You have a point there although i don't find it the same with the fake rims for example. Or even more with the adding of M5 badges on a non-m model. Of course the owner does it for show off only, but that means either that he/she takes everyone for idiots or he is uncouncoius about what he's doing. That's about all there is i guess...
Some indeed may be too cheezy when having to spend 2-3 more k on an orginal but i doubt that on an E60 since the car as ATS said it's not a cheap one to start with.

Later edit: I really would like to see the comments to this thread from posers or fakes from this board.
PS: Good job for this thread ATS. Hope this helps some turn to the right path

 

people mod there cars for mostly the same reason.. they want to change the way it looks.... but we are not all can spend 6000$ on wheels and some other dont want to... when it comes down to it.. both types of people do this for the same reason... i have bought a replica ACS front lip and roof spoiler.. and i can tell you this would be the last time i buy replicas... some replicas are exactly similar to the original product which means only saving money, and perhaps having no warranty on a part that doesnt need a warranty...
my first replica was the front lip.. the cut out was uneven and some shop had difficulty painting it.. so they wanted to rush it and they installed in a hurry the result...well it was totaly unacceptable.. told the garage i would comeback tommorow and help with the install... and after alot of grinding..it fit to satisfactory/poor standard.. its the only one in the country and while most poeple say it looks good there are a few who notice that its not properly fit... ok.. bad ending... but its ok all change it later to m-kit so just temp.... next replica roof spoiler, i decided to go with a high end paint shop this time.. his paint jo was excellent far supperior to the first time out... but now another fit problem he told me its not properly ballanced and the double sided tabe out stick properly to windows and it would probably fall out.. he wanted to glue it(silicon).. i was fine with that because it was nice and his job was so good it looked the way it should but i didnt install it because i couldnt leave the car for a few days...

- people buy the best for the money... the people with m-kits agree its the cheapest.. and cetianly a good look, same quality to Hamman, but at a cheaper price...

if it was me, i would in no way buy 6000$ rims.. im sorry but id rathher sell the car.. or even worse go with replicas..

 

I do it because I look so good in a sun dress with my beard, mustache, and hairy legs, arms, and chest.

 

I found those Hamann, ACS, Hartge etc..... charges a ridiculously high price.

Maybe that drive some people into buying replica. It got the looks, 90% of the time people that see it wouldn't spot the difference. It does have it upside, but I cannot talk myself into getting replica stuff as my philosophy is if you can't afford it, don't use it.

So is all OEM parts on my car and I am happy with it.

 

I bought replica Breyton wheels for one reason...why pay such a high price for such a wear and tear item like wheels. I for one drive like like a mad man. I would really regret bending/damaging $1000 original wheels. I received a great deal from a member here (Herb) ....1 Breyton wheel would pretty much equal my entire set of (4) wheels.