Fake Badges

Bezerk · 05-07-2024, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

If you see a FIAT with an AUDI logo on the street, would you notice it or would you not even see it? Would you ask yourself why they did it or would you not wonder at all?

I don't think that is a fair comparison, as those are two completely different brands. You should compare it with a FIAT owner adding Abarth badges or the Audi driver adding (R)S badges.

And then there is a difference in just "wondering" or keelhauling...

Bezerk · 05-07-2024, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

Thanks for answering my questions. I’ll be here wondering why you don’t understand a thread with hundreds of pages, and you’ll be there wondering why we create pages and pages of it

Haha, you're right. So to answer your questions: yes, I would notice and yes, I would wonder.

Only question in my initial post was for my understanding: why care so much? Now i know.

geko29 · 05-10-2024, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

What a ///Mess.

These fake M badges equate to caring more about appearance than performance… at least the motivation is clear

And yet it's quite obvious that this particular owner cares little about appearance.

bmxcamel · 05-12-2024, 02:07 PM

Here’s a new one for me

smokinjoe64 · 05-12-2024, 03:49 PM

I believe this 'badging' is legit

RTPenland · 05-13-2024, 12:40 PM

I'll just put this here...

AvGeek · 05-13-2024, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

I'll just put this here...

That actually looks like a pretty nice spec otherwise. Shame.

p0p · 05-13-2024, 01:28 PM

Help me understand this? A 118i 5 Series?

Bimmerfun82 · 05-13-2024, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RTPenland

I'll just put this here...

Crime against humanity

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0p

Help me understand this? A 118i 5 Series?

Downbadging is allowed

RTPenland · 05-13-2024, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AvGeek

That actually looks like a pretty nice spec otherwise. Shame.

100%

Fredcohiba · 05-15-2024, 08:07 PM

Stripes

philth · 05-20-2024, 09:31 AM

///M540i

StradaRedlands · 05-21-2024, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

I believe this 'badging' is legit

Nope, only acceptable on a Subaru.

Bimmerfun82 · 05-21-2024, 05:46 AM

Lot going on here

murderspice · 05-21-2024, 06:40 AM

Paid for a 7; hes gonna get some “m” goddamit.

eman4517 · 05-26-2024, 11:44 AM

I see this Miata ///MPerformance, ///MX-5 often...

There's also this white F80 3 series with a full M3 emblem that I'm still trying to catch a picture of during my morning commute. So elusive. He's usually a car or so in front of me at a busy intersection, but turns off before I can catch a shot (maybe he saw me lol)... I'll catch 'em one of these days! 🤣

'Cane · 05-26-2024, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by eman4517

I see this Miata ///MPerformance, ///MX-5 often...

There's also this white F80 3 series with a full M3 emblem that I'm still trying to catch a picture of during my morning commute. So elusive. He's usually a car or so in front of me at a busy intersection, but turns off before I can catch a shot (maybe he saw me lol)... I'll catch 'em one of these days! 🤣

F30

eman4517 · 05-26-2024, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

F30

Yep, that, Thanks! I meant to say F30 trying to pass for an F80 (backspaced, cut & pasted).

Edit from my edit!😝

I Luv BMW · 05-27-2024, 06:53 AM

Not the spirit of this thread but stumbled across this ad for a 7-series and just had to post it here. Don't think there is actually a single panel without some gross M, Turbo, Limited Edition, V8, or BMW badge. The description is almost more cringey than the vehicle.

Hopefully the US folks can access the site!

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5609199/?Cr=10

'Cane · 05-27-2024, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by I Luv BMW

Not the spirit of this thread but stumbled across this ad for a 7-series and just had to post it here. Don't think there is actually a single panel without some gross M, Turbo, Limited Edition, V8, or BMW badge. The description is almost more cringey than the vehicle.

Hopefully the US folks can access the site!

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5609199/?Cr=10

What do you mean “not the spirit of this thread”? That may be the poster child for this thread.

Clarkie52 · 05-27-2024, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Luv BMW

Not the spirit of this thread but stumbled across this ad for a 7-series and just had to post it here. Don't think there is actually a single panel without some gross M, Turbo, Limited Edition, V8, or BMW badge. The description is almost more cringey than the vehicle.

Hopefully the US folks can access the site!

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5609199/?Cr=10

My eyes hurt after seeing that.

I Luv BMW · 05-27-2024, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

What do you mean “not the spirit of this thread”? That may be the poster child for this thread.

Haha, not in the spirit, as in - I didn't capture it in the wild.

So glad to share this gem with others though. Did not even know such badges existed.

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