Car Cover
04-30-2010 | 08:40 AM
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From: Glenside,PA
I don't have a garage and have lots of trees and birds in Northeastern US.
Should I go with aftermarket ( what type cloth?) or BMW?
Which dealer has the best internet prices?
thanks in advance
ALAN
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Should I go with aftermarket ( what type cloth?) or BMW?
Which dealer has the best internet prices?
thanks in advance
ALAN
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04-30-2010 | 09:36 AM
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This is UK , but this is a great cover . Maybe you could go for something similar
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165611
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165611
04-30-2010 | 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 2005 535d M Sport. Carbon Black, Black Leather, Sports Seats, Black Ash, Bluetooth, Auto Lights & Wipers, Navi Pro, Sunroof, Logic7, Anthracite Headlining, Heated Seats, Bi-Xenon�s, Twin DVD screens in the rear hooked up to a 10 disc DVD multi-changer, Clarion Wireless Headphones.
Be careful with covers mate.
If it is not tightly fitting it will get blown around by the wind and this in turn will scratch and mar the paintwork.
I personally would never consider a cover unless it was a proper fitting job, not a cheap throw over one.
Be careful!
If it is not tightly fitting it will get blown around by the wind and this in turn will scratch and mar the paintwork.
I personally would never consider a cover unless it was a proper fitting job, not a cheap throw over one.
Be careful!
04-30-2010 | 12:47 PM
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From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
get the oem noah cover, that is what I use and its great. They are soft and cloth like to the touch but are water proof and fitted for your car.
04-30-2010 | 11:16 PM
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contact gary of newport bmw, been recommended here lots of time, i havent had the chance to buy anything from him yet, but if will need anything oem, ill contact him
https://5series.net/forums/topic/180...ssory-discount
https://5series.net/forums/topic/180...ssory-discount
04-30-2010 | 11:21 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
05-01-2010 | 08:03 AM
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05-01-2010 | 08:32 AM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
05-02-2010 | 07:16 AM
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I know my reply to the OP is late since he has already ordered. However just wanted to share my experience, I bought the cover from Costco for about $30 (Not sure of the exact price but in this range) , it did a pretty good job, the fabric was breathable and water resistant (not proof), very light and easy to store.
05-02-2010 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks Ponnu. I probably should have waited and researched it. The BMW cover I bought, using Gene's recommendation, was $190+ on sale for $150 with free shipping. If yours is similar then I spent too much money. I have been storing my E46 for a long time and noticed slight paint damage from the rubbing when the wind blows. This from a less expensive cover so I thought it was money well spent to get the BMW cover.