"d" rear badge added to '11 X5 35d - Page 4

Fraser · #1 02-06-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by deutsch100

Ok.....I know most people like to "de-badge" their BMWs (especially Europeans).

I think badging is like silver vs. black kidney grills or silver alloy wheels vs. black wheels....some of us like them, some of us don't!

The X5 4.8i and 5.0i have cool, squared exhaust pipes. The X5 M has hot, quad exhaust pipes. The 3.5i and 35d do not have really anything that distinguishes themselves as different.

I LOVE my clean, modern diesel engine...I have been wanting a new, advanced Diesel for years & years (took California a long time to allow us to have one!).

So, I badged my X5 as an X5d. It's my version of a "hybrid' badge!

The dealer does not sell, nor can they order the "d" badge solo. I either had to buy an xdrive 35d or 335d badge...but they are $99.00 + tax! That's insane! I found a 3.0d badge on eBay in the UK, paid about $20 USD.

I know it's personal, but I really like the way it looks. It makes me feel my 35d is extra special :

Don't you have side badges that designate it as a diesel?

deutsch100 · #2 02-06-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraser

Don't you have side badges that designate it as a diesel?

Yes, of course. But read Nello3's post (a few posts up from yours, same page). Just wanted something to distinguish the 35i and 35d from the rear! Just personal taste!

Fraser · #3 02-06-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by deutsch100

Yes, of course. But read Nello3's post (a few posts up from yours, same page). Just wanted something to distinguish the 35i and 35d from the rear! Just personal taste!

Well I guess that diesel is unusual over there. Here it's the norm with the X5.

JasonG · #4 02-06-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraser

Don't you have side badges that designate it as a diesel?

Yes, but the one on the rear end adds "10ft-lbs" of torque....

NiceRide · #5 02-06-2011, 01:41 AM

Chuckled at the "X5 d" pic, but I really like it. "Dat's right biatch, it's a diesel!"

deutsch100 · #6 02-06-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NiceRide

Chuckled at the "X5 d" pic, but I really like it. "Dat's right biatch, it's a diesel!"

Thanks!!

ard · #7 02-06-2011, 02:54 AM

Like the d.

I actually think they should have proudly worn the D on the back, but I'd never do it myself. Not vain enough to debadge, nor 'up badge'...

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deutsch100 · #8 02-06-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ard

Like the d.

I actually think they should have proudly worn the D on the back, but I'd never do it myself. Not vain enough to debadge, nor 'up badge'...

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Thanks ard! In all my BMWs and Mercedes over the years, I have never de-badged, and for sure never, ever have I "up-badged".

I too think the X5 diesel should have a "d" rear marking, like the 335d. I feel proud to have this amazing Diesel, and I just helped the Bavarians with this gross oversight in their badging judgement!!

Also, if more American realized that the X5 35d was a diesel...and they see NO black smoke...they might be more open to diesel cars and suvs. Great performance and much better mpg! Although I read, that 1/3 new X5s in the last year sold were diesel in the USA. That's a big step forward for Americans!!

alexmish · #9 02-06-2011, 07:17 AM

I LOVE IT... I wanted to do it for the same reason, as there is no distinct identity to the diesel engine from the rear... I'll search eBay too...

deutsch100 · #10 02-06-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alexmish

I LOVE IT... I wanted to do it for the same reason, as there is no distinct identity to the diesel engine from the rear... I'll search eBay too...

Thanks Alex. I searched & searched US eBay, but finally had to go to eBay UK.

I bought from seller Opelise on eBay UK. His name is Steve & is the best to work with. Excellent communication, honest and just a really great bloke!