Sedan
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Car at Dealership - Badging Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 01-28-2021, 10:24 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Car at Dealership - Badging Question

I just saw some pics of my GT63 at dealership before shipping and looks like there is no space for S. Not a deal breaker but wanted to put the S badge on it after running tune on it. Very strange how they put badge on my car. No Space left. I am almost ready to Debadge it completely. The car is looking stunning and more pictures to come once I get the delivery.

Here is the list of things to do as I get the car.

1. Take lots of pictures and share
2. Take for entire PPF
3. Tune (Which one? Euro)
4. Lowering Module for 2021
5. Debadge

Old 01-28-2021, 10:46 AM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
places's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,468 Likes on 968 Posts
No more MB:(
So you want to add an "S" to a non S car because you tuned it?
The following users liked this post:
NYCSoiL (01-28-2021)
Old 01-28-2021, 10:52 AM
  #3  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Originally Posted by places
So you want to add an "S" to a non S car because you tuned it?
yeah.. S and non S have not much difference if you configure them right except the tune. There is a thread on it somewhere here..
Old 01-28-2021, 12:11 PM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
NYCSoiL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,190
Received 197 Likes on 158 Posts
2018 GT R; Tesla M3P
I will never understand why people do this.
The following 4 users liked this post by NYCSoiL:
js_cls (02-11-2021), MalibuScott (01-28-2021), TECHNICIAN (01-29-2021), Yup497 (02-12-2021)
Old 01-28-2021, 12:47 PM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
places's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,468 Likes on 968 Posts
No more MB:(
Originally Posted by NYCSoiL
I will never understand why people do this.
Me too, hence why I asked.
Old 01-28-2021, 12:50 PM
  #6  
Super Member

 
as.thompson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 660
Received 203 Likes on 166 Posts
2016 S550C4, 2005 SL500
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
yeah.. S and non S have not much difference if you configure them right except the tune. There is a thread on it somewhere here..
Different strokes for different folks. I wouldn't add badging but rather I de-badge all of my cars - gives them a cleaner appearance and makes them easier to polish.
The following users liked this post:
js_cls (02-11-2021)
Old 01-28-2021, 02:10 PM
  #7  
MBWorld God!

 
hyperion667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: on my way
Posts: 30,662
Received 3,400 Likes on 2,845 Posts
2012 CLS63
Fawking LOVE the GT 4 door! Looks better with NO emblems IMO Congrats on the car!
Old 01-28-2021, 02:31 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
places's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,468 Likes on 968 Posts
No more MB:(
Originally Posted by as.thompson
Different strokes for different folks. I wouldn't add badging but rather I de-badge all of my cars - gives them a cleaner appearance and makes them easier to polish.
Yes. Why make a car out to be something it isn't. Strong enough as it is. De badge for sure.
Old 01-28-2021, 02:55 PM
  #9  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Originally Posted by places
Yes. Why make a car out to be something it isn't. Strong enough as it is. De badge for sure.
Thanks for confirming. I am almost on the path to De badge it. I have c63s and wanted this to be an S. However as I added options (Alot of them including Hi end sound system and lots of carbon fibre) my build went north of 200k. So went 63 route with promise of tuning and saved 15k. Don't like that it is not S. But well just removing the badge would make me feel better at this point. Yes different strokes for different people. The car is still with dealer. He keeps teasing me.
Old 01-28-2021, 04:29 PM
  #10  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
places's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,468 Likes on 968 Posts
No more MB:(
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
Thanks for confirming. I am almost on the path to De badge it. I have c63s and wanted this to be an S. However as I added options (Alot of them including Hi end sound system and lots of carbon fibre) my build went north of 200k. So went 63 route with promise of tuning and saved 15k. Don't like that it is not S. But well just removing the badge would make me feel better at this point. Yes different strokes for different people. The car is still with dealer. He keeps teasing me.
Pictures when all done...beautiful ride!
Old 01-29-2021, 09:34 AM
  #11  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Paint Imperfections

Dealer called to say there were some minor paint imperfections and said that is very common on Matte colors. Not sure about this but he is offering a free Wrap around with stealth to cover it up. He send me pictures and I couldn't find it but may be at this price point and because of my relationship with him (buying 10 cars or more) he is doing it. Said it is not a big deal and this is more a gesture as I had to wait so long and I was planning to wrap it any way. I tried searching on the forum and couldn't find one.
Old 01-29-2021, 10:11 AM
  #12  
Super Member
 
TECHNICIAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD
Posts: 610
Received 132 Likes on 77 Posts
S 63 Coupe, GLS 63
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
Dealer called to say there were some minor paint imperfections and said that is very common on Matte colors. Not sure about this but he is offering a free Wrap around with stealth to cover it up. He send me pictures and I couldn't find it but may be at this price point and because of my relationship with him (buying 10 cars or more) he is doing it. Said it is not a big deal and this is more a gesture as I had to wait so long and I was planning to wrap it any way. I tried searching on the forum and couldn't find one.
$200k car and they want to wrap it due to paint imperfections to "cover it up"? I'd walk away
The following 4 users liked this post by TECHNICIAN:
hyperion667 (01-29-2021), MalibuScott (01-30-2021), Nastinupe (02-05-2021), places (01-29-2021)
Old 01-29-2021, 10:15 AM
  #13  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Originally Posted by TECHNICIAN
$200k car and they want to wrap it due to paint imperfections to "cover it up"? I'd walk away
This would be my first Matte color car. I have heard that color does reflect different in different light conditions and also if there are some shiny spots the wrap makes it invisible. For me the wrapped car needs to look 100% as I was going to wrap it any way. I would hold judgement till I see in person.
Old 01-29-2021, 10:18 AM
  #14  
MBWorld God!

 
hyperion667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: on my way
Posts: 30,662
Received 3,400 Likes on 2,845 Posts
2012 CLS63
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
Dealer called to say there were some minor paint imperfections and said that is very common on Matte colors. Not sure about this but he is offering a free Wrap around with stealth to cover it up. He send me pictures and I couldn't find it but may be at this price point and because of my relationship with him (buying 10 cars or more) he is doing it. Said it is not a big deal and this is more a gesture as I had to wait so long and I was planning to wrap it any way. I tried searching on the forum and couldn't find one.
Ugh! I'd have to wait and go see them personally and then decide if I'd accept the delivery......that a lot of money to have a car with even one scratch......and for them to tell you it's 'common'? Maybe on a used car but we're talking brand new out of the box right?? They're offering a free wrap for the entire car? If that's the case I'd get something in writing. I respect you've gotten 10 cars there and so do you, but I'm not sure the dealer does. Good luck, interested to see how you proceed.
The following users liked this post:
Nastinupe (02-05-2021)
Old 01-29-2021, 12:32 PM
  #15  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
I am going to go for it. Trusting the dealer to fix it for me. I have tracked it over last 3 months from getting VIN created to Ocean to Baltimore VPC. COVID, Snow storms and holidays didn't make it any better. From 6 Miles on ODO to now 25. Paid first installment already. This is my Car that is sitting with Dealer. I would take full responsibility of whatever color MB painted for me. Yes the Dealer is known asset to me and so is the recommendation that I have with him. I see it is getting wrapped at a very nice shop which does high end cars. Keeping fingers crossed on being wowed when it arrives to me next weekend. You all would know as I would post pictures. Good Bad or ugly. Pictures would be there for my car. Wish me luck.
The following 2 users liked this post by Tommytrojan:
DaimlerGuy (01-30-2021), hyperion667 (01-29-2021)
Old 01-29-2021, 12:33 PM
  #16  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
places's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,468 Likes on 968 Posts
No more MB:(
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
I am going to go for it. Trusting the dealer to fix it for me. I have tracked it over last 3 months from getting VIN created to Ocean to Baltimore VPC. COVID, Snow storms and holidays didn't make it any better. From 6 Miles on ODO to now 25. Paid first installment already. This is my Car that is sitting with Dealer. I would take full responsibility of whatever color MB painted for me. Yes the Dealer is known asset to me and so is the recommendation that I have with him. I see it is getting wrapped at a very nice shop which does high end cars. Keeping fingers crossed on being wowed when it arrives to me next weekend. You all would know as I would post pictures. Good Bad or ugly. Pictures would be there for my car. Wish me luck.
Wishing you luck!
The following users liked this post:
Tommytrojan (01-29-2021)
Old 01-30-2021, 02:46 PM
  #17  
Super Member
 
MalibuScott's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Santa Monica Mountains
Posts: 971
Received 677 Likes on 359 Posts
2020 GTA; 2022 Audi e-tron GT, 2022 Ford F-150; 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield 40/50 Playboy roadster
As a UCLA Bruin I am speechless but not astounded.
Old 02-05-2021, 03:19 PM
  #18  
Junior Member
 
Nastinupe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 15
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
AMG GT 63
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
I am going to go for it. Trusting the dealer to fix it for me. I have tracked it over last 3 months from getting VIN created to Ocean to Baltimore VPC. COVID, Snow storms and holidays didn't make it any better. From 6 Miles on ODO to now 25. Paid first installment already. This is my Car that is sitting with Dealer. I would take full responsibility of whatever color MB painted for me. Yes the Dealer is known asset to me and so is the recommendation that I have with him. I see it is getting wrapped at a very nice shop which does high end cars. Keeping fingers crossed on being wowed when it arrives to me next weekend. You all would know as I would post pictures. Good Bad or ugly. Pictures would be there for my car. Wish me luck.
Man don’t take an imperfect car. Just tell them that you don’t want it and just wait until the 2022 order books open up. I’m not saying that you’re wasting money but a wrap doesn’t make up for a bad paint job. A $20,000 discount would though. 🧐
Old 02-07-2021, 10:31 AM
  #19  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Awesome car just got delivered. It is beyond perfect






The following 6 users liked this post by Tommytrojan:
DaimlerGuy (02-07-2021), hyperion667 (02-07-2021), KenGross (02-08-2021), places (02-07-2021), thebishman (02-07-2021), Yup497 (02-12-2021) and 1 others liked this post. (Show less...)
Old 02-07-2021, 10:59 AM
  #20  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
places's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,468 Likes on 968 Posts
No more MB:(
Sweet! Congrats and enjoy!
Old 02-07-2021, 10:59 AM
  #21  
Super Member

 
as.thompson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 660
Received 203 Likes on 166 Posts
2016 S550C4, 2005 SL500
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
Awesome car just got delivered. It is beyond perfect
It looks really great. Now maybe the wait was worth it.
Old 02-07-2021, 11:00 AM
  #22  
MBWorld God!

 
hyperion667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: on my way
Posts: 30,662
Received 3,400 Likes on 2,845 Posts
2012 CLS63
What about those banana's in your wheels?
The following users liked this post:
BACnMercedes (02-18-2021)
Old 02-07-2021, 11:17 AM
  #23  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Originally Posted by hyperion667
What about those banana's in your wheels?
those bananas are show steeler. I got red calipers on c63s. This is perfectly different and stands out. Love it. It is very soft ride compared to my 17c63s. Lots of luxury too. I selected acoustics package and it rides like an e class in comfort and like a monster in sport +. 2021 is a nice upgrade from 2020 that I test drove.
The following users liked this post:
hyperion667 (02-07-2021)
Old 02-10-2021, 12:04 PM
  #24  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Tommytrojan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 189
Received 53 Likes on 37 Posts
21GT634DR, 17C63s, 08GL450
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
those bananas are show steeler. I got red calipers on c63s. This is perfectly different and stands out. Love it. It is very soft ride compared to my 17c63s. Lots of luxury too. I selected acoustics package and it rides like an e class in comfort and like a monster in sport +. 2021 is a nice upgrade from 2020 that I test drove.
Spoke too Soon. The car is bliss however I do hear a small rattle either coming from High end 3d speaker by sun roof or something else. Not a biggy and coming from C63s was aware of small rattles in these AMG cars. However this is the only Rattle I am hearing. Anybody with High End system hearing small rattle over rough surface from that speaker?
Old 02-10-2021, 12:07 PM
  #25  
MBWorld God!

 
hyperion667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: on my way
Posts: 30,662
Received 3,400 Likes on 2,845 Posts
2012 CLS63
Originally Posted by Tommytrojan
those bananas are show steeler. I got red calipers on c63s. This is perfectly different and stands out. Love it. It is very soft ride compared to my 17c63s. Lots of luxury too. I selected acoustics package and it rides like an e class in comfort and like a monster in sport +. 2021 is a nice upgrade from 2020 that I test drove.
I was only kidding to attempt to mask my supreme envy of your car That is my favorite AMG as of these days

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Car at Dealership - Badging Question



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:14 PM.