Best/Easiest Car Cover for e92?

antidentite · 11-01-2006, 06:31 PM

Can anyone recommend a good quality car cover for the e92?

It would be great if they're water-resitant (I live in Seattle), and easy to put on the car and stow away.

Since I dont have a garage anymore, I want to make sure my new car is taken care of when she's sleeping outside!

(sorry for the re-post; I accidentally posted this in the "new car ordering" section before realizing it should be here)

longtran · 11-01-2006, 06:58 PM

how about a bmw oem one???

Driv3r · 11-01-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

how about a bmw oem one???

do they sell one for our cars? i need one for hurricane season.

antidentite · 11-01-2006, 08:31 PM

I've seen some car covers years ago that have a special storage compartment that makes it really easy to reel and unreel the car cover from the trunk.

Do you know if the OEM cover does this? I'd prefer something that easily folds back up when not in use (instead of dealing with manually folding a car cover every morning).

Yes, I'm lazy!

aleftik · 11-01-2006, 08:44 PM

Does the OEM for the E90 fit on e92?

sstarch1 · 11-01-2006, 10:13 PM

Ive been looking aswell, and have not been able to find a car cover for the e92. anyone?

OC Guy · 11-02-2006, 01:37 AM

Typically OEM factory car covers aren't made for adverse conditions, they are made to be covers in your garage.

heezyo2o · 11-02-2006, 02:41 AM

You probably already know, but just to note that if your car is somewhat dirty or even dusty, it's best not to put a cover on it as swirl marks can result, especially on jet black.

Dannys M3 · 11-02-2006, 04:03 AM

http://www.calcarcover.com/

sstarch1 · 11-02-2006, 07:10 AM

I need one for winter storage.

AviD · 06-05-2007, 04:53 AM

Any More Recommendations?

chbrules · 06-05-2007, 05:07 AM

I'm looking at the 2007 3-series accessories catalog right now and BMW has an outdoor car cover specifically for the 3 series sedan and coupe, the rest are just generic I suppose, or E90 only as the picture looks like.

"Washable, three-ply fabric cover helps keep rain, dirt, and dust off - but lets air circulate through. Features overlapped seams and reinforced grommets, Storage bag included. Cable lock optional."

3 Series Sedan and Coupe:
Part #: 82 11 0 399 144
Price: $197

J3L3J5 · 06-10-2007, 12:35 AM

as heezyo20 said, cany have any dirt on the car otherwise you'll just get scratches on the paint. this is o SO true, all the car cover will do is trap any dirt between it and the car and any wind, agitation, anything will cause the dirt to scratch the paint, even though the scratches can be miniscule they will quickly add up and mar the paint surface. over time dirt can also find its way under covers if wind and whatnot kicks it up. this said, covers are basically pointless unless used with extreme care and preparation.

11-01-2006, 06:31 PM	#1
antidentite Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 269 Posts Drives: See signature Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belleuve, WA iTrader: (0)	Best/Easiest Car Cover for e92? Can anyone recommend a good quality car cover for the e92? It would be great if they're water-resitant (I live in Seattle), and easy to put on the car and stow away. Since I dont have a garage anymore, I want to make sure my new car is taken care of when she's sleeping outside! (sorry for the re-post; I accidentally posted this in the "new car ordering" section before realizing it should be here) __________________ Retired: '00 e46 (5mt) Retired: '07 e92 (6mt) Current: '08 S2000 (6mt) Current: '17 Porsche Macan GTS Current: '04 V8 4Runner
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-01-2006, 06:58 PM	#2
longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	how about a bmw oem one???
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-01-2006, 08:31 PM	#4
antidentite Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 269 Posts Drives: See signature Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belleuve, WA iTrader: (0)	I've seen some car covers years ago that have a special storage compartment that makes it really easy to reel and unreel the car cover from the trunk. Do you know if the OEM cover does this? I'd prefer something that easily folds back up when not in use (instead of dealing with manually folding a car cover every morning). Yes, I'm lazy! __________________ Retired: '00 e46 (5mt) Retired: '07 e92 (6mt) Current: '08 S2000 (6mt) Current: '17 Porsche Macan GTS Current: '04 V8 4Runner
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-01-2006, 08:44 PM	#5
aleftik Enlisted Member 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 07 335i Cpe 6sp Zpp Zsp Nav Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Does the OEM for the E90 fit on e92?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-01-2006, 10:13 PM	#6
sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 36 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Ive been looking aswell, and have not been able to find a car cover for the e92. anyone? __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - Delivered 9/8/06 Sparkling Grpahite with Black Leather/Aluminum Trim Premium Package, Sports Package, Comfort Access.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2006, 01:37 AM	#7
OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Typically OEM factory car covers aren't made for adverse conditions, they are made to be covers in your garage.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2006, 02:41 AM	#8
heezyo2o Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 280 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2005 Location: so cal iTrader: (0)	You probably already know, but just to note that if your car is somewhat dirty or even dusty, it's best not to put a cover on it as swirl marks can result, especially on jet black.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2006, 04:03 AM	#9
Dannys M3 Captain 71 Rep 733 Posts Drives: Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 M3 [10.00]	http://www.calcarcover.com/
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2006, 07:10 AM	#10
sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 36 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I need one for winter storage. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i - Delivered 9/8/06 Sparkling Grpahite with Black Leather/Aluminum Trim Premium Package, Sports Package, Comfort Access.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-05-2007, 04:53 AM	#11
AviD Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 335i decided! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Killa Cali iTrader: (0)	Any More Recommendations? __________________ what doesn't kill you only make u stronger, faster and more e92.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-05-2007, 05:07 AM	#12
chbrules MSVConrad++ 54 Rep 778 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i \| E92 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peaches iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at the 2007 3-series accessories catalog right now and BMW has an outdoor car cover specifically for the 3 series sedan and coupe, the rest are just generic I suppose, or E90 only as the picture looks like. "Washable, three-ply fabric cover helps keep rain, dirt, and dust off - but lets air circulate through. Features overlapped seams and reinforced grommets, Storage bag included. Cable lock optional." 3 Series Sedan and Coupe: Part #: 82 11 0 399 144 Price: $197 __________________ -Me
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-10-2007, 12:35 AM	#13
J3L3J5 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335xi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bryn Mawr, Pa iTrader: (0)	as heezyo20 said, cany have any dirt on the car otherwise you'll just get scratches on the paint. this is o SO true, all the car cover will do is trap any dirt between it and the car and any wind, agitation, anything will cause the dirt to scratch the paint, even though the scratches can be miniscule they will quickly add up and mar the paint surface. over time dirt can also find its way under covers if wind and whatnot kicks it up. this said, covers are basically pointless unless used with extreme care and preparation.
	Appreciate 0 Quote