Whats this brand?

[E36M3]

Anyone know what kind of car this is? I'm guessing its Chinese but I have no idea.

[E36M3]

Wow.. I thought someone would know. Guess it isn't an easy one.

[Mista Bob]

Do you have a picture of the rest of the car?

[theken]

looks like a lister logo, but doubt it

[E36M3]

I don't but maybe I can get one.. if I had a pic of the car it would likely be a lot easier.


Originally posted by Mista Bob
Do you have a picture of the rest of the car?

[spikerS]

after racking my brain and coming up blank, I went back to basics.

Look at the logo shape, forget the vertical lines. Reminded me of KIA.

went looking for Kia badge options and found this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brenthon-3D-Hood-Grill-Trunk-Steering-Wheel-Emblem-7pc-11-12-2013-Kia-Optima-K5-/180948217975

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqJ,!rYE+uPw,u(1BQI4IeDPew~~60_12.JPG

[spikerS]

http://importshark.com/catalog/images/Brenthon%20emblem%20set%20(3)c.jpg

http://importshark.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1135

[E36M3]

Nice work! My girlfriend said she thought it was Korean (the logo) so that is pretty funny.


Originally posted by spikerS
after racking my brain and coming up blank, I went back to basics.

Look at the logo shape, forget the vertical lines. Reminded me of KIA.

went looking for Kia badge options and found this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brenthon-3D-Hood-Grill-Trunk-Steering-Wheel-Emblem-7pc-11-12-2013-Kia-Optima-K5-/180948217975

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqJ,!rYE+uPw,u(1BQI4IeDPew~~60_12.JPG

[E36M3]

It appears that these guys just sell symbols for you to install to replace whatever your cars brand is.. what a weird business:

http://www.brenthon.com/

[Mista Bob]

I imagine there is a pretty big market out there for people who want to try and hide the fact they are driving a kia/hyundai.

[Tik-Tok]

Why de-badge, when you can re-badge ,:rofl:

Good idea for those buying a $60000 Kia.

[A790]

Originally posted by Mista Bob
I imagine there is a pretty big market out there for people who want to try and hide the fact they are driving a kia/hyundai.
I dunno why.

My 2012 Optima SX was a pretty great car.

[E36M3]

I think that Kia and Hyundai are making some great stuff.. I think it may just be the perception of having something special that people are drawn to, who knows.. branding is funny stuff.


Originally posted by A790

I dunno why.

My 2012 Optima SX was a pretty great car.

[corsvette]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
Why de-badge, when you can re-badge ,:rofl:

Good idea for those buying a $60000 Kia.


Good business for the 3 people who might actually buy a 60k Kia new.

There no real way to un-cheapen a Kia or Hyundai though, maybe put an Acura or Lexus badge on one?

Which brings me to something I dont understand. I've seen several Acura's with Honda badges, and Lexus'with Toyota badges. I would think one would want to be the other way around, making a expensive car appear to be a cheaper make is just :dunno:

No Audi owners willing to put VW symbols on their rides?
http://i58.tinypic.com/116j3ux.jpg

[ddduke]

Originally posted by corsvette

Which brings me to something I dont understand. I've seen several Acura's with Honda badges, and Lexus'with Toyota badges. I would think one would want to be the other way around, making a expensive car appear to be a cheaper make is just :dunno:


For the ricer kids who want to be JDM. Driving an Toyota Aristo or Honda Integra (at least I think that's what they called them)

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by corsvette
Which brings me to something I dont understand. I've seen several Acura's with Honda badges, and Lexus'with Toyota badges. I would think one would want to be the other way around, making a expensive car appear to be a cheaper make is just :dunno:


Were they RHD cars? In Japan, Lexus & Acura dont exist, their (to my knowledge) a north-american branding ideal, it may happen elsewhere in the world, but certainly not in japan. There, Honda & Toyota are construed as "premium" brands, so there is no need to have the north american "Acura" or "lexus" there, as to the short, black haired folk from Japan, both Honda & Toyota already have the esteem that Lexus & Acura do here.

The premium Lexus & Acura cars & SUV's in Japan are labeled under the regular Honda & Toyota badging. Hence the fact you've seen Honda Integra's and the like. Actually here, the Toyota Avalon is pretty much a Lexus all things considered, but with Toyota badging pretty much, and a lower price tag because of it.
:thumbsup:

As for the pic of the Audi with VW badges? dunno why some one would do that.
:confused:

[corsvette]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M



Were they RHD cars? In Japan, Lexus & Acura dont exist, their (to my knowledge) a north-american branding ideal, it may happen elsewhere in the world, but certainly not in japan. There, Honda & Toyota are construed as "premium" brands, so there is no need to have the north american "Acura" or "lexus" there, as to the short, black haired folk from Japan, both Honda & Toyota already have the esteem that Lexus & Acura do here.

The premium Lexus & Acura cars & SUV's in Japan are labeled under the regular Honda & Toyota badging. Hence the fact you've seen Honda Integra's and the like. Actually here, the Toyota Avalon is pretty much a Lexus all things considered, but with Toyota badging pretty much, and a lower price tag because of it.
:thumbsup:

As for the pic of the Audi with VW badges? dunno why some one would do that.
:confused:

Nah, these wern't JDM cars. One was a fairly late model Lexus IS300. I've also seen several usdm RSX's and SC400 Lexus' with badge swaps. I guess it's just not as cool to rock a Lexus or Acura (audi too?) is some cases.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M




As for the pic of the Audi with VW badges? dunno why some one would do that.
:confused:

Because everyone knows a TT is just a Beetle :rofl:

At least that owner has a sense of humor about it.

[Kloubek]

Originally posted by A790

I dunno why.

My 2012 Optima SX was a pretty great car.

It's just that Kia and Hyundai USED to be the laughing stock of the automotive world. I actually played a game once to see if I could find a Hyundai Excel or Pony that didn't have black soot all over the bumper. I lost.

While I'm not keen on all their vehicles these days, the same could be said of my opinion of most manufacturers. For the most part, they are now just as good and as nice as most other mainstream manufacturers.

[civic_stylez]

Originally posted by Kloubek


It's just that Kia and Hyundai USED to be the laughing stock of the automotive world. I actually played a game once to see if I could find a Hyundai Excel or Pony that didn't have black soot all over the bumper. I lost.

While I'm not keen on all their vehicles these days, the same could be said of my opinion of most manufacturers. For the most part, they are now just as good and as nice as most other mainstream manufacturers.

I have to agree, I have a Hyundai Genesis sedan and I have to say that I was blown away with the quality and the drive of the car. They have alot more to prove and they are doing really well. Everyone who has driven with me in my Genesis has been REALLY surprised that it is a Hyundai. That being said my car has no Hyundai H logos on it anywhere.

[Disoblige]

Just slap a C350 4Matic badge on there and you'll get respect from all the Asian parents.

[A790]

Originally posted by Kloubek


It's just that Kia and Hyundai USED to be the laughing stock of the automotive world. I actually played a game once to see if I could find a Hyundai Excel or Pony that didn't have black soot all over the bumper. I lost.

While I'm not keen on all their vehicles these days, the same could be said of my opinion of most manufacturers. For the most part, they are now just as good and as nice as most other mainstream manufacturers.
Oh I completely understand that, but I think it's hilarious when someone buys a Kia/Hyundai (thereby supporting the brand/their products) and then re or debadges it. I always laugh when I see it.

I mean, let's call a spade a spade: you're driving a Hyundai, and frankly, there's nothing wrong with that. Not today, anyway.

[DEATH2000]

Im just gonna throw this here:

http://s19.postimg.org/zcmzh1wpv/Z3_SL.jpg

http://s19.postimg.org/e49azmi8z/Z3_SL_2.jpg


Anyone wanna take a stab at what this is?

[corsvette]

Its a 1st gen Z3!

[Zetsu]

lol was that thing in the auctions?

[DEATH2000]

Originally posted by corsvette
Its a 1st gen Z3!
You are good! It is in fact a Z3.



Originally posted by Zetsu
lol was that thing in the auctions?
Yes. It was for sale in Japan.