'07 STI and the Lemon Law - Page 2

haasSTI · 04-25-2007, 04:24 PM

Haha, the dealer just sent me an "updated" service report saying that there is "no problem" and the car works "as specified" by the manufacturer. Mysteriously, this update came after I called SOA and told them about the problem.

Anyone else think Subaru is trying to cover their asses legally? Something is definitely up. Subaru is definitely trying to sweet this under the rug.

ace996 · 04-25-2007, 04:37 PM

Print this out and mail, by registered mail...just like your taxes, to SOA and your dealership's General Manager, Service Manager, and Owner.
This is what my attorney used for my case with GM with my CTS-V....you will very quickly receive a call from SOA and the ball will start rolling then.
Again, if you want more help...PM me and we can talk...

SAMPLE LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER
GIVING NOTICE OF THE DEALER'S
REFUSAL TO MAKE REPAIRS

CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter pursuant to the New York New Car Lemon Law, General Business Law, section 198-a(b)(2), to notify you that your dealer [insert name] has refused to make repairs to my car within seven days of receiving notice regarding a problem with my car.

My car has the problem(s) described below which has not been repaired. As a result of this problem, the value of the car to me has been substantially impaired.

Problem: __________________________________________________ _____________________

__________________________________________________ __________________________________

__________________________________________________ __________________________________

Unless repairs are commenced within 20 days from the date you receive this notice, under General Business Law, §198-a(b)(2), you will be required to accept return of the car and, at my option, either issue me a full refund of the purchase price or replace it with a comparable car.

I await your prompt reply.

Sincerely,

***sti-liger*** · 04-25-2007, 04:45 PM

very cool^^^, hope it works out for you

nothingclub · 04-25-2007, 08:08 PM

I have major problems with mine - it wasnt just the throttle... but the whole mass air flow sensor was reading half the amount of air going into the engine... half a bar of boost... its retarted... its been there like 5 times and i have all the paper work....They EVEN REPLACED THE ECU and still did nothing. I really hope if i get another 07 sti it wont do this bs. They promised me 2 weeks if they cant find a fix theyll be forced to replace it.

AP1toGDRev.G · 05-21-2007, 08:05 AM

^ Any updates?

Styxbowl · 05-21-2007, 09:03 AM

So you all have had the reflash and it didnt change anything? Weird, my car is 100% perfect, since I had the reflash done.

nothingclub · 05-21-2007, 10:07 AM

There giving me a new one. No questions asked. Im getting it this week

AP1toGDRev.G · 05-30-2007, 04:46 PM

Wow. What state are you in?

archimedes · 05-30-2007, 05:12 PM

I just called my dealer in Scottsdale, Arizona. Power Subaru. They said they have heard nothing of a reflash and or cannot perform this. I asked to speak with a shop foreman so hopefully I will hear something from him or her tommarrow. If not, after hearing all of your guy's stories it might not even be worth re-flashing it. I may have to pursue the lemon law on this issue. I work for Chandler Lexus so I have a wide range of knowledge how large comp. like this work things out. It's all about Customer Service so usually they will make it work. By the way I have a 2007 Satin White Sti. It's about 2 months old with 2300. miles. It laggs badd.

springwrxsti · 05-30-2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothingclub

There giving me a new one. No questions asked. Im getting it this week

Please excuse me for being a skeptic, but I just can't appreciate that they could/would (your dealer or SOA) replace your car witha a brand new one without a serious fight. I certainly hope it is the case, as it would set a precedent for all the other disgruntled owners out there with 07 STI's.

nothingclub · 05-30-2007, 06:44 PM

hmmm... how about ive had the car there 8 times for the same problem... twice they flew japanese techs over seas to try to fix it and it would never go out of limp mode... and i threatened to sew SOA. A wasted 4 months on one problem....other than that no problems.

AP1toGDRev.G · 05-31-2007, 06:36 AM

So are you going to get another STi or another type of Subaru?

AP1toGDRev.G · 05-31-2007, 06:40 AM

Is there any relationship to wen these cars are made and if they have the hesitation? How do we tell if it is causing damage to the car (knocking)? Tests?

///M Power · 05-31-2007, 06:49 AM

All these problems with the 07 I hope are ironed out for the 08. If Subaru continues then I see alot of loyal customers defecting to other car manufacturers

AP1toGDRev.G · 05-31-2007, 07:06 AM

I bet 08 is even worse. The first year of an all new model=probs. Esp. now that they are now going to be built stateside (see ford, chevy, chrys...), all for a 10 grand mark up over MSRP. No thanks.

That is why I bought this car it was the last yeary of an old model, which should mean no probs. and mark downs. I geuss I was wrong. Maybe i will be wrong about the 08s

04-25-2007, 04:24 PM	#16
haasSTI Professional STI Driver Car: '07 STI Limited Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law Haha, the dealer just sent me an "updated" service report saying that there is "no problem" and the car works "as specified" by the manufacturer. Mysteriously, this update came after I called SOA and told them about the problem. Anyone else think Subaru is trying to cover their asses legally? Something is definitely up. Subaru is definitely trying to sweet this under the rug. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-25-2007, 04:37 PM	#17
ace996 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - SGM Fav Mod: HPDE Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 568 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law Print this out and mail, by registered mail...just like your taxes, to SOA and your dealership's General Manager, Service Manager, and Owner. This is what my attorney used for my case with GM with my CTS-V....you will very quickly receive a call from SOA and the ball will start rolling then. Again, if you want more help...PM me and we can talk... SAMPLE LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER GIVING NOTICE OF THE DEALER'S REFUSAL TO MAKE REPAIRS CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter pursuant to the New York New Car Lemon Law, General Business Law, section 198-a(b)(2), to notify you that your dealer [insert name] has refused to make repairs to my car within seven days of receiving notice regarding a problem with my car. My car has the problem(s) described below which has not been repaired. As a result of this problem, the value of the car to me has been substantially impaired. Problem: __________________________________________________ _____________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________ Unless repairs are commenced within 20 days from the date you receive this notice, under General Business Law, §198-a(b)(2), you will be required to accept return of the car and, at my option, either issue me a full refund of the purchase price or replace it with a comparable car. I await your prompt reply. Sincerely,

04-25-2007, 04:45 PM	#18
*sti-liger* this space for rent Car: 04 psm sti Fav Mod: custom 03 seats Location: california Posts: 742 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law very cool^^^, hope it works out for you

04-25-2007, 08:08 PM	#19
nothingclub Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 WRB WRX STI Location: Warren Posts: 30 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law I have major problems with mine - it wasnt just the throttle... but the whole mass air flow sensor was reading half the amount of air going into the engine... half a bar of boost... its retarted... its been there like 5 times and i have all the paper work....They EVEN REPLACED THE ECU and still did nothing. I really hope if i get another 07 sti it wont do this bs. They promised me 2 weeks if they cant find a fix theyll be forced to replace it.

05-21-2007, 08:05 AM	#20
AP1toGDRev.G Professional STI Racer Car: 07 UGM STi Fav Mod: Aux cord & Nitrogen in tires Location: San Diego & Temecula Posts: 647 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law ^ Any updates?

05-21-2007, 09:03 AM	#21
Styxbowl Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STI Ltd Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 82 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law So you all have had the reflash and it didnt change anything? Weird, my car is 100% perfect, since I had the reflash done.

05-21-2007, 10:07 AM	#22
nothingclub Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 WRB WRX STI Location: Warren Posts: 30 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law There giving me a new one. No questions asked. Im getting it this week

05-30-2007, 04:46 PM	#23
AP1toGDRev.G Professional STI Racer Car: 07 UGM STi Fav Mod: Aux cord & Nitrogen in tires Location: San Diego & Temecula Posts: 647 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law Wow. What state are you in?

05-30-2007, 05:12 PM	#24
archimedes Junior STI Driver Car: Swp 07 Sti Fav Mod: Catless 3.5'' exhaust system Location: Oceanside California Posts: 161 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law I just called my dealer in Scottsdale, Arizona. Power Subaru. They said they have heard nothing of a reflash and or cannot perform this. I asked to speak with a shop foreman so hopefully I will hear something from him or her tommarrow. If not, after hearing all of your guy's stories it might not even be worth re-flashing it. I may have to pursue the lemon law on this issue. I work for Chandler Lexus so I have a wide range of knowledge how large comp. like this work things out. It's all about Customer Service so usually they will make it work. By the way I have a 2007 Satin White Sti. It's about 2 months old with 2300. miles. It laggs badd.

05-30-2007, 06:44 PM	#26
nothingclub Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 WRB WRX STI Location: Warren Posts: 30 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law hmmm... how about ive had the car there 8 times for the same problem... twice they flew japanese techs over seas to try to fix it and it would never go out of limp mode... and i threatened to sew SOA. A wasted 4 months on one problem....other than that no problems.

05-31-2007, 06:36 AM	#27
AP1toGDRev.G Professional STI Racer Car: 07 UGM STi Fav Mod: Aux cord & Nitrogen in tires Location: San Diego & Temecula Posts: 647 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law So are you going to get another STi or another type of Subaru?

05-31-2007, 06:40 AM	#28
AP1toGDRev.G Professional STI Racer Car: 07 UGM STi Fav Mod: Aux cord & Nitrogen in tires Location: San Diego & Temecula Posts: 647 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law Is there any relationship to wen these cars are made and if they have the hesitation? How do we tell if it is causing damage to the car (knocking)? Tests?

05-31-2007, 06:49 AM	#29
///M Power Ultra Noob Mod Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: 22k complete reconstruction Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,583 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law All these problems with the 07 I hope are ironed out for the 08. If Subaru continues then I see alot of loyal customers defecting to other car manufacturers

05-31-2007, 07:06 AM	#30
AP1toGDRev.G Professional STI Racer Car: 07 UGM STi Fav Mod: Aux cord & Nitrogen in tires Location: San Diego & Temecula Posts: 647 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: '07 STI and the Lemon Law I bet 08 is even worse. The first year of an all new model=probs. Esp. now that they are now going to be built stateside (see ford, chevy, chrys...), all for a 10 grand mark up over MSRP. No thanks. That is why I bought this car it was the last yeary of an old model, which should mean no probs. and mark downs. I geuss I was wrong. Maybe i will be wrong about the 08s This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.