Does debadging "downsize" you car ?

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03-21-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandog' post='405243' date='Mar 21 2007, 09:31 AM

There does seem to be a rep out there.

Reps driving BMWs. 3 Series in particular.

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03-21-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike O' post='405219' date='Mar 21 2007, 08:25 AM

I had a debadged 325Ci Sport and my wife had a debadged 325Ti Compact SE at the same time - we thought they would look less attractive to potential car thieves when left in public car parks. Main problem I had was being hassled by other drivers who thought I must be driving a 318Ci.

Since then I've left the badges on - but got hassled when I had the 300Ci MSport convertible because other drivers thought I must be a wuss and now I get hassled because they see my 530d MSport Touring and think 'it's only a diesel'!!

Maybe I get hassled 'cos I drive a BMW...

Absolutely. When I gave up the poor service from Alfa Romeo in Sweden and sold by 156 anfd started my BMW-life with a 320i (2.2) Touring in 2001 I immediatel noticed a change of attitude on the motorway.

Good part

The BMW-front is well known and suddenly cars started to move over when I approached in their rear mirror. Some even stopped overtaking other cars to let me through.

Bad part

Several persons stopped me from passing by blocking the lane
Some guys wanted a race...
Some persons used their horn when I passed them. And I was only doing ... well just over the speed limit, not much anyway.

Driving an Alfa never gave my any hassle from other drivers, so I still miss those golden days. Behind the wheel of a BMW you have more eyes on you.