To Debadge 545i or not
09-19-2006, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruf930' post='336237' date='Sep 19 2006, 01:28 PM
I drive a BMW 525. I buy my clothes at Wal-Mart. I wear a G-Shock Timex. But take a look at my 1099 at year end, and its ALL good, baby!
Again, just shut up and drive.
Again, just shut up and drive.
09-19-2006, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by nwilliams' post='336201' date='Sep 19 2006, 12:19 PM
I recently pulled up in a mall parking lot....a few guys were standing on the sidewalk chatting....as I drove up one of the guys says to his friends: "wow....check out that car" all his friends turn around and stare at me as I slowly drove by....by the time I pass them and they're looking at the backside of my car, I hear: "ahhh...man...its only a 530..."
09-19-2006, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by remuse' post='335833' date='Sep 18 2006, 09:24 PM
Hi All,
I am going to be dropping my car off to the dealer to get my battery replaced and to have a load test done to ensure my alternator is ok.
Link about my battery issue:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=31449
I was also considering having them debadge my 545i while it is at the dealer.
Just curious what others opinions are of a debadged 545i. Initially, I didn't want to debadge it; however, after seeing a few debadged E60 in person it looks great! Also, I think it gives it that very clean look. Thanks in advance!
I am going to be dropping my car off to the dealer to get my battery replaced and to have a load test done to ensure my alternator is ok.
Link about my battery issue:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=31449
I was also considering having them debadge my 545i while it is at the dealer.
Just curious what others opinions are of a debadged 545i. Initially, I didn't want to debadge it; however, after seeing a few debadged E60 in person it looks great! Also, I think it gives it that very clean look. Thanks in advance!
Why; the badge doesn't make sense. It is like some cars have badges like ESP, airco etc etc. Why not put all your options there? Car (BMW) lovers see the difference anyway. And your car will definately look better without the ugly numbers. So lose that extra weight and you might even be faster.
The first thing I did after I got my car was debadging it. Before you start your comments: my pics where taken just before the debadging ritual!
09-19-2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruf930' post='336266' date='Sep 19 2006, 08:18 PM
M5 or 520?
You could probabely tell from the front....fog lights?
09-19-2006, 10:34 AM
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Confused me too. I was thinking the Quad exhaust... I agree though, either a waste of money or a bad disguise. Maybe he is trying to disguise it from a thief!... yeah, okay...
09-19-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruf930' post='336274' date='Sep 19 2006, 07:34 PM
Confused me too. I was thinking the Quad exhaust... I agree though, either a waste of money or a bad disguise. Maybe he is trying to disguise it from a thief!... yeah, okay...
(or maybe that's just the parking guy)
09-19-2006, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by remuse' post='335833' date='Sep 18 2006, 02:24 PM
Hi All,
I am going to be dropping my car off to the dealer to get my battery replaced and to have a load test done to ensure my alternator is ok.
Link about my battery issue:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=31449
I was also considering having them debadge my 545i while it is at the dealer.
Just curious what others opinions are of a debadged 545i. Initially, I didn't want to debadge it; however, after seeing a few debadged E60 in person it looks great! Also, I think it gives it that very clean look. Thanks in advance!
I am going to be dropping my car off to the dealer to get my battery replaced and to have a load test done to ensure my alternator is ok.
Link about my battery issue:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=31449
I was also considering having them debadge my 545i while it is at the dealer.
Just curious what others opinions are of a debadged 545i. Initially, I didn't want to debadge it; however, after seeing a few debadged E60 in person it looks great! Also, I think it gives it that very clean look. Thanks in advance!
Thanks again!
09-19-2006, 08:48 PM
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Sorry if it's slightly off topic but..I am a newb and I want to know what an M5 Finisher is ? There's the M5 trunk lip spoiler right ? And the finisher ? Is that the diffuser ? Somebody skool me please pics preferred !!
Im wanting to build the right tail for my 545i help!?
Im wanting to build the right tail for my 545i help!?
09-19-2006, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Greyboy545' post='336478' date='Sep 19 2006, 09:48 PM
Sorry if it's slightly off topic but..I am a newb and I want to know what an M5 Finisher is ? There's the M5 trunk lip spoiler right ? And the finisher ? Is that the diffuser ? Somebody skool me please pics preferred !!
Im wanting to build the right tail for my 545i help!?
Im wanting to build the right tail for my 545i help!?