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Is my new clubsport ,actully a clubsport

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Spotau, Sep 1, 2013.

  1. Spotau

    Spotau New Member

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    Hello all,firstly I,m new so be kind.lol
    Just brought a car from a second hand car yard,they told me it,s a clubsport and to an untrained eye. Looks like a clubsport.
    A mate of mine told me today it,s a fake,
    How do. I find out.
    I did the vin check on the HSV site,says unknown.ring 09765
    But I have read other forums and vin seems to be the same except has a m instead a n.
    Now about the car it,s black,5ltr 98vt Ss clubsport.
    Has all the clubsport badges and Ss interior.
    Is it a fake.?
     
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    SS suggests thats its not a HSV but a SS but a HSV kit. Post up some pics of the interior and exterior so we can have a look.
     
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    Do they have different interior?
    On the seats it has Ss written on them.
    Now next question.
    If not a clubsport,can I get my money back from the car yard for it not being a clubsport??
    Will post pics tomorrow as I don't have any yet.
     
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    The seats should have R8 or clubsport on them not SS. As far as getting money back good luck but I doubt it.
     
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    Dude really?! You handed over your hard earned money without doing your homework? You won't get any money back, the only thing will happen is that they'll give you a price for the car which will be cheaper than what you paid for it.
     
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    tried calling hsv yet?
     
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    Look like HSV seats with SS logos.
     
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    No will do tomorrow.
     
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    I"m sure you could goto department of fair trading and make a complaint.
    There's consumer law's that protect consumers from being told what they're buying is in fact something else.
    Irrespective of it being deliberate or an honest mistake.
    In the very least, if the department of fair trading does decide to investigate, it will cost the car yard a fine to cover the cost.
    It might help you sleep at night if the final ruling ends up you're stuck with the car that wasn't all that it was cracked up to be.
     
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    ok here some more info to help
    vin.6h8vtk69mwl......then numbers on the end
    engine number.vm66365 .one more number on the end
    6/98 manufacture
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    So if it was a real clubby,what would you expect to pay from a car yard,compared to a Ss.
     
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    is there any HSV plates under bonnet?
     
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    Drive it back and tell them to shove it. If that doesn't work call up fair trade and ask them what to do next.
     
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    dept of fair trading will only get involved if you make a complaint within 24 hours of purchasing the car, its on the fair trading website
     
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    wraith Hand over the dog bikkies

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    Doesn't look very good although the seats are odd. Who would get HSV seats then put SS on them.
     
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    Seats are probably ss with the coulson tops put on, not sure why you would replace HSV seats with SS seats... OP you should have checked before you bought, have a chat to fair trading if you feel hard done by but don't know how far you will get... Have a look on your rego transfer forms to see what was written down... Also if you can, go and screenshot the ad if its still online.
     
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    Really? Thats a tiny window... Best bet is to drive it back to the yard and see what headway you can make.
     
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    Tasmaniak Not a valid input....

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    I'd be pushing the issue for sure if it is a fake. Value is a lot different, especially if you purchase will resale in mind. Given the fact that TECHNICALLY a Club sport is Manufactured by HSV as advertised. You have a Holden and it ain't worth ****. Yes technically, they are different manufacturers which means you did NOT get what you paid for and is a strong case of false advertising.

    Mate, it's not like I sold you my LS1 berlina wearing an SS body kit.
     

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