Code 320 (De-Badging at the Factory)

PI Guy · 04-04-2007, 09:14 AM

I know "De-Badging" has been discussed before, however I just ordered a 335i Cabrio and asked my Dealer to include "Code 320" (I learned about it here..thank you very much!).

He told me "he never heard about it before" and "he tried to type it in to my Order, but couldn't". (Car ordered from a New York City Dealer).

Any suggestions?

KL2DC · 04-04-2007, 09:42 AM

I tried that route with my 325i, I supplied them with the option codes (including the smoker's package delete). CA said BMW NA will not entertain such anomalies, so it was said. The CA offered to have it debadged during PDI though.

Stronie · 04-04-2007, 10:16 AM

Mine did not come with a badge right off the truck, so I don't think they DE-badged it.

dkbimmer · 04-04-2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PI Guy

I know "De-Badging" has been discussed before, however I just ordered a 335i Cabrio and asked my Dealer to include "Code 320" (I learned about it here..thank you very much!).

He told me "he never heard about it before" and "he tried to type it in to my Order, but couldn't". (Car ordered from a New York City Dealer).

Any suggestions?

I also read someone posting about the factory debadging option. My CA didn't know about it either. One guy said that the debadging is considered a special option and BMW charges something like $400.00 (it was either on E90post or bimmerfest...can't remember). If it's true, the option is obviously not worth it. It can be done pretty easily once you get the car and it will be free.

Tropicool · 04-04-2007, 01:58 PM

grab a hair dryer, dental floss, goo gone, and a rag.

heat up the badge for about 5 min, use the dental floss to slide under the numbers, and they pop right out. Then use the goo gone to get the excess goo off your car.

did this to my e92 first day, super easy.

KL2DC · 04-04-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkbimmer

One guy said that the debadging is considered a special option and BMW charges something like $400.00 (it was either on E90post or bimmerfest...can't remember). If it's true, the option is obviously not worth it. It can be done pretty easily once you get the car and it will be free.

BMW NA does not offer/allow special orders. BMA Canada does allow certain special order items but at a hefty surcharge and yes factory debadge would constitute a special factory order.

La Verdad · 04-04-2007, 03:24 PM

i got it done free of charge when i picked up my car

theroyalwe · 04-04-2007, 04:13 PM

if you ask, your CA can probably have detail do that before you take delivery... make sure they don't put the dealer sticker on either if you don't want it... otherwise you'll have to peel it off yourself.

PI Guy · 04-04-2007, 06:24 PM

Many thanks all !!! The Dealer just agreed to do it for free..but he still seems "confused" at my request.

Go Figure !

04-04-2007, 09:14 AM	#1
PI Guy Like Mannix...with a Bimmer! 17 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Cabrio-ordered 3/29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Code 320 (De-Badging at the Factory) I know "De-Badging" has been discussed before, however I just ordered a 335i Cabrio and asked my Dealer to include "Code 320" (I learned about it here..thank you very much!). He told me "he never heard about it before" and "he tried to type it in to my Order, but couldn't". (Car ordered from a New York City Dealer). Any suggestions? __________________ E93 335i Cabrio - Jet Black - Saddle Dakota Leather - 6MT - ZCW - ZPP - ZSP - 322 - 4AS (Grey Poplar) - NAV - HD - SAT - IPOD/USB Ordered 3/29 - Delivered 6/15
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-04-2007, 09:42 AM	#2
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	I tried that route with my 325i, I supplied them with the option codes (including the smoker's package delete). CA said BMW NA will not entertain such anomalies, so it was said. The CA offered to have it debadged during PDI though. __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2007, 10:16 AM	#3
Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	Mine did not come with a badge right off the truck, so I don't think they DE-badged it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2007, 01:58 PM	#5
Tropicool Major 115 Rep 1,439 Posts Drives: F80 SO M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Venice Beach iTrader: (0)	grab a hair dryer, dental floss, goo gone, and a rag. heat up the badge for about 5 min, use the dental floss to slide under the numbers, and they pop right out. Then use the goo gone to get the excess goo off your car. did this to my e92 first day, super easy.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
La Verdad Private First Class 8 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	i got it done free of charge when i picked up my car
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2007, 04:13 PM	#8
theroyalwe BMW CA 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: MINI, all BMW's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	if you ask, your CA can probably have detail do that before you take delivery... make sure they don't put the dealer sticker on either if you don't want it... otherwise you'll have to peel it off yourself. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2007, 06:24 PM	#9
PI Guy Like Mannix...with a Bimmer! 17 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Cabrio-ordered 3/29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Many thanks all !!! The Dealer just agreed to do it for free..but he still seems "confused" at my request. Go Figure ! __________________ E93 335i Cabrio - Jet Black - Saddle Dakota Leather - 6MT - ZCW - ZPP - ZSP - 322 - 4AS (Grey Poplar) - NAV - HD - SAT - IPOD/USB Ordered 3/29 - Delivered 6/15
	Appreciate 0 Quote