@outie got a buyback from the FWD issue by itself I believe. You may have to follow through with a lemon law claim though to maybe force their hand to initiate a buyback. There may be others here as well that have had experiences with it.
I think it depends on how many issues still REALLY bother you. Do you have pics of the bumper and scratch? How much is the resale value of the car really going to get hit if you get a few things repainted? I feel like most people buying a used car aren't going to care as much as this isn't a collector's car, garage queen or a car that is designed to hold its value for prolonged periods of time.
If it were me and I was happy with everything else on the car, I would probably have them repaint it and move on. Then again, I plan on keeping the car for 10 years (who knows if I'll actually get there or not) so the overall resale value is going to hit rock bottom by the time I sell it.
I'd probably have them replace the liftgate while they're at it. Just wait until they get the part in, as the car is totally drivable in the meantime.
It took the SC three tries to get most of my issues resolved. They still have an order for my fender garnishes and chrome trim that will get here eventually and then a mobile tech will install it. That will be like, months from now? I also have to go back Friday to get my key fobs reprogrammed.
As far as the seals go, maybe give them the benefit of the doubt unless it REALLY looks like it can't settle in. Which seals are these? Do they actually look like they'll compromise keeping water out of the car? Make them fix it until it's to your satisfaction, for sure. I just would make sure you take about 3 or 4 steps back and make sure it still bothers you from that distance. I'm a lot more lenient with cosmetic-only things as long as it's not terribly egregious.
What do you mean that doors don't close all the way like they used to? Is this after they did FWD adjustments? This is why I really didn't want them touching my FWDs....but they did...and I'm not sure if it's 100% better or not. I am taking pictures of the bubbling of my PPF every several weeks to make sure the bubbles aren't getting larger or the wrap is starting to peel ... sure hope it doesn't. That does is still not 100% aligned and flush, but it's decent.
In the end, this goes back to making sure each of us sets realistic expectations. The appeal of the car isn't the fit and finish (especially exterior, interior is actually pretty good though not perfect), it's the driving experience. Every day driving the car puts a large smile on my face, even when I don't get drive it aggressively. If that isn't your experience, then definitely push harder on the SC to fix everything to your liking so that it becomes how you feel when driving. You need to start making records of all of your visits and what they were there for though, if you want any hope on legally forcing them to do a buyback.
