[BanziBarn]

Originally Posted by R80TER

i think it would look better if you got the full ///MPower badges from Halfords. HTH

Will order online now.

[ElegantSpoon]

I think one on a all black grille would look good but no others. I find a badge on the grille a nice touch. Doesn't matter if some don't like it, thats the point of life! Were all different

[lesfinnie]

Originally Posted by jonsteele

Less is more - take as many badges off as possible.

Yep, I agree. That pic with the M badge just looks soooooooooo wrong An M badge should only be on an M car imo

[F31-340i]

Originally Posted by Swiller

Do what ya want m8.

If that floats yer boat, go for it. Buying an msport vs an se is in similar territory in terms of being an imposter. Both daft imho, largely about aesthetics.

M8 of mine has a 325i se, nice and clean, leather, sports seats with modded suspension (eibachs or summat) . Drives lovely and much cheaper than the m sport version. Just doesnt have those stupid badges all over the place.

Those in the know will clock the size of the engine on the badge on the back of the car. A dressed down six pot > tarty 4 pot. But who cares what others think. Do what feels right.

If you decide to go for it, I can happily confirm that no one will know whether bmw fitted them or not lol. And even if it was obvious, its not going to make much difference to anyones perceived opinions about how cool (or not) your car is.

If it isnt a 6 cyl, flog it and get one. Spend the mod money on fuel, not m stickers or blacklines or big bad bwoay alloys. The engine man, the engine! Do the maths

What are your thoughts on surfing and chin-ups?

Admit it, you do miss him.

[E902717]

[qwe178]

A Big NO

[MB London]

Originally Posted by ///ajd

What are your thoughts on surfing and chin-ups?

Admit it, you do miss him.

I miss him,

Could this be the legend in a new guise

[MB London]

Originally Posted by BanziBarn

I know I don't drive an M3 but it is an Msport, and has ///M badges on the steering wheel and alloys ect.

What do you guys think about having the badges on the front grill or next to the model variant on the boot lid? I've not seen anyone with them.

NO

[Carrera RSR]

Jackie Stallone thinks she looks good with all the surgery and botox treatment. Modifications has its limits

[dxb335d]

Lol steve hahaha

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by BanziBarn

I know I don't drive an M3 but it is an Msport, and has ///M badges on the steering wheel and alloys ect.

What do you guys think about having the badges on the front grill or next to the model variant on the boot lid? I've not seen anyone with them.

No mate you've got a latest spec silky 6 pot derv burner, you don't need to chav it up - in fact it would be illegal to do so. If you have a good car, playing it down is way cooler.

Originally Posted by Swiller

If it isnt a 6 cyl, flog it and get one. Spend the mod money on fuel, not m stickers

Pure genius IMO - the best advice i've read in ages and the sole reason I personally buy BMW's over similar brands - the engines

Originally Posted by jonsteele

Less is more - take as many badges off as possible.

Exactly, 330i debadged, and now the 335i debadged.

Those that know will know anyway, and those that don't know are irelevant anyway as far as this subject goes.

AND its much easier to clean the boot, no finicky plastic numbers to get full of dirt and wax.

TBH you'd be better of putting a 318d badge on, much more subtle, I've seen an E60 M5 with a 520d badge on, really made me chuckle.

[Swiller]

Originally Posted by ///ajd

What are your thoughts on surfing and chin-ups?

Admit it, you do miss him.

Surfing is something you should do at a computer.
Chin ups are very silly. They make your arms big, but look at popeye. far more relaxing to eat spinach instead.
I would rather have m badge tatoos on my arms than do chinups.
Miss him? Miss who?

Mega agree with most of yer points. I prefer the 330i se with sports package, which cost me about 33% less second hand than the equiv 330d msport. Pretty much the same car without the m badges or body kit. Better drive imho. Im still a grand up in terms of running costs after 20k miles. You could say mine was also an informed decision.

I was actually considering a 320d msport vs 330i, which were about the same price at the time, but went for the 3 litre petrol as im still a few hundred quid up 20,000 miles on. There are so many 320ds about so that tends to knock the residuals down a bit. Cost of ownership on 3-4 year olds with 20-40k on the clock is remarkably similar over 1-2 years. 330i se with sport package = bargain of the century if you can sacrifice the exterior aesthetics.

[pjs]

Right then, time to rant. If anyone sticks an 'M' badge on their non 'M' bmw (be it an Se, Sport, Msport, ES, Highline, whatever) then it says a lot about their owner. The fact that they even thought, hmm, I know, I'll pretend my car is something else (and lets face it they usually debadge as well) means they must be either some or all of these - shallow, low self esteem, nob ends, gormless etc.

I mean why? Do VW owners go round putting 'R' badges on, Do Audi drivers stick RS badges on? Hardly at all, but BMW drivers who do it bring other BMW drivers into disrepute.

The one time i had a M3, it made me even more mad. And it seems it afflicts 5 series driver more than others. 520d's owners - you know who are. Looking more stupid as you get blown into the weeds by most hot hatches with your single exhaust pipe bellowing smoke...

In fact, lets start a name and shame sticky? Lets stick pics up of the pretenders I say.

[doughboy]

In the good ol' days you had to provide a genuine M chassis number to order any M parts, no more alas.

[Swiller]

Top post pjs.

I think these guys have the only valid reason to put m badges on yer car.

[acerboo]

you should know by now on this forum that its sacriledge to put any badge on a bmw! its your car you paid for it so you can put on it what pleases you, i like badges.

[Petem95]

How about going for a crome number plate surround, and crome wheel arches?.... that's how cool adding a mis-placed M-badge looks!

IMO it's the sort of thing that's done by people who can't really afford the car, and just do whatever they can to dress it up further.

[jrah]

My 325d came with an M badge on the boot lid it I have since removed it, as it spoiled the look of the car

[Silver Shadow]

Originally Posted by BMW-Power

My 325d came with an M badge on the boot lid it I have since removed it, as it spoiled the look of the car

Much better Im sure...

[the_rangdo]

Driving up the toll road on Friday afternoon and went past a ///M 320i (that's right, the M badge right next to the 320)

Had a quiet chuckle to myself; my boss was in the car with me, I didn't want to come across as a geek

[Matt2008]

I wouldn't. Its like adding a Nike logo to a pair of Hi Tec trainers.

[berreli]

You asked for an opinion so right or wrong here is mine!

I think if you have a performance part installed and it has an M on it, keep it.

I've owned M contour wheels on my old E36 and gladly rocked the m's that were installed on them... they also gave me significant performance. Same car came with a tri-color stitch M- steering wheel and shifter from the factory. I didn't bother removing them... they were part of a package and served a purpose. Sport wheel, shorter throw etc.

NOW on the other hand if you're thinking of going out of your way to M out your car on every panel and item when you've got a bunch of aftermarket stuff on it... Yup, that's kinda cheez IMHO. Save your money for a performance enhancement you can FEEL!

An oldschool BMW tech once told me an M car is 3 things Power: Engine, Control: Suspension/Brakes, Dynamics: Seats, Steering,Shifter... The rest of it was styling you could do without: Body kits and badges. To put this in context, he was talking E36 US spec. M3 at the time... which in his opinion was not an M3, just a shell of one because the engine did not have a real M-Power manifold.

Spend your money on performance not flash. You'll know the difference.

Hope this helps you decide.