Taiwanese F30 Taxi is back with M3 Front/Rear

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Looking good here, Dakkar Yellow.

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Originally Posted by gthal

If it isn't an M3 then someone spent a LOT of money on body work (fenders, etc), reworked exhaust, etc. It probably would have cost more to retrofit a 328 with all new sheet metal, wheels, exhaust, etc than just buying an M3.

I think that's the real deal... that has M3 front fenders, rear fenders, wheels, exhaust, rear fascia and even the section under the doors. No way that's a fake.

The narrower rear track is what gives it away for me. Admirable effort, no doubt.

It's still cheaper in some countries to modify a 320 to look like an m3 than to actually buy one. Plus labor is super cheap. It's not as expensive as you'd think.

I'll look for the link and post it here later, unless ssomeone beats me to it.

[KASM3]

If it's not M3, A++++ for effort! Wow. Some M3's don't look that good!

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Originally Posted by gthal

If it isn't an M3 then someone spent a LOT of money on body work (fenders, etc), reworked exhaust, etc. It probably would have cost more to retrofit a 328 with all new sheet metal, wheels, exhaust, etc than just buying an M3.

I think that's the real deal... that has M3 front fenders, rear fenders, wheels, exhaust, rear fascia and even the section under the doors. No way that's a fake.

That taxi has been documented from when it was a base line to what is it now; it's somewhere on the F30 post forum. It's a 320 or 328 or something. He didn't do it all at once and the rear fenders remain the base 3 series as cost would be very prohibitive.

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Originally Posted by KASM3

If it's not M3, A++++ for effort! Wow. Some M3's don't look that good!

Absolutely! Very admirable! Dude even threw on a diffuser!

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I know, I know. Not fair to compare any other color to Austin Yellow since AY is at least 10x better, but you get the idea.


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^^^

BTW, that AY SO Dubai M3 is on the boards here. Gorgeous gorgeous car!!!

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-Tow hook cover

-Absence of signature M3 "I'm gonna eat your babies" monstrous fender flare

-Distance between exhaust and wheels

-Short rear reflectors


Come on meow. A bit surprised some here were fooled by this one.


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Yellow F30 M Sport Taxi


Taiwanese F30 Taxi is back with M3 Front/Rear


Rock on dude! 'A' for effort!

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BTW, in some other countries M3's, AMG's and such cars are so prohibitively expensive, that what some folks actually do is cut the cars in half before importing them, bring 2 halves into the country as "parts", and finally reconnect the 2 halves once across the borders.

Needless to say, modifying a 320i to look like an M3 is not a bad alternative. And still, MUCH, much cheaper than buying the real thing. Especially with a very creative workforce and dirt cheap labor.


We have it reeeeeeal good fellas. Happy Sunday!

[997usa]

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Yellow F30 M Sport Taxi


Taiwanese F30 Taxi is back with M3 Front/Rear


Rock on dude! 'A' for effort!

Sure as shit - WOW - he did a great job - hahahahah - he could have fooled me until i saw the AY comparison and the 'in progress' pics.

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

-Tow hook cover

-Absence of signature M3 "I'm gonna eat your babies" monstrous fender flare

-Distance between exhaust and wheels

-Short rear reflectors


Come on meow. A bit surprised some here were fooled by this one.


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Shit, you're right! Good detective work. Fooled me, but now it's obvious side-by-side.

[///F80M3]

First thing I noticed was it's not as wide as a real m3 lol.

[Naz24]

I was thinking of doing one "uber" run in my F80.... Just not sure how i feel about rando's getting into my car...

Imagine you order an uberX, and it shows "nazario" in a 2015 M3 coming to get you lol

[ericshun]

I saw this car when I was there. I took a picture too. I was almost fooled..then I heard him start the car

[Prissy]

Update 7/6: New grill, headlights. Widebody and more to come.

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Originally Posted by Naz24

I was thinking of doing one "uber" run in my F80.... Just not sure how i feel about rando's getting into my car...

Imagine you order an uberX, and it shows "nazario" in a 2015 M3 coming to get you lol

I think most people will be like "meh". I mean it's nicer than a Prius, but they probably won't geek all over it. Every single one of my friends who use uber frequently have zero interest in cars; that's why they use uber. If anything, they probably can't wait for the self driving car revolution.

You should try it though... especially if you're DeadMau5.

[mikex25]

I used to live in Taiwan and I remember jumping into a new C class taxi, I asked him why does he do this having such a nice car??? His reply was that he's retired and lonely, driving around gives him a chance to meet people

[SaMaster14]

Looks like he put a lot of work into the car, but the M3 badging and 4 exhaust pipes really irks me.... it's not an M3 ... the only reason someone would put the badging on like that is to try and convince people the car is better than it is. If it's a 335 be proud you have a dope 335, but it will never be an F80.

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Originally Posted by SaMaster14

Looks like he put a lot of work into the car, but the M3 badging and 4 exhaust pipes really irks me.... it's not an M3 ... the only reason someone would put the badging on like that is to try and convince people the car is better than it is. If it's a 335 be proud you have a dope 335, but it will never be an F80.

Different country. Different mindset. And it's not a 335i.

[SaMaster14]

Originally Posted by ex o

Different country. Different mindset. And it's not a 335i.

I understand, but curious to see what the mindset is though.

Even if a 328i costs more in a certain country than an M3 here, I still don't know what the intention would be of slapping on an M3 badge.

I'm all for modding engines, cosmetics and everything, but putting the badge on, regardless of where you are, is still badging it as something it isn't, I would assume in attempts to fool passersby. Just debadge the car and I think it looks great!

[Bahn360Photo]

why hate on people that are copy cats, its a sign that real m3 is so great people will do anything to imitate it. things like this should put a smile on our faces, not hate. most people know its not real and those they dont know, dont care whether its m3 or 320 to begin with