hyperion667

I took mine off lol

cal1

IMO the OP can do whatever he wishes and makes him happy. It is his car after all and from what I gather it is very tastefully modded. The fact remains that the majority of the general population has no idea what an AMG is or isn't. True AMG enthusiasts generally accept that short of a hand "build by" badge on the engine, the car is not an AMG. This same group also can look at exhaust tips, calipers and other give aways on an MB to know if it is a true AMG or not. In between the two extremes is a small group of people that just might be impressed by a non-AMG car that has an AMG badge.


I have been thinking about doing the same on my SL. who gives a crap if it has an AMG badge on it? the people that know will realize the car is an AMG without the badge, others have no idea WTF an AMG is anyway. I did not put the Renntech badge on my SL, maybe I should pull the AMG badge as well. Maybe totally de-badged is the way to go. More people just might be willing to give me a go if I do.

yxc145

I think adding AMG badge is unnecessary. But if someone ordered an authentic AMG appearance package (not the E63 package) from the dealer after the fact. I don't see any harm in putting AMG badge on it. As long as the person doesn't take the 220, 250, 350, or 550 off and put 63 on. Because in the past, Mercedes Benz did sell their car with the optional appearance package that way (with the AMG badge on)in some region.

If a person got a whole Brabus kit and wheels, does it mean he/she has to get the full 10000th stage tune to be able to put the badge on? I know some will say AMG is different now, they are part of MB. But what's the big deal?

By the way, I don't have the AMG badge. Still E350 4matic. So please don't bash on me.

pmm

I have no AMG badge and no interest in putting one on my car. If somebody wants to put one on theirs, I have no objections. Put a Type R badge on there too while you're at it.

fintail

Or how many here have AMG badges on non AMG cars to begin with. I doubt it's very many. I've never stuck any badge on a car, but thought of putting an E200 CDi badge on the E55.

Maybe I should put an AMG badge on my fintail, it is the injected model, so it was relatively hot for the time

fintail

Who is "you"? Probably not anyone here. You opened your wallet (well, I think) as well, you know. Looking at some of the laughable copycars that have came out of China, it's not just Americans mocking those tastes, either. MB likely couldn't care less if sketchy industrialists, corrupt officials, and their spoiled guillotine fodder devilspawn object either, just like Americans, many of them too will buy something with the star just for the sake of it. Neither are laughed at less than the other. Some groups overestimate the amount of respect they command.

I've toured the factory where they make thousands upon thousands of E-class, stamping them out like any high volume product. That's almost part of what makes the cars somewhat special, they are assembled in huge numbers, but still have a distinct refinement and driving feel to them. The diesels having what is in effect a durable commercial engine under the hood helps, too. Didn't see any non AMG cars with badges there, either




[QUOTE=E Classy;5909711]no cultural sensitivities here. MB could care less if narrow-minded americans think the new designs are tacky or not aesthetic. bottom-dollar logic is king. they are secretly laughing at you, when you think that their cars are all hand built by blond-haired blue-eyed aryans in lederhosen in some old-timey workshop. your imaginations and how they influence the opening of your wallets are comical to me, as well.

benyl

yup!

usamuscle

^^^^^ stock E350? Hehehehehe. Those 63 wagons are bad ***.

squareman

Just asking a question. Would mercedes owners consider AMG to be the equivalent of what Shelby is to Mustang? This has always been my understanding, although Shelby is still independantly owned, it is definately a car that can be ordered from the dealer. My point being to Mustang owners Shelby is the top dog so to speak and as a result some take special offense to those who just put shelby badges on thier cars. I do get this and personally think it is a bit childish to badge you car as something that it is not. However, with that being said, Shelby as a company will sell you ALMOST anyting you want to make your car look like a shelby, even the outside lettering. And to take it a step further Shelby also sells just an appearance package that is actaully a certified Shelby but no performance add on at all. Is it completely out of the realm of possibillity that in other countries AMG would do the same thing. And yes I know a Benz is a whole different animal from a Mustang, but i am just discussing the badging process.

hyperion667

I always thought the Saleen's were nice.......are the Shelby cars faster/better?

squareman

In general the Shelby's are are a bit faster, however I would not say one is truly better than the other. My description of Shelby as the "Top Dog" is based on some generalizations and opinions that the Shelby is a more collectible car. However I am sure on any given day at auction a rare saleen will sell higher than a Shelby and the next the Shelby will go for more than the Saleen. Shelby has the history behind the name which is what draws so many people to it. Shelby started making replica's of the original Cobra and because they are made by Shelby they still sell at unbelievable prices at auction.

rtr2

That made my day, awesome...

Arab_Homie

In a sense I think it's like comparing GT to Shelby to Cobra since there is now not only AMG but it's AMG, AMG S, Edition 507, and AMG Black series.


And also why is everyone arguing? AMG cars only come badged from the factory. Maybe some AMG factories put their AMG badge on regular Benz? Oh WAIT, There is only ONE AMG FACTORY! Which means the OP's "AMG" can't be real since AMGs only cone from 1 city in the whole word, irregardless of the market being American or Asian. (Although the AMG SUV's come from USA)

So maybe in Taiwan the MB factory(not an AMG factory) produces MB cars and the dealers add the badge, but a REAL AMG CARS can only come from 1 factory in the whole world, just like AMG SUV's come from one factory in the world.


If you really believe your car came from the factory with the AMG badge, why not register it on the AMG private lounge? If your country labels it a AMG from the factory, the AMG Private Lounge will honor it and allow you in if AMG approved it. Try and log on and enter your VIN and see what it tells you.

alanme123

So.. why does it stop normal mb factories like the one in Beijing, China from putting on AMG badges?

I think that the whole point of OP's argument is that they just simply put the AMG badge on AMG "Style" cars in some markets in the world... I don't think OP meant that its an actual AMG car. FFS... its only a badge... This is getting old and it is both hilarious and hard to believe that grown men can make such a big deal over three letters of the alphabet.

usamuscle

Agreed its beyond stupid

fintail

The key might be the definition of "they". Any footage of non-AMG cars leaving a factory with the badge? From what I recal, the Beijing factory only makes LWB E, C, and GLK (and also distributes some directly to corrupt officials and politicos, nice). I can believe it from dealers or distributors, I'd even be certain some even in Europe or NA have tried it - I remember back in the day seeing A LOT of C208 sport package cars with AMG badges, in USA and Canada.

The OP must be counted in that "making a big deal", too, and the somewhat funny "email" posted (still curious about that "AMG interior", and the difference between "AMG looks" and "AMG packages" etc). The big deal is screaming truth about something that isn't documented. Or maybe Taiwan gets its MBs from China. FFS, indeed.

Jason B

Supposedly, the first year w221 s class with amg sport package had an "amg" emblem. For one year.

chairman

Got one in my driveway. AMG wheels, no AMG badge, just a "boring" E 350.

bigben320e

This thread is hilarious and sad all at once. No engine, no badge. MB does not put vehicles out from the factory with AMG on it except for real AMG's. Yes it is old, tired, and silly, but the OP was the one posting up this "email from MB" which started up and old and worn out hag of a topic. Let's kill this thread already.



Sure, we all can do what we want with our cars, you can drive with your feet or have your girl to drive with her buns. It doesn't make it a good idea though. IJS.


Enjoy your cars, have fun.

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Can I have the badges that everyone is taking off?

Fastnine

I totally agree however i will dispatch all fake AMGs with my gas peddle

hamooda_47

i have an AMG package and mine came with the badge.. Hell i wouldn't have accepted the car without the badging

Fastnine

I have a really really good solution to this problem, If you feel your car is indeed a AMG head over to the Private Lounge and register yourself and your car, you will need to enter your cars vin number, AMG will decide who is what.

Do not get me wrong i don't care either way i think this post is what it is but this is a good way for those that care to know if they have a real AMG.

I dont recall ever seeing E350 over there i could be wrong i think its E55 i could be wrong.

hyperion667

lol, yeah you guys go to the private lounge with the other AMG owners........don't forget the VIN number of the car

bigben320e

In a nutshell.