[turbolag]

Originally Posted by DesertSmokeBBQ

My E55, E63, S4, F30 328 AND F30 335 were all de-badged. I personally think cars look cleaner without them

I don't really like debadging...almost TOO clean. I want to keep something on the trunk...

[DesertSmokeBBQ]

Originally Posted by turbolag

I don't really like debadging...almost TOO clean. I want to keep something on the trunk...

That's what the rounded is for....

[turbolag]

Originally Posted by turbolag

I don't really like debadging...almost TOO clean. I want to keep something on the trunk...

Originally Posted by DesertSmokeBBQ

That's what the rounded is for....

I meant in Audis. All debadged Audis had nothing left on the trunk, including the Four Rings. It looks really weird without ANYTHING on the trunk.

[JUSKIDN]

thats not even the M sport. Looks like the modern line by the rims.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by JUSKIDN

thats not even the M sport. Looks like the modern line by the rims.

In the US, there are no lines for the 320...it has the sport package or nothing.

[infinitigor]

i see badge posing everyday, this one is THAT bad.

[DC Newbie]

Originally Posted by DWCP

I don't understand why some have become so unnecessarily judgemental. Everyone is different, accept it and get on with the business of enjoying your own car.

What do you mean "unnecessarily judgmental"? No one cares what people do with their cars. To each his own. But when someone does something silly, like try to fool people into believing that he's driving an M car when he isn't, I can roll my eyes and say "what an idiotic thing to do". Don't judge me for that.

[howtobeastitup96]

Originally Posted by 335BOY

I bet 80% of BMW owners are there because of the name/brand.

You are here for the brand, we are all here for the brand give me a break.

[DWCP]

Originally Posted by DC Newbie

What do you mean "unnecessarily judgmental"? No one cares what people do with their cars. To each his own. But when someone does something silly, like try to fool people into believing that he's driving an M car when he isn't, I can roll my eyes and say "what an idiotic thing to do". Don't judge me for that.

Precisely my point, you don't know his/her motive for sticking an M badge, maybe he/she just like how it looks. BMW themselves are stocking M badges on 2014 M-Sport variants, they are hardly M cars.

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by DWCP

Precisely my point, you don't know his/her motive for sticking an M badge, maybe he/she just like how it looks. BMW themselves are stocking M badges on 2014 M-Sport variants, they are hardly M cars.

Dunno dude. My 2006 S54 blew up at 40k miles. THAT was a real ///M.

[DC Newbie]

Originally Posted by DWCP

Precisely my point, you don't know his/her motive for sticking an M badge, maybe he/she just like how it looks. BMW themselves are stocking M badges on 2014 M-Sport variants, they are hardly M cars.

What could possibly be the motive for putting another car's badge on your car, other than trying to fool people into believing that your driving something you're not--i.e. a car that costs more than twice as much as your own. What makes it even sillier is that anyone who recognizes the M badge will likely know that the 320i sporting the badge is not an M car. So who is he trying to fool?

Saying that maybe they like the way it looks doesn't make it any less silly. I like Jaguar's hood ornament, putting it on my Camry would be ridiculous.

If you want to wear a fake Rolex, that's fine. But expect to be called out on it. Why not be proud of what you have? The 320, 328 and 335 are all nice cars. Why disguise them as something else.

[btbossman]

Originally Posted by DWCP

Precisely my point, you don't know his/her motive for sticking an M badge, maybe he/she just like how it looks. BMW themselves are stocking M badges on 2014 M-Sport variants, they are hardly M cars.

M cars are hardly M cars anymore...Please

[Glideslope]

A Classic!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by btbossman

M cars are hardly M cars anymore...Please

You guys are a tough crowd. LOL!

[finaloption]

Even put roundels on his hubcap covers. Lol

[btbossman]

Originally Posted by Glideslope

A Classic!

Amazing!!! Come to think of it BMW doesn't have a Merc R class competitor they should put this M in production immediately!

[335BOY]

Originally Posted by howtobeastitup96

You are here for the brand, we are all here for the brand give me a break.

Not me. I got e92 because of the color and how it drove. Hate how people talk about BMW. Never again.

[rallybull]

Originally Posted by Glideslope

A Classic!

This guy definitely has a sense of humor. His number plate acknowledges that his car is awkward!

[Flakmunky]

Originally Posted by P1et

I do have to say that this is RAMPANT in Europe though, mainly because no one can afford a real M.

Another ill informed, sweeping statement. There seem to be lots of them on this board.

[badfish718]

Anyone who gets mad over badging is a tool. Period. It means you are caught up in cars as status symbols.

If I were fortunate enough to own an M3 and I pulled up alongside a beat up E46 328i that had some fugazi M Badges slapped on it I'd give the guy a thumbs up. He's obviously a fan of my car.

The general public still perceives BMW's being overall "better" based on the higher series number. This is also why BMW uses the higher numbers for their more expensive models, because of the losers who buy a 7-series because it's the biggest and the best, and will show their neighbors how successful they think they are.



As far as modding a stock car, the final decisions by BMW are mostly financial choices made to increase sales and maximize profit. Just because it is the final design that was chosen and beat others does not make it pure BMW, it makes it the best chance to sell the most cars. If the F30 was made to sell only to enthusiasts of this forum it would not look like it does now, but the reality is the enthusiast is an overall small segment of BMW buyers. Nothing wrong with disliking a part of that final decision and adding your own style to the car you own.

[DVC]

Originally Posted by badfish718

Anyone who gets mad over badging ... means you are caught up in cars as status symbols.

If I were fortunate enough to own an M3 and I pulled up alongside a beat up E46 328i that had some fugazi M Badges slapped on it I'd give the guy a thumbs up. He's obviously a fan of my car.

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As far as modding a stock car, the final decisions by BMW are mostly financial choices made to increase sales and maximize profit. Just because it is the final design that was chosen and beat others does not make it pure BMW, it makes it the best chance to sell the most cars. If the F30 was made to sell only to enthusiasts of this forum it would not look like it does now, but the reality is the enthusiast is an overall small segment of BMW buyers. Nothing wrong with disliking a part of that final decision and adding your own style to the car you own.

Well said. I totally agree.

[335BOY]

Originally Posted by badfish718

Anyone who gets mad over badging is a tool. Period. It means you are caught up in cars as status symbols.

If I were fortunate enough to own an M3 and I pulled up alongside a beat up E46 328i that had some fugazi M Badges slapped on it I'd give the guy a thumbs up. He's obviously a fan of my car.

The general public still perceives BMW's being overall "better" based on the higher series number. This is also why BMW uses the higher numbers for their more expensive models, because of the losers who buy a 7-series because it's the biggest and the best, and will show their neighbors how successful they think they are.



As far as modding a stock car, the final decisions by BMW are mostly financial choices made to increase sales and maximize profit. Just because it is the final design that was chosen and beat others does not make it pure BMW, it makes it the best chance to sell the most cars. If the F30 was made to sell only to enthusiasts of this forum it would not look like it does now, but the reality is the enthusiast is an overall small segment of BMW buyers. Nothing wrong with disliking a part of that final decision and adding your own style to the car you own.

Great post other than this. You just jumped in the pool with all the envious haters. Thats what people say about every BMW. Do you think maybe some people have lots of dough, like finer things in life and like the 7? Not EVERYONE is out to impress people but thats how many look at BMW drivers. Do you drive a BMW?