Does debadging help to get less attention from thieves ?

cstavaru · 08-28-2008, 10:32 AM

Hi,

I wonder if debadging the car helps get less thieves attention especially on higher end models like 335i ?

Hawkee · 08-28-2008, 10:48 AM

Well, I don't think there are any big bimmerthiefs who would answer to that question..

But if the thief know that he wants to steal a car with a bigger engine etc. - maybe, but he probably knows about the dual exhaust etc.

Another reason for debadging is that you won't 'show off' your ride and when you get out on the highways you have lots of unexpected power to own your buddies with.. hehe

blakjack23 · 08-28-2008, 10:49 AM

Doubt it. If a thief is after a certain car he/she most likely knows what it is. Also, most debadged cars have some mods, which probably attract more attention.

EDK99 · 08-28-2008, 10:53 AM

Haven't really heard of any newer model BMW's being stolen. Only way to really steal it is tow it away. Other then smash and grabs I doubt a thief cares if it is a 328 or 335i.

Anyway if you debadge a 335i are you going to redo the exhaust to make it look like a 328 too?? The dual exhaust is way easier to spot by a thief driving around then the badge anyway.

mfstout · 08-28-2008, 11:08 AM

My guess is a thief will know what model your car is anyway, so I would say no. But de-badging looks great.

cstavaru · 08-28-2008, 11:12 AM

I was not thinking about stealing the car. I was thinking that if a thief sees a higher-spec badge then he might think that there may be more expensive stuff into the car and may try to break in. Also there might be "people" who just want to hurt you because you own an expensive car (it happens sometimes).

methodtim · 08-28-2008, 11:16 AM

I think the blue and white roundel is enough badge for any thief wanting a piece of your car (not to mention people with keys and cans of meat).

gimp2x · 08-28-2008, 11:17 AM

i'm contemplating putting 328i badges on my 335i

Lassaxi · 08-28-2008, 11:17 AM

I don't know about debadging, but I've heard that one of these can help:

Seminole · 08-28-2008, 11:21 AM

I would venture to guess not. If someone is going to attempt to steal a BMW they are obviously really dumb or a higher caliber thief than your normal joe-schmo. Most likely the latter category. And someone like that knows their cars, so would be able to tell all the little details that distinguish one model from another. If anything a de-badged car would be MORE likely to catch their eye just because it stands out with no badges on it. Just my $.02

methodtim · 08-28-2008, 11:24 AM

You know what deters thieves? A garage.

jonerik26 · 08-28-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

You know what deters thieves? A garage.

+1

vaportech · 08-28-2008, 12:42 PM

When I jack a car I'm going straight for the one with the most aftermarket parts that I can resell. So those flashy rims, carbon fiber accents, ground effect kits, and loud mufflers are prized. Forget whether or not it's a 335 or 328 the engine is stamped with serial numbers in to many places. Just go for quick sell parts. lol.

Houman21 · 08-28-2008, 02:02 PM

The best part about debadging is that it makes the car easier to clean & wax

ATSR · 08-28-2008, 03:10 PM

If you buy a high-end car in Latin America you HAVE to de-badge it. This might prevent you from getting kidnapped. Not kidding.

E90RWC · 08-28-2008, 03:17 PM

There is nothing high end about a 335 or 3-series for that matter.

Just roll it and don't worry.

simp0man · 08-28-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gimp2x

i'm contemplating putting 328i badges on my 335i

Like that is gonna do anything. Jerks attrack other jerks.

ATSR · 08-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90RWC

There is nothing high end about a 335 or 3-series for that matter.

Just roll it and don't worry.

Maybe not in the US...

If you buy a 335 in Latin America it will cost you somewhere around $100,000 dollars. The minimum wage is somewhere around $300 dollars A MONTH. Do the math...

E90RWC · 08-28-2008, 08:41 PM

^ Very true in that area!

Stinger · 08-28-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lassaxi

I don't know about debadging, but I've heard that one of these can help:

kevinbahnz · 08-28-2008, 09:43 PM

crazier shit happens in poorer countries, but in america I dont think debadging your 335i is not going to deter thieves or any sort. Smash and grabbers dont care what car it is. they're mostly desperate low level crooks (crack-heads and gangsters etc) , the ones that want to steal the whole car(bmw), probably knows how and if he knows how he knows what type of model it is without the badges.

ska///235i · 08-28-2008, 09:55 PM

Debadge the "BMW" badges and put the "H" on there...problem solved

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Hawkee Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: -08 325i Bavaria M-sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Westcoast, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Well, I don't think there are any big bimmerthiefs who would answer to that question.. But if the thief know that he wants to steal a car with a bigger engine etc. - maybe, but he probably knows about the dual exhaust etc. Another reason for debadging is that you won't 'show off' your ride and when you get out on the highways you have lots of unexpected power to own your buddies with.. hehe Last edited by Hawkee; 08-28-2008 at 11:12 AM..
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blakjack23 Major 33 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (3) Garage List '06 325i [0.00]	Doubt it. If a thief is after a certain car he/she most likely knows what it is. Also, most debadged cars have some mods, which probably attract more attention. __________________ '06 325i - AT (bite me!) - Jet Black - Black leatherette - Aluminum Trim - Blacklines - 189's - M3 Spoiler
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08-28-2008, 10:53 AM	#4
EDK99 Captain 33 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 07 E85 M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Haven't really heard of any newer model BMW's being stolen. Only way to really steal it is tow it away. Other then smash and grabs I doubt a thief cares if it is a 328 or 335i. Anyway if you debadge a 335i are you going to redo the exhaust to make it look like a 328 too?? The dual exhaust is way easier to spot by a thief driving around then the badge anyway. __________________ 2007 e85 Imola Red \| Black Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Premium \| Navigation \| Heated Seats
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mfstout Lieutenant 21 Rep 429 Posts Drives: e92 328i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My guess is a thief will know what model your car is anyway, so I would say no. But de-badging looks great.
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cstavaru Brigadier General 314 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	I was not thinking about stealing the car. I was thinking that if a thief sees a higher-spec badge then he might think that there may be more expensive stuff into the car and may try to break in. Also there might be "people" who just want to hurt you because you own an expensive car (it happens sometimes).
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gimp2x v81 user 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	i'm contemplating putting 328i badges on my 335i
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Seminole Colonel 450 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	I would venture to guess not. If someone is going to attempt to steal a BMW they are obviously really dumb or a higher caliber thief than your normal joe-schmo. Most likely the latter category. And someone like that knows their cars, so would be able to tell all the little details that distinguish one model from another. If anything a de-badged car would be MORE likely to catch their eye just because it stands out with no badges on it. Just my $.02 __________________
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vaportech Private 4 Rep 98 Posts Drives: e93 on order Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335 e93 [0.00]	When I jack a car I'm going straight for the one with the most aftermarket parts that I can resell. So those flashy rims, carbon fiber accents, ground effect kits, and loud mufflers are prized. Forget whether or not it's a 335 or 328 the engine is stamped with serial numbers in to many places. Just go for quick sell parts. lol. __________________ e93 Monaco Blue & Saddle. Step, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, PDC, Nav, 6FL. Woohoo, I finally have her!!!!!
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Houman21 Captain 30 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Nothin right now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	The best part about debadging is that it makes the car easier to clean & wax __________________ 2008 e92 335i Step \| Is Gone - It was fun but not meant to be \| M3 - Cancelled \| 135 Ordered
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ATSR Captain 45 Rep 852 Posts Drives: 1977 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (0)	If you buy a high-end car in Latin America you HAVE to de-badge it. This might prevent you from getting kidnapped. Not kidding.
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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 20 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	There is nothing high end about a 335 or 3-series for that matter. Just roll it and don't worry.
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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 20 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	^ Very true in that area!
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kevinbahnz Captain 157 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	crazier shit happens in poorer countries, but in america I dont think debadging your 335i is not going to deter thieves or any sort. Smash and grabbers dont care what car it is. they're mostly desperate low level crooks (crack-heads and gangsters etc) , the ones that want to steal the whole car(bmw), probably knows how and if he knows how he knows what type of model it is without the badges. __________________
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ska///235i ***** noob 1380 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Debadge the "BMW" badges and put the "H" on there...problem solved __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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