[BmwNut]

Putting an M badge on an E36 clunker with 200k miles is about as bad as putting an SS badge on an old rustbucket 6cyl Camaro, or a Type R badge on an 85 Civic. They can do what they want, and that's fine, but what I hate the most is when they feel the need to defend their car as the real deal. I have fun across many an "M5," talked to the owner and had them claim through and through that is was a real one, just that is was a special model...hiha If you want the body kit etc go for it, and I guess if having the $5 badge helps you sleep or get ladies more power to you. It's just tacky and annoying in my book.
Once again, I love this pic and it seems applicable to this thread.

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[BmwNut]

Yeah, that's my Jetta. But before you think I am a total goon that has all been photoshopped on my stock Jetta. It came about based on an old thread I started where someone put Ferrari badges all over his Miata...
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[BmwNut]

IMO M parts are ok. My bud has the same rims on his 330 with the little M badge, I have driven a 528 sport with a little M on the steering wheel. In my book there is nothing wrong with that. However trying to pass the whole car off as an M5 or M3 or M whathaveyounot is not ok. If you own a BMW you own one hell of a car no matter what, so why not just enjoy that?
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[BmwNut]

Rick- If someone gives me $1000 for making fun of a Mustang with Cobra badges on it,I'll give you 50% if you are the one I make fun of....hiha hiha This thread is great, as many threads like this exact one went on and on, and noone got any kind of satisfaction.
Fine, put M badges on non M cars. Do what you want, and enjoy your life. Just expect to be questioned when your 528 has a Dinan M5 badge on the back...
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