Why do people feel the need to do this?

[Ashok]

I mean just look at it. Imitation carbon look vinyl on the roof and only two exhaust pipes.. who is he trying to fool? Those who know a real M5 will laugh.. and those that don't won't care. What's the point? Pathetic in the extreme.

[A900ss]

520d M Sport Auto according to car check.

Does seem a bit sad but it it keeps him happy, fine.

[meemperor]

Maybe it's because they like it

[Zedboy1200]

No different to fake Polo tee shirts from Turkey...if it keeps him happy?

[McWigglebum4th]

Ashok said:

I mean just look at it. Imitation carbon look vinyl on the roof and only two exhaust pipes.. who is he trying to fool? Those who know a real M5 will laugh.. and those that don't won't care. What's the point? Pathetic in the extreme.

The question is why does it bother you

[Liquid Tuna]

Some people will be fooled though.

[goldblum]

Zedboy1200 said:

No different to fake Polo tee shirts from Turkey...if it keeps him happy?

It's a hell of a difference. Some people see their lifestyle, wealth, social standing, identity etc reflected in the cars they drive. Not their polo shirts! The owner of this car is trying to make the general public think he's someone he's not. Very sad.

[CRA1G]

I suppose It's not harming anybody....? But on the other hand When I had my E61 M5 I De Badge it And put a 520d badge on it and painted 3 of the tale pipes Matt black....! Made me smile.....!

Edited by CRA1G on Monday 17th March 19:44

[BrownBottle]

Just another desperate wannabe, beyond tragic.

[philmots]

I'd like to rock up next to him in a proper M5.

[0a]

It does make me wonder, I couldn't imagine getting pleasure by doing that, but it takes all sorts.

They say some people don't want a W124 merc!!!!

[zeduffman]

Funny how it's always the poverty spec diesels that end up like this.

[SidewaysSi]

Does it really matter? The vast majority of humankind seem pretty stupid and this is just one of the many examples seen every day.

[iva cosworth]

It's cheaper than buying a real one.

[Mr2Mike]

Zedboy1200 said:

No different to fake Polo tee shirts from Turkey...if it keeps him happy?

What do the overpriced polo shirts do that the fake ones don't?

[darronwall]

Mr2Mike said:

What do the overpriced polo shirts do that the fake ones don't?

stay the same size as when you bought them for 1 and not itch your tits for another

[Chicane-UK]

It is sort of like buying fake Rolex's, etc though.. those who know cars, won't be fooled. And those who don't know about cars, won't care. So why bother? Who are you trying to impress? It's very strange.

[Hooli]

0a said:

They say some people don't want a W124 merc!!!!

That's got to be a lie! They are the most practical German car ever made.

[TankRizzo]

I do wonder what these people do if they're asked about their car by a passer-by. Do they persist with the lie, or give deliberately vague answers about performance and handling?

[Ozzie Osmond]

zeduffman said:

poverty spec.

This expression is only used by folk with a huge chip on their shoulder.