Called Zf today and spoke to a tech

NJ4.2GUY · 07-28-2004, 09:55 AM

Told me that to replace the Valve body and torque converter the whole transmission does not need to be rebuilt WTF!!!! anyone know a good lawyer? I need RS6 compensation.!!

bostoned · 07-28-2004, 09:56 AM

Snowtoy too · 07-28-2004, 10:14 AM

It obviously was a bad situation - but once you knew that you've allowed it to escalate to what appears to be a ridicluous level.,, with no plan in place to get resolution.

Spend less time posting and more time solving and you might get your car back together - without spending a ton....

Get a lawyer -

Call the BBB / AG and others...

Get all the backup in writing you can from techs/ other shops / ZF etc on what really needed to be done.

Line up a solid indy shop to inspect the car as is - and write up both what they've found, and what it'll take to fix it.... as well as a diagonise of the initial problem if possible...

make sure anything you do is in writing... you have a solid basis for claim there...

IF you pay - do it on CC so you can dispute....(last ditch method but might be the only way..)

You appear to be letting this guy run the show and control things - if you can't get control back find someone who can, or create a method to dispute the charges once you have the car in possesion again...

It truly is painful to hear of the whole thing - but almost as painful to listen to how it's played out...

best of luck !

NJ4.2GUY · 07-28-2004, 10:25 AM

refuse to listen to me and threaten to kick me out when i wanted to sue this jerk 3 weeks ago!!!!
Time to buy a kia and more the F$#K out!!!!

bitterman · 07-28-2004, 10:26 AM

NJ4.2GUY · 07-28-2004, 10:27 AM

kudoed · 07-28-2004, 10:32 AM

Have you asked your parents' permission to even consider the RS6 yet?

slimmn · 07-28-2004, 10:33 AM

Potomac-Greg · 07-28-2004, 10:57 AM

Snowtoy too · 07-28-2004, 11:07 AM

Sueing won't get you anywhere until you can prove/ detail waht went wrong and the timeline....with backup...

Better to resolve the problem - get the car out of there and running - then fight a legal battle if needed... but first try to enlist the parties in your state that are theoretically looking out for consumers like you....

I certainly hope it works out, but it seems a painful path....

best of luck.

07-28-2004, 09:55 AM	#1
NJ4.2GUY Junior Member Account #: 73864 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 671	Called Zf today and spoke to a tech Told me that to replace the Valve body and torque converter the whole transmission does not need to be rebuilt WTF!!!! anyone know a good lawyer? I need RS6 compensation.!!

07-28-2004, 09:56 AM	#2
bostoned Senior Member Account #: 62926 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,354	of course it doens't need to be completely rebuilt.. a monkey coulda told you that. __________________

07-28-2004, 10:14 AM	#3
Snowtoy too Junior Member Account #: 38130 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	I am totally baffled at how you've let this play out - despite suggestions from everyone... It obviously was a bad situation - but once you knew that you've allowed it to escalate to what appears to be a ridicluous level.,, with no plan in place to get resolution. Spend less time posting and more time solving and you might get your car back together - without spending a ton.... Get a lawyer - Call the BBB / AG and others... Get all the backup in writing you can from techs/ other shops / ZF etc on what really needed to be done. Line up a solid indy shop to inspect the car as is - and write up both what they've found, and what it'll take to fix it.... as well as a diagonise of the initial problem if possible... make sure anything you do is in writing... you have a solid basis for claim there... IF you pay - do it on CC so you can dispute....(last ditch method but might be the only way..) You appear to be letting this guy run the show and control things - if you can't get control back find someone who can, or create a method to dispute the charges once you have the car in possesion again... It truly is painful to hear of the whole thing - but almost as painful to listen to how it's played out... best of luck ! __________________ Formerly a Silver 2001 A6 2.7T sport 6spd Selling the following leftover parts: Oettinger front Grille - silver w/ RS6 style mesh insert ( painted too) Sparco pedal covers - lightly used email for more info

07-28-2004, 10:25 AM	#4
NJ4.2GUY Junior Member Account #: 73864 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 671	Because i live at home and have to deal with my parents who refuse to listen to me and threaten to kick me out when i wanted to sue this jerk 3 weeks ago!!!! Time to buy a kia and more the F$#K out!!!!

07-28-2004, 10:26 AM	#5
bitterman Junior Member Account #: 76738 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,688	Thank you! The new kinder gentler me has been DYING to post

07-28-2004, 10:27 AM	#6
NJ4.2GUY Junior Member Account #: 73864 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 671	Its going to KMD tuning Today!!

07-28-2004, 10:32 AM	#7
kudoed New Member Account #: 64941 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 49	Re: Because i live at home and have to deal with my parents who Have you asked your parents' permission to even consider the RS6 yet?

07-28-2004, 10:33 AM	#8
slimmn Junior Member Account #: 51550 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,751	Kinder and gentler, huh? Mellowing out? ;-)

07-28-2004, 10:57 AM	#9
Potomac-Greg AudiWorld Super User Account #: 18626 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 21,866	So the 4.2 has become the live-at-home teen car of choice? Damn the world has changed. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ Mine: 2002 Mercedes Benz C32 / ///AMG Family Choo Choo: 2008 MB GL320 CDI Track Ho: 1988 Porschuh 944 Recent History: Audi 2002 TT Roadster History: Audi 2000 A6 2.7T Ancient History: Audi 1991 90Q 20V

07-28-2004, 11:07 AM	#10
Snowtoy too Junior Member Account #: 38130 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	Unless they are willing to pay for it, you are the one on the hook.... Sueing won't get you anywhere until you can prove/ detail waht went wrong and the timeline....with backup... Better to resolve the problem - get the car out of there and running - then fight a legal battle if needed... but first try to enlist the parties in your state that are theoretically looking out for consumers like you.... I certainly hope it works out, but it seems a painful path.... best of luck. __________________ Formerly a Silver 2001 A6 2.7T sport 6spd Selling the following leftover parts: Oettinger front Grille - silver w/ RS6 style mesh insert ( painted too) Sparco pedal covers - lightly used email for more info

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