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Old 07-20-2017, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mplsbrian
Every single time I see a debadged car, I assume it is the absolute barebones most unexciting base model zero-options stripper trim of whatever that car is, and 4 times out of 5 I am right.

Debadged Accord Coupe? Must be an LX 4 cylinder with cloth seats and automatic trans.....<peaks in window> yep of course it is and oh look there's his vape pen in the cup holder and he plastidipped some of the dash trim candy apple red and it's starting to peel in the corner.

Same with blacked out emblems.
In my case, I've always had the highest trim level debadged. My Audi is going to be a Prestige too.
Old 07-20-2017, 02:23 PM
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Took all but the Audi symbol off mine, presents a much more uniform look on the rear. Assume whatever you want about my sweet ride as it goes by you.
Old 07-20-2017, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BreedsAs
In my case, I've always had the highest trim level debadged. My Audi is going to be a Prestige too.
I debadged my prestige
Old 07-20-2017, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mplsbrian
Every single time I see a debadged car, I assume it is the absolute barebones most unexciting base model zero-options stripper trim of whatever that car is, and 4 times out of 5 I am right.

Debadged Accord Coupe? Must be an LX 4 cylinder with cloth seats and automatic trans.....<peaks in window> yep of course it is and oh look there's his vape pen in the cup holder and he plastidipped some of the dash trim candy apple red and it's starting to peel in the corner.

Same with blacked out emblems.
absolutely this. 90% of debadgers i see on the road are 320/328/a4/a5s.
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Originally Posted by synaptik
absolutely this. 90% of debadgers i see on the road are 320/328/a4/a5s.
Truer words ....
Equally applicable for Bimmers as isfor Audi by experience. They are all equal when naked until you press on the gas!

Sure there are esthetic consideration but most want to keep a secret.
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