Mine got it's first wash today. Took 2 hours, with 2 washes, rinses, RainX and some time spent inside on the leather. Even leathered the outside dry (and that's a first - my usual idea of washing the car is a quick drive to the local jetwash - but the hard water round here leaves streaks if left to dry naturally).
The nice smooth lines of the car make it an easier job than the old Mini. Held off on using any wax or polish this time - may give it a non-abrasive waxing next time. Went out and bought a cheap pressure washer, for the next time (I just love any sort of gadget, powertool or toy that entices me with promises of reduced elbow-grease expenditure).
The S-lites are tricky to clean with my brush, but not a nightmare.
Topped up the washer bottles (about 1/2 L each) - trying the RainX washer stuff (it looks a lot like the pink washer liquid that the dealership had used). Looks nice and sparkly again
Can't ever see me washing it more than once a week - and even that may only last for a few months - but did enjoy the neighbours' comments on my new car
Ordered my "S" August '01. Arrived July '02. EB with white roof, wheels and stripes, Chili pack, DSC and climate control. Hate those 17" runflats though.
Can now be seen all over the West Midlands, as a blue blur passing everything at speed
