JDM Badging?

Joopy · 09-11-2007, 11:01 PM

What do you guys think of rebadging? I figure we're not in Japan, so what's the point?

Sure it's to be different I suppose, but seriously, it's not like were driving Ferrari's, we're driving Mazda's so why the mystery?

Prompted by seeing two Axlea badges today

HotCarl · 09-12-2007, 08:34 PM

Like you said, people want to be different.

I'm either way on it, doesn't bother me. I wouldn't bother doing it just because I don't see the value in it. But if I see someone with JDM badging I know that they are at least knowledgeable about what they're driving

Blake · 09-13-2007, 12:58 PM

I think they dumb it down when it comes to NA, so I like the JDM badging. It's more in keeping with the original.

Harpoon · 09-16-2007, 11:01 PM

I think it's stupid, regardless of what they call it somewhere else, it's called the Mazda3 here, why not accept it?

Mindcore · 09-17-2007, 04:05 PM

I personally hate JDM badging, as others have said, we're not in Japan. But I get why people do it. I wouldn't, but it does make it unique, and I also agree that if you see one badged that way, odds are they're an enthusiast.

Phil · 10-01-2007, 01:52 PM

I think it's cool, it shows the heritage of the car. Instead, most MFG's dumb it down for North America by making up some new name that marketing thinks will sell better.

Imagine Lamborghini calling the Gallardo the SX200 because NA'ers would like it better.

Joopy · 10-02-2007, 06:21 PM

Split down the middle I guess.

Good points either way.

09-11-2007, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joopy Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 39	JDM Badging? What do you guys think of rebadging? I figure we're not in Japan, so what's the point? Sure it's to be different I suppose, but seriously, it's not like were driving Ferrari's, we're driving Mazda's so why the mystery? Prompted by seeing two Axlea badges today

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Blake Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	I think they dumb it down when it comes to NA, so I like the JDM badging. It's more in keeping with the original. __________________ Mazda3 GT White with black tint

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Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	I personally hate JDM badging, as others have said, we're not in Japan. But I get why people do it. I wouldn't, but it does make it unique, and I also agree that if you see one badged that way, odds are they're an enthusiast. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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09-12-2007, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
HotCarl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 195	Like you said, people want to be different. I'm either way on it, doesn't bother me. I wouldn't bother doing it just because I don't see the value in it. But if I see someone with JDM badging I know that they are at least knowledgeable about what they're driving

09-16-2007, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Harpoon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 59	I think it's stupid, regardless of what they call it somewhere else, it's called the Mazda3 here, why not accept it?

10-01-2007, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phil Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	I think it's cool, it shows the heritage of the car. Instead, most MFG's dumb it down for North America by making up some new name that marketing thinks will sell better. Imagine Lamborghini calling the Gallardo the SX200 because NA'ers would like it better.

10-02-2007, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joopy Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 39	Split down the middle I guess. Good points either way.