BMW Copiers

MooseCaboose · 08-08-2008, 01:40 AM

now, im not the type to judge others by their car taste and whatever nick nacks they have on it. but this one has really gotten to my head.

we all know bmw has made the corona rings their trademark by just putting it on most if not all of their cars nowadays. but i am seeing more and more of these mazda3's with after market corona rings. kind of like how audi is slowly making the led strips and "audi" thing. imo, this is no different than putting a poser badge on a car. to even make it worse, they also add the shark fin!. seriously, why not just by a used 3'er. i have also seen the corona rings on a subaru impreza! im not sure if its just a fad where i live (vancouver) or is it happening elsewhere also?

voltron1011 · 08-08-2008, 01:43 AM

From your title, I thought you were talking about Xerox machines

darkphantom · 08-08-2008, 01:53 AM

i think you're referring to the halos/angel eyes that everyone has as an aftermarket option?

methodtim · 08-08-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MooseCaboose

now, im not the type to judge others by their car taste and whatever nick nacks they have on it. but this one has really gotten to my head.

we all know bmw has made the corona rings their trademark by just putting it on most if not all of their cars nowadays. but i am seeing more and more of these mazda3's with after market corona rings. kind of like how audi is slowly making the led strips and "audi" thing. imo, this is no different than putting a poser badge on a car. to even make it worse, they also add the shark fin!. seriously, why not just by a used 3'er. i have also seen the corona rings on a subaru impreza! im not sure if its just a fad where i live (vancouver) or is it happening elsewhere also?

I think you should lighten up. Who cares?

MooseCaboose · 08-08-2008, 02:16 AM

yes yes yes, who cares. but this is one of my personal hates. like some men are apposed to wearing pink than others. like you said, who cares! but i had a question in my vent. anywhere else is this done?

Exacc · 08-08-2008, 02:17 AM

Its happening here in Manila too...Mazda 3's mostly...seen some Jazz/Fit with one big ring of light also...

I don't really care though...I am just glad than when I get beside a car with that...I am in my E46 325i (which incidentally did not come with angel eyes, just retrofitted), and I know he probably wants to be in my car instead! hehe!

Exacc · 08-08-2008, 02:18 AM

Oh and many Taiwan made headlight enclosures with projector upgrades have it too...

PLAYON · 08-08-2008, 02:23 AM

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. . .

BK · 08-08-2008, 09:26 AM

http://www.autofieldguide.com/driven/0506dri26.html

... The latest generation of Civic goes back to a tried-and-true formula in an attempt to regain momentum. And that formula is simply this: Subtly copy BMW’s 3 Series in order to give buyers a vehicle that has overtones of the one they wish they could afford.

F1-Slayer · 08-08-2008, 09:33 AM

kwakr738 · 08-08-2008, 09:52 AM

It's not nice to make fun of people less fortunate then you. Making someone happy with kindness is something that money cannot buy. The world will be a better place.

emarkd · 08-08-2008, 10:17 AM

Back to the OP's question, I see it often here in Georgia. Mazdas, Civics... Yesterday I saw a full-size chevy truck with projectors and angel eyes....and a one-inch gap between the lenses and fenders, too. Whatever. It doesn't bother me.

Tondtar · 08-08-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

From your title, I thought you were talking about Xerox machines

Me too

..I was ready to whip out that credit card and buy an "Ultimate Copying Machine" for the office

cliverman · 08-08-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. . .

+1
Still kinda irritating.

voltron1011 · 08-08-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

Me too

..I was ready to whip out that credit card and buy an "Ultimate Copying Machine" for the office

MMMazing07 · 08-09-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MooseCaboose

now, im not the type to judge others by their car taste and whatever nick nacks they have on it. but this one has really gotten to my head.

we all know bmw has made the corona rings their trademark by just putting it on most if not all of their cars nowadays. but i am seeing more and more of these mazda3's with after market corona rings. kind of like how audi is slowly making the led strips and "audi" thing. imo, this is no different than putting a poser badge on a car. to even make it worse, they also add the shark fin!. seriously, why not just by a used 3'er. i have also seen the corona rings on a subaru impreza! im not sure if its just a fad where i live (vancouver) or is it happening elsewhere also?

if someone is copying you that means they like your style and creativity. i would think that makes me feel good to own a BMW. The leaders in the automotive world. Companies can do whatever the hell they want to do. Who cares...... its marketing. And anyway Halos dont look good on any car but BMWs

zetaxi165 · 08-09-2008, 01:53 AM

It does annoy me.

There are a lot of people who put shark fins on their cars over here, and they still have their original antenna sticking out.

Oh well. Everyone unto themselves.

Lassaxi · 08-09-2008, 08:25 AM

This barely moves the needle on the care-o-meter.

08-08-2008, 01:40 AM	#1
MooseCaboose First Lieutenant 30 Rep 367 Posts Drives: with a doge Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	BMW Copiers now, im not the type to judge others by their car taste and whatever nick nacks they have on it. but this one has really gotten to my head. we all know bmw has made the corona rings their trademark by just putting it on most if not all of their cars nowadays. but i am seeing more and more of these mazda3's with after market corona rings. kind of like how audi is slowly making the led strips and "audi" thing. imo, this is no different than putting a poser badge on a car. to even make it worse, they also add the shark fin!. seriously, why not just by a used 3'er. i have also seen the corona rings on a subaru impreza! im not sure if its just a fad where i live (vancouver) or is it happening elsewhere also?
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darkphantom Banned 633 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	i think you're referring to the halos/angel eyes that everyone has as an aftermarket option?
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08-08-2008, 02:16 AM	#5
MooseCaboose First Lieutenant 30 Rep 367 Posts Drives: with a doge Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	yes yes yes, who cares. but this is one of my personal hates. like some men are apposed to wearing pink than others. like you said, who cares! but i had a question in my vent. anywhere else is this done?
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Exacc First Lieutenant 10 Rep 312 Posts Drives: BMW E46 325i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Asia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 325i [0.00]	Its happening here in Manila too...Mazda 3's mostly...seen some Jazz/Fit with one big ring of light also... I don't really care though...I am just glad than when I get beside a car with that...I am in my E46 325i (which incidentally did not come with angel eyes, just retrofitted), and I know he probably wants to be in my car instead! hehe! __________________ 2008 E92 335i Sapphire Black 2005 E46 M3 ZCP Silver Grey
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Exacc First Lieutenant 10 Rep 312 Posts Drives: BMW E46 325i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Asia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 325i [0.00]	Oh and many Taiwan made headlight enclosures with projector upgrades have it too... __________________ 2008 E92 335i Sapphire Black 2005 E46 M3 ZCP Silver Grey
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PLAYON Major 265 Rep 1,414 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 550i Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 550i [0.00] 2003 Audi A4 [0.00]	imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. . . __________________
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kwakr738 e21 respect 42 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	It's not nice to make fun of people less fortunate then you. Making someone happy with kindness is something that money cannot buy. The world will be a better place.
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08-08-2008, 10:17 AM	#12
emarkd Private First Class 3 Rep 105 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Back to the OP's question, I see it often here in Georgia. Mazdas, Civics... Yesterday I saw a full-size chevy truck with projectors and angel eyes....and a one-inch gap between the lenses and fenders, too. Whatever. It doesn't bother me.
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08-09-2008, 01:53 AM	#17
zetaxi165 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 295 Posts Drives: '07 e92 335, TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	It does annoy me. There are a lot of people who put shark fins on their cars over here, and they still have their original antenna sticking out. Oh well. Everyone unto themselves.
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