[jediknight0]

My old dust-buster finally died for I'm in the market for a new one to help keep my M235 clean. Any recommendations?

You know, one of those cigarette-lighter powered hand-held devices... though I'm not against battery powered if those are 'the best' these days.

Thanks in advance.

[2+3=5]

I use my Dyson DC35 with the different attachments... I don't find the cigarette lighter types powerful enough

[StephanieDiane]

I think it's fantastic that you actually still had a Dustbuster. I use my Dyson as well. It is a bit cumbersome to haul out, but the suction is great. Floormats clean up as well as taking it to the big vacuums at the car wash places.

[overcoil]

I think a blower is as important as vacuum for cleaning rear window shelf, under seats and nooks and crannies I use a large wet/dry blower vac but this may be an idea. http://m.craftsman.com/craftsman-c3-...p-00917598000P

[tccox]

DustBuster Lithium 14.4v. It truly sucks in a good vacuum cleaner way. Best of all cordless.

[Lucky13]

ArmorAll makes a compact 2 hp vacuum for cars that is great. It's small and comes with a bunch of attachments and only costs about $35 and really works well.

[NEUE02]

Personally, I would never fool with a 12v vacuum. I have always been disappointed in their performance compared to 110v units. I have used the Craftsman shop vac for many years. The narrow width design makes it easy to pull between cars in the garage. The power is exceptional and it will never wear out.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-four-...5&blockType=G5

[BMWZ4]

My trusty Dyson.

[kd0t]

I use a leaf blower to blow everything around and then a shop vac to vacuum it all up. Prob not the best but does the job

[huma]

Hand pick the dirt pieces one by one....

[mfourn20]

Cleaned my car interior for the first time. I clap my shoes about 1500 times before getting in so my car doesn't really get dirty fast. Man that back window is a pain in the ass to clean.

[2msport]

Dc35!!

[TBro2002]

Originally Posted by 2+3=5

I use my Dyson DC35 with the different attachments... I don't find the cigarette lighter types powerful enough

+1 on the Dyson. This thing really sucks. Because it sucks so well, I can clean the whole car very quickly on a single charge.

[jediknight0]

I decided on the ArmorAll 12V car vac. I found that it's cheapest at Walmart and found a Walmart that had some about 20 miles away from me (in a bad part of town).

I went there on the way home, ran inside (worried about my car the whole time), eventually found they had 4 of them, picked the box in the best condition and left.

After getting home & opening the box I found it's missing the brush adapter and already had dirt inside. Grrr.... it's a used one put back on the shelf. It seems to work pretty good during my 2 minute test but I'm debating if I return it and risk my car again in that parking lot. I definitely got unwanted stares as I parked. Hmmm...

[sstarrx3]

Originally Posted by jediknight0

I decided on the ArmorAll 12V car vac. I found that it's cheapest at Walmart and found a Walmart that had some about 20 miles away from me (in a bad part of town).

I went there on the way home, ran inside (worried about my car the whole time), eventually found they had 4 of them, picked the box in the best condition and left.

After getting home & opening the box I found it's missing the brush adapter and already had dirt inside. Grrr.... it's a used one put back on the shelf. It seems to work pretty good during my 2 minute test but I'm debating if I return it and risk my car again in that parking lot. I definitely got unwanted stares as I parked. Hmmm...

Really??? I park at Walmart all the time and dont think people give me a second look. BMWs all over the lot. Maybe because I have white car.

[ORIGIN M.]

Griots Garage has the best Vac for the money. I truly love it.

They have two choices.

One works as a blower.

I have and prefer the vac only.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=

[jediknight0]

Originally Posted by sstarrx3

Really??? I park at Walmart all the time and dont think people give me a second look. BMWs all over the lot. Maybe because I have white car.

It totally depends on which Walmart. The one about 3 miles from my house isn't an issue, except for possible door dings from small parking spaces. The one that had the vacuum is in a fairly bad part of town. It's a huge lot and I didn't see a single other BMW... or any car that looked newer than 10 years old...

Anyway, I went back today with my wife's beater car. I returned the vacuum and got a new, unopened one. Seems pretty good so far. I'm satisfied.

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Griots Garage has the best Vac for the money. I truly love it.

They have two choices.

One works as a blower.

I have and prefer the vac only.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=

How's the crevice tool attachment?

I find the ones that come on regular vacuum cleaners are too big to fit in some tight areas, like between the seats and the center console.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by escobar929

How's the crevice tool attachment?

I find the ones that come on regular vacuum cleaners are too big to fit in some tight areas, like between the seats and the center console.

It's good actually. The vacuums a little machine when you turn it on it torques really hard to the right. 500 watts of no BS. Or Griots would not put their name on it. It's also less than $100 bux.

[TiM235i]

Another vote for Dyson. I have a DC34 handheld that works great -- except for a short run time per charge.

[rjroch]

I like my Miele UniQ. German vacuum for a German car. Hopefully the last vacuum I'll have to buy for a long time.

[3.0L]

I use my shop vac for heavy cleaning and my Duster Buster for light cleaning. Also, I occasionally use a soft, new paint brush to get the dust out of the nooks and crannies.