My guess is that there are vast differences experienced in how well OEMs are on customer follow up and on ensuring customers are happy with their cars within each car model. VW had a 'earned' reputation for screwing Audi customers on warranty related issues in recent years. There is a class action suit against Porsche for issues related to IMS bearings on certain engines. When you read OEM related forums you can see the extremes as well as when you listen to car enthusiasts in various car clubs. Yet in each instance you will find individuals who have had exceptionally positive customer service and follow up. Hopefully the majority of us will have nothing but pleasure from our Stingrays for years to come.
Fully agree.
Yes, I also got the iPad when I purchased my XTS but that was really more of a defensive move IMO by GM to try and ensure minimal backlash to the CUE infotainment system they were first introducing on the XTS. They wanted to avoid the customer reaction and subsequent bad press that Ford experienced when they introduced their latest and greatest infotainment system. The iPad was in part intended to allow you to experiment and learn the ins and outs of the CUE system in the comfort of your living room rather than sitting for an extended period of time in the car. I felt I got what I paid for when I was one of the earliest adopters of the new XTS- a great car, good design, very well done interior and capable handling. Solid value for my money. I was not disappointed and feel it has been one of the best Caddy's produced (I have had 7 before the XTS). When I got RedHot, I felt I got a lot more car than I paid for in terms of power, technology etc., so in that regard I am not looking for any further 'goodies' from GM. My C7 dealer, Henderson Chevrolet in Nevada, really made me feel like they truly appreciated my purchase and when I paid prior to picking her up at the Museum, about 5 or 6 of the dealership management came out individually while I was there and personally thanked me for my purchase from them.
My wife drove the CTS and XTS, both V Series at COTA about 2 months ago! They are awesome cars and I must say added to the discussion at home about buying the C7.Yes, I also got the iPad when I purchased my XTS but that was really more of a defensive move IMO by GM to try and ensure minimal backlash to the CUE infotainment system they were first introducing on the XTS. They wanted to avoid the customer reaction and subsequent bad press that Ford experienced when they introduced their latest and greatest infotainment system. The iPad was in part intended to allow you to experiment and learn the ins and outs of the CUE system in the comfort of your living room rather than sitting for an extended period of time in the car. I felt I got what I paid for when I was one of the earliest adopters of the new XTS- a great car, good design, very well done interior and capable handling. Solid value for my money. I was not disappointed and feel it has been one of the best Caddy's produced (I have had 7 before the XTS). When I got RedHot, I felt I got a lot more car than I paid for in terms of power, technology etc., so in that regard I am not looking for any further 'goodies' from GM. My C7 dealer, Henderson Chevrolet in Nevada, really made me feel like they truly appreciated my purchase and when I paid prior to picking her up at the Museum, about 5 or 6 of the dealership management came out individually while I was there and personally thanked me for my purchase from them.
GM does not provide nor finance the museum. It is operated independently from the assembly plant. GM does include one year membership in the museum with the purchase of a new Corvette. The people at the museum are not responsible for the Corvette. The museum offers delivery, but you pay nearly $1000 extra for that and still pay the standard delivery charge for GM to transport using the standard car transport company. Only the car transport company makes out on the museum deliveries because their delivery distance is only about 1 mile, unless they must take the cars to a standard distribution terminal.
