Badge Designation Deletion - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

High Noon · 01-01-2012, 04:03 AM

Possible in the US? Widely used in Europe to remove the model badges in the rear, e.g. 328i. Gives a cleaner look...

Zirenz2006 · 01-01-2012, 10:00 AM

Not an option for the US but you can easily remove the rear badge.

Thankfully however we will not be getting the "lines" designation in the US on the side (luxury, modern, sport)

fallintotherhyme · 01-01-2012, 02:36 PM

it's not a formal option. Just call your Sales associate and say you want it debadged.

kt3130 · 01-01-2012, 04:17 PM

yes, its an option. Naturally I dont know the code. I ordered an E90 and an E82 through military sales (which means the car is built to specification) and I ordered this no cost option both times.

High Noon · 01-02-2012, 12:30 PM

The code for Model*Designation Deletion is 320.

Bmwphile · 05-05-2012, 11:10 PM

What's the reasoning behind badge deletion, because I don't get it. Is it so others think you've got a higher line than what you have if you have a base model. OR is it if you have a high line model and don't feel you need to brag about it OR is it to keep everyone guessing or trying to work out which model you have from other visual cues.

ric124 · 05-05-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwphile

What's the reasoning behind badge deletion, because I don't get it. Is it so others think you've got a higher line than what you have if you have a base model. OR is it if you have a high line model and don't feel you need to brag about it OR is it to keep everyone guessing or trying to work out which model you have from other visual cues.

just a cleaner look a personal preference. Do you really care about what others think about your car? plus its easier to wash and wax.

svache · 05-06-2012, 12:47 AM

When I asked my CA, he simply said it was not possible in the US unless I would get some floss lol

Rossifumi · 05-06-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Not an option for the US but you can easily remove the rear badge.

Thankfully however we will not be getting the "lines" designation in the US on the side (luxury, modern, sport)

There is an option for us europeans to remove that too.
Model delete is code 320 and lines delete is code 3DZ.

Chris_F30_335 · 06-15-2012, 12:40 PM

My car is built and on the ship. does anyone know, can the dealer remove the line badge or is it something they need to do at the factory?

RPM90 · 06-15-2012, 11:40 PM

The only badge I don't like is the "line" designation.

I wouldn't want the rear badges removed.
The side line badges look like a Ford or Chevy type thing.
My order shows "deletion", and I think that's standard in the US.

m630 · 06-18-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Not an option for the US but you can easily remove the rear badge.

Thankfully however we will not be getting the "lines" designation in the US on the side (luxury, modern, sport)

It is an option, you just have to do a little work to order it

01-01-2012, 04:03 AM	#1
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Zirenz2006 Really lookin forward to the weekend, you guys Drives: 12' F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - RI Posts: 3,057 iTrader: (0)	Not an option for the US but you can easily remove the rear badge. Thankfully however we will not be getting the "lines" designation in the US on the side (luxury, modern, sport) __________________ Current: F30 328i Sport Line Sapphire Black\|Black-red Retired: '09 E90 335i M-Sport AW\|Oyster, '07 E92 335i Graphite\|Saddle, '05 E60 545i TiAg\|Black, '01 E46 325i Jet Black\|Black

01-02-2012, 12:30 PM	#5
High Noon New Member Drives: Mini Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London and Texas Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	The code for Model*Designation Deletion is 320. __________________ Mini John Cooper Works

05-05-2012, 11:10 PM	#6
Bmwphile Private First Class Drives: 2012 F30 328i Auto Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	What's the reasoning behind badge deletion, because I don't get it. Is it so others think you've got a higher line than what you have if you have a base model. OR is it if you have a high line model and don't feel you need to brag about it OR is it to keep everyone guessing or trying to work out which model you have from other visual cues. __________________ BMWphile 2012 F30 328i Mineral Grey, Auto, Sportline, Sunroof, BiXenon, Headlight washers

05-06-2012, 12:47 AM	#8
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01-01-2012, 02:36 PM	#3
fallintotherhyme First Lieutenant Drives: M316 xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	it's not a formal option. Just call your Sales associate and say you want it debadged.

01-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#4
kt3130 Enlisted Member Drives: 09 335 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KS Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	yes, its an option. Naturally I dont know the code. I ordered an E90 and an E82 through military sales (which means the car is built to specification) and I ordered this no cost option both times.

06-15-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
Chris_F30_335 Private Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	My car is built and on the ship. does anyone know, can the dealer remove the line badge or is it something they need to do at the factory? __________________ DELIVERED! - BMW F30 335i, Mineral White, Luxury Line, 19" 401s, Dynamic M Runing Gear, Variable Sports Steering, Sports Seats, Glass Roof, HUD, Comfort Access, Rear View Camera, Music Interface & all the 335 fruit.

06-15-2012, 11:40 PM	#11
RPM90 Major General Drives: 335i Msport w/sport AT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,673 iTrader: (1)	The only badge I don't like is the "line" designation. I wouldn't want the rear badges removed. The side line badges look like a Ford or Chevy type thing. My order shows "deletion", and I think that's standard in the US.

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