand it out.

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UNKNOWN_370

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Hahahahahha! Its lthe best advice as of yet. A hairline scratch ain't nothin'. Look at it like this. Sometime this summer you will likely to get a rock chip or minor ding from something or other. Its inevitable and that will be more noticeable than a hairline you can barely see. And there is no warranty coverage for that. Sh1t happens homes! If you don't take on that attitude you will spend thousands upon thousands on semi-annual paint jobs.
At least they went and fixed the major stuff. You got a few guys on here that fight a whole lot more to get a lot less done. Next time inspect your car before signing.

As for what to do next? I mean like tj said. Wet sand it and also there's touch up paint for nicks and scratches. If u have a skilled hand? You can fix minor issues yourself.

Jeffblue

there will be a point where you wish this was the only defect on your car. however, i agree that its not right and they should fix it

Crazy8

The bad part is if they agree to fix it and you take it in. Who's to say it won't have more scratches when you get it back. That happened to me.

Matt

You would think, with it being a 30-40k purchase and all, that people would inspect their cars at the dealership.

I was doing a very thorough walk-around inspection of my car at the dealer, and the saleswoman was like, "What are you doing?". My reply, "Making sure it's perfect."

While I don't blame you for being upset at the damage, a lot of heartache would have been avoided if you pointed these problems out at the dealership instead.

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Oscar135

I really appreciate everyone's feedback. One thing I will point out is the car was perfect when we bought it. The damaged happened after I returned the car to have it detailed. I am a perfectionist and believe me the car had no damage the day I took it home. I agree with everyone about the car developing chips and scratches over time. These will be my fault and I will only blame myself. For me it is different when the dealership has your car a week after you sign the paperwork and then damages it. Accidents do happen and the dealer did own up to it but just do the best repair job possible.

Zultimate

You said in original post that you noticed scratches AFTER you purchased and got it home. I'd say you should have looked it over better. We all want our cars to be perfect - at least for that few miles after purchase - but once you sign and leave the dealership it's your responsibility. Sounds like your dealer has been more than fair about taking care of you.

Like someone else said, after a few months and a few rock chips on the front you won't even notice those other minor flaws. That said, get some Clear Bra if you want to avoid rock chips.

WICKED_GRIN

What happened to you is why I do all the cleaning and simple maintenance work.

PapoZalsa

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SoCal 370Z

Similar to doing a preflight, I always examine the car with the Service Manager and have them write down that we did. That way when you get it back you examine it again before taking release.

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Hi-Step'n370Z

EXCELLENT advise SoCal !!

Oscar135

This is good advise SoCal, thanks!!

Tyrell Tyson

let's not split hairs over this