I have to laugh at the term "poser" being thrown around out here so much that there is a section dedicated to it. The term poser is a term designed to insult. Someone calls me a poser to my face and he might not be walking away. "Dems fightin' woids." lol Just saying... There are a lot of guys that think "cloning" a nicer model is cool and it's their thing that they like doing. It's their car and their money so it isn't anyone else's business IMO unless they are trying to defraud someone when they sell it. Some believe that there is nothing wrong with calling a car what the manufacturer has begun referring to it as also... The situation might also be that they have no idea that someone else has a problem with it. Can it be annoying? Maybe. Is it annoying enough that you don't mind a hospital stay? That's up to you. Maybe the juice is worth the squeeze for you. Good luck if it is...
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I have been in the car scene for a very long time. The posers know that they are posers. Someone that takes a SLK350, puts the 55 bumpers and exhaust tips on then rebadges as a 55 is a poser. Or just taking a lower model and putting the higher model badges on, such as throwing an AMG badge on a non-AMG car. The first example looks like a 55, but it isn't. Now if they take a car and put ALL of the bits for the upgrade they are claiming (like is someone spent all the $$ to upgrade a 55 to a black series) then by all means go for it as you literally turned it in to that model.
I respectfully disagree about your derivation of poser as an insult. I personally am ignorant of many things. If somebody calls me ignorant, that in and of itself is not an insult. It is the intent behind the utilization of the word that ultimately define whether something is an insult or not. I am a poser in life, I pretend have taste and culture because I drive an SLK. In reality I am a boor. Calling me a poser is an accurate description. Calling me a poser because you want to put me down is an insult. I proudly declare my ignorance, calling me ignorant is a truthful statement. Calling me ignorant because you wish to elevate your status above me, is insulting. I believe this is the message that @Melania was trying to convey. @HawkX66, I am not trying to offend you, merely expressing my view respectfully, I’m apologizing in advance if it comes across that way. By the way, I am not implying that you are calling me ignorant.
Does nobody do there homework any longer when they go car shopping? I understand there might be some people out there they are not so up to date on a AMG JCW or whatever car makers peddle these days but there are always site,s like this one of have the car checked out too see what is real or not. Every Granny this day wears a AMG Handbag ...the truth is out there right at you finger tips. I guess I just missed the whole point with my post.:laugh::laugh:
We all like to make a cars look different or better and if that means adding a spoiler or different alloys or .......
We have been doing it for years now .
As long as its done nicely and looks the part i say go for it .
Its yours do as you wish .
Besides if you know your SLK’s you know whats original or not . :nerd:
We have been doing it for years now .
As long as its done nicely and looks the part i say go for it .
Its yours do as you wish .
Besides if you know your SLK’s you know whats original or not . :nerd:
I'm going for the AMG badge on mine... But think about it. besides for the things that are labelled "AMG", Mine will have all the AMG stuff. (engine, trans, brakes, ECU etc.)
Plus it has the "AMG" sport package and the wheels already say it. I think of it as a promotion of what's under the hood, like someone putting a Kleeman sticker on the back.
Plus it has the "AMG" sport package and the wheels already say it. I think of it as a promotion of what's under the hood, like someone putting a Kleeman sticker on the back.
We are all "Posers", if we were not we would choose our cars based on economy and practicality. What we drive is is an expression of our identity. Now that does not mean I don't smile when I see something that I would not been seen dead in - that no doubt is the owners pride and joy and for which he has spent a good deal of time, money and effort, to get it how he wants it. We could all be generic citizens driving the same thing but its the characters that keeps it interesting. They are making a statement - whether its read they they want it to be, is another thing.
On the subject of posing, on a visit to Italy I have seen guys dressed with such attention to detail that there shoe leather matches there belts exactly. Or girls embroidering a flash across there jeans pocket that exactly matches there shirt. I've seen two girls walking along together in Italy that must have rang each other that day because their cloths so complimented each other. Now me I throw on what I think best in the morning.
In America I have seen police cars with enough aerials to imitate a hedgehog and enough emblem's logo's and braid to rival a tinpot dictator - if that's not posing I don't know what is.
Me, well I wouldn't be seen driving a three wheeler, anything French (Renault, Peugeot, Citron) - The French don't give a hoot about cars. As for badging the car with AMG logos, I'm more than content with the 350. Its a big engine compared to most things on the road and people will know that its capable of moving along if I want it to. Imitation is is the sincerest form of compliment and that's why I think people might label there vehicle as something perhaps they cant afford in reality - but aspire too. Nothing wrong in that.
Any way interesting theme and one that generates an opinion in most people - now then, maybe a monster truck SLK085 with AMG logos all over it
On the subject of posing, on a visit to Italy I have seen guys dressed with such attention to detail that there shoe leather matches there belts exactly. Or girls embroidering a flash across there jeans pocket that exactly matches there shirt. I've seen two girls walking along together in Italy that must have rang each other that day because their cloths so complimented each other. Now me I throw on what I think best in the morning.
In America I have seen police cars with enough aerials to imitate a hedgehog and enough emblem's logo's and braid to rival a tinpot dictator - if that's not posing I don't know what is.
Me, well I wouldn't be seen driving a three wheeler, anything French (Renault, Peugeot, Citron) - The French don't give a hoot about cars. As for badging the car with AMG logos, I'm more than content with the 350. Its a big engine compared to most things on the road and people will know that its capable of moving along if I want it to. Imitation is is the sincerest form of compliment and that's why I think people might label there vehicle as something perhaps they cant afford in reality - but aspire too. Nothing wrong in that.
Any way interesting theme and one that generates an opinion in most people - now then, maybe a monster truck SLK085 with AMG logos all over it
I get the poser label but I’m happy driving my purple Slk, didn’t do it for anyone but me so they can take a hike and talk to the hand.
I’m the type that would debadge a 55 as for me it’s about the car being what I want and need not what people think.
I get so many positive comments about Stirling Surtees that out weigh the odd plank, but if they what to get into it I’m quite happy to let them know they are wrong helps having a mouth the size of the Mersey tunnel.
Stirling is an everyday car that I drive in all weather,lives on the road outside our house,i do a full food shop in and use as a car not some museum car that comes out on high days and holidays.
The car makes me happy it does make me laugh by what people think poser is.Some it’s just because they see a car that’s different from the norm my mates in there 4 door box call me a poser not in a derogatory way it’s just to them it’s a flash car.
Now if you're trying to make the world think you have a 55amg when in reality it’s a 250cdi then you need to have a word with yourself as more than anyone your deluding yourself.
I’m the type that would debadge a 55 as for me it’s about the car being what I want and need not what people think.
I get so many positive comments about Stirling Surtees that out weigh the odd plank, but if they what to get into it I’m quite happy to let them know they are wrong helps having a mouth the size of the Mersey tunnel.
Stirling is an everyday car that I drive in all weather,lives on the road outside our house,i do a full food shop in and use as a car not some museum car that comes out on high days and holidays.
The car makes me happy it does make me laugh by what people think poser is.Some it’s just because they see a car that’s different from the norm my mates in there 4 door box call me a poser not in a derogatory way it’s just to them it’s a flash car.
Now if you're trying to make the world think you have a 55amg when in reality it’s a 250cdi then you need to have a word with yourself as more than anyone your deluding yourself.
I had a guy giving me cr@P when I stopped at traffic lights in Oz. He was telling me that I was a poser. I mentioned to him that his shade of green did not suit him - the woman in the car with him burst out laughing and he immediately made a left turn. He thought I was a poser.
Posers take many forms....and IMO dressing a car up to look like something that it is not (i.e. a better / more expensive model) is posing.
When I talk about my car, I say car and don't mention what is is - however I have a friend that will bring the make, model and year into any conversation...he is a poser..."I drove to the coast in my new Volvo XC90" - I'd say "we took a drive to the coast........"
Potentially anyone that does not drive a convertible probably looks on all of us as posers - all in the eye of the beholder.
Posers take many forms....and IMO dressing a car up to look like something that it is not (i.e. a better / more expensive model) is posing.
When I talk about my car, I say car and don't mention what is is - however I have a friend that will bring the make, model and year into any conversation...he is a poser..."I drove to the coast in my new Volvo XC90" - I'd say "we took a drive to the coast........"
Potentially anyone that does not drive a convertible probably looks on all of us as posers - all in the eye of the beholder.
You can blame Lego for that as when i built my cars from that i always added more Bricks to make the spoiler look bigger - faster .
I think adding is a built in DNA thing from child birth we always want to add or improve a look or make it go faster .
Its been happening for hundreds of years .
I think adding is a built in DNA thing from child birth we always want to add or improve a look or make it go faster .
Its been happening for hundreds of years .
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Would I get physical with someone about what they call their car. Hell no, that's their problem. If they were trying to sell me something it plainly wasn't I'd be asking for petrol money for a wasted trip but that's where it would end. It's only a badge on a car after all!
It's a bit like doing 80 on the motorway and getting all high and mighty about the guy tailgating you. Move over, let him go. You never know he may be having the worst day of his life, why aggravate him.
Testosterone is responsible for SO many of the worlds problems ..... the rest are probably due to oestrogen.
Would I get physical with someone about what they call their car. Hell no, that's their problem. If they were trying to sell me something it plainly wasn't I'd be asking for petrol money for a wasted trip but that's where it would end. It's only a badge on a car after all!
It's a bit like doing 80 on the motorway and getting all high and mighty about the guy tailgating you. Move over, let him go. You never know he may be having the worst day of his life, why aggravate him.
Testosterone is responsible for SO many of the worlds problems ..... the rest are probably due to oestrogen.
I had to laugh. I recently talked to my Insurance agent (a "car guy"). He was telling me about his daily driven E350 4matic. He said he dropped it off at his trusty friend mechanic and apparently the dude debadged the car and threw an AMG badge on the back.
What stood out to me was how excited he was about the little badge. by no means was he trying to pose and it made him happy. who has any right to complain about that??
What stood out to me was how excited he was about the little badge. by no means was he trying to pose and it made him happy. who has any right to complain about that??
Have always enjoyed the absurd, My idea of a good joke is one it takes people a few hours to realize what I said was not what they thought.
Back in the day I seriously autocrossed a Buick Skylark and beat a lot of Z28s and GT350s. Of course they did not know it was a debadged Stage 1 with a W30 suspension & lots of Delrin. Even had a 350 tag on the air cleaner (engines looked the same). Add posi, a 4 speed, & 15x7" wheels with cantilever tires (and hubcaps) and you have four wheel steering. Did have AC of course. Was going to GMI in Flint at the time and some said it was the influence for the later GSX.
Split-window was my FI B/P racer. Was a very good year.
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Back in the day I seriously autocrossed a Buick Skylark and beat a lot of Z28s and GT350s. Of course they did not know it was a debadged Stage 1 with a W30 suspension & lots of Delrin. Even had a 350 tag on the air cleaner (engines looked the same). Add posi, a 4 speed, & 15x7" wheels with cantilever tires (and hubcaps) and you have four wheel steering. Did have AC of course. Was going to GMI in Flint at the time and some said it was the influence for the later GSX.
Split-window was my FI B/P racer. Was a very good year.
I say do what you want to your car, it's your car... However, if you try to pass off said car with a fake badge and some floor mats you are a poser and deserve to be called out.
This reminds me of a guy I knew many years ago who was a member of the R***schild family.
He lived in a big 7-bedroom house in the smart part of town.
As soon as he bought the house he re-named it (not a quick or easy thing to do, as it makes life difficult for the post office etc) to “The Shack”.
I guess that’s ‘posing’ in reverse . . .
He lived in a big 7-bedroom house in the smart part of town.
As soon as he bought the house he re-named it (not a quick or easy thing to do, as it makes life difficult for the post office etc) to “The Shack”.
I guess that’s ‘posing’ in reverse . . .
When my SLK ventures onto a race circuit it will be 99.9999% sure that it's the only MB there. So I'm sure to cop all sorts of teasing to use a polite word but there will also be subtle interest in how it goes. If what I'm doing is posing then too bad, I really don't give a shoot because to be honest there will be a tiny bit of posing involved
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