My C220 AMG Sport

[Jimbo1959]

Lovely....seems to have an extra badge though
(Someone had to say it!)

Please excuse my iggerance on Mercedes badge etiquette old chap, is that aimed at the AMG badge on the boot lid? It is the only "extra" I can think of, I couldn't see a raised three star on the bonnet so knew it wasn't that.

 

[Jimbo1959]

I abstained from it, glad you bit John

Is it just me or is John a little OCD about the AMG badges?

And perhaps, complimented slightly by, dare I say it, "a thing" for Obsidian Black cars, (three out of four in past ownership).

Just teasing John, honest! Please don't be offended.

 

[AMGeed]

Please excuse my iggerance on Mercedes badge etiquette old chap, is that aimed at the AMG badge on the boot lid? It is the only "extra" I can think of, I couldn't see a raised three star on the bonnet so knew it wasn't that.

I'll just leave this here

 

[Jimbo1959]

I'll just leave this here

 

[Blobcat]

I'll just leave this here

That would encourage me to put 4 on the car, 1 on each corner

 

[A.J.]

Is it just me or is John a little OCD about the AMG badges?

And perhaps, complimented slightly by, dare I say it, "a thing" for Obsidian Black cars, (three out of four in past ownership).

Just teasing John, honest! Please don't be offended.

There is a big difference between AMG and AMG Line, AMG line does not merit AMG badging

 

[LostKiwi]

For the OP....
Theres a general view that AMG badges only belong on fire breathing monsters where the engine has been retuned by the gentlemen in Affalterbach and fitted into a car with better suspension, trim and wheel and tyre combinations. Those cars were the original AMGs and are a bit special. The creation on the marketing AMGs (where it's just a trim level and a few minor suspension tweaks) is felt to cheapen the AMG brand.

 

[Mr Filipov]

Lovely....seems to have an extra badge though
(Someone had to say it!)

Damn, you beat me to it haha

 

[Capra]

Driving back from Wales yesterday came across a W205 dressed as a C63.

 

[Jimbo1959]

For the OP....
Theres a general view that AMG badges only belong on fire breathing monsters where the engine has been retuned by the gentlemen in Affalterbach and fitted into a car with better suspension, trim and wheel and tyre combinations. Those cars were the original AMGs and are a bit special. The creation on the marketing AMGs (where it's just a trim level and a few minor suspension tweaks) is felt to cheapen the AMG brand.

No arguement from me sir!

I have always preferred a car that does what it says on the tin.

Ok, bit of a mixed metaphor but, you know what I mean.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Please excuse my iggerance on Mercedes badge etiquette old chap, is that aimed at the AMG badge on the boot lid? It is the only "extra" I can think of, I couldn't see a raised three star on the bonnet so knew it wasn't that.

‘‘Tis indeed Jim....I have to say it’s a little bit tongue in cheek though - I’m not that anal really ...

 

[John Laidlaw]

Is it just me or is John a little OCD about the AMG badges?

And perhaps, complimented slightly by, dare I say it, "a thing" for Obsidian Black cars, (three out of four in past ownership).

Just teasing John, honest! Please don't be offended.

Never offended easily Jim!

 

[madtheswine]

Jesus, what is the big deal about a badge, if this is the case then why do Mercedes put AMG on the wheels, and call the car an AMG Sport Edition. BMW have the M3,M5 but they also have Msport in the 3 and 5 series with the M badge on the boot and the wheels. Some people are just a bit sad if it worries them that much, its just a badge for god sakes. People will know it isn't the fire breathing monster as on the other side it has C220

 

[Capra]

Jesus, what is the big deal about a badge, if this is the case then why do Mercedes put AMG on the wheels, and call the car an AMG Sport Edition. BMW have the M3,M5 but they also have Msport in the 3 and 5 series with the M badge on the boot and the wheels. Some people are just a bit sad if it worries them that much, its just a badge for god sakes. People will know it isn't the fire breathing monster as on the other side it has C220

It's the aftermarket badges that was being pointed out. An M sport badged 3 series is not being badged as an M3. But, if the same car suddenly had the M3 badge on the back then that would be a bit odd.

 

[AMGeed]

Jesus, what is the big deal about a badge, if this is the case then why do Mercedes put AMG on the wheels, and call the car an AMG Sport Edition. BMW have the M3,M5 but they also have Msport in the 3 and 5 series with the M badge on the boot and the wheels. Some people are just a bit sad if it worries them that much, its just a badge for god sakes. People will know it isn't the fire breathing monster as on the other side it has C220

We have a bite

 

[John Laidlaw]

We have a bite

We have indeed Roger!

 

[Jimbo1959]

Jesus, what is the big deal about a badge, if this is the case then why do Mercedes put AMG on the wheels, and call the car an AMG Sport Edition. BMW have the M3,M5 but they also have Msport in the 3 and 5 series with the M badge on the boot and the wheels. Some people are just a bit sad if it worries them that much, its just a badge for god sakes. People will know it isn't the fire breathing monster as on the other side it has C220

Don't take it personally sir, this's a great forum and there is just a little teasing, rather than the outright nasty stuff I've experienced on other sites, don't let it put you off.
It generally means you're accepted as part of the club.
Just enjoy your car and the forum, there's lots to learn, talk about and usually good fun to be had too.
This is one of the friendliest forums I've been a member of.

 

[LostKiwi]

Don't take it personally sir, this's a great forum and there is just a little teasing, rather than the outright nasty stuff I've experienced on other sites, don't let it put you off.
It generally means you're accepted as part of the club.
Just enjoy your car and the forum, there's lots to learn, talk about and usually good fun to be had too.
This is one of the friendliest forums I've been a member of.

+1
Easily the friendliest place I've been on.

 

[madtheswine]

Lovely....seems to have an extra badge though
(Someone had to say it!)

Grass.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Grass.