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      02-28-2011, 02:47 AM   #1
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Picking Up F10 535iX This Week - Questions On New Car Delivery

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Clear Bra
Tire Warranty
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What else will the dealer try to sell me and what if anything is worth getting?

i kept the last car, '04 525i, for seven years, 42K miles. Likely keep this one for another seven and similar mileage.

Clear Bra - I detailed my '04 prior to the dealer appraising it. Sure I noticed some pitting on the nose of the car, front of side view mirrors, etc. after seven years. However, some touch up paint brought the condition of the car up to where the CA called it a "clean car". Most of the pitting occurs low on the front of the car where you can see it but you got to look to see it. I'm on the fence here as to whether I can justify this.

Tire Warranty - Never had a problem with my non run flats on my '04 but the prices on replacement run flats are 1.5 - 2X those of non run flats.

Maintaining clean wheels is an ongoing process with any BMW. Does the dealer have any "magic bullet" to keep them clean from new car delivery? Any tips on normal wheel cleaning maintenance?

I have the Convenience Package which includes Power Tailgate. Reading the online 2011 5 Series Owner's Manual, under Trunk Lid with Comfort Access, pressing the remote will close it as on Lexus models. However, under Remote Control, there is no mention of closing the trunk lid. If there is no remote trunk close, is there any "kit" out there to modify it to close from the remote?

I read on this forum about steering grinding noise. Are there any other issues people have reported on their new F10s?
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What else will the dealer try to sell me and what if anything is worth getting?
Pretty much nothing you can't get cheaper elsewhere

Clear Bra -
I would get the Clear bra this time on just the bumper and headlights. The front face of the car is very flat, depends how much this will bother you.

Tire Warranty - I'd skip this,and get regular tires after the RFT's wear out

Maintaining clean wheels is an ongoing process with any BMW. Does the dealer have any "magic bullet" to keep them clean from new car delivery? Any tips on normal wheel cleaning maintenance?
Some of the hardest rims to keep clean. I couldn't live without the following 2 products:
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush:


Armour All Wheel Protectant:



If there is no remote trunk close, is there any "kit" out there to modify it to close from the remote? No remote close. I wouldn't bother trying to modify it due to unintended consequences with messing with the electronics on these cars.

I read on this forum about steering grinding noise. Are there any other issues people have reported on their new F10s?
Pulling to the right and a jerky auto tranny in 1st gear.[/QUOTE]
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