what's the best price for a car cover?

tjnptel1 · 01-03-2008, 08:30 AM

and where can i get one?

AcmeExplosives · 01-03-2008, 09:59 AM

My only experience for covers are OEM ones...

Pop into any BMW dealer and pick up an accesories catalogue for your 335. I just got a cover when I picked up my '08. It cost a little over $200 w/tax. The one that I had for my E46 was an outdoor one as well and I had no issues with it what-so-ever the entire 6.5 years I used it.

There are three kinds available:
- The Outdoor Car Cover (fitted), which is what I purchased. $197 (I keep mine in
a garage but I prefer the outdoor cover.)
- The Indoor Car Cover which is satin and not form fitting. However, probably
pretty convienent if you're in and out of the car a lot. - $225.00
- The Form-Fit Car Cover at $299. Think of it as UnderArmor for your car. I'm
guessing it's mainly meant for indoor use.

Xeloj · 01-03-2008, 10:00 AM

Don't get one unless you have to park outside. They can sometimes cause paint marring, BMW paint is so, so soft. Happened to a buddy of mine.

Just get a car port, or fully covered parking space instead.

LENELSA · 01-03-2008, 10:02 AM

http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_find2.aspx

thekurgan · 01-03-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeloj

Don't get one unless you have to park outside. They can sometimes cause paint marring, BMW paint is so, so soft. Happened to a buddy of mine.

Just get a car port, or fully covered parking space instead.

Very true, I use liquid glass in multiple coats on the areas where the cover hits, like the bumper areas. The OEM ones, like the Noah fabric, are very soft and keep the dirt inside of it's pores, you just have to take them to the laundrymat to clean them and never put them in a dryer.

captainaudio · 01-03-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeloj

Don't get one unless you have to park outside. They can sometimes cause paint marring, BMW paint is so, so soft. Happened to a buddy of mine.

Just get a car port, or fully covered parking space instead.

I have used a California Car Cover for years.
If you keep a good coat of wax on the car, and don't put the cover on when the car is dirty or wet it will not scratch the paint.

LENELSA · 01-03-2008, 10:12 AM

Agreed. I've had Cal Car Covers for years. The Nextec fabric you can wash in a delicate cycle AND throw in the dryer.

Great Protection !

tjnptel1 · 01-03-2008, 10:13 AM

i heard about the damage to paint but i have no option. I have to park the car outdoor and getting a covered parking spot or a car port is not an option.

I saw some on ebay for 169

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

tjnptel1 · 01-03-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LENELSA

Agreed. I've had Cal Car Covers for years. The Nextec fabric you can wash in a delicate cycle AND throw in the dryer.

Great Protection !

i don't see nextec fabric as an option, is it the same as NOAH?

Gort · 01-03-2008, 12:49 PM

Is the Cal Cover the same for the Coupe and the Sedan? It doesn't show separate listings and it seem the dimensional differences would warrant that?

captainaudio · 01-03-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gort

Is the Cal Cover the same for the Coupe and the Sedan? It doesn't show separate listings and it seem the dimensional differences would warrant that?

I think the same cover will fit both.
On my E93 I use the cover that I bought for my Lexus SC300.
It fits perfectly. The garage attendant was amazed when I told him I sas using the same cover I used on the Lexus.

AcmeExplosives · 01-04-2008, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainaudio

I have used a California Car Cover for years.
If you keep a good coat of wax on the car, and don't put the cover on when the car is dirty or wet it will not scratch the paint.

+1 - clean car.... the rest is automatic with a cover.

IND-Distribution · 01-04-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

i heard about the damage to paint but i have no option. I have to park the car outdoor and getting a covered parking spot or a car port is not an option.

I saw some on ebay for 169

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

I would stay away from the ebay covers unless they are known to be good quality. I tend to have the general outlook that "cheap is expensive". I'd rather spend a few more dollars on something that will be durable and offer good protection than to go cheap and end up buying another after realizing that the cheap one is junk.

bobr2001 · 01-04-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

and where can i get one?

save your money!

Neurorad · 01-04-2008, 03:26 PM

I think your paint would be happier without the cover.

It will rarely be perfectly clean when you put the cover on.

Bimmer330i · 01-04-2008, 03:42 PM

I just purchased one online from CoverCraft. It is meant for dust and light weather. My car is always in a garage, but I will use the cover during the winter months, while the car sits. This will protect it from the cat, and the kids (I hope). Paid (with shipping) about $140. It is custom fit even with the pockets for the mirrors, and it has a cable and lock, just in case I would ever need to leave it outside. I am pleased with it, but do agree that the care MUST be just freshly washed and dried prior to using the cover to insure that it won't scratch.
Good luck.

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AcmeExplosives Private First Class 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Devon, PA iTrader: (0)	My only experience for covers are OEM ones... Pop into any BMW dealer and pick up an accesories catalogue for your 335. I just got a cover when I picked up my '08. It cost a little over $200 w/tax. The one that I had for my E46 was an outdoor one as well and I had no issues with it what-so-ever the entire 6.5 years I used it. There are three kinds available: - The Outdoor Car Cover (fitted), which is what I purchased. $197 (I keep mine in a garage but I prefer the outdoor cover.) - The Indoor Car Cover which is satin and not form fitting. However, probably pretty convienent if you're in and out of the car a lot. - $225.00 - The Form-Fit Car Cover at $299. Think of it as UnderArmor for your car. I'm guessing it's mainly meant for indoor use. __________________ '08 E93 335Cv 6 speed manual \|Space Gray\|Black\|Walnut\|ZPP\|ZSP\|CA\| Heated\|Nav\|iPod Last edited by AcmeExplosives; 01-04-2008 at 03:17 AM..
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LENELSA Private First Class 33 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2016 Audi A6 3.0 /BMW M240i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Agreed. I've had Cal Car Covers for years. The Nextec fabric you can wash in a delicate cycle AND throw in the dryer. Great Protection !
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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 147 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	i heard about the damage to paint but i have no option. I have to park the car outdoor and getting a covered parking spot or a car port is not an option. I saw some on ebay for 169 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29 __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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Neurorad Major 87 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	I think your paint would be happier without the cover. It will rarely be perfectly clean when you put the cover on.
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Bimmer330i Private First Class 1 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 330i N52 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saratoga, NY iTrader: (0)	I just purchased one online from CoverCraft. It is meant for dust and light weather. My car is always in a garage, but I will use the cover during the winter months, while the car sits. This will protect it from the cat, and the kids (I hope). Paid (with shipping) about $140. It is custom fit even with the pockets for the mirrors, and it has a cable and lock, just in case I would ever need to leave it outside. I am pleased with it, but do agree that the care MUST be just freshly washed and dried prior to using the cover to insure that it won't scratch. Good luck.
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