stefang

You know, the whole deal sucks and I feel for you. However, you do now have a 997 GTS, which is an awesome machine. It's not as perfect as you wanted it to be, but it's a depreciating asset anyhow. So enjoy it. Drive the snot out of it. If you feel it's only worth $50k then put some miles on that thing commensurate with the price. Get a paint job or put on a wrap in some outrageous color. Don't let the interaction with BHP ruin what could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

bzliteyear

this article says it all...send it to BHP owner.
Patrick
03 C4S
http://visual.ly/customer-saved-penny-earned

CarreraX

I agree 100%. I did have a change it slightly though.

UDPride

I said it earlier in the thread: those in business to retain customers know that customers are happier when they report a problem and you solve it in a first-class manner, than if they never had a problem to begin with.

stefang

That'll leave a mark.

Lozzy997

Absolutely echo the sentiments re: The Rennlist Community. You guys and gals have been amazing

Interesting BHP called this morning and offered $5k. It's not much but they know they've won so they probably didn't even need to do that. It will pay for the wrap (satin gray) and the wheels (satin black). Won't fix the roof or the long term paint issues but that's life. I'm tempted to accept just to be done with it and get on with the driving.

BlueRiver86

If anything its an admission of at least some guilt.

Lozzy997

They've never denied the damage. Just the accountability.

bzliteyear

i think you're finally winning - they know they owe you, and it's just a matter of how much.

importantly, it doesn't make sense to take the first # they give you.
if nothing else, you should provide a counter - and i suggest a peculiarly odd #, (ie. $9,715) and tell them you will not budge.

p.s. you've heard the old joke about winston churchill - this applies to BHP as they're ready to pay, and it's just a matter of how much.
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/3000...r-five-million

Patrick
03 C4S

CarreraX

I would still drive it though the front door Honestly, not sure what I would do. A bird in the hand yada yada but $5k doesn't come close to making it right. I do understand that you are tired of dealing with it though. Its real easy to sit here and say I would keep fighting..........If you can get past it then just take the $5k. I couldn't ever look at the car in a good way and I would just have to sell it and get something different. Maybe a 458

CarreraX

+1. Also here is the joke to save a click:
Winston Churchill

“Churchill: "Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?" Socialite: "My goodness, Mr. Churchill... Well, I suppose... we would have to discuss terms, of course... "
Churchill: "Would you sleep with me for five pounds?"
Socialite: "Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?!" Churchill: "Madam, we've already established that. Now we are haggling about the price”

SnP

Take the car to a couple other P-car dealers in the area and get them to offer you a trade-in amount.

Average them and subtract that number from what you paid. That's what my counter would be.

96PCarrera993mg

Congrats Lozzy! $5K is better than no $K. However, BHP and PCNA are still on my **** list for the pain and suffering they caused you, along with all the fraudulent sale gimmicks and lies!

rolex11

BHP is certainly monitoring this thread, might not want to openly discuss what you're thinking and what you might accept.

Lozzy997

I think this thread is probably the reason they made the offer

They admitted it doesn't cover the damage or diminished value. The actual loss is closer to $30k.