Private plate - yes or no?
Discussion
forzaminardi said:
maurauth said:
I dunno, SL55 AMG is a pretty spot on number plate for someone who drives an SL55 AMG etc
Exactly. It celebrates the car itself, rather than the owner trying to say something about their name or personality.My M5 had an M5 plate on it when I bought it. It always made me cringe a bit when I was out in it tbh. I'm not a 'shouty' person though, so that probably explains it.
I left it on the car throughout my ownership though, as I realised there was a market for that sort of person when I sold it.
Baz Tench said:
See, I've never got this. Why trumpet what the badge on the boot already says?
My M5 had an M5 plate on it when I bought it. It always made me cringe a bit when I was out in it tbh. I'm not a 'shouty' person though, so that probably explains it.
I left it on the car throughout my ownership though, as I realised there was a market for that sort of person when I sold it.
It's not something I'd do myself, and like you if I came into possession of a M5 with a M5 number plate, I'd probably rather have the cash from selling it than the plate itself. But I think having something car-related (so long as it's spelled correctly, directly relevant to the car and is on an interesting car) is better than trying to spell your name or a word.My M5 had an M5 plate on it when I bought it. It always made me cringe a bit when I was out in it tbh. I'm not a 'shouty' person though, so that probably explains it.
I left it on the car throughout my ownership though, as I realised there was a market for that sort of person when I sold it.
Baz Tench said:
See, I've never got this. Why trumpet what the badge on the boot already says?
My M5 had an M5 plate on it when I bought it. It always made me cringe a bit when I was out in it tbh. I'm not a 'shouty' person though, so that probably explains it.
I left it on the car throughout my ownership though, as I realised there was a market for that sort of person when I sold it.
How about if you're in the market for a private plate for your initials/nickname etc. You want xx BAZ but not that bothered about the prefix, why not get M5 BAZ?My M5 had an M5 plate on it when I bought it. It always made me cringe a bit when I was out in it tbh. I'm not a 'shouty' person though, so that probably explains it.
I left it on the car throughout my ownership though, as I realised there was a market for that sort of person when I sold it.
Sure when you decide you're bored of driving M5s you're in a bit of a pickle but still, if I hadn't gotten myself the private plate that reflects my whole name I'd go for something like that.
maurauth said:
How about if you're in the market for a private plate for your initials/nickname etc. You want xx BAZ but not that bothered about the prefix, why not get M5 BAZ?
Sure when you decide you're bored of driving M5s you're in a bit of a pickle but still, if I hadn't gotten myself the private plate that reflects my whole name I'd go for something like that.
That would work for some people I suppose, but I think I was just uncomfortable with the whole 'private plate' thing.Sure when you decide you're bored of driving M5s you're in a bit of a pickle but still, if I hadn't gotten myself the private plate that reflects my whole name I'd go for something like that.
Some people aspire to that kind of thing, not for me though.
Oh, and my name isn't Baz btw, but I get your drift.
Mike22233 said:
I am quite surprised that people have such strong opinions on this subject. I do agree that many plates look naff but I really don't see the issue with L3MBO on a cool lambo. Naff to some but wouldn't life be boring if we were all the same.
L3MBO? that spells Lembo surely? Sounds a bit too much like Lemsip to me.Baz Tench said:
forzaminardi said:
maurauth said:
I dunno, SL55 AMG is a pretty spot on number plate for someone who drives an SL55 AMG etc
Exactly. It celebrates the car itself, rather than the owner trying to say something about their name or personality.My M5 had an M5 plate on it when I bought it. It always made me cringe a bit when I was out in it tbh. I'm not a 'shouty' person though, so that probably explains it.
I left it on the car throughout my ownership though, as I realised there was a market for that sort of person when I sold it.
As you've all probably guessed, I am definitely not getting a private plate now.
I do however have my eye on a "Normal" prefix plate that has a special meaning to me. The only snag? It's currently affixed to a 1993 Clio that has spent the last 3 yeas on SORN and is presumably mouldering away under a tarp in someone's front garden, location unknown
I do however have my eye on a "Normal" prefix plate that has a special meaning to me. The only snag? It's currently affixed to a 1993 Clio that has spent the last 3 yeas on SORN and is presumably mouldering away under a tarp in someone's front garden, location unknown
I live in West Berkshire, home to many rich people (landed gentry) who drive Range Rovers, and they are almost always pre-2006, with the original plates.
If you want to make people think you're a wealthy person from a posh place, then leave your number plates on.
Rich people just don't care, as long it's comfortable and gets them from A to B via any route of their choice ranging from motorways to bouncing across fields (doesn't matter, as the land either belongs to them or their friends) then the car's age is irrelevant.
And anyway, I personally think Range Rovers always look more classy with their original plates rather than private plates.
I think private plates are a bit naff unless they're related to the car, or actually a little bit rude.
My private number plates (if I ever got them) would have to be P155 OFF, or A4 RON (my name)
If you want to make people think you're a wealthy person from a posh place, then leave your number plates on.
Rich people just don't care, as long it's comfortable and gets them from A to B via any route of their choice ranging from motorways to bouncing across fields (doesn't matter, as the land either belongs to them or their friends) then the car's age is irrelevant.
And anyway, I personally think Range Rovers always look more classy with their original plates rather than private plates.
I think private plates are a bit naff unless they're related to the car, or actually a little bit rude.
My private number plates (if I ever got them) would have to be P155 OFF, or A4 RON (my name)
TheInsanity1234 said:
I live in West Berkshire, home to many rich people (landed gentry) who drive Range Rovers, and they are almost always pre-2006, with the original plates.
If you want to make people think you're a wealthy person from a posh place, then leave your number plates on.
Rich people just don't care, as long it's comfortable and gets them from A to B via any route of their choice ranging from motorways to bouncing across fields (doesn't matter, as the land either belongs to them or their friends) then the car's age is irrelevant.
And anyway, I personally think Range Rovers always look more classy with their original plates rather than private plates.
I think private plates are a bit naff unless they're related to the car, or actually a little bit rude.
My private number plates (if I ever got them) would have to be P155 OFF, or A4 RON (my name)
I cannot understand why you would want people to think you're wealthy If you want to make people think you're a wealthy person from a posh place, then leave your number plates on.
Rich people just don't care, as long it's comfortable and gets them from A to B via any route of their choice ranging from motorways to bouncing across fields (doesn't matter, as the land either belongs to them or their friends) then the car's age is irrelevant.
And anyway, I personally think Range Rovers always look more classy with their original plates rather than private plates.
I think private plates are a bit naff unless they're related to the car, or actually a little bit rude.
My private number plates (if I ever got them) would have to be P155 OFF, or A4 RON (my name)
I dont especially, I've long given up on the idea of a generic ageless plate for those reasons. I was going to give up full stop, but I have been tipped off about this new plate that still exists long after I thought it would have been withdrawn, which is extremely pertinent to both me and the car, hence why I'm after it.
ChemicalChaos said:
I dont especially, I've long given up on the idea of a generic ageless plate for those reasons. I was going to give up full stop, but I have been tipped off about this new plate that still exists long after I thought it would have been withdrawn, which is extremely pertinent to both me and the car, hence why I'm after it.
What's the plate?ZOLLAR said:
ChemicalChaos said:
I dont especially, I've long given up on the idea of a generic ageless plate for those reasons. I was going to give up full stop, but I have been tipped off about this new plate that still exists long after I thought it would have been withdrawn, which is extremely pertinent to both me and the car, hence why I'm after it.
What's the plate?ChemicalChaos said:
ZOLLAR said:
ChemicalChaos said:
I dont especially, I've long given up on the idea of a generic ageless plate for those reasons. I was going to give up full stop, but I have been tipped off about this new plate that still exists long after I thought it would have been withdrawn, which is extremely pertinent to both me and the car, hence why I'm after it.
What's the plate?I think its....T411 YHO
It would look fantastic when arriving at the gliding club.
Perhaps something with GUN on it, so you fit in with all of the chaps at the shooting club?
McAndy said:
Vincefox said:
I GOT HERE AS QUICK AS I COULD.
Thanks for coming.Matt, be ready, we only get ONE shot at this.
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