MPR

Purchased the oem E350 and 4matic emblem before I even took delivery of the E63S. $100+ for both, Mercedes is making a killing on them.


I'm not sure what I'm feeling after reading through this post. But I probably still put them on in the next few days.

s3w2s1

the need for emblems is all ego and is dominant in this country not in Europe. it is better to know that you have the best and not broadcast it. nothing like driving a 700 hp wagon when you smoke anything on the road in a straight line with 4 kids in the car and no emblems

HPMan

To each their own. I don't understand at all why people are the slightest bit concerned about what somebody else does with his or her own car.

PeterUbers

I couldn't agree with you more. The only thing that irks me is putting false badging on a car...

But to come to all these conclusions about my ego because I left the factory applied badges on... Oook

Traffic53

haha! i have a pretty seriously customized/modified wagon under the sheet metal for my benefit. but, yeah, no. i don't really hang with people that give a rat's coolie about my car or it's stickers. just as i don't care about your car or it's stickers. my only point is to those who classify their sticker-delete "modification" as a display of modesty. it's is not, in my opinion.

the opinion that the rear of the car looks better without the stickers seems as good as any. but that's not what most are saying in this thread, and it's not what i commented on. i specifically commented on the reasoning behind the delete, and how it seems heavily favored toward communicating a message to others.

but you calling me dumb and suggesting my ***** is less than an appropriate size probably makes for a more interesting thread, so, carry on. tell us more about my cockadoodledo and my obvious stupidity...

hyperion667

perhaps I inserted to much 'general' thinking in my reply, I only meant the sentiment is 'dumb'....not you man, and I only suggested the **** because that was the way I interpreted your comment......again, my mistake......sorry Sir

cnolke

You've seriously mis-interpreted several of us here.

"for the benefit of the people"? I assure you... I de-badged the car entirely for my own benefit.

And funny enough, the reason I de-badged is the same reason I *don't* talk about my cars at a dinner party. Maybe I keep the wrong company... but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be to my benefit to be boasting about automobiles I own.

*shrug*

Each to their own, even among the few E63 wagon owners.

erantal

I just debadged my brand new CLS. It came off looking clean with no visible marks on the paint - but its totally visible under ultraviolet light. So, if you don't paint over the car, you may be able to use UV to determine where to place the stencils for placing the badges back on.

otakki

That's great. Thanks for the tip. I'll need to figure out how to get a source of UV light. Let's see...

erantal

This is what I use:

cctoronto

Ditto. I couldn't have said it better myself.

mb_nyc

i'm down with debadging because i like the clean aesthetic. and if you want to fly extra under-the-radar it works too.

but putting an e350 or any other fake badge on your amg is ridiculous. there's such a thing as trying too hard.

Iagoman

Got my E250 BT in 2014. My 4th oil burner and the best ever.
Power, comfort, looks. What else can one ask for?
Drove from Quebec to Ct in 10 hrs and was as relaxed as when I started out.
(Yes, the mileage is fantastic too, avg 42.2 at 80mph average).n
My only complaint...no spare tire with the run flats so I bought a spare
tire sans rim and carry it on longer trips, JIC im in the boondocks and the tire isn't available.

sloanbj

Umm, it is a Mercedes-Benz guys. Quite a few drivers can't distinguish between an MB and an Audi. But the reason most of you buy them is so that people will look at you. There are faster, more comfortable and better handling cars out there. The reason to buy an MB is to say "look at me!" Why take off any badges? If anything, add more!

Davidkuo0330

It's a preference thing. I don't there is a general rule one must go by. I like the look on some that are debadge although mine is not. It doesn't mean I like it one way or another.

hyperion667

so people will look at us??


LOL


that's a good one

cnolke

There's a faster, more comfortable and better handling car out there that holds 5 people and a large dog?

Huh. I didn't know that. Here I think my wagon is the best family hauler money can buy.

hyperion667

^

MTV10

I de-badge every single one of my cars.

Posers add AMG badges to their NON-AMG's.... real men debadge their AMG's

MTV10

LOL

" I paid $100, 000 for my AMG badge "...

I laughed when I read that.

ezshift5

Buying a MB for me was less "look at me" and more of a fuel efficient small coupe with an automatic transmission and lots of C/R solid red dots.

My 6 speed manual shift Asian coupe: RIP (145,000 miles: it had a good life).

Seriously, a beautiful car (the C250 dummy)

ez

grimesch

I started this thread and have enjoyed the comments. Since my first wagon in '99 I have debadged each. Not sure why, really, but in any event, my car is well recognized by those who count, from the sound and appearance, even without the badges. Plus, the absence of badges adds a little mystery!

Toadster

de-badgeing is like a bodybuilder wearing baggy clothes... show that **** off!

hyperion667

^no no, you don't flaunt it

Mbunak

Is it easy to de badge?