"Vehicle Swap Out" help needed!!!!!

[HIHUMMER]

It's looking like I might be a candidate for trading in my H3 for a new one. After not having my H3 for the last 16days b/c the Hummer Dealer in PA, Scott Hummer, was fixing my rear differential, I FINALLY go to pick up my truck today.

Looks great...they detailed if for me which was really nice b/c it was extremely dirty from the Paragon trip. So, I drive off the lot and onto the highway. Hit about 60mph and left off the gas....this god awful noise sounds! Sounded like a toned down 18-Wheelers Jake Brake going off. So, took the next exit, turned right around went back to the dealer. Rich, "the service manager guy? and I took it for a cruise on the interstate so he could see for himself what I was talking about.

Well...HE (not the tech) seems to think that NOW my drive shaft is bent!?! All I know, is that my H3 wasn?t making that sound when I dropped it off at Scott Hummer. What I find extra funny about this though...is my local dealer had a "car runner" drive to PA, pick up my truck and drive it back. We are talking a 10hour drive...650miles! The guy that drove it NEVER said a thing to anyone about the problem!!!

So, now my contact at GM, Richard, is looking into a possible vehicle swap. At first, for the front and rear diff. troubles, they were giving me an extended warranty, paying me back, etc. and if I have any other serious problems could result in a swap. Well...here I am. Going on 30 days w/in the first year w/o my truck so LEMON LAW in SC is a possibility.

So my question is: What do you know about the swap out process?

Any help would be appreciated!!!
Thanks,
1 Seriously Frustrated Hummer Owner!

[Bully13]

Hey Hi. I've read a lot of your posts. That really sucks about the dealer issues. can't offer any help, but just wanted to say good luck. Are you going to get anything different if they let you swap?

[dеiтайожни]

HI, don't worry about it.

P.S. That's the first time I've seen you sign your posts.

[Michael1]

From what I have heard, lemon laws sound better on paper than in reality. You may want to check your state, but it is my understanding that you only get a trade-in value for your old vehicle, so most people end up spending thousands under the lemon law. I would try to negotiate a straight swap before invoking the lemon law.

Michael

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by HIHUMMER

So my question is: What do you know about the swap out process?

Swap it for an H2!

[Dave LV]

From what I have read about lemon laws, you are falling for what GM wants you to do, not what the law says. If you win a lemon law complaint, GM must give you all of your money, downpayment, taxes, payments, etc back and then a fair value for the miles used will be negotiated.

Before swapping, I suggest you find one of the lemon law lawyers on the web and consult with them. All will review your case for free because also GM must fully pay for all lawyer fees under the lemon law and so if you have a good case, they will take it.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by Dave LV

I suggest you find one of the lemon law lawyers on the web and consult with them.

Call Walc.

[DarthKarl]

Originally Posted by Sewie

Call Walc.

No, not that!

[f5fstop]

You have a PM.

[DDWH]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Swap it for an H2!

X2!

[usetosellhummer]

If you have a great relationship with the dealer then swap out the truck and make sure it is a late production date. Better yet tell them you want a 07. Be reasonable about the miles you put on your rig and as long as your willing to be flexable on the use you got out of your truck before the problems, do it. Lemon law is there to protect but you probally don't want a hummer after that plus GM will stop all contact with you and it's up to your lawer. Not a very nice way to go if you like the Hummer. Listen to Fstop and i recomend a swap.

[ajburton13]

Yeah, I may be looking to buy a 06 as the 07's come out. If you have a contact in Columbia that would be great. I am trying to save a little money back for it first.

[Ipedog]

Good luck on getting a swap HI. That sounds like it would be appropriate after all of the BS and reliability issues.

You know what you want: Adventure, Auto, UCP, Rockrails, Sunroof, 315's before you leave the dealership. Pick a color (Yellow, right?), kick some a$$, and drive out of there with a new H3.

Good Luck!