[Hound Passer]

With the introduction of the Gran Coupe BMW has solidified that it's model names are mostly just that-- names. If it bothers you that much I'd debadge not rebadge. I think badges are mostly an American thing anyway. Most Bimmers you see in Munich are debaged. So if you are trying to be authentic that's the way to go.

[ipilcher]

I would be tempted to rebadge a "328d".

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by focal

it's a 2.0L, name it a 320i or a M320i since it's a juiced up version of the same engine. I like Audi's use of a model and then the engine

A4 2.0FSI or A4 2.0TFSI

Again, I'm cool with debadging the 328i and that's what I may end up doing.

It doesn't really make sense to change 335i to 330i. They wanted to make the power change distinct when they added the turbocharger. 250hp to 300hp. Completely different engine.

Also, I wouldn't go as far as calling the 328i and "M320i" because I don't think every 328i is worth an M badge, nor the 335i. What if I get a base model 328i? Would you slap an M-badge on there with all the base model specs (Base suspension, No-Line, Standard Tranny)? That would make absolutely no sense.

And Audi hasn't made a 2.0FSI since 2005. Also their lineup is completely different. A4, S4, RS4 is to 328i, 335i, M3 respectively. I wouldn't compare Audi badges with BMW.

[newoldbeemer]

No. I'm kind of OCD about keeping badges as they came from the factory.

[RoundelM3]

Re-badge to "correct"? Huh? What? Either leave it alone, re-do it in black (to match M-Sport trim), or delete it altogether (did this on wife's 128i).

[fredsf30]

Somebody has a lot of time on their hands asking these types of questions...

Reminds me of the guy who was asking how to shut is hood.

[focal]

Originally Posted by fredsf30

Somebody has a lot of time on their hands asking these types of questions...

Reminds me of the guy who was asking how to shut is hood.

surprisingly, I learned how to open the hood from these forums. Amazed how this thread has a life of it's own.

but seriously, I am going to debadge now. Enthusiast in the know, will know what I've done, but most enthusiast will already look down on my 328i when a huge majority are E9x N54's