What justifies an AMG badge...
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What justifies an AMG badge...
On "another" forum, there was a pretty popular topic about what justifies someone putting an AMG badge on there car. Well, I decided to start one here.
The only thing that justifies an AMG badge is if you have a REAL AMG. Now, I am not bashing anyone here, but the people who put AMG badges on their non-AMG cars, give the real AMG owners a bad name.
An example of this, is a E320 with an AMG body kit, wheels, and badge pulls up to a light and an M3 driving pulls up next to the E320... however, the M3 driver sees the AMG badge and assumes that the car is an E55 rather than an E320. So the M3 driver guns it and obliterates the E320... and do you know what? The M3 driver just thinks he just took an E55 AMG to school, when in actuality, he did not. So the M3 driver gets home and goes on one of the BMW forums and starts posting away in the kills section... "Hey guys, I smoked an MBNZ E55 AMG today! He was no match for my powerful M3! M Power rules blah blah!". So now all of his other M3 buddies aswell as himself will take that like a shot in the vein with ego juice.
All i'm saying, is if you want an AMG, then buy one. If you cannot afford an AMG, but you can afford the modifications like a body kit and whatnot, buy Lorinser or another aftermarket tuners merchandise in which you can justify your car as being a real Lorinser, because they are known for their body kits, wheels, etc., not for their engine performance modifications.
The only thing that justifies an AMG badge is if you have a REAL AMG. Now, I am not bashing anyone here, but the people who put AMG badges on their non-AMG cars, give the real AMG owners a bad name.
An example of this, is a E320 with an AMG body kit, wheels, and badge pulls up to a light and an M3 driving pulls up next to the E320... however, the M3 driver sees the AMG badge and assumes that the car is an E55 rather than an E320. So the M3 driver guns it and obliterates the E320... and do you know what? The M3 driver just thinks he just took an E55 AMG to school, when in actuality, he did not. So the M3 driver gets home and goes on one of the BMW forums and starts posting away in the kills section... "Hey guys, I smoked an MBNZ E55 AMG today! He was no match for my powerful M3! M Power rules blah blah!". So now all of his other M3 buddies aswell as himself will take that like a shot in the vein with ego juice.
All i'm saying, is if you want an AMG, then buy one. If you cannot afford an AMG, but you can afford the modifications like a body kit and whatnot, buy Lorinser or another aftermarket tuners merchandise in which you can justify your car as being a real Lorinser, because they are known for their body kits, wheels, etc., not for their engine performance modifications.
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This is a debate for the ages-has and always will be. Where one says you must have the AMG engine, others may say as long as you have the wheels or body kit or both. I personally dont really care unless someone takes off their E430 or CLK430 badge (or whatever engine/chassis badge you have) and replaces that with a 55 badge and then puts the AMG badge on the right. Thats were the fakes come in.
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An example of this, is a E320 with an AMG body kit, wheels, and badge pulls up to a light and an M3 driving pulls up next to the E320... however, the M3 driver sees the AMG badge and assumes that the car is an E55 rather than an E320. So the M3 driver guns it and obliterates the E320... and do you know what? The M3 driver just thinks he just took an E55 AMG to school, when in actuality, he did not. So the M3 driver gets home and goes on one of the BMW forums and starts posting away in the kills section... "Hey guys, I smoked an MBNZ E55 AMG today! He was no match for my powerful M3! M Power rules blah blah!". So now all of his other M3 buddies aswell as himself will take that like a shot in the vein with ego juice.
Perhaps the answer is an exclusive body kit that cannot be purchased as a "sport" option.
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Originally posted by stephens
BMW has the same problem except current M3. It seems like every E30, E36 318i is actually an M3 in disguise!
BMW has the same problem except current M3. It seems like every E30, E36 318i is actually an M3 in disguise!
One day, I was driving down the street. Saw this possibly 2001 3-Series sedan w/ a M3 badge. I was like....geez...an automatic sedan......who is HE trying to fool! The blond girl at the passenger seat?
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Originally posted by LAMAY123
who is HE trying to fool! The blond girl at the passenger seat?
who is HE trying to fool! The blond girl at the passenger seat?
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I used to think an MB must have AMG engine to have the AMG badge on. But after seeing so many "fake" ones, I think I am just used to it. I won't do it myself though.
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Originally posted by LAMAY123
I think BMW 3 series owners out there have serious problems badging their cars correctly.
One day, I was driving down the street. Saw this possibly 2001 3-Series sedan w/ a M3 badge. I was like....geez...an automatic sedan......who is HE trying to fool! The blond girl at the passenger seat?
I think BMW 3 series owners out there have serious problems badging their cars correctly.
One day, I was driving down the street. Saw this possibly 2001 3-Series sedan w/ a M3 badge. I was like....geez...an automatic sedan......who is HE trying to fool! The blond girl at the passenger seat?
I saw one a while ago. I got to take a picture because I was under a red light. (BTW, it was in Hong Kong)
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personally it doesn't bug me when they put AMG and what not on there... coz if they know much abuot AMG's and if they are gonna race one.. people usually can tell the difference between a real amg and a faker...
for all I care..they can put Fuzzo on their cars
for all I care..they can put Fuzzo on their cars
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Re: What justifies an AMG badge...
Originally posted by Accord
All i'm saying, is if you want an AMG, then buy one. If you cannot afford an AMG, but you can afford the modifications like a body kit and whatnot, buy Lorinser or another aftermarket tuners....
All i'm saying, is if you want an AMG, then buy one. If you cannot afford an AMG, but you can afford the modifications like a body kit and whatnot, buy Lorinser or another aftermarket tuners....
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Re: Re: What justifies an AMG badge...
Originally posted by WyattEarp
I don't like your attitude and I never did.
I don't like your attitude and I never did.
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An AMG, is an AMG. Look at the genuine MB AMGs, at the OFFICIAL MB site.
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...&modelCode=AMG
There are only a few true AMGs,
but lots of AMG WANNA-BES!
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...&modelCode=AMG
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...&modelCode=AMG
There are only a few true AMGs,
but lots of AMG WANNA-BES!
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...&modelCode=AMG
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Re: What justifies an AMG badge...
Originally posted by Accord
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An example of this, is a E320 with an AMG body kit, wheels, and badge pulls up to a light and an M3 driving pulls up next to the E320... however, the M3 driver sees the AMG badge and assumes that the car is an E55 rather than an E320. So the M3 ~~~
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An example of this, is a E320 with an AMG body kit, wheels, and badge pulls up to a light and an M3 driving pulls up next to the E320... however, the M3 driver sees the AMG badge and assumes that the car is an E55 rather than an E320. So the M3 ~~~
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Re: Re: What justifies an AMG badge...
Originally posted by Daway
and what make you think it IS a real M3 or a M5 even pulls up right next to the "E55"?
and what make you think it IS a real M3 or a M5 even pulls up right next to the "E55"?
WANNA-BEs: Fakes, phonies, imposters are pervasive in ALL walks of life!
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personally, i don't really care if people want to put these badges on their cars - mainly b/c it is harmless. if it makes them feel better, good for them. (i guess you could argue that it makes you angry - so it isn't totally harmless - especially if you pull up and harass them 
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anyway, i just saw a green bmw 8series w/ a V12 and an ///AMG tag on the back - i did a double-take. i have to think that that is just pure ignorance. unlike a bmw wanting to have an M tag, to put the wrong tuner is just a mistake. i was so curious that i pulled up next to them to see who was driving, and it was a mom w/ a little kid. go figure.
)anyway, i just saw a green bmw 8series w/ a V12 and an ///AMG tag on the back - i did a double-take. i have to think that that is just pure ignorance. unlike a bmw wanting to have an M tag, to put the wrong tuner is just a mistake. i was so curious that i pulled up next to them to see who was driving, and it was a mom w/ a little kid. go figure.
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Originally posted by KnightRider
I think only having an AMG engine justifies putting AMG badge, as simple as that.
I think only having an AMG engine justifies putting AMG badge, as simple as that.
Plus the billsteins and AMG suspension tuning and the AMG exhaust system.
...and of course the V12 transmission and the 4" diameter driveshaft in the CLK55 AMG.
Everything else is cosmetic, show and ...
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AMG wasn't made famous for their pretty body kits and badges, they were made famous for their beastly engines, and that's all that matters.
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Someone on this forum, pretty sure it was Buellwinkle, saw a brand new C230K Coupe with AMG rims that was sporting an AMG badge - put on there by the dealer.
Now that's just wrong.
Cheers, BT
Now that's just wrong.
Cheers, BT
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I wonder what the salesmen and other people at the dealership think when someone asks to buy AMG badges like that.
