I got my letter on Saturday and have already started looking at BMW's. I went looking on Saturday after the mail came. I am going to drop this thing before it gives me problems and they refuse to cover it under warranty. I figure that I should not have any problems with a new M3. If I get rid of this, I will never buy another GM vehicle again. That is all that I have owned in over 20 years of driving. I just can't believe that GM would do this to the consumers that bought the GTOs. They know that there is a problem and do not want to spend the money to fix it. So, they had an attorney draft up this letter and send it out to all of us so they will have a way out of not honoring the warranty. They figured that it was cheaper to do that. I do love this car, but do not want the problems. You should not spend $32,000 + and have to worry about things every time you jump into it.
Another bit of info. Just saw it on the news. GM was passed in sales by Toyota. Toyota is now #1 in the Auto market.
BlackSheep, read the last long-term test of a 2006 330i with a grenaded valvetrain, I believe in the Automobile rag, or possibly C&D, from 2-3 months ago (I get both and can't recall right now which one published it), along with the recollection of their experience with extensive (and expensive) engine issues on their last 4 or 5 Bimmers (including unfortunately wholesale engine destruction on a 2001 M3) . . . then spend your greenbacks on the ultimate driving (but unfortunately not ultimately dependable) machine, and keep holding your fingers crossed (might be a bit tough if you want to get one with a manual . . . oh well). Or you could just do the unthinkable and check the engine oil on you Goat once or twice between changes.
Either way, happy trails.
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I drive my '05 M6 aggressively most of the time and like to downshift. I use a quart in about 1500miles. 11.5K on the car now. I do not know why GM put out this letter, the reports on this thread indicate this problem does not exist for most LS2's and some report not using a drop in thousands of miles and that is much better than any performance car I have ever owned. I must beat my cars a little more. Gotta love the torque these LS2's lay down when you put your foot into it!
Yep, I got the letter about the same time you did. I have not had any oil loss other than the Norm. and I drive hard most of the time... Prob. a CYA type letter...
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Originally Posted by GTO judge
Has Anyone received a letter like this from GM?
I am assuming there have been oil consumption issues raised with GM?
Is there a time frame by which we must respond by?
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Originally Posted by exwrx
This letter materially alters the warranty that you agreed to when you purchased your vehicle. Under the Uniform Commercial Code Section 2-207, such a material alteration or change to the agreement can void the contract, or simply be ignored if conduct is contradictory to the letter, meaning that you can make GM pay you back for your inconvenience/cost of coverage, or even buy back your car.
Here's the catch. They can legally screw you if you do not reply "seasonally", stating that you object to this alteration. You must send a certified reply, stating that this is a alteration of your warranty agreement, to which you did not agree, nor contract to, when you purchased the vehicle.
ALL of you should send a reply with your objection immediately. If GM does not refund part of the cost of the vehicle, offer to purchase back your vehicle at a reasonable cost, or acceptable substitution for the now useless warranty, they can not hold you to this. It is a statement. If you do nothing you agree to it.
.... who knew Law School, and staying awake through contracts would come in handy....
Is there a time frame by which we must respond by?
PDQ that letter was an advisory letter. No response is warranted. I know of no one who got part of the price they paid for their GTO refunded to them because of this advisory letter. If this was the case every person who owns one would be cashing in. This is not an alteration of a warranty. Drive your car and keep an eye on your oil levels.
If this were a legal document GM would be required to offer you a choice and you'd be required to sing off.
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