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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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C63 issues?

What problems, if any are you all having with the new cars? I've read about the few that have been posted. Maybe we can start a list with solutions for new owners/potential buyers out there.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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None yet. Damn, I think I just heard something pop in the garage. Back in five.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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i really do hear a pop after driving but the car is brand new and its a 09;it drives fine; i am wondering if its because the enigne is new
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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tranny problems here but im the only one. can works fine now fixed.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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None here.

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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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My C63 has a major problem. I keeps me wanting to floor it every time I drive.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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My C63 has a major problem. I keeps me wanting to floor it every time I drive.
You too?
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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None here yet. The only thing that gives me any concern is the smell of something burning after driving it hard in manual mode, but I have read that this is normal for the car
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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None here yet. The only thing that gives me any concern is the smell of something burning after driving it hard in manual mode, but I have read that this is normal for the car
I love the smell of PZeros in the morning. Cue Wagner.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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I've had my '09 since November, 2300 kms. No issues. Fingers crossed...
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Can't help kicking out the tail every time I turn (on purpose).
Can't help trying to be first out from every red light by like 200 yards.
Can't help downshifting all the time instead of using brakes ('blip' doesn't seem to do justice)
Can't get over 200 miles a tank.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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-Rear sunshade doesn't work anymore
-Gas gauge doesn't work anymore
-Seat functions don't work anymore
-Constant Rattling from vents
-CEL issues
-Key doesn't work anymore

Probably more stuff I can't remember.

Been in the shop for 2 weeks. Hopefully they'll figure it out
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbodybeeenz
-Rear sunshade doesn't work anymore
-Gas gauge doesn't work anymore
-Seat functions don't work anymore
-Constant Rattling from vents
-CEL issues
-Key doesn't work anymore

Probably more stuff I can't remember.

Been in the shop for 2 weeks. Hopefully they'll figure it out
Man rough times for you it sounds like How many miles do you have on it so far or have you had issues with the car since day one?
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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3K miles and no issues here **knock on wood**

The car does seem to be burning a bit too much oil tho, as I've gotten 2 "check engine oil at next refill" messages recently.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by blownS
3K miles and no issues here **knock on wood**

The car does seem to be burning a bit too much oil tho, as I've gotten 2 "check engine oil at next refill" messages recently.
Just got the same message yesterday. Car has apx 4000 miles
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Just one big BIG issue...mine hasn't arrived yet!
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Just one big BIG issue...mine hasn't arrived yet!
I was waiting for that....LOL
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Yea, no trouble to see that one coming Barry LOL...from someone anyway
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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No problems here. I got the "beast" on Halloween and it has 3800 miles on it today.

Vroom, vroom!
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Mine is an 08, got it last April....first 2 months I brought my car 4 times for oil leak.....after that NO MORE PROBLEM.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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I had my first problem(s) today. The heat fan was frozen, I had to drive about 90 km without heat and the temperature was -11 C, suddenly I heard "ice crushing noise" and the fan started to spin. The car is also warning me that I need washer fluid, which is full.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Love my 09, but...

I had a few electrical problems in the first 1,000 miles. First it was a headlamp error display; then they thought it was a light sensor (behind the rearview mirror). They finally replaced a faulty fuse box.

I now have 3,800 miles on it and recently got a service message that the cruise control is inoperable. However, after restarting - msg gone. Cruise works fine.

Today, I saw: Check engine oil at next fuel fill up. (Oil level fine)

Additionally, I smell exhaust when the sunroof is opened.

Does anyone experience these issues?

Ron
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dfwron
Love my 09, but...

I had a few electrical problems in the first 1,000 miles. First it was a headlamp error display; then they thought it was a light sensor (behind the rearview mirror). They finally replaced a faulty fuse box.

I now have 3,800 miles on it and recently got a service message that the cruise control is inoperable. However, after restarting - msg gone. Cruise works fine.

Today, I saw: Check engine oil at next fuel fill up. (Oil level fine)

Additionally, I smell exhaust when the sunroof is opened.

Does anyone experience these issues?

Ron
I had the cruise control issue. I just turned the car off and restarted and it went away. It acts like some sort of computer boot error. Not a big deal.

When I got the oil level notice the dipstick was indeed reading at minimum.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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biggest issue - it causes us to get speeding tickets!

On the positive side, I absolutely LOVE the winter handling of this thing with proper snow tires. It's totally predictable and usable.
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