Fake ///M??

rabman5 · 10-19-2007, 06:07 PM

Coming home today I saw a dude in what appeared to be a 2001-2004 528i with a bunch of ///M badges. He had an //M5 badge on the back, ///M badges on both sides and an ///M front plate (no fromt plate required in MI). He did have ///M wheels but that's it.

I can honestly say that I've never seen anyone do this before. I was a little disappointed. Anyone else seen someone fake an ///Mgasm?

Dammmittt · 10-19-2007, 06:54 PM

I've seen plenty of fake M3 series.

///M318i etc.

Yal · 10-19-2007, 07:00 PM

I see a 318i ///M just about every day.

03BeastCharmer · 10-19-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rabman5

Coming home today I saw a dude in what appeared to be a 2001-2004 528i with a bunch of ///M badges. He had an //M5 badge on the back, ///M badges on both sides and an ///M front plate (no fromt plate required in MI). He did have ///M wheels but that's it.

I can honestly say that I've never seen anyone do this before. I was a little disappointed. Anyone else seen someone fake an ///Mgasm?

I've seen a few fake M5's (while in mine - just have to shake my head). I even say a mysterious 4 door automatic E46 M3

What I find funny is down badging. There is a guy with an E39 M5 with a 520d badge on the back

"What just blew by me?? Some diesel"

Artz 330 · 10-19-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rabman5

Coming home today I saw a dude in what appeared to be a 2001-2004 528i with a bunch of ///M badges. He had an //M5 badge on the back, ///M badges on both sides and an ///M front plate (no fromt plate required in MI). He did have ///M wheels but that's it.

I can honestly say that I've never seen anyone do this before. I was a little disappointed. Anyone else seen someone fake an ///Mgasm?

was it black?

rabman5 · 10-19-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

was it black?

No, titanium silver

Ale_72 · 10-20-2007, 01:27 AM

This is the gallery you all were waiting for!!!

http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm

wasupdu · 10-20-2007, 07:58 AM

Why does it bother you guys if you see someone else with an ///M badge on their car if it's not the genuine thing? Maybe they couldn't afford to pay the extra $10-$30k more for an ///M (depending on BMW model) and they like how the badges look. I personally wouldn't re-badge my car with a different model name, but to each their own I guess. Both of my BMW's are de-badged....does that mean I'm trying to hide what I have? I have several ///M accessories in both cars....I don't think that makes me a 'poser' or anything of the like. I simply like the look better.

I see Geo Metro 'Type R" cars along with minivans with Cadillac badges on 'em. Who cares?

Ale_72 · 10-20-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wasupdu

I have several ///M accessories in both cars....I don't think that makes me a 'poser' or anything of the like.

I'd love M seats on my Z4, or M steering wheel, but not because they're ///M badged but because I find them nicer, as you said.
I do not appreciate the ///M badge on not M cars.

Artz 330 · 10-20-2007, 06:14 PM

If i debadge my M and Badge it a Z4 am I a poser?

rabman5 · 10-20-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wasupdu

Why does it bother you guys if you see someone else with an ///M badge on their car if it's not the genuine thing? Maybe they couldn't afford to pay the extra $10-$30k more for an ///M (depending on BMW model) and they like how the badges look. I personally wouldn't re-badge my car with a different model name, but to each their own I guess. Both of my BMW's are de-badged....does that mean I'm trying to hide what I have? I have several ///M accessories in both cars....I don't think that makes me a 'poser' or anything of the like. I simply like the look better.

I see Geo Metro 'Type R" cars along with minivans with Cadillac badges on 'em. Who cares?

I can understand adding accessories that enhance your driving experience, but adding badges just seems like you're pretending to have something you don't. I had 4 BMW's prior to getting an ///M, and for myself, I can't imagine doing that. I appreciated each car for what it was. It's been my experience that most non-BMW enthusiasts don't even know what the ///M stands for! I really don't care what other people do, it's just my opinion that it looks a little silly.

BlackSapphireZ · 10-20-2007, 10:56 PM

i made my civic EX look like an SI. and I think i did a damn good job not leaving out any details IDENTICAL without the VTEC sticker but in the end I got an SI lol
from the outside, you won't be able to tell this was an EX.

MY thought is...if ur gonna fake it, do it right

sorry for photowhoring but had to show ya

Yal · 10-21-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

If i debadge my M and Badge it a Z4 am I a poser?

No, that's a sleeper.

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