Offer to fellow Bostonians

Josh49 · 08-25-2006, 09:29 AM

For a while I was in an apartment without my car in a garage, and no place to wash my car. I put out a thread and some members responded with offers to let me use their driveway/hose to wash my car properly. It gets incredibly frustrating not being able to wash your car (esp. a new bmw), and washing it in three minute intervals at the self service car wash, being kicked out of the self service car washes for using buckets (even when there were no other cars there), etc.

Long story short, my gf and I just moved to a new incredible place. I have a garage, a good long driveway, a hose to use, I bought a shopvac, etc. It's simply incredible.

I want to return the favor and say that if people need a place to come wash, vaccuum, detail, their cars without the hassle of pumping quarters into a machine, and the luxury of sound from my $20 boombox from walmart, feel free to contact me..

Thanks to everyone who extended offers in the day..

J49

PS. I should be around a lot the next couple of weekends (I want to try and get my car Zaino'd over the three day weekend)...

KL2DC · 08-25-2006, 09:31 AM

What a generous offer!...it is things like these that help foster the feeling of community that is e90post

When I find myself in your neck of the woods, in need of a wash, I'll be sure to give you a call

edit: I meant the car

Josh49 · 08-25-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

What a generous offer!...it is things like these that help foster the feeling of community that is e90post

When I find myself in your neck of the woods, in need of a wash, I'll be sure to give you a call

edit: I meant the car

Haha, I have two showers as well..

If you need to wash the car, yourself, both, stop on by...

Miami Bimmer06 · 08-25-2006, 09:47 AM

Cool, I am going to drive to Boston from Miami for a free car wash, wow life cant get any better.

Gitta · 08-25-2006, 09:54 AM

That's very nice of you!

It's funny that when you have all the right tools, people will just show up with their cars. On any given weekend (so long as it isn't raining) there is usually a line of 3-5 cars in my driveway waiting for a wash. For me it's my family that shows up and then we grill out and make a fun day of it.

thd13 · 08-25-2006, 10:01 AM

Thanks J! That's very generous of you! KL2DC, do I hear road trip? That's a great idea for our next meet. haha

KL2DC · 08-25-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by thd13

Thanks J! That's very generous of you! KL2DC, do I hear road trip? That's a great idea for our next meet. haha

I am actually heading the other way, driving down DC to Tampa (meetings) to Miami (meetings, in-laws and guys weekend out

) then back up to DC, first week of September...

So, anyone up for a road trip?

Anyone in SoFla hosting car washes?

Josh49 · 08-25-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thd13

Thanks J! That's very generous of you! KL2DC, do I hear road trip? That's a great idea for our next meet. haha

That'd be awesome. I have to go out and buy a grill for my new place when I get a chance, I'll definitely have to get that mod done before you guys come out here..

txusa03 · 08-25-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Miami Bimmer06

Cool, I am going to drive to Boston from Miami for a free car wash, wow life cant get any better.

hold your horses there bud, offer is only for bostonian. Better look at your driver's license. Don't say I did not warn you.

Josh49 · 08-25-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

hold your horses there bud, offer is only for bostonian. Better look at your driver's license. Don't say I did not warn you.

I will accept all varieties of state licenses and credit cards...

larryn · 08-25-2006, 03:40 PM

That's cool! Congrats on the new digs. If you're not doing anything next weekend, we have the Boston Chapter Autocross event #7, if you want to stop by, or even run (if you're a CCA member). I can even take you out in my e90 on the course, if ya want.

That offer goes out to all you guys (and gals).

txusa03 · 08-25-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

I will accept all varieties of state licenses and credit cards...

I new water was not that cheap up there in boston...I knew there was $ involved

saurav27 · 08-25-2006, 04:35 PM

I wish someone can extend this offer here in Delaware !
Well i do have driveway buy my house owner sucks he won't let me wash my car in the drive way ... As per him go and get $5-$10 car wash ...

kdan · 08-25-2006, 04:42 PM

Aside: When/where will we see our first e92 around here? Herb Chambers Allston? Bmw of Peabody?

Josh49 · 08-25-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

I new water was not that cheap up there in boston...I knew there was $ involved

Nope, no money involved, I was just joking around..

FeeBear · 08-26-2006, 02:20 AM

Congrats on your digs!

nyc3r · 08-26-2006, 06:06 AM

Nice! I, too, have no access to a hose / outdoor area to wash my car.. took my car to automated car wash today.. result was ok, still has some bugs from my last road trip.

Had a friend offer their driveway but it is a long narrow driveway and they bang up their van there b4 so I passed..

Enjoy your new place.

Josh49 · 08-27-2006, 07:07 PM

Thanks Fee and nyc3r!

pander5 · 08-27-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

I am actually heading the other way, driving down DC to Tampa (meetings) to Miami (meetings, in-laws and guys weekend out

) then back up to DC, first week of September...

So, anyone up for a road trip?

Anyone in SoFla hosting car washes?

Hey KL2DC - I can spot you a wash in Tampa if you're interested.

Josh49 · 08-27-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lni

That's cool! Congrats on the new digs. If you're not doing anything next weekend, we have the Boston Chapter Autocross event #7, if you want to stop by, or even run (if you're a CCA member). I can even take you out in my e90 on the course, if ya want.

That offer goes out to all you guys (and gals).

Ini, how's it going. First off, this is an awesome offer, I thought about this a lot, and I might swing by that way on Saturday if the weather is nice, to see more about this.. Second, I have done some thinking, and I think I am interesting in becoming a CCA member. I looked at the website some, it looks good...

Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks again for the offer. Talk to you soon, Josh

larryn · 08-27-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Ini, how's it going. First off, this is an awesome offer, I thought about this a lot, and I might swing by that way on Saturday if the weather is nice, to see more about this.. Second, I have done some thinking, and I think I am interesting in becoming a CCA member. I looked at the website some, it looks good...

Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks again for the offer. Talk to you soon, Josh

Awesome! Hope to see you there. The Boston Chapter does a lot of fun stuff. Autocross is just one of them. I hope that if you join, you'll have as much fun as I do.

Anybody else want to come on over with Josh?

We have a Test & Tune event in a couple of months that is a great event for anybody who wants to test out what their car can do, improve their driving skills, and have fun with a lot of fellow BMW enthusiasts in a completely non-competitive environment. Hope you guys can make it.

08-25-2006, 09:29 AM	#1
Josh49 Major General 254 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Offer to fellow Bostonians For a while I was in an apartment without my car in a garage, and no place to wash my car. I put out a thread and some members responded with offers to let me use their driveway/hose to wash my car properly. It gets incredibly frustrating not being able to wash your car (esp. a new bmw), and washing it in three minute intervals at the self service car wash, being kicked out of the self service car washes for using buckets (even when there were no other cars there), etc. Long story short, my gf and I just moved to a new incredible place. I have a garage, a good long driveway, a hose to use, I bought a shopvac, etc. It's simply incredible. I want to return the favor and say that if people need a place to come wash, vaccuum, detail, their cars without the hassle of pumping quarters into a machine, and the luxury of sound from my $20 boombox from walmart, feel free to contact me.. Thanks to everyone who extended offers in the day.. J49 PS. I should be around a lot the next couple of weekends (I want to try and get my car Zaino'd over the three day weekend)... __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER. Last edited by Josh49; 08-25-2006 at 10:04 AM..
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thd13 Major 51 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks J! That's very generous of you! KL2DC, do I hear road trip? That's a great idea for our next meet. haha
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larryn Lieutenant General 2156 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	That's cool! Congrats on the new digs. If you're not doing anything next weekend, we have the Boston Chapter Autocross event #7, if you want to stop by, or even run (if you're a CCA member). I can even take you out in my e90 on the course, if ya want. That offer goes out to all you guys (and gals).
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saurav27 Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i [Debadged] Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	I wish someone can extend this offer here in Delaware ! Well i do have driveway buy my house owner sucks he won't let me wash my car in the drive way ... As per him go and get $5-$10 car wash ...
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nyc3r Colonel 113 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	Nice! I, too, have no access to a hose / outdoor area to wash my car.. took my car to automated car wash today.. result was ok, still has some bugs from my last road trip. Had a friend offer their driveway but it is a long narrow driveway and they bang up their van there b4 so I passed.. Enjoy your new place.
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Josh49 Major General 254 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Thanks Fee and nyc3r! __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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