BMW to put M badge on M Packages - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

GreekMaverick · 12-30-2008, 08:51 AM

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Frankly, its never been all that difficult to turn a run of the mill BMW into a reasonable facsimile of an M model like an M3, M5 or M6. All you had to do was order the appropriate body kit from your friendly neighborhood BMW dealer and slap it on your car. In spite of this, Europeans have generally had an even easier time thanks to M-Sport packages on virtually every model in the lineup including those that didn't offer M equivalents. The M-Sport packages generally consist of assorted aero bits, wheels, upgraded seats and interior bits emblazoned with the "M" badge.

BMW is reportedly getting ready to offer M-Sport packages in the U.S. for the first time beginning in early 2009. The 1 and 5 series will apparently be the first models to get blessed. Given the slow down in sales and BMW's recent profit warnings, this should come as no surprise as the packages will surely be priced with a generous profit margin built in.

rsyed · 12-30-2008, 03:26 PM

it is the same m-badge as you guys find it on the m-sports steering wheel. nothing special...

brandon @ eas · 12-30-2008, 05:09 PM

where does it say that they are putting the badge on the car?

CV335 · 12-30-2008, 05:16 PM

They are probably doing the same thing Audi did with the "S-line" packaage for those car owners that don't actually drive an "S" car.

Deda · 12-30-2008, 05:22 PM

in eu we dont get M badge on the car with M package,only M aero kit and steering wheel M badge,seats and M wheels!

brandon @ eas · 12-30-2008, 05:39 PM

Maybe they are just referring to the stuff that all of us enthusiasts have already been doing for years here in the states: by putting the euro M parts on our cars, like the M steering wheel, shift knobs, pedals, body parts, wheels etc. If that is the case, than this isnt really much news.

I though you were saying that they are putting an "M" badge on the trunk!

brandon @ eas · 12-30-2008, 05:40 PM

Also, a bit of insider info here, but the BMW Performance line, will soon be re-launched as the BMW M Performance division

so i would expect to see alot more of the M badge showing up in the states very soon

chrisE92 · 12-30-2008, 05:43 PM

if the M badge will only be found in the interior, on bits like the steering wheel, seats, and pedals, then that's fine.

if it's going to be put on the trunk, then that's a big problem

CV335 · 12-31-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Deda

in eu we dont get M badge on the car with M package,only M aero kit and steering wheel M badge,seats and M wheels!

That makes sense...I don't know why non-M owners would like to put an M badge on their cars...I personally wouldn't do it on my car.

Anyways...is interesting they are slowly trying to bring more options to the states.

vAnt826 · 12-31-2008, 03:52 AM

I wish E90post was as interested as getting M badges off non-M cars to cars with fake rims.

Wake27 · 12-31-2008, 05:45 AM

"M" performance upgrades? Of course. M body kits? Sure. M interior accessories? Ok. M badge on trunk? Posing.

Davin · 12-31-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CV335

They are probably doing the same thing Audi did with the "S-line" packaage for those car owners that don't actually drive an "S" car.

+1

Sal@AUTOcouture · 12-31-2008, 11:50 AM

There will be NO ///M badge on the boot of any cars w/ m-sport

stressdoc · 12-31-2008, 01:04 PM

Bad rumor. ZMP, like the Euro M-sport package, does not put ///M badges on the exterior, just the tiny markers on the M-sport parts like we always have had.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 12-31-2008, 01:17 PM

from what I've gathered out of the dealer press release info.....the only ///M branded parts will be the steering wheel, and door sills. Slight possibility that the rims will have M decals as well.

M2381 · 12-31-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wake27

"M" performance upgrades? Of course. M body kits? Sure. M interior accessories? Ok. M badge on trunk? Posing.

Agree completely

+1

Burt Reynolds · 12-31-2008, 03:51 PM

like AMG does for sports package on benz.

josephr25 · 12-31-2008, 04:37 PM

I am pretty sure BMW won't do a la the M535 and M635.

But I'll make sure to have an M335iM.

Year's_End · 01-01-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

There will be NO ///M badge on the boot of any cars w/ m-sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Bad rumor. ZMP, like the Euro M-sport package, does not put ///M badges on the exterior, just the tiny markers on the M-sport parts like we always have had.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

from what I've gathered out of the dealer press release info.....the only ///M branded parts will be the steering wheel, and door sills. Slight possibility that the rims will have M decals as well.

this is all correct.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

like AMG does for sports package on benz.

however merc actually slaps AMG badges on the trunklids.

FifthStreetz · 01-01-2009, 04:21 PM

I believe MB does this with AMG packaged cars, i see CLK's with AMG on them.

The_Blob · 01-01-2009, 05:00 PM

These M packages has been available in Canada for many years. They're usually advertised as limited time offer and they're not available year around. Due to the fact that no one is really interested in the M packages, they're usually discounted quite a bit.

Robert · 01-02-2009, 03:46 AM

BMW has been putting M badges on cars with M trim bits for years. Nothing new and it's just a badge, made by man, with a story created by marketing. Sorry there are no santa claus.

12-30-2008, 08:51 AM	#1
GreekMaverick El Greco Capitan Drives: EMB 145 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KBOS/KMIA/KLGA/KJFK/KORD Posts: 869 iTrader: (1)	BMW to put M badge on M Packages *Source: "AUTOBLOG"* Frankly, its never been all that difficult to turn a run of the mill BMW into a reasonable facsimile of an M model like an M3, M5 or M6. All you had to do was order the appropriate body kit from your friendly neighborhood BMW dealer and slap it on your car. In spite of this, Europeans have generally had an even easier time thanks to M-Sport packages on virtually every model in the lineup including those that didn't offer M equivalents. The M-Sport packages generally consist of assorted aero bits, wheels, upgraded seats and interior bits emblazoned with the "M" badge. BMW is reportedly getting ready to offer M-Sport packages in the U.S. for the first time beginning in early 2009. The 1 and 5 series will apparently be the first models to get blessed. Given the slow down in sales and BMW's recent profit warnings, this should come as no surprise as the packages will surely be priced with a generous profit margin built in.
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12-30-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
rsyed Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vienna / AUSTRIA Posts: 525 iTrader: (1)	it is the same m-badge as you guys find it on the m-sports steering wheel. nothing special... __________________ from 06/2012: alpine white BMW F11 535d M-Sport 20" 312 FG + ACS Parts 10/2010 - 12/2011: BMW F10 530d sold \|\| 09/2009 - 07/2010 BMW 530d E60 sold \|\| 08/2009 - 08/2009 BMW x6 35d stolen 01/2009 - 03/2009: BMW 330d E90 sold \|\| 05/2008 - 11/2008 BMW 520d E60 sold \|\| 09/2007 - 04/2008 BMW 535d E61 sold

12-30-2008, 05:09 PM	#3
brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: F30 335i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,554 iTrader: (10)	where does it say that they are putting the badge on the car? __________________ Brandon S. \| european auto source (eas) email: info@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

12-30-2008, 05:39 PM	#6
brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: F30 335i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,554 iTrader: (10)	Maybe they are just referring to the stuff that all of us enthusiasts have already been doing for years here in the states: by putting the euro M parts on our cars, like the M steering wheel, shift knobs, pedals, body parts, wheels etc. If that is the case, than this isnt really much news. I though you were saying that they are putting an "M" badge on the trunk! __________________ Brandon S. \| european auto source (eas) email: info@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

12-30-2008, 05:40 PM	#7
brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: F30 335i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,554 iTrader: (10)	Also, a bit of insider info here, but the BMW Performance line, will soon be re-launched as the BMW M Performance division so i would expect to see alot more of the M badge showing up in the states very soon __________________ Brandon S. \| european auto source (eas) email: info@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

12-30-2008, 05:16 PM	#4
CV335 Major Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX Posts: 1,215 iTrader: (5)	They are probably doing the same thing Audi did with the "S-line" packaage for those car owners that don't actually drive an "S" car.

12-30-2008, 05:22 PM	#5
Deda Major General Drives: BMW X6 35d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6,400 iTrader: (0)	in eu we dont get M badge on the car with M package,only M aero kit and steering wheel M badge,seats and M wheels!

12-30-2008, 05:43 PM	#8
chrisE92 Brigadier General Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB Posts: 4,396 iTrader: (17)	if the M badge will only be found in the interior, on bits like the steering wheel, seats, and pedals, then that's fine. if it's going to be put on the trunk, then that's a big problem __________________

12-31-2008, 03:52 AM	#10
vAnt826 Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,372 iTrader: (2)	I wish E90post was as interested as getting M badges off non-M cars to cars with fake rims.

12-31-2008, 05:45 AM	#11
Wake27 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '06 330i ZPP ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NoVA missing SoCal Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (1)	"M" performance upgrades? Of course. M body kits? Sure. M interior accessories? Ok. M badge on trunk? Posing.

12-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#13
Sal@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Techno Violet ESS M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 8,831 iTrader: (28)	There will be NO ///M badge on the boot of any cars w/ m-sport __________________ ACM Testpipes \| ESS Superchargers \| Aquamist Meth Kits \| P: 201.666.3500 \| Sal@autocouturemotoring.com \| Facebook \| youTube

12-31-2008, 01:04 PM	#14
stressdoc Moderator Drives: 335 E90 ZSP+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MO Posts: 9,341 iTrader: (0)	Bad rumor. ZMP, like the Euro M-sport package, does not put ///M badges on the exterior, just the tiny markers on the M-sport parts like we always have had. __________________ My not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Quaife, BMW Perf & M3 suspension, V5, M-sport, ... Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279

12-31-2008, 01:17 PM	#15
Sal@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Techno Violet ESS M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 8,831 iTrader: (28)	from what I've gathered out of the dealer press release info.....the only ///M branded parts will be the steering wheel, and door sills. Slight possibility that the rims will have M decals as well. __________________ ACM Testpipes \| ESS Superchargers \| Aquamist Meth Kits \| P: 201.666.3500 \| Sal@autocouturemotoring.com \| Facebook \| youTube

12-31-2008, 03:51 PM	#17
Burt Reynolds Captain Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City Posts: 689 iTrader: (0)	like AMG does for sports package on benz. __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.

12-31-2008, 04:37 PM	#18
josephr25 Major Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,455 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	I am pretty sure BMW won't do a la the M535 and M635. But I'll make sure to have an M335iM.

01-01-2009, 04:21 PM	#20
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	I believe MB does this with AMG packaged cars, i see CLK's with AMG on them. __________________

01-01-2009, 05:00 PM	#21
The_Blob Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	These M packages has been available in Canada for many years. They're usually advertised as limited time offer and they're not available year around. Due to the fact that no one is really interested in the M packages, they're usually discounted quite a bit.

01-02-2009, 03:46 AM	#22
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	BMW has been putting M badges on cars with M trim bits for years. Nothing new and it's just a badge, made by man, with a story created by marketing. Sorry there are no santa claus.

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