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m444ttb said:
I wouldn't worry too much. The sort of retards that are likely to shout abuse at you or damage your car because you have a private plate will already have taken offense at the car being a Porsche.
Lol, I agree. 
My Ms has the initials JAG, so gets the odd look driving about in her Audi.
I'm having this exact debate at the minute. I have a number of plates on retention, but would be going with my first ever (for mildly sentimental reasons, I think) which is 'A6 XXX' (with XXX being letters and not 'X', obvs!) going on the car.
We've had plates on a number of cars in the past, but not for a few years. I really cannot make up my mind...and worse still, my OH kinda does that female 'scrunch face' thing when I mention it, which means she is not keen.
I think (rightly or wrongly) she feels like we are kinda running the line of appearing to be trying to be 'flash' by having a Porsche in the first place - but perhaps adding the private plate might just tip public perception into the 'knobhead' spectrum.
So I really don't know. For some reason the plate seemed totally acceptable on a Freelander 2 when that was new and a Golf GTI and so on and so on, but this time its perhaps a step too far....
We've had plates on a number of cars in the past, but not for a few years. I really cannot make up my mind...and worse still, my OH kinda does that female 'scrunch face' thing when I mention it, which means she is not keen.
I think (rightly or wrongly) she feels like we are kinda running the line of appearing to be trying to be 'flash' by having a Porsche in the first place - but perhaps adding the private plate might just tip public perception into the 'knobhead' spectrum.
So I really don't know. For some reason the plate seemed totally acceptable on a Freelander 2 when that was new and a Golf GTI and so on and so on, but this time its perhaps a step too far....
There is a DVLA Auction coming up.
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
Koln-RS said:
There is a DVLA Auction coming up.
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
And a real tiny pinch at that....http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
Had a Cayman Design Edition 1 (777 made) with the reg number P777CAY. Perfect for the car but not related to me in any way. I am not a great fan of personalised plates but some say they make a good investment if they can be interpreted in some other way. 'F1' on a Bugatti Veyron is worth more than the car!
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Koln-RS said:
There is a DVLA Auction coming up.
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
Really what's your experience with the guide prices? Do they have reserves? http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
Would have thought most are snapped up by websites.
RUF911P at £250 looks cheap for anyone with one.
7184c said:
Koln-RS said:
There is a DVLA Auction coming up.
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
Really what's your experience with the guide prices? Do they have reserves? http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
Would have thought most are snapped up by websites.
RUF911P at £250 looks cheap for anyone with one.
"911 RUF" sold in July 14 for £13500 so finished approx £16000...!
Around where I live private plates are really popular some are quite tacky and others really well thought out, I have them on my two cars as they were relatively cheap.
I spent ages on DVLA's web-site trying out different combinations then a mate sent me a suggestion which I'd never thought about and on my Cayman it looks great so it was a no brainier going for a plate for my daily driver too.
I spent ages on DVLA's web-site trying out different combinations then a mate sent me a suggestion which I'd never thought about and on my Cayman it looks great so it was a no brainier going for a plate for my daily driver too.
PhantomPH said:
I'm having this exact debate at the minute. I have a number of plates on retention, but would be going with my first ever (for mildly sentimental reasons, I think) which is 'A6 XXX' (with XXX being letters and not 'X', obvs!) going on the car.
We've had plates on a number of cars in the past, but not for a few years. I really cannot make up my mind...and worse still, my OH kinda does that female 'scrunch face' thing when I mention it, which means she is not keen.
I think (rightly or wrongly) she feels like we are kinda running the line of appearing to be trying to be 'flash' by having a Porsche in the first place - but perhaps adding the private plate might just tip public perception into the 'knobhead' spectrum.
So I really don't know. For some reason the plate seemed totally acceptable on a Freelander 2 when that was new and a Golf GTI and so on and so on, but this time its perhaps a step too far....
fWe've had plates on a number of cars in the past, but not for a few years. I really cannot make up my mind...and worse still, my OH kinda does that female 'scrunch face' thing when I mention it, which means she is not keen.
I think (rightly or wrongly) she feels like we are kinda running the line of appearing to be trying to be 'flash' by having a Porsche in the first place - but perhaps adding the private plate might just tip public perception into the 'knobhead' spectrum.
So I really don't know. For some reason the plate seemed totally acceptable on a Freelander 2 when that was new and a Golf GTI and so on and so on, but this time its perhaps a step too far....
k what people think - buying a Porsche is not flash, it's you buying whatever you want with your money. Equally I don't see what's wrong with a private plate , I know of people that have private plates on their £5k cars and they're not knobhead's it's just what they like.Koln-RS said:
I followed the 'Live Bidding' on one of these - some don't sell, but most go over 'guide' and some for massive amounts.
The general rule seems to be, the shorter the plate (minimum letters/numbers) the better.
I've got my eye on a few of those coming up in next month's auction with a view to bagging something 'ageless' for my Mini project, those with a U, X or Y in them (or a combination of all three) can be had relatively cheaply since they're not exactly common as people's initials. I've never bought one before but fancy a punt.The general rule seems to be, the shorter the plate (minimum letters/numbers) the better.
tcs0tm said:
fk what people think - buying a Porsche is not flash, it's you buying whatever you want with your money. Equally I don't see what's wrong with a private plate , I know of people that have private plates on their £5k cars and they're not knobhead's it's just what they like.
To many, buying a Porsche IS flash and, like it or not, may influence others perception of you. Putting a private plate on it (or have an in-your-face colour) may well re-inforce that impression.k what people think - buying a Porsche is not flash, it's you buying whatever you want with your money. Equally I don't see what's wrong with a private plate , I know of people that have private plates on their £5k cars and they're not knobhead's it's just what they like.
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Koln-RS said:
There is a DVLA Auction coming up.
http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
'Potential investments' or, to quote you earlier, 'very good investment': really? Can you explain why? I'm not expecting my two to appreciate any more than they have now. (I don't think they have. And they are both letters plus numbers.)http://www.dvlaauction.co.uk/index.php/live-auctio...
As always, some cheap/naff plates, some obscure, some very nice and tasteful, some expensive, and some potential investments. Invariably, you get what you pay for.
But take the 'guide prices' with a pinch of salt.
bcr5784 said:
To many, buying a Porsche IS flash and, like it or not, may influence others perception of you. Putting a private plate on it (or have an in-your-face colour) may well re-inforce that impression.
I don't dispute what people think but for someone to prejudge me based on what I drive / what clothes I wear wear wouldn't bother me personally. Do whatever makes you happy as long as it's not negatively impacting on others is my view. If someone initially thinks i'm a cock because I have a Porsche or a private plate then i'm no worse off for it.
7184c said:
I'm in two minds about putting a prefix style personalised plate on my early 981c, something ending CAY as a few can be had for not too much money on the DVLA.
I just wondered what the general consensus was on such plates. A bit of fun or does it scream kn0b and attract abuse from random strangers?
With a strategically placed screw you could make it read Gay and you will then attract knobs I just wondered what the general consensus was on such plates. A bit of fun or does it scream kn0b and attract abuse from random strangers?
Joking aside, it's your car do what you want - joe public will always be jealous over something!
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