Seems to me that bwm are cashing in on the succes of the M range and are now plastering as many cars as possible with the badge, was round looking at bmw's and noticed the 5 series estate which was the "sports" model, the f*ucking thing was plasterd wiv M badges on the inside and on the spec list it said sports bumpers that where more aerodynamic. it was an esate ffs wiv nothing sporty about it. it used 2 be that when you saw an M badge it actually ment some thing now all it seems to mean thats theres lots of shiney bits on the inside some poser who things its makes his car faster
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Bollocks i just clicked Yes when i ment No...
But any way i personally do not think that they are destroying the M badge. It is used to emphasise performance and all that goes with that. And it works its purpose.
Ok it seems they have possibly went OTT with the 5 series estate that you are talking about, perhaps they are cashing in on a feature that is unique too much. But i still believe the badge serves its purpose. i would say they have a reason to put the badges on a car.
And roll on the M series 318 that BMW are introducing / introduced.
Perhaps you do have the point that the badge is loosing the uniqueness. But they are serving the market as the sales figures are there that more and more people are buying beemers.
But any way i personally do not think that they are destroying the M badge. It is used to emphasise performance and all that goes with that. And it works its purpose.
Ok it seems they have possibly went OTT with the 5 series estate that you are talking about, perhaps they are cashing in on a feature that is unique too much. But i still believe the badge serves its purpose. i would say they have a reason to put the badges on a car.
And roll on the M series 318 that BMW are introducing / introduced.
Perhaps you do have the point that the badge is loosing the uniqueness. But they are serving the market as the sales figures are there that more and more people are buying beemers.
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can see how the badge makes the car go any quicker or emphasises performance. most bmw "sports" models r plastered with the badges and most aint any faster than the basic models, i wonder how many of the cars there putting out with M badges on them some where actually have been any where near the Motorsports division
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Fair point Gormley but bare in mind alot of people rebadge "lesser" models that have not recieved the M treatment with the badges.
I certainly remember the 318 i mentioned before that it had the likes of uprated suspension, brakes etc, perhaps this is reason enough to recieve the badge ??
I certainly remember the 318 i mentioned before that it had the likes of uprated suspension, brakes etc, perhaps this is reason enough to recieve the badge ??
surely this isnt up to bmw, but instead the tossers who buy them and put the m badge on them? the m badge is a grand status on the m3, and m5. on 318's, 325's, 320's etc, it should be outlawed
the likes of m-tech multi function wheel etc, should be exempt from the equation. these are merely extras which enhance the usage and personal comfort. unlike the m body kits which are "wannabe's" of the original. its this type of behaviour which should be prohibited at the dealership, buying a basic lump of turd, eg a 318ci, and transforming it to a pretend m3 by throwing all the m accessories at it. thats taking the piss out of the m gear, and its this rudeness which tars it with this controversial brush. in moderation, the odd accessory inside + perhaps wheels is fine
the likes of m-tech multi function wheel etc, should be exempt from the equation. these are merely extras which enhance the usage and personal comfort. unlike the m body kits which are "wannabe's" of the original. its this type of behaviour which should be prohibited at the dealership, buying a basic lump of turd, eg a 318ci, and transforming it to a pretend m3 by throwing all the m accessories at it. thats taking the piss out of the m gear, and its this rudeness which tars it with this controversial brush. in moderation, the odd accessory inside + perhaps wheels is fine
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theyre totally takin the p!ss now,some of the cars look terrible.
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same as some mercs!
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Fortunatly, Ford seem to ahve got their idea in check with the RS and ST badges so thats not a major worry for me. 
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saw a 5 series the other day. white and totally std.
on the left was an M5 badge and on the right a 520i badge.
FFS MAN!!!!
Saying that the new M3 will have 500bhp odds and a 7speed box! **** ME
Then there is the new M6
on the left was an M5 badge and on the right a 520i badge.
FFS MAN!!!!
Saying that the new M3 will have 500bhp odds and a 7speed box! **** ME
Then there is the new M6
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In you opinion guys would you agree then or be happy enough for an M series 318 that i was talking about?
I think the mag is in the bin so i cant check any specs of it. But as long as it has some under bonnet tinkering chassis, brake mods etc would you guys be happy with that?
As im sure you guys kno back in the day the 320is were modified M3 lumps to keep company car buyers happy for tax reasons. Its not all about capicity to recieve the M series badge IMO. More over all a performance orientated car.
I think the mag is in the bin so i cant check any specs of it. But as long as it has some under bonnet tinkering chassis, brake mods etc would you guys be happy with that?
As im sure you guys kno back in the day the 320is were modified M3 lumps to keep company car buyers happy for tax reasons. Its not all about capicity to recieve the M series badge IMO. More over all a performance orientated car.
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pablo said:saw a 5 series the other day. white and totally std.
on the left was an M5 badge and on the right a 520i badge.
FFS MAN!!!!
Saying that the new M3 will have 500bhp odds and a 7speed box! **** ME
Then there is the new M6
****** HELL
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the m badge does NOT mean performance. it is used to describe extra or sports parts, whats wrong with that?? all bodykits, wheels etc you can buy from ford are called RS parts, but that doesnt mean they make the car faster or anything.
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they could have taken the 520i badge off like at least
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