To debadge or not to debadge that is the ?
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We are getting into hypotheticals here. Virtually every one here knows they are paying extra for that 3 pointed star. Perhaps I would have purchased it. If it was at least $10k less.
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$10k more just to have a 3 pointed star over an equal to or better vehicle (in just my opinion) is, is, is, well........I'll just leave it at as " to each his own". Visual brand preception is a poweful marketing tool.
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I’ve never owned a Mercedes before. I’m getting a Mercedes because I want a nice convertible. Unless I want a mustang or camaro or a Mazda. The only choices are Mercedes,Audi or BMW. People all the time pay more for a Cadillac SUV versus a Chevy or GMC. These are basically the same internals. Just the externals are different. The name is part of what you pay for.
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I’ve never owned a Mercedes before. I’m getting a Mercedes because I want a nice convertible. Unless I want a mustang or camaro or a Mazda. The only choices are Mercedes,Audi or BMW. People all the time pay more for a Cadillac SUV versus a Chevy or GMC. These are basically the same internals. Just the externals are different. The name is part of what you pay for.
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I totally respect your opinion. But.....I personally did not just recently purchase my first two German cars because they had a Mercedes-Benz and BMW badge on the hood. It was strictly for the fit,finish, styling, technology, performance, etc., etc., etc. that other manufacturers do not offer. The badge had nothing, zip, zero to do with it. Personally, I wish both of my two new crossovers were made by Ford or Chevy but, they choose not to build performance luxury on par with the German cars.
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I’ve never owned a Mercedes before. I’m getting a Mercedes because I want a nice convertible. Unless I want a mustang or camaro or a Mazda. The only choices are Mercedes,Audi or BMW. People all the time pay more for a Cadillac SUV versus a Chevy or GMC. These are basically the same internals. Just the externals are different. The name is part of what you pay for.
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"Ultimate Driving Machine" and "The Best or Nothing" experience.!!!
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I was just talking about the fact that the Mercedes name doesn’t mean anything on a Mercedes forum.
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X3 M40i. The AMG ride was way too rough even in comfort mode, had too much turbo lag, and the trany was not as refined as the ZF8 trany in the BMW X3 M40i.
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I really wanted to purchase the GLC AMG 43 SUV. I test drove one three different times trying to convince myself it was what I wanted because of the Interior being superior to its BMW equivalent the
X3 M40i. The AMG ride was way too rough even in comfort mode, had too much turbo lag, and the trany was not as refined as the ZF8 trany in the BMW X3 M40i.
X3 M40i. The AMG ride was way too rough even in comfort mode, had too much turbo lag, and the trany was not as refined as the ZF8 trany in the BMW X3 M40i.
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I also like the clean look and have debadged before. On this car, being a 4Matic and having badges on both sides, I'm okay with it (for now). If it had only a badge on the left, I probably would have removed it to fix the balance.
As an example how removing "some things" can really clean up the lines and overall look of the car; I bought a new GTO in 2006. One of the first things I did to it is remove the trunk badges and the goofy rear spoiler (my opinion). Had all the holes welded up and trunk repainted. At the time on the GTO forums, there were plenty of people with comments like "Why would you remove factory installed things?", "Why destroy a new car?", "Why take off the badges, now you look like you're driving a Chevy Cavalier". <--- Okay, that one was funny, lol.
All a matter of opinion. I thought it looked freaking awesome and I made it the car I wanted to look at. Is one right and not the other? I believe I was right because I was the one making the payments.
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As an example how removing "some things" can really clean up the lines and overall look of the car; I bought a new GTO in 2006. One of the first things I did to it is remove the trunk badges and the goofy rear spoiler (my opinion). Had all the holes welded up and trunk repainted. At the time on the GTO forums, there were plenty of people with comments like "Why would you remove factory installed things?", "Why destroy a new car?", "Why take off the badges, now you look like you're driving a Chevy Cavalier". <--- Okay, that one was funny, lol.
All a matter of opinion. I thought it looked freaking awesome and I made it the car I wanted to look at. Is one right and not the other? I believe I was right because I was the one making the payments.
BEFORE
AFTER
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I also like the clean look and have debadged before. On this car, being a 4Matic and having badges on both sides, I'm okay with it (for now). If it had only a badge on the left, I probably would have removed it to fix the balance.
As an example how removing "some things" can really clean up the lines and overall look of the car; I bought a new GTO in 2006. One of the first things I did to it is remove the trunk badges and the goofy rear spoiler (my opinion). Had all the holes welded up and trunk repainted. At the time on the GTO forums, there were plenty of people with comments like "Why would you remove factory installed things?", "Why destroy a new car?", "Why take off the badges, now you look like you're driving a Chevy Cavalier". <--- Okay, that one was funny, lol.
All a matter of opinion. I thought it looked freaking awesome and I made it the car I wanted to look at. Is one right and not the other? I believe I was right because I was the one making the payments.
BEFORE
AFTER
As an example how removing "some things" can really clean up the lines and overall look of the car; I bought a new GTO in 2006. One of the first things I did to it is remove the trunk badges and the goofy rear spoiler (my opinion). Had all the holes welded up and trunk repainted. At the time on the GTO forums, there were plenty of people with comments like "Why would you remove factory installed things?", "Why destroy a new car?", "Why take off the badges, now you look like you're driving a Chevy Cavalier". <--- Okay, that one was funny, lol.
All a matter of opinion. I thought it looked freaking awesome and I made it the car I wanted to look at. Is one right and not the other? I believe I was right because I was the one making the payments.
BEFORE
AFTER
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sixmarch (06-22-2021)
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yeah im not worried about the money or what people think, its just the look for me and what i like personal preferences. ive been seeing a lot of s class without no badges as well so the ones with the money dont care about the badge either
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