My SS is in the shop again
12-30-2009, 08:33 PM
#1
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Location: Binghamton, NY
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My SS is in the shop again
The driver door lock does not always work. I left it at the dealer and they ordered a new lock mechanism for it. I should have it back tomorrow.
I must be cursed. My wife too since it all started when she had it last
. I think she hates it as much as I do now. She never wants to drive it anymore.
I hope to get rid of it next year. I don't know if I will hold out for a Volt or go for a Mustang.
I must be cursed. My wife too since it all started when she had it last
. I think she hates it as much as I do now. She never wants to drive it anymore.I hope to get rid of it next year. I don't know if I will hold out for a Volt or go for a Mustang.
12-30-2009, 10:11 PM
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I feel your pain. I could get buy with the room in a stang, But only a gt would work. 
The mustang for years and years is the car with the most after market parts avaliable. 
yay theres a million of them, but theres a million versions and variations to whip up !.
The mustang for years and years is the car with the most after market parts avaliable. yay theres a million of them, but theres a million versions and variations to whip up !.
01-03-2010, 08:16 AM
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My SS spent at least 12 days in the shop last year and frankly I'm tired of it. It stranded us when we left on vacation, fortunately a block from home.....it's malfunctioned 400 miles from home in a torrential downpour.
I just don't trust the car anymore.
I just don't trust the car anymore.
01-03-2010, 01:47 PM
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Sneezy, I grew up in Johnson City. I feel your pain about having a non reliable car. Was it a used car when you bought it. Did Botnick sell you the car?
I got rid of an 82 LaBaron after 4000 miles because of problems (returned to the dealer). The dealer sold it as a demo car, but a couple of years later the next owner contacted me as they found my name as the first owner and wondered why I got rid of the car. I said I felt the car was a lemon when I had it. That owner had to agree as they had nothing but problems with the car. I did see the LaBaron on a flat bed with the front wheels pointed in opposite directions.
It was a real pretty looking "K" car and a one of a kind as I did a special order for it, however it came through with the wrong engine, so I used the car for a few months until my next car came in. (it had the wrong interior) That was the last time I considered a Chrysler product.
I got rid of an 82 LaBaron after 4000 miles because of problems (returned to the dealer). The dealer sold it as a demo car, but a couple of years later the next owner contacted me as they found my name as the first owner and wondered why I got rid of the car. I said I felt the car was a lemon when I had it. That owner had to agree as they had nothing but problems with the car. I did see the LaBaron on a flat bed with the front wheels pointed in opposite directions.
It was a real pretty looking "K" car and a one of a kind as I did a special order for it, however it came through with the wrong engine, so I used the car for a few months until my next car came in. (it had the wrong interior) That was the last time I considered a Chrysler product.
01-03-2010, 04:45 PM
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Sneezy, I grew up in Johnson City. I feel your pain about having a non reliable car. Was it a used car when you bought it. Did Botnick sell you the car?
I got rid of an 82 LaBaron after 4000 miles because of problems (returned to the dealer). The dealer sold it as a demo car, but a couple of years later the next owner contacted me as they found my name as the first owner and wondered why I got rid of the car. I said I felt the car was a lemon when I had it. That owner had to agree as they had nothing but problems with the car. I did see the LaBaron on a flat bed with the front wheels pointed in opposite directions.
It was a real pretty looking "K" car and a one of a kind as I did a special order for it, however it came through with the wrong engine, so I used the car for a few months until my next car came in. (it had the wrong interior) That was the last time I considered a Chrysler product.
I got rid of an 82 LaBaron after 4000 miles because of problems (returned to the dealer). The dealer sold it as a demo car, but a couple of years later the next owner contacted me as they found my name as the first owner and wondered why I got rid of the car. I said I felt the car was a lemon when I had it. That owner had to agree as they had nothing but problems with the car. I did see the LaBaron on a flat bed with the front wheels pointed in opposite directions.
It was a real pretty looking "K" car and a one of a kind as I did a special order for it, however it came through with the wrong engine, so I used the car for a few months until my next car came in. (it had the wrong interior) That was the last time I considered a Chrysler product.
It's to bad, I like the car. I'm going for a Volt or Mustang, can't decide. I'm soured on GM as they had to buy back my Saab (loved the car) for over 20 electrical issues that could not be fixed.
And I'm stuck in Binghamton for life since my business is here
There are worse places to live though!
01-04-2010, 02:18 PM
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Mine is back in the shop again today for the same issue. They can get it right. This is my wifes daily driver and we bought it brand new June 08. Has only 23000 miles on it and it sounds like it has 100,000 miles on it. Sad part is the car is only worth about $11000 max for Trade in.
01-05-2010, 07:50 PM
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Update on my car. Got the lock fixed and while it was there I told them about a knock in the left front. Come to find out the strut and cover is shot and has to be replaced. Is this something to expect from this car all the time? I have a 99 F150 with 126000 miles on it that has only cost me an EGR clean and I put new plugs and wires on it at the 126000 mile mark.
01-05-2010, 08:30 PM
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Most of the problems with the HHR's can probably be attributed to them being built in Mexico, with cheap, low-quality parts.
Mine only has 28,000 miles on it, and I am already starting to have problems with it. Every time I hit a bump, the suspension makes a popping noise, the interior panels squeak, the front rotors are bad, making the steering wheel shimmy, and the tranny started making a whining sound this morning. It was a rental car, so this might have a lot to do with it though.
My S-10 is a 2001, and the build quality on it is a big difference from my HHR. I was hoping to keep my HHR for a long time, but I'm not sure it's gonna last that long.
Mine only has 28,000 miles on it, and I am already starting to have problems with it. Every time I hit a bump, the suspension makes a popping noise, the interior panels squeak, the front rotors are bad, making the steering wheel shimmy, and the tranny started making a whining sound this morning. It was a rental car, so this might have a lot to do with it though.
My S-10 is a 2001, and the build quality on it is a big difference from my HHR. I was hoping to keep my HHR for a long time, but I'm not sure it's gonna last that long.
01-07-2010, 06:13 PM
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Most of the problems with the HHR's can probably be attributed to them being built in Mexico, with cheap, low-quality parts.
Mine only has 28,000 miles on it, and I am already starting to have problems with it. Every time I hit a bump, the suspension makes a popping noise, the interior panels squeak, the front rotors are bad, making the steering wheel shimmy, and the tranny started making a whining sound this morning. It was a rental car, so this might have a lot to do with it though.
My S-10 is a 2001, and the build quality on it is a big difference from my HHR. I was hoping to keep my HHR for a long time, but I'm not sure it's gonna last that long.
Mine only has 28,000 miles on it, and I am already starting to have problems with it. Every time I hit a bump, the suspension makes a popping noise, the interior panels squeak, the front rotors are bad, making the steering wheel shimmy, and the tranny started making a whining sound this morning. It was a rental car, so this might have a lot to do with it though.
My S-10 is a 2001, and the build quality on it is a big difference from my HHR. I was hoping to keep my HHR for a long time, but I'm not sure it's gonna last that long.
01-11-2010, 07:40 PM
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Update on my car. Got the lock fixed and while it was there I told them about a knock in the left front. Come to find out the strut and cover is shot and has to be replaced. Is this something to expect from this car all the time? I have a 99 F150 with 126000 miles on it that has only cost me an EGR clean and I put new plugs and wires on it at the 126000 mile mark.