New 06 Saleen falling apart!! WTF!

daydark · 07-22-2006, 03:31 PM

I'm pretty disapointed in my new S281. I've owned it for about three months and there have already been so many problems with it I can barely keep up with them all, but heres a few examples:

- The pins that hold on the right side body kit started falling off just days after I bought the car and had to be replaced
- The screws that hold on the spoiler were overtorqued because you can see three bumps in the spoiler (this is consistant on every new saleen I have seen)
- The left side door cladding started falling off and had to be re-set
- The Saleen badge on the steering wheel started peeling off and had to be re-glued, twice.
- My front left headlight has un-sealed from the front fascia and is recessed into the bumper
- The the front and rear blinker (turn signal) lights in the front and rear fascias are loose and not secured well at all
- The grills in the fascias are very loose, only secured in one or two points. One of them was cut too short or something, because there is at least a 1 inch gap between the grille and the fascia
- And the last straw, a few days ago I was driving along and the door cladding on the right side just flies off the car onto the highway.
- Oh and also, the gears went out and had to be replaced (at like 1200 miles)

I could go on and on.... Basically every aesthetic thing that Saleen did to this car seems to be half assed. Has anyone else had experiences like these? I've had to take the damn car back to the dealer for minor repairs so many times I lost count. I'm really getting frustrated with this.

V6MustangKnight · 07-22-2006, 03:35 PM

wow, that sucks...im sorry to hear. u should have just waited for the Shelby, hehe jk

. is the car NEW to u or is it a NEW car? if its really falling apart and it just came out of the factory, u should take it back and complain! **** that ****, i wouldnt want a half-assed made car! no warranty on it or what?

daydark · 07-22-2006, 03:47 PM

Yes, it's a brand new car. Yeah it's got a warranty, that's why I said I've been back to the dealer for minor repairs mor times than I can count.... Not sure how you got confused there bud, but that's my whole complaint. It's a brand new car and I've gotta take it in for minor repairs almost constantly...

I finally buy my dream car, and it just seems that Saleen half assed all their mods, really dissapointing honestly.

dotbomb · 07-22-2006, 03:49 PM

Man that really sucks [

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Look at the bright side, at least your dealer is fixing your steering wheel badge! I think I'm going to give up and fix mine myself even though this issue was noted the day I took delivery of the car.

V6MustangKnight · 07-22-2006, 03:54 PM

sorry, my bad [&:] but wow, i've heard some rumors that saleen wasn't really putting much effort into the new 05-06 stangs. how long ago did u get it? how much did it cost?

PolkThug · 07-22-2006, 03:58 PM

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ORIGINAL: daydark
- My front left headlight has un-sealed from the front fascia and is recessed into the bumper
- The the front and rear blinker (turn signal) lights in the front and rear fascias are loose and not secured well at all
- The grills in the fascias are very loose, only secured in one or two points. One of them was cut too short or something, because there is at least a 1 inch gap between the grille and the fascia

Could you post some pics of the above please? I've assembled my fascia and HID's myself and taken my front fascia off and on several times, so I might be able to help you.

daydark · 07-22-2006, 04:01 PM

I got it 05-06-2006, paid $46,610

EDIT: PolkThug, yes I will take pictures today and post them here. I'll try to take pics of everything listed above.

V6MustangKnight · 07-22-2006, 04:03 PM

really? i thought saleens would cost alot more...thats more the the new shelbys...they go for 41. hmm, what are u pushing?

daydark · 07-22-2006, 04:05 PM

It's N/A, and it's rated at 330hp 340 lb-ft, but I haven't dyno'd it.. The SC version is around 55? And the extreem is much more expensive.

The new GT500 will MSRP for around 45 I believe, but they will sell for 55+, I guarentee it.

V6MustangKnight · 07-22-2006, 04:13 PM

well, they actually start at 41k. thats if u just get the car with out any extras....but ur still pushing alot under there ur pony. well, i know a friend who knows someone that works in saleen....thats if u live in the Orange County area...