e60 winter storage
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I have had my e60 545 sitting in my garage for over a month now and let me tell you im missing the ultimate driving machine alot.. everyday i sit inside it and clean the interior. i wax it once a week and clean the rims even when there is not a spot of dirt on them. also i start up the car twice a week and let it run to operating temperature.i have to wait until the end of april in order to drive it again.....big bummer, but the good news is not a spec of salt on it and never seen snow... i got a car cover on it even sitting in the garage... so until april my modded e60 is in sleep mode and is getting its rest for some wonderful summer experiences ahead this year...for the winter im driving a 2003 chevy cavalier.
How many e60 owners on this forum have their e60's put down for the winter and what kind of car are you beating up for the time being?
How many e60 owners on this forum have their e60's put down for the winter and what kind of car are you beating up for the time being?
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I drive 545i all seasons even with -40C .... zero issues at all! Driving the ultimate machine on snow is huge fun... lol
Why u keep it garaged? e60 is good for winters.
worrying about salt? just keep washing it 1 or 2 per week but here in Alberta they don't use salt and use sand instead.
Why u keep it garaged? e60 is good for winters.
worrying about salt? just keep washing it 1 or 2 per week but here in Alberta they don't use salt and use sand instead.
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Originally Posted by bmwroger1' post='1090143' date='Jan 13 2010, 06:43 PM
I have had my e60 545 sitting in my garage for over a month now and let me tell you im missing the ultimate driving machine alot.. everyday i sit inside it and clean the interior. i wax it once a week and clean the rims even when there is not a spot of dirt on them. also i start up the car twice a week and let it run to operating temperature.i have to wait until the end of april in order to drive it again.....big bummer, but the good news is not a spec of salt on it and never seen snow... i got a car cover on it even sitting in the garage... so until april my modded e60 is in sleep mode and is getting its rest for some wonderful summer experiences ahead this year...for the winter im driving a 2003 chevy cavalier.
How many e60 owners on this forum have their e60's put down for the winter and what kind of car are you beating up for the time being?
How many e60 owners on this forum have their e60's put down for the winter and what kind of car are you beating up for the time being?
I've been doing the same as you minus the car cover. I have an SUV for winter.
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sillyness. These cars were engineered to operate quite well in the harshest of winters. Putting the car to sleep for the winter will not slow the depreciation. A car never rained or snowed on will be worth the same as a car left outside all winter. Your depriving yourself unneccessarily.
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Originally Posted by bmwroger1' post='1090143' date='Jan 13 2010, 04:43 PM
How many e60 owners on this forum have their e60's put down for the winter and what kind of car are you beating up for the time being?
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My Ride: 04 545i silver grey, 6spd, comfort seats, L7, sport, cold weather, rear heated seats
Judging by the picture, I do the same as poleposition. I drive my e60 whenever I can, but take the X5 out when it snows. Mine is only the 3.0, so needless to say I still opt for the V8 whenever the weather permits.
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Sadly, at rthe rate these things depreciate, a UK car would have lost ?2-3,000 in value while lying idle ;-(
At least when driving it we get the gain as well as the pain
At least when driving it we get the gain as well as the pain
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I drive mine year round here in SoCal despite the brutally cold winters we are known for!
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='1090200' date='Jan 13 2010, 08:55 PM
I drive 545i all seasons even with -40C .... zero issues at all! Driving the ultimate machine on snow is huge fun... lol
Why u keep it garaged? e60 is good for winters.
worrying about salt? just keep washing it 1 or 2 per week but here in Alberta they don't use salt and use sand instead.
Why u keep it garaged? e60 is good for winters.
worrying about salt? just keep washing it 1 or 2 per week but here in Alberta they don't use salt and use sand instead.