Covers

NYC6 · 01-26-2010, 02:34 PM

My new 135i is on the boat and I should get it within 2 weeks. Unfortunatley its relegated to the driveway. The garage is spoken for. Im thinking of getting a good, reasonably priced outdoor cover for it to throw on when snow is on the way. Any suggestions?

SV Concepts III · 01-26-2010, 03:13 PM

Depends on how much protection you need from snow/storms but I have always used Covercraft. Check out autoanything.com

NYC6 · 01-26-2010, 04:27 PM

Thanks, I'll keep that site in mind but I should have mentioned I would prefer something custom fit for the 1.

SV Concepts III · 01-26-2010, 04:29 PM

They are custom fit

Enter your year and model and it will display all the ones custom designed for the 1er. I got a Covercraft in 1er specific application from that site.

NYC6 · 01-26-2010, 04:40 PM

My mistake. Thanks. How does the fit, finish and quality compare to the BMW outdoor cover if you know? Its listed in the 1 Parts Catalog for $219 including bag.

SV Concepts III · 01-26-2010, 05:25 PM

Not sure honestly, never used the BMW cover. I remember for the E46, BMW just rebranded the Noah car cover and upped the price. My only issue with the BMW car cover was that it had the BMW logo on it and would draw more attention than a blank one.

NYC6 · 01-26-2010, 05:51 PM

Good point about the Logo, I didnt think of that. Thanks for the help.

vogelfanger · 01-26-2010, 05:57 PM

If you're going to be driving it regularly, you'll risk scratches if the cover or the car has any dirt and sand on it. I was going to get one for mine but decided against it for that reason. I found a few helpful threads here with a quick search.

NYC6 · 01-26-2010, 06:08 PM

I thought of that also. If I did get one it would only be used in real bad weather situations. I havent decided yet, do doing some pre arrival research.

fwmcb · 01-26-2010, 06:28 PM

Good point, I didn't even think about a cover...

Ruffan · 01-26-2010, 06:34 PM

I have one I've never used because my car is in a garage. I'll sell it to you for $100. I'm in NYC so you can pick it up. Here is the link to what I have:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223279

NYC6 · 01-26-2010, 07:08 PM

Where are you located? By chance does that come with a bag and lock and cable.

rori zahr · 01-27-2010, 01:08 AM

I'm ordering the BMW cover for my 1, I think it's good to cover the car up in bad weather specially snow. for convertibles I think it's a must if car is not parked in a garage during snowy nights!

01-26-2010, 02:34 PM	#1
NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	Covers My new 135i is on the boat and I should get it within 2 weeks. Unfortunatley its relegated to the driveway. The garage is spoken for. Im thinking of getting a good, reasonably priced outdoor cover for it to throw on when snow is on the way. Any suggestions?
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01-26-2010, 03:13 PM	#2
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Depends on how much protection you need from snow/storms but I have always used Covercraft. Check out autoanything.com
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01-26-2010, 04:27 PM	#3
NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I'll keep that site in mind but I should have mentioned I would prefer something custom fit for the 1.
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01-26-2010, 04:29 PM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	They are custom fit Enter your year and model and it will display all the ones custom designed for the 1er. I got a Covercraft in 1er specific application from that site.
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01-26-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	My mistake. Thanks. How does the fit, finish and quality compare to the BMW outdoor cover if you know? Its listed in the 1 Parts Catalog for $219 including bag.
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01-26-2010, 05:25 PM	#6
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Not sure honestly, never used the BMW cover. I remember for the E46, BMW just rebranded the Noah car cover and upped the price. My only issue with the BMW car cover was that it had the BMW logo on it and would draw more attention than a blank one.
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01-26-2010, 05:51 PM	#7
NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	Good point about the Logo, I didnt think of that. Thanks for the help.
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01-26-2010, 05:57 PM	#8
vogelfanger Private First Class 6 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 08 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	If you're going to be driving it regularly, you'll risk scratches if the cover or the car has any dirt and sand on it. I was going to get one for mine but decided against it for that reason. I found a few helpful threads here with a quick search.
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01-26-2010, 06:08 PM	#9
NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	I thought of that also. If I did get one it would only be used in real bad weather situations. I havent decided yet, do doing some pre arrival research.
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01-26-2010, 06:28 PM	#10
fwmcb Major 31 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	Good point, I didn't even think about a cover...
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Ruffan Member 33 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I have one I've never used because my car is in a garage. I'll sell it to you for $100. I'm in NYC so you can pick it up. Here is the link to what I have: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223279 __________________ 2009 135i Dinan Stuff
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01-26-2010, 07:08 PM	#12
NYC6 Banned 72 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	Where are you located? By chance does that come with a bag and lock and cable.
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01-27-2010, 01:08 AM	#13
rori zahr AristoCat 42 Rep 676 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beirut iTrader: (0)	I'm ordering the BMW cover for my 1, I think it's good to cover the car up in bad weather specially snow. for convertibles I think it's a must if car is not parked in a garage during snowy nights! __________________ AristoCat
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