The "Dealer Prep" Phone Call

MoreCowbell · 04-22-2007, 05:53 PM

My CA said I shuld expect a phone call shortly from the dealership asking me what kind of prep items I might want for my e92. Should everything be avoided(paint sealant, that sort of thing) or is there anything that I should consider getting?

Thanks in advance.

SES_D · 04-22-2007, 06:06 PM

OEM Alarm?
then follow Ironics DIY to install a $10 shock sensor

Gumby · 04-22-2007, 06:23 PM

LED

Run, don't walk, to the nearest exit. Your car has no need for the various 'protection' packages. What is does need is your TLC and attention. Check out the products on autopia-carcare.com (no affiliation) and give your new addition the care she deserves. Oh.....and DON'T let the dealer wash her. The jet black paint is tender.

Btw...same equip (less nav) and color combo. It rocks and gets many compliments. Enjoy.

LI E90 · 04-22-2007, 06:46 PM

tell them no thanks, it is a lease right...

DrGP · 04-22-2007, 07:06 PM

My dealership offers Clear bra for $650. Any thing else is pure dealer additonal profit

LEDZEP · 04-22-2007, 07:22 PM

Alarm.

MoreCowbell · 04-22-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Btw...same equip (less nav) and color combo. It rocks and gets many compliments. Enjoy.

:rocks:

fragadellic · 04-22-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

LED

Run, don't walk, to the nearest exit. Your car has no need for the various 'protection' packages. What is does need is your TLC and attention. Check out the products on autopia-carcare.com (no affiliation) and give your new addition the care she deserves. Oh.....and DON'T let the dealer wash her. The jet black paint is tender.

Btw...same equip (less nav) and color combo. It rocks and gets many compliments. Enjoy.

Absolutely agree 100%. Absolutely under no circumstances should they touch your black car other than the mechanical inspection. NO dealer prep whatsoever, interior or exterior.

Read the stickies in Detailing sub-forum, and especially the one from Picus at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41760

You got black because it looks the best when clean, so make sure it starts life the right way. Don't let them apply the "dealer installed swirls" from Day 1. And make sure they put in your dealer profile to NEVER wash your car after service...

Congrats on the new car and good luck with the delivery!!!

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Gumby New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Imola Red M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	LED Run, don't walk, to the nearest exit. Your car has no need for the various 'protection' packages. What is does need is your TLC and attention. Check out the products on autopia-carcare.com (no affiliation) and give your new addition the care she deserves. Oh.....and DON'T let the dealer wash her. The jet black paint is tender. Btw...same equip (less nav) and color combo. It rocks and gets many compliments. Enjoy. __________________ E36 1997 M3 retired; E46 2001 M3 retired; E46 2004 330 ZHP retired E39 2001 530i 5MT (ED) retired; E39 2001 530i E92 2007 335 Coupe retired E86 2007 M Coupe F650 Dakar retired;R1100RT
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