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DCx 98GT

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well i kicked my old 01 cobra to the curb in favor or a brand new 08 GT premium.

I love the GT and love its lower torque band and to me smoother ride.

Any how, after 370 miles my dash and a/c vents rattle like all hell! 300 freakin miles and this **** happens?

also do you think my dealer will help me out with this. I have had the car for a little over a week and decided to give it a really good washing. I noticed i have some very old and horrible hard water stains under the spoiler, rear bumper, rocker panels, and around the license plate. I never reallly noticed how bad they were.

i still love the car though. after its first 30 miles i gave it a flowmaster axle back, K&N cai, and a FMS strut bar.

next up are some 20s and a new shifter.
 
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o0Dan0o

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Depending on how bad it is they should. I have a few rattles, but only very minor. If it's obvious then I would think they'd have to.
Dan
 

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How long have you had it for? Dealer should cover the rattles and the paint finish if its "brand new".
 

T N T

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I have yet to hear a squeek or rattle from the dash.
 
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DCx 98GT

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yes the car was sold as new. i test drove it when it only had 25 miles on it. i also have the 6 year 10k warranty and the extended care program that covers all wearable items.

im going to take it in on tuesday and see what they can do about it.

the stains under the spoler and bumper are very noticeable white spooge marks. the other stains look like tiny fish eyes that are only noticeable when you get within an inch of the car. im sure the small ones can be clay bared out. but i dont want to be the one who has to do it.

a buddy of mine had a black nissan titan and the dealer cleaned off some spots after he bought it. lets just hope my dealer isnt a duche bag.
 

NastyStang113

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LOL ...
 
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fox1x

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I didn't have a sound from my '07. Bought it new and 25,xxx miles later never a a squeek or rattle. I bought my Bullitt and I have a rattle coming from both the dash and what seems to be the driver's side door handle..
 

Five Oh Brian

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If your dealer gives you any problems fixing your car under warranty, go to another dealer. You do not have to get service performed at the same dealer you bought the car from.
 

69mach1-409

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They should fix it.

08 with 19,400 miles on her and other then an occasional exhaust leak from the Prochamber, I have no issues with her. =knock on wood=
 

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spooge
 

69mach1-409

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Stangninjak

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Hmm..nothing from me yet. S/C now and coming up on 9k. No rattles or noises..A little vibration some times..But I think its S.FLA turnpike more than the car..
 
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DCx 98GT

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i called the dealer today. its heading to the detail shop tomorrow at 1pm. they said no problem about removing the stains.
 

darien87

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fox1x said:
I didn't have a sound from my '07. Bought it new and 25,xxx miles later never a a squeek or rattle. I bought my Bullitt and I have a rattle coming from both the dash and what seems to be the driver's side door handle..
Click to expand...

I'm sorry, did you say something? I couldn't get past your avatar.
 
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fox1x

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HA HA... yeah, that's my mom
 
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