Mike10645
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New to the site. I bought a new 2018 GT Base about 30 days ago, and it is in the shop again for a CEL. First came on about 2500 miles, was cam shaft position sensor. They replaced VCT on bank 2. Left the lot, light came back on within 10 miles. Brought it back, they said cam phasers. I also have a large white cloud that comes out of the exhaust when I idle or sit at a light for too long. Really large cloud that comes out when I give it gas. It evaporate either, it stays in the air.
Come to find out the car was in the shop at the lot before I even bought it, said fuel filled spark plugs, replaced high side injectors on right bank.
Now I find out that my car was sold to someone else, they had an issue, and returned it. The GM called me and said they “accidentally” used my vin on another deal, and I would have a delay in getting my tags. Went out of his way to lie to me, and never told me the car had a work history already.
Car is currently in the shop. I spoke with the new GM at the lot, and he is working to get me a new car, or a way to fix mine.
I am not a car guy really, just loved the new mustangs, and left my F-150 for it. So I could use some pointers on what you guys think I should do.
I guess my main questions would be two things:
1. With the items that are wrong, anyone know what could be causing it, or anything I should be aware of to be semi intelligent and not get run over by the dealership?
2. Anyone know what could be causing this crazy white cloud from my exhaust?
3. What do you think I should do about the vehicle. Since it was previously sold, and fixed before me owning it, do I have any leg to stand on for demanding an actual NEW vehicle? Or is my only option to let them replace the motor, or just continue to fix the issues as they come up? Them purposely lying to me about the VIN and the car being sold and returned, and now the car has been in the shop 3 times before 3000 miles seems to be BS that I shouldn’t have to deal with. Not sure if it’s against the law, or just super shady. The new GM is being really nice, and has mentioned getting me a different vehicle, just would like to know my options in case he does not go that route.
Not really sure my options, and there seem to be really helpful people on here. Hopefully you guys can help me navigate this and not get railroaded by a crooked dealership.
Come to find out the car was in the shop at the lot before I even bought it, said fuel filled spark plugs, replaced high side injectors on right bank.
Now I find out that my car was sold to someone else, they had an issue, and returned it. The GM called me and said they “accidentally” used my vin on another deal, and I would have a delay in getting my tags. Went out of his way to lie to me, and never told me the car had a work history already.
Car is currently in the shop. I spoke with the new GM at the lot, and he is working to get me a new car, or a way to fix mine.
I am not a car guy really, just loved the new mustangs, and left my F-150 for it. So I could use some pointers on what you guys think I should do.
I guess my main questions would be two things:
1. With the items that are wrong, anyone know what could be causing it, or anything I should be aware of to be semi intelligent and not get run over by the dealership?
2. Anyone know what could be causing this crazy white cloud from my exhaust?
3. What do you think I should do about the vehicle. Since it was previously sold, and fixed before me owning it, do I have any leg to stand on for demanding an actual NEW vehicle? Or is my only option to let them replace the motor, or just continue to fix the issues as they come up? Them purposely lying to me about the VIN and the car being sold and returned, and now the car has been in the shop 3 times before 3000 miles seems to be BS that I shouldn’t have to deal with. Not sure if it’s against the law, or just super shady. The new GM is being really nice, and has mentioned getting me a different vehicle, just would like to know my options in case he does not go that route.
Not really sure my options, and there seem to be really helpful people on here. Hopefully you guys can help me navigate this and not get railroaded by a crooked dealership.
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