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Originally Posted by Phillies8008
Heh. I think ultimately it doesn't matter what the Commissioner says, because it's your car and you should do whatever the hell you want with it, M Police be damned. As long as you like it, who cares what some Internet randos – myself included – think?
For the record, the M stripes on the grill and steering wheel don't bother me. I feel like they've in large part come to represent BMW as a driver-focused performance marque, and having them on the grill, etc. conveys an enthusiasm for BMW as a brand. I think it's hard to imagine that anyone putting these in/on their car is trying to fool people into thinking they're driving a "real" M model. I will say, however, that I think the fake badges are pretty stupid and embarrassing. But I certainly don't get my panties in a bunch over it.
What I really, really hate – much more than any fake badge – is the attitude that some people seem to have that if you don't drive a "real" M you're not a "real enthusiast," whatever the hell that is. I don't think it's incompatible to be a car enthusiast and not want and/or be able to spend $80k+ on a car. It's gate-keeping at its worst. Like a camera, the best car is the one you have, and you can enjoy driving any of them. One of the most fun cars I ever had was an '81 Honda Accord with every bit of 86hp. That car was a blast. If someone can only have fun in a 500hp car, it says more about them than as a driver than they think.
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yes think your onto it Phillies.
My son has the kidney colours, to be honest it looks pretty good on his black 92. It's an M port and he gets excited about the aura of it all. I encourage him to appreciate anyone's effort. Not bag all fords because you are a holden guy so to speak. It may not be your colour, style or liking but its the deeper appreciation of driving. And sure some get it wrong to your tastes but don't laugh too hard.
I'm about to put dOd where 330d once was. The car is 15 years old and it smells like a dirty Ol diesel. Also painting 3 bars in the grill the same as the new body colour, and might put 330 on the sill as I have painted them to reflect M performance sill stiped. Its an M sport but I call it Athlete all just for a bit of fun. People can take the piss, that's ok. I like it.