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saga of the GM radio woes continues........
rambo rebel
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posted here about a year ago about how the radio in my 05 Buick started making the electronics go nuts in the car and had a new refurbed unit put in at the dealership to the tune of $600+.
well about 4 months ago it started cutting out again (no electronic problems) like you were going out of range or going under some heavy duty power lines. so I take it back in 4 weeks ago and yep - radio causing problems. But not to worry, it's still under warranty so they put in another factory refurb unit.
within 2 weeks it's doing it again. got 3 days left on warranty and fired off a email to the service manager last night. waiting on reply.
will be taking it in tomorrow regardless of a response or not.
I think at this point there's no need to try a 3rd unit. I want to go to best buy and have them install a nicer unit with GPS and a back up cam. got a quote last year of $1200 for that. I figure if I go that route I can get the extended warranty in case it messes up.
but I think there's more to it than the radio. wouldn't there be a problem in the computer for all this to happen? the first time they said it was trying to communicate with the radio but the radio wasn't replying back. must be female???[:p][:D]
what would you expect from a dealership at this point? do I need to get out the Vaseline. should I expect a refund? all or part? I mean $600 is a lot to fork out for any car stereo installed. ($300 for it, 300 for labor)
I know I can't keep up with Kasey's drama but I do what I can.
well about 4 months ago it started cutting out again (no electronic problems) like you were going out of range or going under some heavy duty power lines. so I take it back in 4 weeks ago and yep - radio causing problems. But not to worry, it's still under warranty so they put in another factory refurb unit.
within 2 weeks it's doing it again. got 3 days left on warranty and fired off a email to the service manager last night. waiting on reply.
will be taking it in tomorrow regardless of a response or not.
I think at this point there's no need to try a 3rd unit. I want to go to best buy and have them install a nicer unit with GPS and a back up cam. got a quote last year of $1200 for that. I figure if I go that route I can get the extended warranty in case it messes up.
but I think there's more to it than the radio. wouldn't there be a problem in the computer for all this to happen? the first time they said it was trying to communicate with the radio but the radio wasn't replying back. must be female???[:p][:D]
what would you expect from a dealership at this point? do I need to get out the Vaseline. should I expect a refund? all or part? I mean $600 is a lot to fork out for any car stereo installed. ($300 for it, 300 for labor)
I know I can't keep up with Kasey's drama but I do what I can.
Comments
Is the radio hooked to the computer?
As far as getting a new radio I am not sure I would go that route until you figure out what is wrong. Maybe they need to put a new one in instead of rebuilt.
As others have said, it seems there likely there is other issues than just the radio. Personally though, I think having Best Buy install a stereo is asking for more trouble. I have seen the work these hacks at stereo/audio install places do, and it is appalling. I wouldn't let one of those clowns wire up fog lights on my worst enemy's lawnmower.
Junk the GM : Buy something else ???
Thanks !!!
I Grew Old Too Fast (And Smart Too damn Slow !!!) !!!
Also, $1200? You are getting reamed. You can buy a SUPER nice stereo for $300 these days. Installation should be $100 or less. That leaves $800 for the other stuff, which is still a ton of money. Electronics are CHEAP these days.
Merc
Also, $1200? You are getting reamed. You can buy a SUPER nice stereo for $300 these days.
Merc
He said he wants a unit that also has GPS, and a back-up cam. Can you get all that in a quality product for 300 bucks?
quote:Originally posted by Mercury
Also, $1200? You are getting reamed. You can buy a SUPER nice stereo for $300 these days.
Merc
He said he wants a unit that also has GPS, and a back-up cam. Can you get all that in a quality product for 300 bucks?
Absolutely!
Wired camera $15.00
7" monitor $35.00
Separate GPS with lifetime maps $150.00
Margaret Thatcher
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quote:Originally posted by Horse Plains Drifter
quote:Originally posted by Mercury
Also, $1200? You are getting reamed. You can buy a SUPER nice stereo for $300 these days.
Merc
He said he wants a unit that also has GPS, and a back-up cam. Can you get all that in a quality product for 300 bucks?
Also my wifes mustang has rear end problems. She got lucky her mechanic told her to take it to the dealer. They have rebuilt the rear end 8 times so far. Each time they fix it the warranty starts over.
so the stereo I paid 600 for installed was unnecessary? now they want 300 for the module installed.
I really think they should eat everything but the coat of the part since they miss-diagnosed it in the first place.
what are my chances on that happening?
Unless the dealership has high expectations of you buying another vehicle soon, I'd say ZERO.
I bought a used pickup last summer. Salesman was pretty hardline on the price until I told him how much I drive and that the old pickup would last me less than 2 years at which time I'd be looking for a replacement. 15% off plus $500 in maintenance and upgrades on the pickup and a handshake that I'd come there first when time to buy again.
But, seems like you got that figured out now.