Superformance Warranty is NOT transferrable

rsimoes · #1 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 01:15 PM

Superformance Warranty is NOT transferrable - Just an FYI

RedBarchetta · #2 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 02:21 PM

And how is this information suddenly important?

madmaxx · #3 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 02:52 PM

rsimoes,

Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!. There are alot of Superformances for sale that are not a year old. Funny Lexus, Cadillac, Toyota, Kia, Hydai, Mazda, Chevrolet all tranfer warranties on new cars. I wonder how Backdraft handles this.

01yelrt · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 03:17 PM

You aren't shocked that a low production, hand built, component car has a limited or non transferable warranty are you? Seems like most "kit car" builders have no warranty.

RedBarchetta · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 01yelrt

You aren't shocked that a low production, hand built, component car has a limited or non transferable warranty are you? Seems like most "kit car" builders have no warranty.

Nail hit. Exactly.

rsimoes, I don't know you and I'm sure you're a nice guy. But you post some pretty arcane stuff here. It's no secret that you had a negative SPF experience. Get over it and move on, would you? No one wants to be the village idiot within a forum, but you're making good progress.

767Jockey · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 03:54 PM

If a guys has a negative SPF experience, why is it unimportant? I'd like to hear about it.

Woodz428 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 767Jockey

If a guys has a negative SPF experience, why is it unimportant? I'd like to hear about it.

IT is important...If you had a car and finished to the point of being able to drive it. I believe that he has never had a car that was close to drivable. He was complaining quite loudly, for quite sometime that he was not allowed on the PRIVATELY OWNED Superformance Forum, yet never took delivery of the car, never had it finished and then sold it as well as the engine before they were ever united. His complaints about that are well known and quite childish. There are some persons that can never be satisfied. I recall in his very earliest complaints someone suggested that he should purchase a Corvette instead of a Cobra, as of late I would have to agree.So any problems had with any Cobra company are important, however, one can hardly complain about a car that they never experienced. At least not be consider a lttle less than objective. I purchased 6 Dearborn Deuce bodies and after 2 years received a poorly built Coupe another year later 2 Convertibles that were no where near as advertised and did less complaining than this guy did about not being allowed on SCOF. I severed my dealings with the company, as he has done with his SPF. I agree,get over it.

Anthony · #8 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 01yelrt

You aren't shocked that a low production, hand built, component car has a limited or non transferable warranty are you? Seems like most "kit car" builders have no warranty.

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Originally Posted by RedBarchetta

Nail hit. Exactly.
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Doesn't Superformance market their car as a "factory built roller" , different from all other kit cobra's, inferring better quality and quality control than other kit cars. Do you think they should have a "better" warranty than all other kit cobra's, and if so, what should be the warranty ?

RedBarchetta · #9 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 03:59 PM

Jockey, that's not the point. I totally agree with what you're saying.

Do a search under 'rismoes'...that's my point. It's possible to be nice but dysfunctional.

Tony Aprile · #10 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 04:06 PM

Do a search under 'rismoes'...that's my point. It's possible to be nice but dysfunctional.

, sorry but thats funny

RNT · #11 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 04:20 PM

Superformance has a one year warranty. I doubt few actual buyers sell their cars within that period.

Rsimoes, did you actually buy the car or order it with a deposit and then were not able to follow through with the purchase?

Woodz428 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RNT

Rsimoes, did you actually buy the car or order it with a deposit and then were not able to follow through with the purchase?

Yes he did BUY a car, it never left the dealer, never had an install. He then panicked and sold the car as well as the engine, apparently at a loss. Pretty common when you don't follow through and then try and sell in the "off" season. Most pople that buy a previous owned vehicle regardless of make , especially a Cobra like to see some miles on it so that any "bugs" are worked out. His "nervousness" was most likely felt by the purchaser(s). One option is that he acted as a middle man if there were warranty issues, since it was never completed, but that must not have been something he considered. I have had dealings with SPF dealers from N.C.,Ohio, Louisiana(now Texas) and Lance in Ca. and have never had any problem even when the items were past the year warranty. It would seem that it is much a do about nothing. IF there is a warranty issue that is not addressed in a forthright manner, any complaints he had would be open territory. Hard to warranty something that is inoperable. If he let it sit at a dealer for a year after purchase before picking it up would he expect a year warranty still? I remember a Chevy dealer in the late 60s that kept replacing a Corvette engine for someone that was blowing them up, pretty much on a monthly basis. After the 3rd engine they kept it in the shop until the warranty expired because of obvious( I knew the guy) abuse/neglect. These are not turnkey cars and some things are not the responsibilty of the dealer/Mfg., they fall to the owner and/or installer, and/or engine builder.

Velox · #13 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rsimoes

Superformance Warranty is NOT transferrable - Just an FYI

I recently also purchased a "slightly used" 2002 SP, mine with 1500 miles, and prior to purchasing while researching SP data I was astonished to read that an initial warranty was available. This is a Cobra replica, component built, hand made in South Africa; a very low volume specialty performance vehicle. Of Course there is no transfer of warranty. These cars are designed for *spirited use* and IMHO made very well. From studying many of the posts here and on SCOF it is also obvious that a good relationship with your nearby SF dealer will be very useful

RNT · #14 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:23 PM

Reading previous posts concerning this, my sense is that he put a deposit down on SPF2506 and could not complete the transaction and wanted his deposit back from the dealer. The dealer would have no obligation to do so but perhaps gave him time to find a buyer himself, preserving a part or all of his deposit. Sounds like the same situation with the engine builder. It' mysterious.

BlueRooster · #15 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:45 PM

I think my SPF was 4 years old when I bought it. I had some minor issues with the speedo cable and the bolts that hold the battery cover on Lance at Hillbank sent me all new stuff free of charge. I was impressed.

In other news....I have never seen anyone whine as much about a car they didnt even own.

Michael4yah · #16 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:55 PM

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. I thought the car was the one being warranted not the person? You buy an unfinished car for that kind of money it should be transferable. I also think that the warrantee on these components shouldnt start until its registered. I know I'll get a lot of flack on that but its an idea that should be looked into if you want the public to believe in your product. Ive heard a lot of good things about Superformance but this isnt one of em. In a world of misinformation this industry needs to do everything it can to put it all up front. Theres too much money involved not to. If there is anyone that can speak for Superformance in an official capacity let em step up and explain it all so we can hear it from the top. I happen to like their cars so throw your rocks in someone elses direction. Michael

bnewell · #17 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 05:57 PM

Michael ~ well said........thanks!!!!

TRIG · #18 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 07:10 PM

I am of the same opinion of woodsy. It seems as though all of his post regarding superformance are negative and unnecessary. I for one can't take anymore whining. When I bought my car, I didn't even ask if it had a warranty. In a specialized market like this, the dealers know that they have to take care of the customers. I didn't even buy mine from my local dealer and they still treat me like family. Dealer support is one of the reasons I bought an SPF.

Trig

madmaxx · #19 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 08:06 PM

If you do not like how someone post than do not open their threads. I know one thing for sure, most of us have to much time on our hands for as much time as we spend on this forum LOL. As far as Superformance or any other car which has an MSRP in excess of 40K and does not have AC,PS, engine, transmission, pw, power door locks, cruise control, climate control, anti-lock brakes, power seats, radio, power mirrors, how hard would it be to warrant for 2 years? I am also surprised at the personal attacks in this thread, I guess you guys that go to church can tithe a little more this Sunday and all will be well again!! Let the flames begin, I am sure I will not be alone in Hell!!

computerworks · #20 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by madmaxx

I am also surprised at the personal attacks in this thread...

Yeah...that's got to stop, people.

Either discuss the thread's topic (Warranty terms) or refrain from posting on this one.

It should be easy to verify the terms by one of the recent SPF customers.

Thanks
ron
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