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12-16-2005, 12:11 PM
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500E: To Badge or Not to Badge?
Just had some work done to my decklid and they had to remove the 500E badge. The new badge had to be shipped from Germany, so right now my car is badgeless, and it looks kinda cool.
My question to you fellow enthusiasts: Should I retain this stealth look or not? So few people know what this car is any way, to put it back is to wear a badge of honor, so to speak. Without, it looks cleaner, and the people who DO know what a 500E is certainly don't need a badge to help them identify it--those sexy flared fenders are unmistakable! Your thoughts? Kirk 1992 500E Pearl black/gray Bone stock 71K miles 
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12-16-2005, 03:11 PM
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I will soon be de-badging mine as well. Looks much cleaner, and less to wax around.
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12-16-2005, 08:45 PM
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personally i like the clean de-badged look, i've even de-badged my explorer.
my 300e is de-badged, but i haven't de-badged the 400e [yet]. i too like the stealth look... could it be de-badging is only done to 4 or 6 cylinder cars, NOT V-8's?
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12-16-2005, 08:47 PM
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I generally think debadging gives a clean look, but I am actually against it in this case.
500E's are special cars, and they deserve to wear the badge. It is an honor and a privelege to own and drive such a rare car, and I can't conceive of any other car where the owner of such a classic, rare vehicle would consider removing the badge.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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#7
12-16-2005, 10:05 PM
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Enough said.
Debadge
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12-16-2005, 11:35 PM
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That's the wrong side. Badges are on the left.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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12-17-2005, 01:43 AM
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You are right though, NO mistaking the stance of the 500!  
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1999 CLK430 - daily driver 1995 993 C2 - race modified (auto-x weapon) 2000 Durango - parts and dirt bike hauler 2005 KTM950S - Baja, here I come!!! Bloggy blogger blog
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#10
12-17-2005, 10:30 PM
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Relax, it's been awhile.
Debage.
Last edited by Fireice; 12-17-2005 at 10:39 PM.
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12-18-2005, 10:35 AM
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how 'bout a 260E badge, really keep 'em guessing
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#12
12-18-2005, 01:56 PM
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I removed mine, although I originally said I would not, its much cleaner looking.
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#13
12-18-2005, 08:24 PM
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500E's are special cars and there should be no doubt to anyone as to what they are. I am for leaving the badge on. The badge is like the notches on a gunslinger's pistol grip. It lets everyone know just how "BAD" you are!
P.S One of these days I hope to join the 500E posse!
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Donwo 1999 SL 500 Sport (30K miles) 1998 E320 (SOLD) 1989 560SL (SOLD) 1987 300E (TOTALED) 1986 300E (SOLD) 1984 300SD (SOLD)
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#14
12-18-2005, 11:03 PM
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Quote:
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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#15
12-19-2005, 06:40 AM
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I saw a W124 E500 a few weeks back that had been badged E200
(a not uncommon model in the UK).Must be fun that  .Russell
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