walrus
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« on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 08:51:21 » |
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Vanity or investment? I've ordered a car for March '14 (wanted sooner, but can't have due to build delays) and I've become obsessed with the various personalised plates I see on my morning commute. Direct from the DVLA, there are some good ones for £250 - £400.
Does anyone have an anecdotes of buying/selling personalised plates, and if they've cost/appreciated in value? Unfortunately, my real name or anything like it is way over budget (except for PA14UUL, which is a bit dubious) so I'm looking at something model-specific. VR5xWOW is available, as is P22VRS, but I'm unlikely to buy the same brand of car next time around so I'd have to sell the plate on.
Bizarrely, NE14ABJ is not on the banned list, athough I guess this one is a bit dubious. I asked on Pistonheads and watched as the thread descended into war stories of losing £s and being pulled over for changing the plate format (something I won't be doing), so hoping for more positive stories on here!
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 08:57:24 » |
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IMO they are fine if they hide the age of the car - perfect for some makes as they don't age (Volvo). Initials I think are also acceptable.
Wankerish if they are adapted to some how spell the name of the driver (K8) or what the do for a living or some other personal attribute. BMW X5s with X5 as part of the plate are members of the highest order of wankers.
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 09:08:16 » |
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What if it's a brand new X5 with X5 as the number plate? That hides the age of the vehicle and reaffirms the make of the vehicle, so it's a stroke of genius right?
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 09:14:59 » |
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What if it's a brand new X5 with X5 as the number plate? That hides the age of the vehicle and reaffirms the make of the vehicle, so it's a stroke of genius right?
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 09:22:33 » |
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A pet hate of mine. I can never see the point of putting something that vaguely resembles your name on a car if you put the screws in the right position. I see them as making a statement. That statement usually being 'I am a wanker'. I make that statement perfectly well with the clothes that I wear so need to over-do with my motor as well. If you could make some money out of it then great. But unless you pay a lot for it you are unlikely to as you are selling to a very limited number of people. Most motor-heads will know the age of your car regardless, and most others wont give a damn. If it was a business vehicle and was more of a gimmick I'd say go for it. Otherwise, just change your name to the number plate that comes with the car. Done
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 09:29:35 » |
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P171 CKS
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 09:35:22 » |
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Just wasted 20 minutes trying to work out why on earth NE14ABJ would be on the banned list. Got it now. And Yes please, if you're offering. :gay:
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 09:53:55 » |
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Haven't a clue. PS. Mine is still up for sale if anyone is interested.  |
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:09:36 » |
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What does it say!?
The guy who owns F1 has recently turned down a bid of 6 million.
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:28:25 » |
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L15 TFC
Used have the spacing illegally (L1 5TFC) and although never got stopped I couldn't be arsed changing the plates MOT time.
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:31:05 » |
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That'll be obselete coming May when we jump to the Championship....
Think I'm going to buy VR53WOW (vRS, mark 3) but not fiddle with spacings.... the car is asbo green so should work....
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:32:42 » |
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Or VR55 LOW?  |
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:34:24 » |
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Fabia?
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:37:10 » |
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 10:43:00 » |
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Octavia vRS (diesel)... impatiently waiting for build date. New job meant my beloved Alfa is too thirsty.
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