New Poll: Debadging

Atty · 11-12-2005, 09:08 AM

I've seen several threads about people debadging their cars - mainly 325's - either because they thought it was cool or they wanted it to look like a 330. If the rumored 328/335's come out in '07, the current models will look obsolete. Just out of curiosity, would like to see a new poll about people's thoughts on debadging.

There's no right or wrong answers, this is totally an issue of personal preference. Personally, I've been thinking about debadging my 330 just because it looks so damn cool - have you seen the E90 brochure lately?

Regards.

Hornet · 11-12-2005, 09:17 AM

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The only cars I wouldn't debadge are Porsches and Ferraris, IMO.

ward · 11-12-2005, 10:43 AM

QUICK DEBADGE EVERYONE!!

there's a rumor of new models!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BigPapiDoesItAgain · 11-12-2005, 01:42 PM

I removed the model no. badge from my 330i b/c I like the way it looked in pictures of others I saw like it, and I thought it added sort of a European feeling to the car (just my impression, valid or not). I did it now, because I figured that if I did it while the car was new then (1) it would be possibly easier to do and (2) the paint underneath the numeral badges would not have had time to fade - rather this is a real or theoretical concern I am not sure.

Anyway, I like the way it looks, and it definitely is nicer when detailing the car. I am unsure which I like better, but I don't have any plan to put the plastic numerals back on. As far as what others think, those that know the models will know that my car is a 330i b/c of the grill, chrome trim, and style 162 wheels. I don't think that those that don't know the cars don't really percieve the absence of a badge per se, but they do have to ask what model car it is. Badge or no badge, I've gotten many more spontaneous unsolicited comments and compliments on this car than any other I have owned, with most of them mentioning how nice the color is.

Atty · 11-12-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain

I removed the model no. badge from my 330i b/c I like the way it looked in pictures of others I saw like it, and I thought it added sort of a European feeling to the car (just my impression, valid or not). I did it now, because I figured that if I did it while the car was new then (1) it would be possibly easier to do and (2) the paint underneath the numeral badges would not have had time to fade - rather this is a real or theoretical concern I am not sure.

Anyway, I like the way it looks, and it definitely is nicer when detailing the car. I am unsure which I like better, but I don't have any plan to put the plastic numerals back on. As far as what others think, those that know the models will know that my car is a 330i b/c of the grill, chrome trim, and style 162 wheels. I don't think that those that don't know the cars don't really percieve the absence of a badge per se, but they do have to ask what model car it is. Badge or no badge, I've gotten many more spontaneous unsolicited comments and compliments on this car than any other I have owned, with most of them mentioning how nice the color is.

Cool.

Broken1 · 11-13-2005, 04:11 AM

I just removed my badge today because I loved how "chik" it looked when I saw it IRL the other day... Here is a photo of my bare butt

davinet78 · 11-15-2005, 09:54 AM

i think the badge looks cool

Bimmerista · 11-15-2005, 09:58 AM

It may be counter-culture, but I would only de-badge a high-end model suchas the M, so as not attract attention (those who know one would know it anyways and the rest .....).

So no, I would not debadge, especially not in reaction to a new model. Who cares if 325 become 328 etc. I am not ashamed of my choice.

That 's just my opinion, of course, those who do it for esthetic reasons have just as valid a point.

longtran · 11-15-2005, 10:10 AM

debadging gives it a cleaner look, its not so you can hide what car you are driving. there are more other ways to tell what model e90 it is than the emblem.

Nemis · 11-15-2005, 10:30 AM

i like my "330d" badge ;-)

cannonspike22 · 11-15-2005, 10:14 PM

This poll should be separated into 325 and 330 owners, because i think that most 325 owners would debadge vs. 330 owners

afocoryw20 · 11-15-2005, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

QUICK DEBADGE EVERYONE!!

there's a rumor of new models!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

buahahahahahahahahahahah!

Imperial · 11-16-2005, 01:47 AM

debadging solely for looks, not for fear of being one-upped by a 335i or anything

CALIF65GM · 11-16-2005, 02:32 PM

Actually, I wouldn't want my car de-badged, but I had no choice since the factory incorrectly badged it as a325Xi.

So I have a de-badged car courtesy of the factory.

3aficionado · 11-16-2005, 02:48 PM

I saw a dedaged e90 the other day with modified clear tail lights. At first glance, from a distance, I thought I was coming up on a honda. As I got closer I noticed the BMW Roundel and realized it was an e90. And as I passed I saw it was a young kid behind the wheel... the license plate should have read "thanks dad"

I think debaging is personal preference & it wouldn't have looked bad alone. But be careful if you are going to add new tail lights along with debadging... then you risk looking like a kid driving a tuner.

Atty · 11-16-2005, 10:42 PM

I saw a debadged 545is today on the 101 in LA - very cool.

View Poll Results: Debadging - Yes or No?
I would debadge because it looks cool.	65	36.52%
I would debadge so you can't tell my car apart from other models.	8	4.49%
I would debadge because of the rumored upcoming 328/335's so my car doesn't look obsolete.	5	2.81%
I like the badge and would not remove it.	59	33.15%
Debadging? Who cares???	41	23.03%
Voters: 178. You may not vote on this poll

11-12-2005, 09:08 AM	#1
Atty Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 09 X5 48i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 (September bui ... [0.00]	New Poll: Debadging I've seen several threads about people debadging their cars - mainly 325's - either because they thought it was cool or they wanted it to look like a 330. If the rumored 328/335's come out in '07, the current models will look obsolete. Just out of curiosity, would like to see a new poll about people's thoughts on debadging. There's no right or wrong answers, this is totally an issue of personal preference. Personally, I've been thinking about debadging my 330 just because it looks so damn cool - have you seen the E90 brochure lately? Regards. __________________ Attorney E90 330i 6MT \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| Burl \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Navi \| Sirius
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11-12-2005, 09:17 AM	#2
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	#1 The only cars I wouldn't debadge are Porsches and Ferraris, IMO.
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11-12-2005, 10:43 AM	#3
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	QUICK DEBADGE EVERYONE!! there's a rumor of new models!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-12-2005, 01:42 PM	#4
BigPapiDoesItAgain Private 2 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2019 Porsche Cayenne Base Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shreveport, LA iTrader: (0)	I removed the model no. badge from my 330i b/c I like the way it looked in pictures of others I saw like it, and I thought it added sort of a European feeling to the car (just my impression, valid or not). I did it now, because I figured that if I did it while the car was new then (1) it would be possibly easier to do and (2) the paint underneath the numeral badges would not have had time to fade - rather this is a real or theoretical concern I am not sure. Anyway, I like the way it looks, and it definitely is nicer when detailing the car. I am unsure which I like better, but I don't have any plan to put the plastic numerals back on. As far as what others think, those that know the models will know that my car is a 330i b/c of the grill, chrome trim, and style 162 wheels. I don't think that those that don't know the cars don't really percieve the absence of a badge per se, but they do have to ask what model car it is. Badge or no badge, I've gotten many more spontaneous unsolicited comments and compliments on this car than any other I have owned, with most of them mentioning how nice the color is.
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11-13-2005, 04:11 AM	#6
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I just removed my badge today because I loved how "chik" it looked when I saw it IRL the other day... Here is a photo of my bare butt Attached Images
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11-15-2005, 09:54 AM	#7
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	i think the badge looks cool __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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11-15-2005, 09:58 AM	#8
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	It may be counter-culture, but I would only de-badge a high-end model suchas the M, so as not attract attention (those who know one would know it anyways and the rest .....). So no, I would not debadge, especially not in reaction to a new model. Who cares if 325 become 328 etc. I am not ashamed of my choice. That 's just my opinion, of course, those who do it for esthetic reasons have just as valid a point.
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11-15-2005, 10:10 AM	#9
longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	debadging gives it a cleaner look, its not so you can hide what car you are driving. there are more other ways to tell what model e90 it is than the emblem.
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11-15-2005, 10:30 AM	#10
Nemis Private First Class 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 330d -> 550Nm@1750 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: italy iTrader: (0)	i like my "330d" badge ;-) __________________ i'm sorry for my errors and my bad english 330d attiva, SG, dakota Terra, 162 18", xeno als, pcd front & rear, Navi Pro with MP3, rear tint, sun roof, sport pak , sport seat , M shift knob...
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11-15-2005, 10:14 PM	#11
cannonspike22 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Claremont, CA iTrader: (1)	This poll should be separated into 325 and 330 owners, because i think that most 325 owners would debadge vs. 330 owners __________________ 06 325i \| Black Sapph \| Leatherette \| Alum \| Steptronic \| ZSP \| Xenon Adapt. \|
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11-16-2005, 01:47 AM	#13
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	debadging solely for looks, not for fear of being one-upped by a 335i or anything __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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11-16-2005, 02:32 PM	#14
CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Actually, I wouldn't want my car de-badged, but I had no choice since the factory incorrectly badged it as a325Xi. So I have a de-badged car courtesy of the factory. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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11-16-2005, 02:48 PM	#15
3aficionado Captain 17 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 02 M3/RRover Super Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List My girl's 2004 Merc ... [0.00] 2006 Range Rover Su ... [0.00] 2002 M3 [0.00]	I saw a dedaged e90 the other day with modified clear tail lights. At first glance, from a distance, I thought I was coming up on a honda. As I got closer I noticed the BMW Roundel and realized it was an e90. And as I passed I saw it was a young kid behind the wheel... the license plate should have read "thanks dad" I think debaging is personal preference & it wouldn't have looked bad alone. But be careful if you are going to add new tail lights along with debadging... then you risk looking like a kid driving a tuner.
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11-16-2005, 10:42 PM	#16
Atty Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 09 X5 48i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 (September bui ... [0.00]	I saw a debadged 545is today on the 101 in LA - very cool. __________________ Attorney E90 330i 6MT \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| Burl \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Navi \| Sirius
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