Why do people put "M" badges on non-M cars?
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When I worked in the BMW dealer network we had a white 3 series on the forecourt, small engine, that just wouldn't sell so I swapped the alloys, pretty plain ones, for some 16" cross spokes from another car, fitted an M Tec steering wheel and, dare I say, fitted just under the Amber front wing indicators a M style badge on either side. Then the car was parked in a strategic position so passing traffic could see it and it was sold the same day.
It's no more than car manufacturers do all the time.
It's no more than car manufacturers do all the time.
robbiekhan said:
So you guys know those stick on wing vents posted earlier? Today I spotted the evolution of them, actual vents inserted into a cut non E46 M3 wing:
I know someone who did this. He runs his own bodyshop. The car?
E46 318 touring.
ETA: It was his own car, not a customers.
Edited by Baz Tench on Sunday 6th September 11:46
I'm annoyed by this thread because until seeing it, I can't say I'd really noticed this - now I see at least one badly over-badged example every day. This morning was an E60 530d or similar with an M5 badge on the back. There's something mildly amusing about playing with these muppets when I'm in the M5.
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