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I could really care less what people do with their own cars, they paid for the privilage of driving it. When I see a SL500 here with an AMG badge I don't say 'poser', he isn't trying to claim that it's anything more than a SL500 with the AMG appearance package and I really don't know why AMG owners get so worked up about it (remember, here in the UAE the dealer badges the 500's wit the AMG badge). "No motor, no badge", isn't the engine tag the most important thing here? If the car is an SL500 with an AMG badge you know it's just a 500 with the bodykit, wheels and maybe a few other factory added AMG parts, aka, AMG appearance package. If it says SL55 AMG then your immediately led to believe that it has an AMG motor under the hood, if not, then that is the real poser, no?
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Funny how different cultures view things eh? For instance, a debadged car in Europe (from what you mentioned) seems to carry with it the 'up-trim' model significance where as in North America when we see a debadged car the immediate thought is 'base model'.
I could really care less what people do with their own cars, they paid for the privilage of driving it. When I see a SL500 here with an AMG badge I don't say 'poser', he isn't trying to claim that it's anything more than a SL500 with the AMG appearance package and I really don't know why AMG owners get so worked up about it (remember, here in the UAE the dealer badges the 500's wit the AMG badge). "No motor, no badge", isn't the engine tag the most important thing here? If the car is an SL500 with an AMG badge you know it's just a 500 with the bodykit, wheels and maybe a few other factory added AMG parts, aka, AMG appearance package. If it says SL55 AMG then your immediately led to believe that it has an AMG motor under the hood, if not, then that is the real poser, no?
I could really care less what people do with their own cars, they paid for the privilage of driving it. When I see a SL500 here with an AMG badge I don't say 'poser', he isn't trying to claim that it's anything more than a SL500 with the AMG appearance package and I really don't know why AMG owners get so worked up about it (remember, here in the UAE the dealer badges the 500's wit the AMG badge). "No motor, no badge", isn't the engine tag the most important thing here? If the car is an SL500 with an AMG badge you know it's just a 500 with the bodykit, wheels and maybe a few other factory added AMG parts, aka, AMG appearance package. If it says SL55 AMG then your immediately led to believe that it has an AMG motor under the hood, if not, then that is the real poser, no?
Now for the AMG vs. AMG treatment, for some reason, Audi doesn't suffer this, with their "S-line" packages, for some reason.
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I didn't say that. Simply put, debadged cars throughout lines are extremely common here, which includes their special models, despite having the definitive markers of their special treatment. Here, people don't want to advertise what they have.
Now for the AMG vs. AMG treatment, for some reason, Audi doesn't suffer this, with their "S-line" packages, for some reason.
Now for the AMG vs. AMG treatment, for some reason, Audi doesn't suffer this, with their "S-line" packages, for some reason.
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seems to carry with it the 'up-trim' model significance where as in North America when we see a debadged car the immediate thought is 'base model'.
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I'm new to the whole Mercedes thing. I just bought an '06 CLK500 from a Mercedes Dealership here in Tulsa. It had the AMG badge on the right side of the trunk when I got it. I know it's not an AMG car. However, it has the full AMG appearance package (bumpers, side skirts, wheels, lip spoiler, and exhaust tips) My question is, did they put a badge on the cars with just the package from the factory, or did someone add it on later? It's a clean car and only had 47k miles on it when I bought it.
WOW, 35 pages! Really guys??? I've owned both AMG and standard models and all deserve the same respect. ITS A MERCEDES AT THE END! So get over yourself and enjoy your cars... ( just my 2c)
I personally would never put an AMG badge on a non-amg production car, but thats just me... Its kinda like wearing a replica watch, you will always know its a FAKE!
I personally would never put an AMG badge on a non-amg production car, but thats just me... Its kinda like wearing a replica watch, you will always know its a FAKE!
Hey..this my first post, i'm a noob here and a noob to M-B, so please go easy on me!
I was interested to see the banter about AMG badging, (I didn't read single every post on this thread tbh).
I'm in the UK, and just about to collect a 2000 year W208 CLK 430...with on the boot (ok, trunk to most of you) is CLK 43 on the left where a 55 would have CLK 55, and the AMG logo on the other side.
The car is one family owner since new, was specified built with AMG body kit, AMG suspension and possibly AMG exhaust (not sure oon that one, but has AMG style tails, I'll check out when I get her home on Saturday). I understand there was a 'regular' 430 and an AMG 430?
Anyway, I was uneasy about the badging anyway, much more so now! I don't want to pull off original badging or on the other hand feel a **** around a 'real' AMG 55 in traffic..know what I mean?
Dilemma.. Anyone know more about AMG M-B factory uprated 430's?
Oh and great forum, LOTS to see and learn here! :o)
I was interested to see the banter about AMG badging, (I didn't read single every post on this thread tbh).
I'm in the UK, and just about to collect a 2000 year W208 CLK 430...with on the boot (ok, trunk to most of you) is CLK 43 on the left where a 55 would have CLK 55, and the AMG logo on the other side.
The car is one family owner since new, was specified built with AMG body kit, AMG suspension and possibly AMG exhaust (not sure oon that one, but has AMG style tails, I'll check out when I get her home on Saturday). I understand there was a 'regular' 430 and an AMG 430?
Anyway, I was uneasy about the badging anyway, much more so now! I don't want to pull off original badging or on the other hand feel a **** around a 'real' AMG 55 in traffic..know what I mean?
Dilemma.. Anyone know more about AMG M-B factory uprated 430's?
Oh and great forum, LOTS to see and learn here! :o)
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And for the record, my car is badged.
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Again, shortsighted thinking. There is a difference in the parts market between standard models, from the smallest engines up to the largest ones. You know how when you get just about anything electronic replaced on your car and it needs to be programmed? That should indicate how bad the theft and parts market problem is out here. A car gets picked up, thrown on a trailer, and then it's dragged to destinations east, never to be seen again. Or ends up in a storage yard in a certain western country, then when their statute of limitations ends, it gets sold to an unsuspecting buyer, at which point, their laws say the car is theirs, not to be returned to the original owner. Or we are targeted in one of many countries that "love" seeing cars with German plates when we travel to other countries due to recent political issues here.
And for the record, my car is badged.
And for the record, my car is badged.
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Relax mate, no need to get worked up - humor is a good thing. And for the record, I'm sure your car looks great debadged, my wife has a C200 as well, I think it would look better with the C200 and Kompressor badges removed, maybe I'll replace them with a Black Series badge ![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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And my C200k looks like any other car out here, because they are common and hopefully, that prevents theft, especially traveling overseas. Plus we can park it, not worry about damage, and drive it into any emissions-restricted city. Plus registration and emissions taxes every couple of years doesn't kill us. However, even with another car in the search, likely a V8, we will keep this for the practicality named above. It's nice to be able to drive the car into any city in Europe...
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This thread should be about posting pictures of posers, not arguing over what a poser is. We all know what a poser is. Lets get back to just posting pics of posers. geez! effin retards.
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I started a website of all the fake AMGs (and other rebadged cars) I've seen around, and where anyone can submit their own. Eventually, the site can become not only an organized photo gallery, but an information source to explain the true meaning of AMG (and other high-performance brands) to those not "in the know", and share tips on spotting posers on the street. I think it would be nice to see some of the pics posted up here on the site, to give everybody a quick and easy place to see them.
http://notfoolinganyone.com
Looking forward to seeing your submissions.
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I started a website of all the fake AMGs (and other rebadged cars) I've seen around, and where anyone can submit their own. Eventually, the site can become not only an organized photo gallery, but an information source to explain the true meaning of AMG (and other high-performance brands) to those not "in the know", and share tips on spotting posers on the street. I think it would be nice to see some of the pics posted up here on the site, to give everybody a quick and easy place to see them.
http://notfoolinganyone.com
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That said if your life is all about judging everyone around you then its just sad and I feel bad for you.
I thought badblack was going to be the last straw of this thread but it keeps on going and without any real significant purpose. Can we call for closure because this thread really needs it lol...
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You're right. There are tons of cars on this very forum, belonging to fellow members, highlighting the poser problem.
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Call the President! This surely is a national emergency of epidemic proportions! These people must be rooted out and made to pay for their crimes
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Yes AMG boys, I'm just rattlin' your cages, mostly because I think it's funny how protective you guys get over your cars and the AMG brand. Great cars, but still funny as hell to watch.
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