Hi - I am a first time car buyer and I have booked a 530i. The car reached my dealer today.. cant wait to pick the car.. but unfortunately I am in NYC and not moving to Phoenix until next thursday when I will pick the vehicle..

As a first time car buyer I would like to know few starters on maintenance and do's and dont's. Appreciate your suggestions..

and btw this forum rocks...

 

What color is it? Do you pick the car up in Phoenix? That's where I am. Welcome to Phoenix and the forum.

 

First and foremost congrats for the Your first new car!! Good choice for first timer!

If You have been reading this forum You already know most things so I don't start to teach You. BUT if You have problems and/or questions You find answer from here easier than from Your sales rep!

Skaffa

 

Hey Donv -- Titanium Gray Metallic it is... and yes i am picking up the car in Phoenix...

 

Great. What dealer? I recommend that you use North Scottsdale BMW for service regardless of where you pick your car up. When are you picking it up?

Maintenance = none. BMW takes care of that. Keeping your car clean? You'll find that Phoenix is very good to cars since there is no rain to speak of. On a daily basis, I dust my wheels using a soft cotton cloth (and sometimes quick shine), California Duster my car, clean off any obvious road grime using quick shine, and clean below my doors and under the lower break behind the rear wheels with quick shine. I haven't washed my car since late July. Phoenix is especially kind to silver.

 

Thanks Donv - I am picking up at Chapman BMW at camelback. I did not get a good price at scottsdale BMW. But I can service the vehicle there though. your pic is great.. where is this...

 

Great. What dealer? I recommend that you use North Scottsdale BMW for service regardless of where you pick your car up. When are you picking it up?

Maintenance = none. BMW takes care of that. Keeping your car clean? You'll find that Phoenix is very good to cars since there is no rain to speak of. On a daily basis, I dust my wheels using a soft cotton cloth (and sometimes quick shine), California Duster my car, clean off any obvious road grime using quick shine, and clean below my doors and under the lower break behind the rear wheels with quick shine. I haven't washed my car since late July. Phoenix is especially kind to silver.
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Beautiful car, beautiful shot. Silver Grey. . . . Beautiful weather too.

 

Thanks. Maybe I'll see you at Scottsdale BMW. The picture is in the middle of the street in front of my house. Use the link in my signature to see my gallery images and a bit more of the neighborhood.

 

Great. What dealer? I recommend that you use North Scottsdale BMW for service regardless of where you pick your car up. When are you picking it up?

Maintenance = none. BMW takes care of that. Keeping your car clean? You'll find that Phoenix is very good to cars since there is no rain to speak of. On a daily basis, I dust my wheels using a soft cotton cloth (and sometimes quick shine), California Duster my car, clean off any obvious road grime using quick shine, and clean below my doors and under the lower break behind the rear wheels with quick shine. I haven't washed my car since late July. Phoenix is especially kind to silver.
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Beautiful car, beautiful shot. Silver Grey. . . . Beautiful weather too.
[/quote]Thanks B32--sounds like a bomber, huh. ~{;^) Yakya soon.

 

wow, scottsdale look beautiful. what the heck am i doing in NY?!?!?!?

enjoy the car, enjoy AZ!!!!