Convertible specific issues
8/22/05 | 01:11 PM
#61
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I don't have any squeaking issues with the window seals.
Of the cars I've driven/owned, none of them have had seats that remember where they were (assuming they were even adjustable), so it hasn't really been an issue for me.
Of the cars I've driven/owned, none of them have had seats that remember where they were (assuming they were even adjustable), so it hasn't really been an issue for me.
8/22/05 | 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by jho2theizzo@August 22, 2005, 10:43 AM
My top has already been replaced due to the back window coming undone. to make things worse when they put on the new top they scratched the car, and had to repaint a section.
they also left my car out in the rain with back window totally open.
I made a surprise stop into the dealership and saw my car outside after a rainstorm and a puddle of water behind the backseat.
then last week I pulled out the backseat and there was still a puddle of water under the back seat so at least I found that before it caused major damage
My top has already been replaced due to the back window coming undone. to make things worse when they put on the new top they scratched the car, and had to repaint a section.
they also left my car out in the rain with back window totally open.
I made a surprise stop into the dealership and saw my car outside after a rainstorm and a puddle of water behind the backseat.
then last week I pulled out the backseat and there was still a puddle of water under the back seat so at least I found that before it caused major damage
You are one cool cookie. If that had happened to me I would be in cardiac arrest.
8/22/05 | 02:30 PM
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I was thinking of buying a vert but after all of the top problems I am rethinking this. Are all verts like this in the carmarket? I want to be able to buy something and enjoy it not have to take it to the shop every other week for a fix. So far everything I have read on the 05/06's is that everyone is having issue after issue. I had a 2000 gt and had no issues at all with it.
8/22/05 | 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by Andy Haynes@August 22, 2005, 4:33 PM
I was thinking of buying a vert but after all of the top problems I am rethinking this. Are all verts like this in the carmarket? I want to be able to buy something and enjoy it not have to take it to the shop every other week for a fix. So far everything I have read on the 05/06's is that everyone is having issue after issue. I had a 2000 gt and had no issues at all with it.
I was thinking of buying a vert but after all of the top problems I am rethinking this. Are all verts like this in the carmarket? I want to be able to buy something and enjoy it not have to take it to the shop every other week for a fix. So far everything I have read on the 05/06's is that everyone is having issue after issue. I had a 2000 gt and had no issues at all with it.
8/22/05 | 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by PottyScotty@August 22, 2005, 1:14 PM
I don't have any squeaking issues with the window seals.
Of the cars I've driven/owned, none of them have had seats that remember where they were (assuming they were even adjustable), so it hasn't really been an issue for me.
I don't have any squeaking issues with the window seals.
Of the cars I've driven/owned, none of them have had seats that remember where they were (assuming they were even adjustable), so it hasn't really been an issue for me.
When I get home I will snap a pic and upload it to show.
8/22/05 | 03:09 PM
#66
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From: Olathe, KS
Mine has a bit over 4000 miles, and I have little or no issues. No sqeaks from the rubber, no problem with the crossbar, and no backlight problems, nothing mechanical, etc.
The only one thing is a rattle I have in the right front part of the top every so often. However, I think that any vert you buy is going to have some rattle/squeaky issues. It's the nature of owning one.
The only one thing is a rattle I have in the right front part of the top every so often. However, I think that any vert you buy is going to have some rattle/squeaky issues. It's the nature of owning one.
8/22/05 | 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by jdruid@August 22, 2005, 7:21 AM
I am reviving this thread.
I got my Vert last thursday and nothing but fun!!
3 Questions:
1. The drivers window and rear window (driver side), where they meet with that rubber seal squeaks/vibrate like crazy over any surface other than smooth. Passenger does not have that issue. Wondering if others have it.
2. With top up, there is a crossbar of sort that is right above the head of the driver. Anyway, the fabric does not tuck behind it. Not sure if it is supposed to or not. I tried pulling it in but did not want to ruin it.
3. When you use the seat lever on the back of the seat (drivers or passenger) to access the back seats it does not remember where it once was. That is real annoying since you have to adjust the seat each time. The same is true when sitting in the seat and try to adjust the seat back, nothing happens with the lever unless you use lever and pull seat back at same time.
Otherwise the car is so sweet!
I am reviving this thread.
I got my Vert last thursday and nothing but fun!!
3 Questions:
1. The drivers window and rear window (driver side), where they meet with that rubber seal squeaks/vibrate like crazy over any surface other than smooth. Passenger does not have that issue. Wondering if others have it.
2. With top up, there is a crossbar of sort that is right above the head of the driver. Anyway, the fabric does not tuck behind it. Not sure if it is supposed to or not. I tried pulling it in but did not want to ruin it.
3. When you use the seat lever on the back of the seat (drivers or passenger) to access the back seats it does not remember where it once was. That is real annoying since you have to adjust the seat each time. The same is true when sitting in the seat and try to adjust the seat back, nothing happens with the lever unless you use lever and pull seat back at same time.
Otherwise the car is so sweet!
2) I've got a bit of fabric seam of sorts showing on mine also, and am not worrying about it considering what I've been through.
3) If you wanted seat memory, you should have got the Benz! ;-)
8/23/05 | 08:55 AM
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I have the same rubber on rubber squeak at my drivers window also.
So far I just roll the window down and its gone, this is way to nice of a convertible to be mad at, but it does drive me crazy.
I am going to try some felt strips stuck over the rubber and see if that solves the problem.
So far I just roll the window down and its gone, this is way to nice of a convertible to be mad at, but it does drive me crazy.
I am going to try some felt strips stuck over the rubber and see if that solves the problem.
8/23/05 | 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by DiamondBlue@August 22, 2005, 2:45 PM
You're always going to have issues, regardless of the body style.
You're always going to have issues, regardless of the body style.
8/23/05 | 10:50 AM
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Originally posted by Andy Haynes@August 23, 2005, 12:31 PM
It seem like a lot of people just blow things off like its no big deal. Where it is a big deal. I am not gonna be paying a pretty big chunk of money for something and it spend a month out of the year being in the shop for repairs. I can guarantee you that they arent gonna knock off a payment if its in the shop as much as everyones I have seen so far has been. So far I have seen, radio skips, door handle , strut bushings, seat, and now top problems. I am beginning to think that a new f150 is sounding pretty good . Like I stated before I had a 2000 gt and the only issues I had from it were my fault due to racing. I went through a couple of clutches. Are any of these issues being addressed and fixed on the 06 models or can I expect more of this?
It seem like a lot of people just blow things off like its no big deal. Where it is a big deal. I am not gonna be paying a pretty big chunk of money for something and it spend a month out of the year being in the shop for repairs. I can guarantee you that they arent gonna knock off a payment if its in the shop as much as everyones I have seen so far has been. So far I have seen, radio skips, door handle , strut bushings, seat, and now top problems. I am beginning to think that a new f150 is sounding pretty good . Like I stated before I had a 2000 gt and the only issues I had from it were my fault due to racing. I went through a couple of clutches. Are any of these issues being addressed and fixed on the 06 models or can I expect more of this?
Two people can buy the same car - one will go problem free for years, one will have an issue within six months. Just the nature of the industry.
9/12/05 | 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by Paris MkVI@August 22, 2005, 3:19 PM
For every problem posted here, there's dozens of problem-free convertibles putting insufferably happy grins on their owners' faces.
For every problem posted here, there's dozens of problem-free convertibles putting insufferably happy grins on their owners' faces.
'nuff said, 2400 miles
9/12/05 | 09:36 AM
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Ditto! :banana2: ~2900mi
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