[trashcan2]

Pick up my new e92 next w/e ...cant wait. Anyone please give me tips on what I should be most looking out for? I havent forked out for the dealer clean, what should I do?

Cheers

TC

[silverbmwz3]

Hi, in terms of "looking out for" I'd be tempted to check over the bodywork closely, make sure it is the spec you ordered.

In terms of the dealer clean - unless you specifically ask them not to I'd expect that they will valet it anyway? Mine did and I didn't fork out for it (or maybe its included?)

I would be tempted to get a new car professionally detailed - it will never look better than having that done however it could cost a few hundred quid. Or do it yourself if you have the time, inclination and purchase the products.

[dxb335d]

just check for any scuffs scratches that may have occured in transit

post up pics when she arrives


Carlos

[trashcan2]

cheers for that, what should i do if i find scuffs and scratches? get them to fix it I guess!

does the professional detailing need to be done on day 1 or is it something you regularly get done?

can anyone pm me some good detailers in the coventry/warwickshire area?

also, where is the torch located so i can check i've got one :rocks:

[dxb335d]

Torch is in the love-box

they will buff out scratches aslong as they are not too bad


detailing is a great idea but not essential, i have never had a car detailed in my whole life

[ShereKhan]

TC if you do find scratches get them to fix it asap - I found two on mine got it sorted before I left stealers. Sales guy was very apologetic.

[trashcan2]

yeah on second thoughts, anyone know any kids in warwickshire who want a tenner for cleaning it out once a week?

the box ?

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by trashcan

yeah on second thoughts, anyone know any kids in warwickshire who want a tenner for cleaning it out once a week?

the box ?

glove box


never use a sponge tho, and clean it yourself

[trashcan2]

haha cheers mate

[silverbmwz3]

I can't find mine in the glove box, anyone know when they stopped including them? Gutted. Cheapskates. Not that I'd ever use it...

[silverbmwz3]

Originally Posted by trashcan

cheers for that, what should i do if i find scuffs and scratches? get them to fix it I guess!

does the professional detailing need to be done on day 1 or is it something you regularly get done?

can anyone pm me some good detailers in the coventry/warwickshire area?

also, where is the torch located so i can check i've got one :rocks:

Yes they should fix anything like that although whether they can fix them to satisfaction is another matter!

The detailing can be done at any time. Some people wait for years then get their car to be made to look like new. Maybe wait until you get a few swirl marks/minor scratches in it (hopefully you won't but inevitably you will) - that's what I'm doing.

RE: Detailers, best bet is to go onto detailingworld.co.uk and ask on there - there's detailers all over the country and you can view their work. Careful though you might get suckered in and end up spending loads on products and doing it yourself!

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Yes they should fix anything like that although whether they can fix them to satisfaction is another matter!

The detailing can be done at any time. Some people wait for years then get their car to be made to look like new. Maybe wait until you get a few swirl marks/minor scratches in it (hopefully you won't but inevitably you will) - that's what I'm doing.

RE: Detailers, best bet is to go onto detailingworld.co.uk and ask on there - there's detailers all over the country and you can view their work. Careful though you might get suckered in and end up spending loads on products and doing it yourself!

it would piss me off spending like a WHOLE day detailing only to go for a thrash and get the fooker dirty

[silverbmwz3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

it would piss me off spending like a WHOLE day detailing only to go for a thrash and get the fooker dirty

You are missing the point Carlos...it makes cleaning easier. Mine looks better than brand new and I spend about 2 hours every other week on it now...all because I did the detailing thang on it when I got it.

And unless you are going for a thrash in the fields/rain it is possible to do so without getting it particularly dirty!