AMG badges on non-AMG Mercs

[automaniaman]

You won't fool anyone who knows, and those who don't know don't care... so what's the point in doing it.

 

[stevehg]

If you spec a car ( say a base model ) but you tick the AMG Bodykit box , and then tick the AMG wheels box , and then the AMG exhaust box ....

When this is being fitted at the factory , do they ( MB ) put an AMG badge on it ?

If not , there's your answer .... if the factory don't call it an AMG , then you shouldn't either ....

My car left the factory this year with 5 MB logos, 3 star logos and 8 AMG logos on it.

What does that say about how MB values the AMG brand? With this direction being taken by the factory, is it any surprise that some MB owners choose to put them on.

Personally, I wouldn't do it, but with MB's liberal use of AMG logos on the inside and outside of their cars, can you criticise people for doing this??

 

[John Jones Jr]

Personally, I wouldn't do it, but with MB's liberal use of AMG logos on the inside and outside of their cars, can you criticise people for doing this??

Very fair point.

I think the bottom line is simple. There's two variants of AMG's. One prior to M-B ownership and the current one.

 

[IanA2]

Very fair point.

I think the bottom line is simple. There's two variants of AMG's. One prior to M-B ownership and the current one.

My view would be that either it has an AMG engine or it doesn't.

 

[John Jones Jr]

My view would be that either it has an AMG engine or it doesn't.

Indeed. The original AMG logo didn't have a cam & valve on it for nothing.

 

[renault12ts]

My view would be that either it has an AMG engine or it doesn't.

And many would agree with you...but now AMG is a model line rather than a statement of exclusivity and engineering...sad but true,

 

[John Jones Jr]

but now AMG is a model line rather than a statement of exclusivity and engineering

You mean, a marketing triumph. Money, money, money...

 

[IanA2]

And many would agree with you...but now AMG is a model line rather than a statement of exclusivity and engineering...sad but true,

Yup...

You mean, a marketing triumph. Money, money, money...

Yup...

 

[ChrisA]

So......the Weistec modified cars are no longer AMG's so should the badges be taken off?

 

[developer]

Where ya bin Chris?

 

[Giantvanman]

Is my van an AMG if has these? ALLOY Aluminum PLATE Carpet Floor Antiskid Mat MERCEDES BENZ CLK CLS SLK AMG | eBay

 

[Giantvanman]

Is my van an AMG if has this?
Mercedes Benz AMG AFFALTERBACH I Drive IDrive IDriver Aluminum COVER CAP | eBay

 

[Giantvanman]

Is my van an AMG if it has this?
New AMG Aluminum Steering Wheel Badge for Mercedes Benz A C E S ML SL SLK CL CLK | eBay

 

[Giantvanman]

Sorry.





Rest easy. I don't have any of that.

But I have these! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMG-SEAT-...961?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item541010b3f1


Not really. I'll stop now.

 

[regbuser]

Yes gvm, you haz amg

 

[paulshep69]

It would be a no from me, but is this the way forward?

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/amg-lounge/179354-rebranding-amg.html

 

[MoCLK]

The problem is models like mine, the CLK Sport comes from the factory with AMG bodykit and wheels with AMG stamp on. They never should have made a diesel AMG and left the AMG name for the real AMG models! Just my opinion.

I have a small AMG badge on each wing that was fitted by the previous owner (I think it says AMG, can't remember). Not too fussed and left them on. Most people don't know the difference anyway!

 

[Alex]

I don't get it how having a set of AMG wheels fitted to a Mercedes should influence the badge decision. I've always changed wheels on all cars I owned (often more than once) so by the same token I could/should have badged them up accordingly: Kleemann, Brabus, AMG, Carlsson, BBS (?). The wheels argument holds no water.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

The problem is models like mine, the CLK Sport comes from the factory with AMG bodykit and wheels with AMG stamp on. They never should have made a diesel AMG and left the AMG name for the real AMG models! Just my opinion.

I have a small AMG badge on each wing that was fitted by the previous owner (I think it says AMG, can't remember). Not too fussed and left them on. Most people don't know the difference anyway!

eBay special with Times New Roman lettering yuk!

 

[GLK]

The only badge on the rear of my car is Mercedes star, nothing else. I feel this is sufficient.


PS Some latest models coming up with a whole environmental essay on the back - ridiculous!