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Forum: The Detail Department 11-28-2012, 08:13 AM

Replies: 7 Polish Options Views: 1,651 Posted By DDraper You guys are the best! This is extremely helpful,... You guys are the best! This is extremely helpful, especially the link from TOGWT. It was information overload - thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Will practice on my other two cars...

Forum: The Detail Department 11-27-2012, 02:30 PM

Replies: 7 Polish Options Views: 1,651 Posted By DDraper Thanks Sadi - the spots are more general from... Thanks Sadi - the spots are more general from washing and faint enough for only a perfectionist to notice in the right light and angle. What you said is good to know. Think that the PO85 with a Blue...

Forum: The Detail Department 11-27-2012, 07:02 AM

Replies: 7 Polish Options Views: 1,651 Posted By DDraper Polish Options Trying to piece together a detailers starter set but I keep getting bogged down with all the polish options out there. I understand the idea is to use the least abrasive polish/pad that achieves the...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 11-13-2012, 02:59 PM

Replies: 7 Hissing sound from center console Views: 582 Posted By DDraper Sounds like the makings of a not so awesome... Sounds like the makings of a not so awesome sequel starring Samuel L. Jackson. (Sorry, couldn't resist)

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-07-2012, 05:56 PM

Replies: 23 How's the customer service at your dealership? Views: 1,564 Posted By DDraper Long story short - had made an appointment last... Long story short - had made an appointment last week for an oil change (no wash) I had just washed and waxed days earlier. It took 2 hours to before the car was ready - glad I made the...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 09-28-2012, 04:03 AM

Replies: 23 Dealer rec for the Potomac / DC area Views: 1,293 Posted By DDraper I had a good experience w/ John Dugan at passport. I had a good experience w/ John Dugan at passport.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 07-26-2012, 01:36 PM

Replies: 3 Checking in Views: 482 Posted By DDraper Thanks- L.A. Tint in Manassas. Decent enough job,... Thanks- L.A. Tint in Manassas. Decent enough job, not sure I'd go back though...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 07-26-2012, 07:54 AM

Replies: 3 Checking in Views: 482 Posted By DDraper Checking in It's been awhile since my last post. So far so good... Wanted to share a recent pic with a few add-ons. 50% pinnacle tint, 3M clear bra, and all weather mats. Two of these may be tough to see :-)

Forum: Tools and Miscellaneous 06-05-2012, 06:31 PM

Replies: 12 Feeler: Juice Box and Weather Mats Views: 1,594 Posted By DDraper I'll take the mats- look for PM I'll take the mats- look for PM

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-17-2012, 06:29 PM

Replies: 30 We thank and praise lot of people here but we always for get these guys! Views: 1,339 Posted By DDraper Word! Word!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 03-28-2012, 05:30 PM

Replies: 18 Picking up my new 535i tomorrow! Views: 1,272 Posted By DDraper Congrats! Congrats!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 01-17-2012, 02:58 PM

Replies: 25 Request - Tint Pics on Dark Graphite Views: 2,929 Posted By DDraper Needsdecaf - did you settle on a tint /... Needsdecaf - did you settle on a tint / installer? Going through this process myself and looking to "get it right" - thanks!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-24-2011, 03:10 PM

Replies: 10 2 months and 3 days after ordering... Views: 943 Posted By DDraper Color is such a personal thing. There are a few... Color is such a personal thing. There are a few threads on here where folks really give this color a hard time. Personally, the stories about maintaining a black car scared me away. Of the...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-24-2011, 02:13 PM

Replies: 10 2 months and 3 days after ordering... Views: 943 Posted By DDraper Thanks all! It almost feels as though traffic has... Thanks all! It almost feels as though traffic has gotten worse since getting the car. I may need to switch to decaf! A DC Metro GTG would be great – count me in!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-24-2011, 02:10 PM

Replies: 10 2 months and 3 days after ordering... Views: 943 Posted By DDraper With respect to the tip-in issue, I really do not... With respect to the tip-in issue, I really do not have a frame of reference other than the little I’ve read months ago (not sure what the latest is). In an unscientific test last night in auto mode...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-23-2011, 07:49 AM

Replies: 10 2 months and 3 days after ordering... Views: 943 Posted By DDraper 2 months and 3 days after ordering... it finally arrived last Monday. Thanks to TJPark, Needsdecaf, and the countless others who have provided their insights to this great forum. The car is great! Would agree with Alex on the slight...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-16-2011, 05:15 PM

Replies: 101 2012 VS 2011 535i: First Impressions Views: 17,117 Posted By DDraper Congrats on the nice ride! Congrats on the nice ride!

Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 10-14-2011, 12:00 PM

Replies: 15 Too many fees? Views: 1,225 Posted By DDraper Here is the answer from my dealer: The $200... Here is the answer from my dealer: The $200 Processing Fee is an administrative fee that Md dealers are allowed to charge. It is non-negotiable. It is also less than half what Va dealers charge. ...

Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 10-12-2011, 07:07 PM

Replies: 15 Too many fees? Views: 1,225 Posted By DDraper Thanks both for the feedback - it sounds like I'm... Thanks both for the feedback - it sounds like I'm in good shape then. The deal was "$500 over invoice/wholesale" when I paced the order in mid August. Then add the aforementioned...

Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 10-11-2011, 04:37 AM

Replies: 15 Too many fees? Views: 1,225 Posted By DDraper Too many fees? Hi, I'm scheduled to pick up my car later this week from a dealer in MD and was looking at the initial order pricing material I received in mid August. I noticed the following: $200 dealer...

Forum: Off-Topic 10-06-2011, 04:44 AM

Replies: 99 RIP: Steve Jobs Views: 5,183 Posted By DDraper http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_be... http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html Worth 15 minutes to watch.

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-06-2011, 04:13 AM

Replies: 4 Financing Question Views: 735 Posted By DDraper Excellent feedback - thanks both! Excellent feedback - thanks both!

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-05-2011, 04:01 PM

Replies: 4 Financing Question Views: 735 Posted By DDraper Financing Question Okay - so this will only be my third new car purchase and first BMW experience. The October rate sheet put out by BMW for APR and leases is pretty bad as we all know. Seeing this, I secured...

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 10-04-2011, 04:26 AM

Replies: 10 Opti-coat Views: 1,065 Posted By DDraper Interesting. My dealer provides a "free" initial... Interesting. My dealer provides a "free" initial application of the auto butler product. Any idea which of the aforementioned treatment types this would fall under, or is it completely different?

Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 09-28-2011, 07:15 AM

Replies: 333 2012 Order Status Views: 22,953 Posted By DDraper vkperigord - did you see they updated the... vkperigord - did you see they updated the schedule on W&W to arrive in Baltimore on the 5th (was the 7th).

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