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Advice on taking delivery of my M240i in its transport wrapping?
Hi guys. Has anyone here taken delivery of a new BMW without having the dealer do the cosmetic portion of the PDI?
I'd like to do my own, unless that's unreasonable or foolish. I have a very strong detailing background, and I don't trust that having the dealer do my detailing would go without a mishap. Besides, it'd be a bonding thing between me and my new car. Any advice, tips, etc., from those who've done it themselves? Thanks!
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I depends on your dealer, and as long as they advise the tech to not take the wrapping off you should be ok. I always remove it personally when doing PDI's at work. The paint under the wrapping is always flawless.
I honestly cant see it being a problem for them to leave it on
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I should've been more clear. My dealer is more than fine with my doing it; it means less work for them.
My question was whether I might encounter anything unforeseen that might be too big of a challenge, or some aspect that maybe I should let the dealer handle? I wanted to get a sense of the scope of the tasks, since it's been over 45 years since I did PDIs for new VWs and BMWs. I'm sure a few things have changed. (Cough, cough.) My dealer asked why I wanted to do the cosmetic PDI myself. I told him that it was like receiving any gift... that a big part of the fun was in the thrill of carefully unwrapping it before playing with it! It's a bonding thing. Nobody ever says, "Hey look, I got a present. Somebody get over here now, and open up the box for me."
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