What is a wiki customer?

aerokubectl · 02-11-2019, 11:36 AM

Getting my 1200 mile service done and I asked nicely not to wash my car or drive it w/o me

. The dealer is super cool and friendly, no complaints.

When walking out I noticed he wrote "Wiki Customer" on the form and now I'm uber curious on what it means. Anyone?

3tekcorps · 02-11-2019, 11:55 AM

I'm guessing it means one of these guys.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1578647

"Phew!! I'm glad to hear that this is a common request. If it was my ct200 I would welcome the wash because I literally do not care, but if these guys add swirls i'm going to die inside...or ask them to correct it.

Thanks gents. I'm going to print out a bunch of DO NOT WASH papers at work and bring them in"

nioh_lbbm2 · 02-11-2019, 12:01 PM

"Wiki" means "quick" in Hawaiian

srwatters · 02-11-2019, 01:21 PM

That's easy... Wash & I'll Kill (an) Idiot
:-)

Poochie · 02-11-2019, 01:22 PM

"Wiki" is probably their internal name for referring to anal-retentive customers..

:

Personally, I appreciate the free car wash at the dealer. I don't care about any possible swirl marks, as compound buffs it out like new, anyways.

There are bigger things to worry about, like the angst teen texting behind me, slamming into my back and ruining my perfect swirl-free paint.

#MurphysLaw

ContactPatch · 02-11-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nioh_lbbm2

"Wiki" means "quick" in Hawaiian

They will quickly swirl mark your paint with wiki-swirls!

M4 GTS · 02-11-2019, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

"Wiki" is probably their internal name for referring to anal-retentive customers..

:

Personally, I appreciate the free car wash at the dealer. I don't care about any possible swirl marks, as compound buffs it out like new, anyways.

There are bigger things to worry about, like the angst teen texting behind me, slamming into my back and ruining my perfect swirl-free paint.

#MurphysLaw

Wait until they wash your windshield with sponge previously used on rockers and bumpers.

Sorry couldn't resist.

infinitekidM2C · 02-11-2019, 04:49 PM

<- Wiki and proud. Need a shirt and/or bumper sticker

Poochie · 02-11-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M4 GTS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

"Wiki" is probably their internal name for referring to anal-retentive customers..

:

Personally, I appreciate the free car wash at the dealer. I don't care about any possible swirl marks, as compound buffs it out like new, anyways.

There are bigger things to worry about, like the angst teen texting behind me, slamming into my back and ruining my perfect swirl-free paint.

#MurphysLaw

Wait until they wash your windshield with sponge previously used on rockers and bumpers.

Sorry couldn't resist.

Not too worried about that.. Life is full of risk

And beside, the Mexican that washes my car at the dealer is 'one of the good ones..'

He's pretty careful with my vehicle, as I tip well.

infinitekidM2C · 02-11-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

Not too worried about that.. Life is full of risk

And beside, the Mexican that washes my car at the dealer is 'one of the good ones..'

He's pretty careful with my vehicle, as I tip well.

better not wear a MAGA hat broski

Poochie · 02-11-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

Not too worried about that.. Life is full of risk

And beside, the Mexican that washes my car at the dealer is 'one of the good ones..'

He's pretty careful with my vehicle, as I tip well.

better not wear a MAGA hat broski

Ha Ha

I was joking, no MAGA hat here; I voted for the pants-suit lady.

Not my first choice but no way in hell I would help elect a snake-oil salesman for President..

And also, I ain't trying to wash my own car

twintiga · 02-11-2019, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

"Wiki" is probably their internal name for referring to anal-retentive customers..

:

Personally, I appreciate the free car wash at the dealer. I don't care about any possible swirl marks, as compound buffs it out like new, anyways.

There are bigger things to worry about, like the angst teen texting behind me, slamming into my back and ruining my perfect swirl-free paint.

#MurphysLaw

You only have so much clear coat to constantly buff out..

Poochie · 02-11-2019, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by twintiga

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

"Wiki" is probably their internal name for referring to anal-retentive customers..

:

Personally, I appreciate the free car wash at the dealer. I don't care about any possible swirl marks, as compound buffs it out like new, anyways.

There are bigger things to worry about, like the angst teen texting behind me, slamming into my back and ruining my perfect swirl-free paint.

#MurphysLaw

You only have so much clear coat to constantly buff out..

If you have your vehicle detailed and buffed once or twice a year, it will be many years before the paint possible oxidizes. By then, it will be someone else's problem.

I understand why you guys are concerned but it's just a car and they're practically made as disposal product. Nowadays, very few keeps a vehicle beyond 7 years or more, if that..

twintiga · 02-11-2019, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

If you have your vehicle detailed and buffed once or twice a year, it will be many years before the paint possible oxidizes. By then, the will be someone else's problem.

I understand why you guys are concerned but it's just a car and they're practically made as disposal product. Nowadays, very few keeps a vehicle beyond 7 years or more, if that..

To each his own

Enjoy yours in good health

aerokubectl · 02-11-2019, 08:25 PM

I'm glad I inspire your guys' inner jokester.

I'm glad to be a kiwi lmao. I wash and detail my car weekly. There are zero swirls on my car and I want to keep it that way.

M4 GTS · 02-12-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

Not too worried about that.. Life is full of risk

And beside, the Mexican that washes my car at the dealer is 'one of the good ones..'

He's pretty careful with my vehicle, as I tip well.

CSBM5 · 02-12-2019, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poochie

If you have your vehicle detailed and buffed once or twice a year, it will be many years before the paint possible oxidizes. By then, it will be someone else's problem.

I understand why you guys are concerned but it's just a car and they're practically made as disposal product. Nowadays, very few keeps a vehicle beyond 7 years or more, if that..

Kept my E39 M5 for 14 years, '72 E3 for 15 years, 850R for 20 years, still have the E90 330i since ordered new 13+ years ago, M3 is in year 7 now...

I never allow automatic car washes or in fact anyone but ourselves to wash our cars. Things are a lot better in today's world with the sealants and ceramic coatings available at least.

3tekcorps · 02-12-2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spetsnazos

I'm glad I inspire your guys' inner jokester.

I'm glad to be a kiwi lmao. I wash and detail my car weekly. There are zero swirls on my car and I want to keep it that way.

Why don't you ask them directly and see what they say?

chris719 · 02-13-2019, 12:52 AM

Burger, for a cop. They'll make it extra good.

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3tekcorps Major 826 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: In Gestation Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'm guessing it means one of these guys. https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1578647 "Phew!! I'm glad to hear that this is a common request. If it was my ct200 I would welcome the wash because I literally do not care, but if these guys add swirls i'm going to die inside...or ask them to correct it. Thanks gents. I'm going to print out a bunch of DO NOT WASH papers at work and bring them in"
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nioh_lbbm2 Lieutenant Colonel 1717 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	"Wiki" means "quick" in Hawaiian
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srwatters Second Lieutenant 146 Rep 277 Posts Drives: '23 M340i, '16 X3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Plano, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 xDrive ... [0.00] 2023 BMW M340i [0.00]	That's easy... Wash & I'll Kill (an) Idiot :-) __________________ Current - 23 G20 M340i, 16 F25 X3 2.8i xdrive Gone - 19 F87 M2C, 11 E90 335i, 08 E70 X5 3.0i, 04 E46 330i, 95 E36 M3
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infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	<- Wiki and proud. Need a shirt and/or bumper sticker
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aerokubectl Major 909 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I'm glad I inspire your guys' inner jokester. I'm glad to be a kiwi lmao. I wash and detail my car weekly. There are zero swirls on my car and I want to keep it that way.
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