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10-02-2008, 05:34 PM | #1 |
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E93 top leak, told touchless car wash is a NO NO
I have a E93 convertible and if I take it through a touchless car wash, well its like I am being blasted by a water hose. Stealer says its normal for it to leak with the touchless car wash ?
A buddy in TX has a E93 and not a drop comes in when he runs it through the wash ( had the live demo a few months ago ) Yes it also leaks when it rains or I blast it with my water hose at home. So who's E93 convertible can roll through the TCW and not get soaked ? Thanks Last edited by xtremecruiser; 12-06-2008 at 05:42 PM.. |
10-02-2008, 05:36 PM | #2 |
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lol ? It's normal to leak water ??
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10-02-2008, 05:39 PM | #3 |
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You convertible is not supposed to leak, but it does state in the manual that under high pressure car wash, it MAY leak, but during rain is a BIG no no!
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10-02-2008, 05:40 PM | #5 |
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The cabin is air tight. It should never leak from rain. We've driven our car through a major storm and no water came in. With respect to a high pressure car wash, the water only leaks in at the END of a wash if a small deposit builds up at the front where the top and windshield meet. Just be proactive and towel it away as soon as you open the door after the wash. Its not that much water. If you're paranoid, condition the leather.
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10-02-2008, 05:46 PM | #9 |
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I get constant drips in multiple areas when it rains.
A water hose with anything than a soft spary is out of the question. They would not give me any paperwork after having the car for another 3 days too, second time for them to check this issue. There response was all E93's leak when you wash them at a car wash, esp a TCW My dream car has turned into a nightmare and I have been nice and have simply asked them to fix it Last edited by xtremecruiser; 10-02-2008 at 05:48 PM.. Reason: spelll chker |
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It sounds like your Stealership may be holding back some info from you if they're not giving you paperwork... I would demand they make notes in the system. If they continue to be jerks, try another one. |
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10-02-2008, 05:58 PM | #13 | |
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Again, high pressure washses can get into any car if the nozze points in the right direction. Gotta say that I am very impressed with how quiet the E93 cabin is compared to the SC. |
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10-02-2008, 06:02 PM | #14 |
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in auto car washes it may leak SLIGHTLY..if its a large amount it can be adjusted...both at the door and the window glass itself can be adjusted...ive had to adjust a few so far
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haha i cant stand the SC...such a bad car for its price omg. the brakes on that thing are the worst ive ever felt |
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10-02-2008, 06:53 PM | #19 |
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TCW yes a few drops i can only feel w/ my left ear....rains/storms never
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10-02-2008, 07:07 PM | #21 |
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I wash my car weekly in a TCW all winter long and have never had a single leak. Occasionally, I will hand-wash it with a high-pressure sprayer in the winter, but I don't linger over the seams. Unless the TCW you have directs high-pressure spray over a period of time onto your car, I'm not sure I'd consider any leakage normal. I'm going by my own experiences over 3 different convertibles, but the hard-top should be the tightest.
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10-02-2008, 07:11 PM | #22 |
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Your situation sounds bad. I think you're just a victim of circumstance. Take it to the Stealership and demand they fix the seals. Your car should not leak in the rain and if you're having the degree of trouble you're claiming there should be some cabin noise when you drive.
The E93 has a superior cabin. Even better than the SLK from what I am told. |
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