Fake Badges

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

It does look and feel like a BMW. Idrive was probably a shock to new non-BMW owners whereas we’ve been playing around with Idrive for at least 15 years now.

It’s because it’s a BMW.
Project J29, shared with project G29 (Z4).

Saying it’s a Toyota is the same as saying the Yaris is a Toyota.

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It’s because it’s a BMW.
Project J29, shared with project G29 (Z4).

Saying it’s a Toyota is the same as saying the Yaris is a Toyota.

I know. I stated above the Supra was based on the z4. However, it should not have bmw hood and trunk logos

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

I know. I stated above the Supra was based on the z4. However, it should not have bmw hood and trunk logos

No it shouldn’t, that’s right! LOL

That’s like those VW with Audi emblems.

[King_Leonard]

Originally Posted by M2siast

No it shouldn’t, that’s right! LOL

That’s like those VW with Audi emblems.

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen an Audi with fake Sline badges.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by King_Leonard

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen an Audi with fake Sline badges.

Audi makes it easier. It’s used S and S-line in virtually every car and SUV, so all of them are some form of it.

Then AMG caught on, and then M did the same.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Audi makes it easier. It’s used S and S-line in virtually every car and SUV, so all of them are some form of it.

Then AMG caught on, and then M did the same.

at least they don't do that with the Alpina name yet.

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by Suave

Same reason as this!! I have called out a couple folks in the past about this nonsense.

And the loudest ones are always on the automatics.....

Nothing worse than a fart can slurring through an up shift!

ugh.

[BMthusiast]

Appropriately posting this on page 228. Or should I say "///M228".

[BMthusiast]

And another one!

[BMthusiast]

Yet another.

[PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT]

It isn't, but this M badging actually looks fake. Hate the size difference.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by BMthusiast

And another one!

why does it seem like there are more fake badges in Southern California than anywhere else in the US? or it is just be cause there are more BMW drivers there?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

why does it seem like there are more fake badges in Southern California than anywhere else in the US? or it is just be cause there are more BMW drivers there?

Southern California is one of the most populated places on earth where a car is mostly necessary (SoFla and NY/NJ are up there, but not really close). So more people driving/more cars/more nut cases/more fake badges. 🤣

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Southern California is one of the most populated places on earth where a car is mostly necessary (SoFla and NY/NJ are up there, but not really close). So more people driving/more cars/more nut cases/more fake badges. 🤣

This is true, but there's an elephant in the room which is taboo to discuss that could explain the rationale behind the badges.

[I Luv BMW]

Parked behind this car thinking - this is a really nice looking 5 series. Till I looked closer

[I Luv BMW]

Of course this guy was tailgating me like he had something to prove

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by I Luv BMW

Parked behind this car thinking - this is a really nice looking 5 series. Till I looked closer

It’s Yoda’s car.

[King_Leonard]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

why does it seem like there are more fake badges in Southern California than anywhere else in the US? or it is just be cause there are more BMW drivers there?

You will not find a place with so many 'fake' people as SoCal.

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by I Luv BMW

Of course this guy was tailgating me like he had something to prove

Lol the M logo is so small compared to the X5 logo. If you’re going to add the fake M logo, go big or go home!

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Southern California is one of the most populated places on earth where a car is mostly necessary (SoFla and NY/NJ are up there, but not really close). So more people driving/more cars/more nut cases/more fake badges. 🤣

NY/NY is easy to survive without a car. There is lots of good public transportation.

You want to go to a place where you need a car? Try Houston. Next to zero public transportation. Also lots of BMW's and very few fake badges. Because people don't align their personality / status to their car like they do in SoCal. At least not as much.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

NY/NY is easy to survive without a car. There is lots of good public transportation.

You want to go to a place where you need a car? Try Houston. Next to zero public transportation. Also lots of BMW's and very few fake badges. Because people don't align their personality / status to their car like they do in SoCal. At least not as much.

Yeah, Houston is a good call, though I meant more - NY adjacent, like the people in NY/NJ that don’t work in the city.

[BMthusiast]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

why does it seem like there are more fake badges in Southern California than anywhere else in the US? or it is just be cause there are more BMW drivers there?

I've got a few theories on this.