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Old 05-07-09, 07:11 PM
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Default does debadging really lower your car's value?

not just talking about the actual lexus logo, but the text "lexus" and the IS 250/350.
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Not really unless the buyer notices. Make sure you get those holes patched up behind the emblems, its not just held on with glue.
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Originally Posted by nmpeter
Not really unless the buyer notices. Make sure you get those holes patched up behind the emblems, its not just held on with glue.
i started off with the "250", so far theres only 1 small hole behind the "0". got any tips on patching it up and matching the paint?
Old 05-07-09, 07:38 PM
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Does not affect any trade in or retail value. Its personal preference.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Does not affect any trade in or retail value. Its personal preference.
thats good to hear. now, is there anyone out there that has any tips on the little hole that the emblems leave behind?
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thers no way to make it look "clean" without professional filling and repaint. Sry
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Originally Posted by joeker
not just talking about the actual lexus logo, but the text "lexus" and the IS 250/350.

just replace it with the 350 lol

why not, no one would even notice.
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Originally Posted by mo12hammad
just replace it with the 350 lol

why not, no one would even notice.
most people probably wouldnt notice unless they looked at the brakes
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Originally Posted by chums
most people probably wouldnt notice unless they looked at the brakes
Wait, what's different about the brakes??
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Smaller brakes.

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Originally Posted by mo12hammad
just replace it with the 350 lol

why not, no one would even notice.
That’s a prime reason why not to debadge. Some people who know cars will think you’re phony, trying to pass your 250 off as a 350.

Furthermore, I believe many prospective buyers of a debadged car will associate the mod with spirited driving, thereby making it less attractive as a reliable used car. In that respect the debadging would lower its value.
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debadging is my favorite mod. Replacing the 350 with "WALD" badge looks way better, and it cover up the holes perfectly lolz.. Oh yeah people dont actually try to race me anymore cause they dont know if i'm driving a 250 or 350
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Hahaha... Just pop the hood, and the dealer will see through it.

Phil, they probably just gawk and stare with awe at your car. :P
Wald inspires admiration.
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Originally Posted by Magellan
That’s a prime reason why not to debadge. Some people who know cars will think you’re phony, trying to pass your 250 off as a 350.

Furthermore, I believe many prospective buyers of a debadged car will associate the mod with spirited driving, thereby making it less attractive as a reliable used car. In that respect the debadging would lower its value.
Yup, everytime I see a de-badged car, it's always the lower tier model whether it's the BMW 328, MB C230, etc
Old 05-09-09, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Does not affect any trade in or retail value. Its personal preference.
Yes, because the selling dealer can easily (and at low cost) rebadge if they prefer to.


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