Wow, what a poser
11-06-2007, 08:24 PM
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Wow, what a poser
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I was just flipping through this forum trying to find pics of an E63. Reason?
Today, I was behind an E63 with only 2 tailpipes. I thought something was wrong. It was one lane so I couldn't get along side and view the brakes. However, as we approached a stop sign, I got over to the left (had to make a turn). He took off before I could get a good view. Of course, I did notice he had the E63 badge on the front fender too.
Wow. I've seen people add the badge to a non-AMG that had the AMG package. Of course, they usually just add the AMG on the right side. This is the first time I've witnessed someone upbadging from a lower model and try to pass it off as something better. WTF? I hope I run into this guy again so I can give him the headshake look of disbelief & disappointment. He should be ashamed.
I was just flipping through this forum trying to find pics of an E63. Reason?
Today, I was behind an E63 with only 2 tailpipes. I thought something was wrong. It was one lane so I couldn't get along side and view the brakes. However, as we approached a stop sign, I got over to the left (had to make a turn). He took off before I could get a good view. Of course, I did notice he had the E63 badge on the front fender too.
Wow. I've seen people add the badge to a non-AMG that had the AMG package. Of course, they usually just add the AMG on the right side. This is the first time I've witnessed someone upbadging from a lower model and try to pass it off as something better. WTF? I hope I run into this guy again so I can give him the headshake look of disbelief & disappointment. He should be ashamed.
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11-07-2007, 01:15 AM
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No pics... sorry.
I was just flipping through this forum trying to find pics of an E63. Reason?
Today, I was behind an E63 with only 2 tailpipes. I thought something was wrong. It was one lane so I couldn't get along side and view the brakes. However, as we approached a stop sign, I got over to the left (had to make a turn). He took off before I could get a good view. Of course, I did notice he had the E63 badge on the front fender too.
Wow. I've seen people add the badge to a non-AMG that had the AMG package. Of course, they usually just add the AMG on the right side. This is the first time I've witnessed someone upbadging from a lower model and try to pass it off as something better. WTF? I hope I run into this guy again so I can give him the headshake look of disbelief & disappointment. He should be ashamed.
I was just flipping through this forum trying to find pics of an E63. Reason?
Today, I was behind an E63 with only 2 tailpipes. I thought something was wrong. It was one lane so I couldn't get along side and view the brakes. However, as we approached a stop sign, I got over to the left (had to make a turn). He took off before I could get a good view. Of course, I did notice he had the E63 badge on the front fender too.
Wow. I've seen people add the badge to a non-AMG that had the AMG package. Of course, they usually just add the AMG on the right side. This is the first time I've witnessed someone upbadging from a lower model and try to pass it off as something better. WTF? I hope I run into this guy again so I can give him the headshake look of disbelief & disappointment. He should be ashamed.
11-07-2007, 01:20 AM
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Ya posers suck! However, the non-AMG's you claim that add the AMG badge are actually AMGs. My brother picked up his SL500 with the AMG body-kit from the dealership and it came with a AMG kit. If you have the AMG kit on it technically it is an AMG....not a E63/C63/SL63 but a AMG never the less.
11-07-2007, 01:45 AM
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Ya posers suck! However, the non-AMG's you claim that add the AMG badge are actually AMGs. My brother picked up his SL500 with the AMG body-kit from the dealership and it came with a AMG kit. If you have the AMG kit on it technically it is an AMG....not a E63/C63/SL63 but a AMG never the less.
did it have amg rims and front bumper?
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Ugghhh...
It's NOT an AMG, unless, well, it's an AMG. Body kits, brakes, exhaust, do not an AMG make. And they do NOT come with the badges from M-B if those items were installed post-production, period, the dealers are putting them on. I went over this yesterday with my service adviser, who said he sees more posers than real AMGs. And (at least in the US) if you really think a body kit makes an AMG, try to register for the AMG Private Lounge, where they ask for your VIN, that will put it to rest real quick. I wonder if all these posers are telling their insurance companies that their cars are AMG too?
Posers/poseurs, it's the MOTOR!!!
It's NOT an AMG, unless, well, it's an AMG. Body kits, brakes, exhaust, do not an AMG make. And they do NOT come with the badges from M-B if those items were installed post-production, period, the dealers are putting them on. I went over this yesterday with my service adviser, who said he sees more posers than real AMGs. And (at least in the US) if you really think a body kit makes an AMG, try to register for the AMG Private Lounge, where they ask for your VIN, that will put it to rest real quick. I wonder if all these posers are telling their insurance companies that their cars are AMG too?
Posers/poseurs, it's the MOTOR!!!
11-07-2007, 10:07 AM
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Ugghhh...
It's NOT an AMG, unless, well, it's an AMG. Body kits, brakes, exhaust, do not an AMG make. And they do NOT come with the badges from M-B if those items were installed post-production, period, the dealers are putting them on. I went over this yesterday with my service adviser, who said he sees more posers than real AMGs. And (at least in the US) if you really think a body kit makes an AMG, try to register for the AMG Private Lounge, where they ask for your VIN, that will put it to rest real quick. I wonder if all these posers are telling their insurance companies that their cars are AMG too?
Posers/poseurs, it's the MOTOR!!!
It's NOT an AMG, unless, well, it's an AMG. Body kits, brakes, exhaust, do not an AMG make. And they do NOT come with the badges from M-B if those items were installed post-production, period, the dealers are putting them on. I went over this yesterday with my service adviser, who said he sees more posers than real AMGs. And (at least in the US) if you really think a body kit makes an AMG, try to register for the AMG Private Lounge, where they ask for your VIN, that will put it to rest real quick. I wonder if all these posers are telling their insurance companies that their cars are AMG too?
Posers/poseurs, it's the MOTOR!!!
11-07-2007, 10:52 AM
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i actually don't get the amg badge thing either.
BUT it is possible that you can downgrade the exhaust from
2 on each side to 1 on each or even none!! just for stealth resaons!!
BUT it is possible that you can downgrade the exhaust from
2 on each side to 1 on each or even none!! just for stealth resaons!!
11-07-2007, 11:26 AM
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Here's a copy of my post from some time ago...
This has been on the boards over & over. I say live & let live.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=RoydRage
Not putting anyone here down... But...
I'm just getting a little tired of all the bashing. Yes, I've seen a lot of this too, but what happened to imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
I saw a red SL550 in Mamaroneck, NY, almost brand new... It had the Zero cut off on SL550, and a AMG badge on the right side of the trunk... Now this is a smokin car in it's own right, the guy should have been proud... It did not have the Kompressor side badges, or the Quad exhaust, or the brakes. Why he had to do this I don't know.
But You know what? If it makes him happy God bless him. He loves the 55, and obviously wanted one but could not swing it. He's a car guy, a Benz guy! He shares our passion!
Lets just give thanks for what we have, and try not to put down others, and let's all enjoy what we have been blessed with.
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This has been on the boards over & over. I say live & let live.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=RoydRage
Not putting anyone here down... But...
I'm just getting a little tired of all the bashing. Yes, I've seen a lot of this too, but what happened to imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
I saw a red SL550 in Mamaroneck, NY, almost brand new... It had the Zero cut off on SL550, and a AMG badge on the right side of the trunk... Now this is a smokin car in it's own right, the guy should have been proud... It did not have the Kompressor side badges, or the Quad exhaust, or the brakes. Why he had to do this I don't know.
But You know what? If it makes him happy God bless him. He loves the 55, and obviously wanted one but could not swing it. He's a car guy, a Benz guy! He shares our passion!
Lets just give thanks for what we have, and try not to put down others, and let's all enjoy what we have been blessed with.
Best Always,
RoydRage
11-07-2007, 12:06 PM
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Live and let live... okay. I'll agree to a certain degree.
Look, I'm not a fan of someone adding the badge when they have the body kit. Do I think it's appropriate? No. Yet, in that case, one could make the argument that they should proudly badge it as such.
However, this is entirely different. Removing the E350 or whatever badge and then adding 63 badging is simply wrong. Also, now that I think about it, it clearly did not have the 5 spoke AMG wheels. It think it may have been an E550 instead. If I was a 550, I'd proudly drive it around. Why be ashamed of owning a $70k car? I wouldn't upbadge and then worry that some enthusiast would find me out. Why feel the need to pose? I'm an easy-going guy, but I will never truly accept that type of behavior. It's wrong, it's deceptive, and I can't respect that sort of person.
Look, I'm not a fan of someone adding the badge when they have the body kit. Do I think it's appropriate? No. Yet, in that case, one could make the argument that they should proudly badge it as such.
However, this is entirely different. Removing the E350 or whatever badge and then adding 63 badging is simply wrong. Also, now that I think about it, it clearly did not have the 5 spoke AMG wheels. It think it may have been an E550 instead. If I was a 550, I'd proudly drive it around. Why be ashamed of owning a $70k car? I wouldn't upbadge and then worry that some enthusiast would find me out. Why feel the need to pose? I'm an easy-going guy, but I will never truly accept that type of behavior. It's wrong, it's deceptive, and I can't respect that sort of person.
11-07-2007, 01:39 PM
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Well I guess you and Mercedes Benz don't share the same view. If you walk onto a MB dealer, you will see SL's, S550's with the AMG kit often come with the AMG badge from the factory. My brother got his SL500 with the badge on it. Now....if it were me, I would take it off (actually, I wouldn’t get a NON-AMG
) but some people think it's cool to have the badge. The AMG badge and the E55/E63 badge are 2 different things. To me if you have the Kit it's ok to have the badge.....but if you have a NON-63-55...then you are a big time poser!
11-07-2007, 01:46 PM
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Ugghhh...
It's NOT an AMG, unless, well, it's an AMG. Body kits, brakes, exhaust, do not an AMG make. And they do NOT come with the badges from M-B if those items were installed post-production, period, the dealers are putting them on. I went over this yesterday with my service adviser, who said he sees more posers than real AMGs. And (at least in the US) if you really think a body kit makes an AMG, try to register for the AMG Private Lounge, where they ask for your VIN, that will put it to rest real quick. I wonder if all these posers are telling their insurance companies that their cars are AMG too?
Posers/poseurs, it's the MOTOR!!!
It's NOT an AMG, unless, well, it's an AMG. Body kits, brakes, exhaust, do not an AMG make. And they do NOT come with the badges from M-B if those items were installed post-production, period, the dealers are putting them on. I went over this yesterday with my service adviser, who said he sees more posers than real AMGs. And (at least in the US) if you really think a body kit makes an AMG, try to register for the AMG Private Lounge, where they ask for your VIN, that will put it to rest real quick. I wonder if all these posers are telling their insurance companies that their cars are AMG too?
Posers/poseurs, it's the MOTOR!!!
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11-07-2007, 02:11 PM
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Well I guess you and Mercedes Benz don't share the same view. If you walk onto a MB dealer, you will see SL's, S550's with the AMG kit often come with the AMG badge from the factory. My brother got his SL500 with the badge on it. Now....if it were me, I would take it off (actually, I wouldn’t get a NON-AMG ) but some people think it's cool to have the badge. The AMG badge and the E55/E63 badge are 2 different things. To me if you have the Kit it's ok to have the badge.....but if you have a NON-63-55...then you are a big time poser!
) but some people think it's cool to have the badge. The AMG badge and the E55/E63 badge are 2 different things. To me if you have the Kit it's ok to have the badge.....but if you have a NON-63-55...then you are a big time poser!I have, however, seen dozens of "poser" AMG badged cars driving the streets of Scottsdale.
11-07-2007, 03:28 PM
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Honestly, I have never seen a non AMG car with AMG badges at any MB dealership. Maybe it is the dealership where I purchased both of my E-55's but never have I seen one on the showroom floor or on the dealership's lot.
I have, however, seen dozens of "poser" AMG badged cars driving the streets of Scottsdale.
I have, however, seen dozens of "poser" AMG badged cars driving the streets of Scottsdale.
11-07-2007, 03:32 PM
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Well I guess you and Mercedes Benz don't share the same view. If you walk onto a MB dealer, you will see SL's, S550's with the AMG kit often come with the AMG badge from the factory. My brother got his SL500 with the badge on it. Now....if it were me, I would take it off (actually, I wouldn’t get a NON-AMG ) but some people think it's cool to have the badge. The AMG badge and the E55/E63 badge are 2 different things. To me if you have the Kit it's ok to have the badge.....but if you have a NON-63-55...then you are a big time poser!
) but some people think it's cool to have the badge. The AMG badge and the E55/E63 badge are 2 different things. To me if you have the Kit it's ok to have the badge.....but if you have a NON-63-55...then you are a big time poser!
11-07-2007, 03:39 PM
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I saw the exact same scenario in Irvine at The District about two months ago. They basically think they've saved like $40K. Idiots.
11-07-2007, 03:46 PM
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Isn't it all about how you look at it.... Is AMG a manufacturer or a tuner?? Is it poserish when someone installs a Lorinser body kit and puts the name all over it? If not. doesn't that hold true for the AMG kit?
What if you have upgraded your engine with AMG goodness?
And to the other side of the arguement I have seen a CLS with the stock bodykit, wheels and exhaust but 63 badges from tip to tail!
What if you have upgraded your engine with AMG goodness?
And to the other side of the arguement I have seen a CLS with the stock bodykit, wheels and exhaust but 63 badges from tip to tail!
