finally picking up my E90 after the big snowstorm, so unlucky!

alpinewhite3 · 02-11-2006, 05:12 PM

I got a call from the dealer and the car will be ready
monday. Ive been so unlucky, the ship the car was
on broke down and was delayed 12 days.
Now it's finally ready and it turns out to
be the weekend of the biggest snow storm of the winter.
The roads will be a mess on monday. I'm debating
whether to keep it at the dealer for a week and
let the snow melt but i dont think i can wait.
I know the car is going to get dirty the second
I drive off the lot. Any precautions/suggestions?
I normally wouldnt care, but everyone deserves that
first two weeks or so where the car looks brand new/shines.

stressdoc · 02-11-2006, 05:22 PM

Road trip to FL.

kobechrome · 02-11-2006, 06:30 PM

Drive it off the lot. Wax it next weekend and she'll good as new again

RGRAY · 02-11-2006, 06:34 PM

If you would have gotten an xi I would say drive it home.

ashecnc · 02-11-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agent0986

I got a call from the dealer and the car will be ready
monday. Ive been so unlucky, the ship the car was
on broke down and was delayed 12 days.
Now it's finally ready and it turns out to
be the weekend of the biggest snow storm of the winter.
The roads will be a mess on monday. I'm debating
whether to keep it at the dealer for a week and
let the snow melt but i dont think i can wait.
I know the car is going to get dirty the second
I drive off the lot. Any precautions/suggestions?
I normally wouldnt care, but everyone deserves that
first two weeks or so where the car looks brand new/shines.

Mine was shiney when I picked mine up, then on the way home they had sprayed the road with anti icing, so my black car looked like HELL when I got home

but I washed it later, it all worked out, GO GET IT

Lost Rider · 02-11-2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agent0986

I normally wouldnt care, but everyone deserves that
first two weeks or so where the car looks brand new/shines.

My 2002 325xiT looked brand new and still smelled good in the inside.
You know there's a thing called a car wash?
Rain or shine go get your new car!
Just think, you get to test out the traction control.

If you're too concerned, maybe pay to have the dealer give it a good wax to help protect it.
Good luck

stressdoc · 02-11-2006, 09:47 PM

I would be amped to go play in the snow. Just get it in the garage before the salt trucks, and watch out for the bozos driving SUVs like they are bimmers. And then drive to FL.

barrett9699 · 02-11-2006, 10:29 PM

Nothing sucks worse than wet shoes on a fresh floor mat.

JSpira · 02-11-2006, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobechrome

Drive it off the lot. Wax it next weekend and she'll good as new again

Wax a week old car?

JamieA · 02-11-2006, 10:56 PM

You poor bastard. I feel for you mate... having a great car just waiting, yet the weather isn't cooperating!

JamieA · 02-11-2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpira

Wax a week old car?

As soon as I got mine home, I stripped it and did 3 coats of Zaino. Best thing I did - get the paintwork off to the right start.

Oz · 02-11-2006, 11:32 PM

Isn't the snow at Northeast just for the next two days? I would go get it because I don't think I could wait knowing my car is right there at the dealer waiting to be picked up..But if you currently have a car, I would advise you to pick it up Monday.. Congrats on your new purchase!

espo · 02-12-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

As soon as I got mine home, I stripped it and did 3 coats of Zaino. Best thing I did - get the paintwork off to the right start.

Same thing here.... Still looks great (when I get all of the salt off of ite) after 4 months..

espo · 02-12-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

If you would have gotten an xi I would say drive it home.

Give me a break

Don't worry about trying to pick the car up on Monday. If you guys get anywhere near a foot of snow, everything will be closed down till the middle of the week!!

Oz · 02-12-2006, 12:10 AM

Question to NorthEast drivers

I always wash my myself so I do not go to car wash places. But how can I wash under my car so I can get rid of the salt. Can I go to a car wash place just for that?

Oz · 02-12-2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by espo89

Same thing here.... Still looks great (when I get all of the salt off of ite) after 4 months..

I'm planning to visit Buffalo next week..Maybe I'll see your car somewhere at Amherst

aapriadi · 02-12-2006, 12:37 AM

drive slowly and wash ur car after u got it back home...then keep her in the garage till the storm is over! sorry for ur situation dude

ACZakka325i · 02-12-2006, 10:37 AM

I'd wait. We got close to 18 inches of snow right now and its still falling. Patience is a virtue or something like that. Right?>

grkmec · 02-12-2006, 11:49 AM

agent0986 -

I am in the same exact situation as you... I ordered my 330i on November 15th and now after 3 months of waiting, my car is at the dealer and my pickup is 2pm tomorrow.

Whats even better is that it has sport package so I will have to drive it like a grandma the whole way home.

JSpira · 02-12-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

Question to NorthEast drivers

I always wash my myself so I do not go to car wash places. But how can I wash under my car so I can get rid of the salt. Can I go to a car wash place just for that?

There must be some do it yourself washes with the sprayers, similar to what is commonly found in europe, so you could spray underneath with high water pressure.

Also, going through a hand car wash (the ones where they have people in the wash instead of machines) might be ok once or twice a season.

Oz · 02-12-2006, 11:55 AM

I am going to have to do that sometime this week. Thanks

Lost Rider · 02-12-2006, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpira

Also, going through a hand car wash (the ones where they have people in the wash instead of machines) might be ok once or twice a season.

I have my car washed AT LEAST 1 time per week at a hand wash place.
They spray the underside with a high pressure hose.

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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I would be amped to go play in the snow. Just get it in the garage before the salt trucks, and watch out for the bozos driving SUVs like they are bimmers. And then drive to FL.
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	You poor bastard. I feel for you mate... having a great car just waiting, yet the weather isn't cooperating! __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Isn't the snow at Northeast just for the next two days? I would go get it because I don't think I could wait knowing my car is right there at the dealer waiting to be picked up..But if you currently have a car, I would advise you to pick it up Monday.. Congrats on your new purchase! __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Question to NorthEast drivers I always wash my myself so I do not go to car wash places. But how can I wash under my car so I can get rid of the salt. Can I go to a car wash place just for that? __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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aapriadi Colonel 189 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: '13 F30 AW 320i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (10)	drive slowly and wash ur car after u got it back home...then keep her in the garage till the storm is over! sorry for ur situation dude
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ACZakka325i Colonel 277 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I'd wait. We got close to 18 inches of snow right now and its still falling. Patience is a virtue or something like that. Right?> __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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grkmec Private First Class 17 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: stamford, ct iTrader: (0)	agent0986 - I am in the same exact situation as you... I ordered my 330i on November 15th and now after 3 months of waiting, my car is at the dealer and my pickup is 2pm tomorrow. Whats even better is that it has sport package so I will have to drive it like a grandma the whole way home.
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