My badge was stolen last week from the local station. Having had the time to calm down, I am now looking for a replacement.
I've checked eBay, and plenty claim to be OEM, but don't look like they'd fit. I've attached photos of the empty space on my bonnet (i'm ashamed of how dirty it is, but the wether has been awful and I've not found the time) and the claimed OEM badge on eBay. The two pins would not fit the F21 (2016 M140i).
The local BMW dealership have told me it will cost £36.19. If anyone could point me towards a cheaper option, it would be much appreciated! I'd begrudge paying that much for something that could be stolen so easily straight away.
That badge you've shown looks like it's for E8x/E9x cars.
Why not pm forum sponsor cotswoldbmwmini to see if they can get it cheaper? In my experience. It's best to stick to OEM. Aftermarket ones may fade or not fit as well.
That badge you've shown looks like it's for E8x/E9x cars.
Why not pm forum sponsor cotswoldbmwmini to see if they can get it cheaper? In my experience. It's best to stick to OEM. Aftermarket ones may fade or not fit as well.
Sadly this happens a lot and often the stolen badges end up on Ebay where people who had their badge stolen buy them back.
I'd buy a new one just to avoid encouraging crims to go and steal more badges (potentially).
(I know many badges are legitimatelly reclaimed from scrapped motors but there's no denying many are just nicked).
The thing that really sucks is any attempt to make your new badge really secure will just result in more damage being caused to your car if you're unlucky enough for somebody to try to steal your badge again in the future.
My badge was stolen last week from the local station. Having had the time to calm down, I am now looking for a replacement.
I've checked eBay, and plenty claim to be OEM, but don't look like they'd fit. I've attached photos of the empty space on my bonnet (i'm ashamed of how dirty it is, but the wether has been awful and I've not found the time) and the claimed OEM badge on eBay. The two pins would not fit the F21 (2016 M140i).
The local BMW dealership have told me it will cost £36.19. If anyone could point me towards a cheaper option, it would be much appreciated! I'd begrudge paying that much for something that could be stolen so easily straight away.
The thieving swines managed to put a few small but deep scratches around mine when taking it off. The adhesive was very sticky on the new one! That said, I can't imagine it difficult to pop off the right tools and bit of patience.
Yup I would sooner get it from the Dealers.. You know what some of the stuff off Ebay is like.
I am looking at changing mine, Because the top of the badge (The silver bit) Is starting to pitt and lose it's finish.. Just don't know how easy/hard it is to get the old one off?
Definitely stolen. Scratches in the paint work, and one of the anchor points snapped off. Luckily there are three so I could make sure the new badge still lines up!
Ahh that easy? No glue involved? Mines a pre facelift if that makes any diff..
Going to get in touch with BMW see if they'll change it under warranty first..
Definitely stolen. Scratches in the paint work, and one of the anchor points snapped off. Luckily there are three so I could make sure the new badge still lines up!
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