Searching for a quality non-oem Z3 cover

[classicwhaler]

Has anyone found a quality cover for a Z3 roadster that approaches (or exceeds) the factory cover for less money? Am willing to buy a factory cover if that's what everyone recommends, but if I can save a nickel or two it would be great. The car stays in a garage most of the time, and I park in an underground lot at work, but inevitably I have to park it outside occasionally. And does anyone know of a cover that has padding on the sides to reduce door dings from careless parking neighbors?

[johnnybayonne]

Originally Posted by classicwhaler

Has anyone found a quality cover for a Z3 roadster that approaches (or exceeds) the factory cover for less money? Am willing to buy a factory cover if that's what everyone recommends, but if I can save a nickel or two it would be great. The car stays in a garage most of the time, and I park in an underground lot at work, but inevitably I have to park it outside occasionally. And does anyone know of a cover that has padding on the sides to reduce door dings from careless parking neighbors?

Hey! classicwhaler! I got my factory BMW car cover from here & I'm 100% satisfied, When my car is outside it keeps my car totally clean even when it rains, the dust & dirt does not rinse through.......& they have a 99.8% pos feedback!!! Best price I've found & it's 100% washable! I've had it for about 6 months now....
johnny,

eBay Motors: BMW OEM Z3 Roadster Car Cover NOAH 3811 (item 350075921646 end time Jul-09-08 19:27:59 PDT)

[kossman]

I bought one of the OEM covers recently to replace a cheaper one that I had (which deteriorated after a couple of years), and I can tell you that the quality of the OEM cover is far superior to the cheaper one. I paid ~$150 for the OEM cover I think (could have been from the same as the link above), and it is worth every cent. I don't think you can get better for less, you would be compromising on materials and fit, both of which are really excellent on the OEM cover.