I agree with this post, totally. If this was my car, I would most likely be in jail already, for killing the punk who took it. Then the manager, after he offered just a cleaning & a tank of gas. Plus, then he gets mad and brings up a lawyer.
NO WAY would I take Any of this laying down. I would have a lawyer already! Look at the vehicles this guy has bought from the same dealer. He is a Very good customer and because of his history with this dealer, I would think they would comply with his demands quickly, no questions asked! I'm not a sue happy person by any-means, and like most, I get sick-n-tired of the crap you hear on TV, of who is sueing who & for what! Most of it is Bull $hit, but in this case, NO WAY. The dealer is 100% liable for you car. I would demand the computer get checked for rev limiter hits, while I stook right next to them when they check-it! If he even hit it ONCE, that would be the end of the discussions! Make your list right there (whatever you feel is justifiable kie new tires, new clutch, etc..) and tell them, fix-it or we'll see you in court! Sometimes, you just have to say enough-is-enough. I'm just glad you car didn't get in an accident and I'm extremely glad it wasn't my car. Sorry man, I really feel for you.
Dave...