M5 with 525 engine ! not really
07-26-2006, 06:39 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't badge the 525 with an M5 badge, but I give him props for a seemingly clean job. It's his car, so he can do whatever he wants to it. By the way, I saw that auction over a month ago on ebay. Looks like he's having some trouble selling it.
07-26-2006, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Georgos' post='315262' date='Jul 26 2006, 08:01 AM
So tell me smart guy with your nice theory.
What do u call it when you have a debadged car?
Mmm, let me guess. Debadging is an attempt to deceive. Right. So people who attempt to deceive are liars. And liars are losers.
Dont try and act smart if your not. Thats an attempt to deceive. And u know what that leads to.
What do u call it when you have a debadged car?
Mmm, let me guess. Debadging is an attempt to deceive. Right. So people who attempt to deceive are liars. And liars are losers.
Dont try and act smart if your not. Thats an attempt to deceive. And u know what that leads to.
Er...what?
My car is debadged because I think it looks better that way. Theres symettry.
In germany the very high end models get debadged. Even the head of BMW commented on this. In the UK most 316/318 owners debadge hence the difference.
However i know my car is a 525 and Im not trrying to fool anyone by debadging it. I just like the way it looks?
07-26-2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Georgos' post='315262' date='Jul 26 2006, 06:01 AM
So tell me smart guy with your nice theory.
What do u call it when you have a debadged car?
Mmm, let me guess. Debadging is an attempt to deceive. Right. So people who attempt to deceive are liars. And liars are losers.
Dont try and act smart if your not. Thats an attempt to deceive. And u know what that leads to.
What do u call it when you have a debadged car?
Mmm, let me guess. Debadging is an attempt to deceive. Right. So people who attempt to deceive are liars. And liars are losers.
Dont try and act smart if your not. Thats an attempt to deceive. And u know what that leads to.
In my case here in the US, I was convinced by my high-end body shop that installed my M-Tech Aero kit that my car would look much better without the 545i badge and lowered. These guys work on Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches, Aston Martin, Mercedes, BMWs, Ford GTs (Ford's supercar), etc... so they have a good eye as for what looks good. And, of course they were spot on with my car. I had them remove the badge and lowered my car.
My car is debadged (I love the look), but I'm not trying to hide what I am. When people ask what model I tell them or they end up seeing my taillights on the highway after some spirited driving. Do you see the difference? The owner of the poser M5 is straight out telling people his car is an M5. I tell people the truth. So, how does debadging make me a liar and loser. Please do enlighten me.
07-26-2006, 06:55 PM
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Hello. Where do you think this guy got his body kit? I am new to modifying cars, but does that devalue price of the cars when you resell? Like should this car be much cheaper than other 525is?? It looks kinda cool though although a lot of people here seem to dont' like it.
07-26-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by byongsoo' post='315561' date='Jul 26 2006, 07:55 PM
Hello. Where do you think this guy got his body kit? I am new to modifying cars, but does that devalue price of the cars when you resell? Like should this car be much cheaper than other 525is?? It looks kinda cool though although a lot of people here seem to dont' like it.
Modifying does not depreciate the car more than it already is, and it certainly will not appreciate its value. Modding a car is like throwing money out the window when it comes time to sell it. Most smart people will part out their mods and return their car to stock when they sell.
The car in question does look good. The owner just should have stopped before slapping the M5 badge on the rear.
07-26-2006, 07:56 PM
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jilo,
thanks! i see i see. that's good modifying at least doesn't depreciate the value! I was thinking about buying a used car perhaps and didn't know if i need to completely avoid mod cars, but i guess that shoudln't be an issue then! Now that I take a second look at that 525i "M5" car, everything seems good other than an important fact that it is a salvaged car! that means it's wrecked before right? Boooo
thanks! i see i see. that's good modifying at least doesn't depreciate the value! I was thinking about buying a used car perhaps and didn't know if i need to completely avoid mod cars, but i guess that shoudln't be an issue then! Now that I take a second look at that 525i "M5" car, everything seems good other than an important fact that it is a salvaged car! that means it's wrecked before right? Boooo
07-26-2006, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by byongsoo' post='315588' date='Jul 26 2006, 08:56 PM
jilo,
thanks! i see i see. that's good modifying at least doesn't depreciate the value! I was thinking about buying a used car perhaps and didn't know if i need to completely avoid mod cars, but i guess that shoudln't be an issue then! Now that I take a second look at that 525i "M5" car, everything seems good other than an important fact that it is a salvaged car! that means it's wrecked before right? Boooo
thanks! i see i see. that's good modifying at least doesn't depreciate the value! I was thinking about buying a used car perhaps and didn't know if i need to completely avoid mod cars, but i guess that shoudln't be an issue then! Now that I take a second look at that 525i "M5" car, everything seems good other than an important fact that it is a salvaged car! that means it's wrecked before right? Boooo
07-26-2006, 08:47 PM
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Well, I am of the opinion that the car redesign looks good, but the emblem is not necessary. I would not go so far as saying that the guy is a liar, and he does have to deal with the shame of every BMW fanastic who can spot the fake a mile away. Most people do not even know what the M5 is.
My girlfriend bought a fake purse the other day (Louis Vetton or something like that). I don't call her a liar. I bought the replica M5 tires to make my car look more beautiful, and they do come with the small M5 stickers on them. I did not take them the stickers off, and I do not consider myself a liar as a result.
I would let the guy have some fun, as I did when I put on the replica M5 tires.
My girlfriend bought a fake purse the other day (Louis Vetton or something like that). I don't call her a liar. I bought the replica M5 tires to make my car look more beautiful, and they do come with the small M5 stickers on them. I did not take them the stickers off, and I do not consider myself a liar as a result.
I would let the guy have some fun, as I did when I put on the replica M5 tires.
07-26-2006, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='315594' date='Jul 26 2006, 09:47 PM
Well, I am of the opinion that the car redesign looks good, but the emblem is not necessary. I would not go so far as saying that the guy is a liar, and he does have to deal with the shame of every BMW fanastic who can spot the fake a mile away. Most people do not even know what the M5 is.
My girlfriend bought a fake purse the other day (Louis Vetton or something like that). I don't call her a liar. I bought the replica M5 tires to make my car look more beautiful, and they do come with the small M5 stickers on them. I did not take them the stickers off, and I do not consider myself a liar as a result.
I would let the guy have some fun, as I did when I put on the replica M5 tires.
My girlfriend bought a fake purse the other day (Louis Vetton or something like that). I don't call her a liar. I bought the replica M5 tires to make my car look more beautiful, and they do come with the small M5 stickers on them. I did not take them the stickers off, and I do not consider myself a liar as a result.
I would let the guy have some fun, as I did when I put on the replica M5 tires.