Originally Posted by stockguru

I live in New York City. Unfortunately the apartment lifestyle means you can't wash your own car. Taking the X5 up the elevator to the 18th floor and washing it in my kitchen just doesn't work.

I always take the car out to get washed. The dealership actually is hand wash and more reliable than the regular brushed carwash in New York City. I've never had a problem with the dealer and they do a great job washing the wheels and even the floor mats. At least if the dealership screws your car up, you know they can fix it and be held liable. Unfortunately, my dealership is about 40 minutes away.

I actually take it there not to save costs but because the local brush carwash put some scratches on my paint and pissed me off. Being complimentary is just an added bonus but I'd gladly pay double or triple for my local car wash if they did it right and saved me the 40 minute drive.

That's why I'm wondering if I can take it to a closer dealership. If someone has a good car wash place in NYC I'll take that suggestion as well.