Poll: How Many 330 Owners will Debadge when 335 Arrives?

LarryK1000 · 06-06-2006, 03:58 PM

I know very few 330 people debadge their cars. I happen to like the car without the model number and I have a 330.

Now that the 330 is going to be a 335, I wondered how many 330 owners plan to debadge their cars.

I got my 330 last Friday and am thinking of doing right now when the adhesive is new.

Larry

JSpira · 06-06-2006, 04:00 PM

Ridiculous reason for debadging.

If you like the look (i.e. clean look) of the rear deck, like I do, debadge.

But debadging because of a new model with a higher number is bordering on being a poseur.

mwilli · 06-06-2006, 04:01 PM

No debage. I am proud of my 330i and I want everyone to see it.

BenMW · 06-06-2006, 04:06 PM

This brings up a good question....I think the 330i is a very recognized as a high class car and you shouldn't need to debadge for the reason that there is a higher model out now. Also I love the look of a debadged car.

Ps. I am going to debadge my 335i

Seagull · 06-06-2006, 04:33 PM

I'm gonna put AMG on mine. I think its cool and matches well with BMW. ( sarcasm all the way! )

Actually, I'm indifferent to debagging. I'm one the few here who hates ( okay strong word, I know ) the exterior, but loves the car otherwise - except cupholders.

I think people who tend to/more likely to debadge have the lower end models. So, I would hazzard to guess that since the number 330 is between 335 and 328, its likely that you won't see too many that are debagged.... whoops, I mean debadged.... ( the car, not the driver in the last case )

Ghunger · 06-06-2006, 04:33 PM

I'm going to wait till the M3 comes out to debadge as it will be more likely to make me feel inferior with my lowly 330i. I may buy an extra 5 badge though so I can rebadge my car as a 335i so I won't feel quite so inadequate.

bilbarstow · 06-06-2006, 04:40 PM

I think I'll make mine a 300 - I always wanted one of them Chryslers

Nah - I'm very happy with the 330i - I think I'll keep it.

Papi330i · 06-06-2006, 04:46 PM

Now, I may be wrong. But the 335i is only in a couple, right? I've never liked debadging. Where I'm from in PV, most people do it to hide inferiority. Although my 330i will have less power than the 335i coupe, it's still a $45k car that's great. I feel there's no reason to hide that. But if one does it merely for looks, that's cool.

saurav27 · 06-06-2006, 05:02 PM

If that is the case only.... all 3 & 5 Series people should debadge to pose them as 7 series... just my $ .02

Tropicool · 06-06-2006, 05:05 PM

people debadge for a clean look. Im planning on debadging my 335. I got the 335 for the engine, not so people know what im rolling. remember the car is for yourselves, not others. also people that know thier bmw's will be able to know if the car is a 328, 330, 335 or 325 due to things other than the badge

ALPINE6SPD · 06-06-2006, 05:06 PM

who cares its only a 335. Plus the exhaust will give it away.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-06-2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papi330i

Now, I may be wrong. But the 335i is only in a couple, right? I've never liked debadging. Where I'm from in PV, most people do it to hide inferiority. Although my 330i will have less power than the 335i coupe, it's still a $45k car that's great. I feel there's no reason to hide that. But if one does it merely for looks, that's cool.

Nope 335i sedan coming in the fall.

Tropicool · 06-06-2006, 05:15 PM

yes, my 335i sedan comes late october

BenMW · 06-06-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papi330i

Now, I may be wrong. But the 335i is only in a couple, right? I've never liked debadging. Where I'm from in PV, most people do it to hide inferiority. Although my 330i will have less power than the 335i coupe, it's still a $45k car that's great. I feel there's no reason to hide that. But if one does it merely for looks, that's cool.

Sorry both coupes and sedans are going to be 328i and 335i. Well 95% sure.

zamboni · 06-06-2006, 05:30 PM

So is that mean the 328i sedan will carry 240 hp ?

Asiann · 06-06-2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryK1000

I know very few 330 people debadge their cars. I happen to like the car without the model number and I have a 330.

Now that the 330 is going to be a 335, I wondered how many 330 owners plan to debadge their cars.

I got my 330 last Friday and am thinking of doing right now when the adhesive is new.

Larry

Adhesive has already been on it for a while so no difference unless you had your car fedex over. Just yanking your chain. Might as well do it now before fading starts. But no I will not debadge just because another model is coming out. i understand the clean looks but not for me.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-06-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamboni

So is that mean the 328i sedan will carry 240 hp ?

nope 230hp

SteVTEC · 06-06-2006, 06:23 PM

When I was in Germany I noticed that the vast majority of BMWs and Mercedes were debadged. It was rare to see one that actually had the badging on them. Just wondering why debadging is so common in Germany? Audis seemed to have their badges though. And BMW 316i's were commonly badged.

Just wondering.

BIGWILL · 06-06-2006, 06:28 PM

No need to debadge! It's like 325 owners debadging

no sleepers here. If you were adding a turbo on a 330 and want to pose as a sleeper than more power to that owner.

diesel007 · 06-06-2006, 06:35 PM

How many friggen times can we have this debate.

Really who cares?

NaTuReB0Y · 06-06-2006, 06:37 PM

I'm gonna change mine to 333i when the 335 comes out

ksfrogman · 06-06-2006, 06:41 PM

Why debadge when you can use the 5 from the 335 badge, and make your 330 into a 530i?

View Poll Results: How Many 330 Owners will Debadge their Cars with 335 coming out?
I will DEBADGE	31	16.94%
I will NOT Debadge	152	83.06%
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06-06-2006, 03:58 PM	#1
LarryK1000 Larry from Los Angeles 14 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles (SFV) iTrader: (0)	Poll: How Many 330 Owners will Debadge when 335 Arrives? I know very few 330 people debadge their cars. I happen to like the car without the model number and I have a 330. Now that the 330 is going to be a 335, I wondered how many 330 owners plan to debadge their cars. I got my 330 last Friday and am thinking of doing right now when the adhesive is new. Larry
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JSpira Freude am Fahren 334 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	Ridiculous reason for debadging. If you like the look (i.e. clean look) of the rear deck, like I do, debadge. But debadging because of a new model with a higher number is bordering on being a poseur. __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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mwilli Private First Class 2 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, TiAg of course Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (0)	No debage. I am proud of my 330i and I want everyone to see it. __________________ On Order 08 M3 AW/Black Leather/Tech Pckg/19" Wheels/Heated Seats.
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06-06-2006, 04:06 PM	#4
BenMW Major 53 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas + Chicago(Lake Forest) iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 330i coupe [0.00] 2002 325ci [0.00]	This brings up a good question....I think the 330i is a very recognized as a high class car and you shouldn't need to debadge for the reason that there is a higher model out now. Also I love the look of a debadged car. Ps. I am going to debadge my 335i __________________ Retired: e46 cabrio, E36 Cabrio, 02' 525i, 325Ci 02' Style 189 335i sport Wheels for sale PM Me BIG CHANGES COMING SOON- Can anyone help me make a sig pic?
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Seagull Major 289 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: F87 M2, E84 X1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna put AMG on mine. I think its cool and matches well with BMW. ( sarcasm all the way! ) Actually, I'm indifferent to debagging. I'm one the few here who hates ( okay strong word, I know ) the exterior, but loves the car otherwise - except cupholders. I think people who tend to/more likely to debadge have the lower end models. So, I would hazzard to guess that since the number 330 is between 335 and 328, its likely that you won't see too many that are debagged.... whoops, I mean debadged.... ( the car, not the driver in the last case )
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06-06-2006, 04:33 PM	#6
Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I'm going to wait till the M3 comes out to debadge as it will be more likely to make me feel inferior with my lowly 330i. I may buy an extra 5 badge though so I can rebadge my car as a 335i so I won't feel quite so inadequate. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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bilbarstow Private 2 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 330i SG 6M ZPP ZSP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think I'll make mine a 300 - I always wanted one of them Chryslers Nah - I'm very happy with the 330i - I think I'll keep it. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Leather * 6MT * zPP * zSP * Sirius * OEM Spoiler * Fold-down Rear Seats * Lo-Jack * Pinnacle 35 FormulaOne Tint * Blackline Tails *
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06-06-2006, 04:46 PM	#8
Papi330i New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palos Verdes, CA iTrader: (0)	330 debadge Now, I may be wrong. But the 335i is only in a couple, right? I've never liked debadging. Where I'm from in PV, most people do it to hide inferiority. Although my 330i will have less power than the 335i coupe, it's still a $45k car that's great. I feel there's no reason to hide that. But if one does it merely for looks, that's cool.
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06-06-2006, 05:02 PM	#9
saurav27 Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i [Debadged] Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	If that is the case only.... all 3 & 5 Series people should debadge to pose them as 7 series... just my $ .02
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06-06-2006, 05:05 PM	#10
Tropicool Major 115 Rep 1,439 Posts Drives: F80 SO M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Venice Beach iTrader: (0)	people debadge for a clean look. Im planning on debadging my 335. I got the 335 for the engine, not so people know what im rolling. remember the car is for yourselves, not others. also people that know thier bmw's will be able to know if the car is a 328, 330, 335 or 325 due to things other than the badge
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06-06-2006, 05:06 PM	#11
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	who cares its only a 335. Plus the exhaust will give it away. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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06-06-2006, 05:15 PM	#13
Tropicool Major 115 Rep 1,439 Posts Drives: F80 SO M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Venice Beach iTrader: (0)	yes, my 335i sedan comes late october
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SteVTEC First Lieutenant 187 Rep 348 Posts Drives: '11 335i vert Join Date: May 2006 Location: DC burbs iTrader: (0)	When I was in Germany I noticed that the vast majority of BMWs and Mercedes were debadged. It was rare to see one that actually had the badging on them. Just wondering why debadging is so common in Germany? Audis seemed to have their badges though. And BMW 316i's were commonly badged. Just wondering. __________________ 2022 G05 X5 40i Phytonic Blue / Ivory 2011 E93 335i Deep Sea Blue / Oyster 2012 E70 X5d Deep Sea Blue / Sand Beige (ret)
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BIGWILL I heard your eyeballs move Pvt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2011 E Class 4Matic Sport Merc Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Woodbridge,VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	No need to debadge! It's like 325 owners debadging no sleepers here. If you were adding a turbo on a 330 and want to pose as a sleeper than more power to that owner.
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diesel007 Not Stock 160 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	How many friggen times can we have this debate. Really who cares? __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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06-06-2006, 06:37 PM	#21
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I'm gonna change mine to 333i when the 335 comes out __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Why debadge when you can use the 5 from the 335 badge, and make your 330 into a 530i? __________________
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