Do I put a private reg plate on my 12 plate Mercedes?!

[Negus]

Synchromesh said:

Pommygranite said:

...when we were all 19 we would have loved to 'exhibit' our success - peacocking is what teenage lads do.

I'm 19, and can tell you that some do, some don't. I'm firmly in the latter camp, having bought a car that I like despite it being devoid of 'cred', while having the means to buy and insure something with said elusive quality. So while we're on the subject of fowl, don't pigeonhole us.

Negus said:

2. You don't know my occupation

Do you mind if I ask what it is then?

I'm a software engineer, also a student.

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hora said:

Negus said:

I'm a software engineer, also a student.

And a part model, ambassador for world peace?

If you are real? Why not something more 'youthful' a car/model combo?!!!!

Personally I'd go for a Lotus if I was 19

I personally like the Mercedes SLK.

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Tyrewrecker said:

Negus said:

I personally like the Mercedes SLK.

Does your boyfriend like it?

LOL mate...

You drive a mk1 eunos. I really don't think you're in a position to talk...

Edited by Negus on Tuesday 20th March 21:22

[Negus]

I'm 19.

Even if I wanted to lease the Merc it wouldn't be possible.

You need a decent credit score to take out a lease. I have never took out a loan, had a credit card etc. Therefore my credit score will be low thus me not being able to lease a car. Surely the leaser would see a young driver with a low credit score as high risk no?

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Fox- said:

Negus said:

I'm 19.

Even if I wanted to lease the Merc it wouldn't be possible.

Yes it would.

Negus said:

You need a decent credit score to take out a lease. I have never took out a loan, had a credit card etc. Therefore my credit score will be low thus me not being able to lease a car. Surely the leaser would see a young driver with a low credit score as high risk no?

You've managed to earn enough money at just 19 whilst a student to have £30,000 in cash you can spend on a car. You won't have issues getting a lease..... surely?

Unfortunately when having a credit check, the check doesn't determine whether or not you have the funds available.

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jdw1234 said:

Does anyone have any spare apostrophes, capital letters and a dictionary?

Pistonheads - being completely illiterate doesn't matter.

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Cockey said:

Negus said:

Hey guys.

I'm due for a new car, so I'm thinking of getting an Mercedes Benz SLK 200 AMG. However I like to switch my cars every 2/3 years or so. And I'm thinking about leasing it.

Has anyone ever leased a car, and also do I take out a contract hire or a contract purchase?

Thanks for the help.

This is from another of your posts.

And pretty good going changing your cars every 2/3 years... when you've been driving for just 2 years.

Please my friend, read the whole topic before you post an ignorant comment.

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carreauchompeur said:

Ah, didn't realise it was our friend with the R8, or am I mixing up threads?

What?

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Cockey said:

Negus said:

plfrench said:

Negus said:

Yeah price difference. I'd rather save 10k on something else.

So why the title on this thread? Shouldn't it just be which Merc SLK, petrol or Diesel?

I'd assume from your reasoning for discounting the Porsche that value for money is key rather than driver enjoyment, so I'd suggest the Diesel would be your best bet.

I found the basic Cayman to be the most balanced package of power and chassis ability that I've ever driven. Absolutely loved it. I'm struggling to see how a Diesel SLK would come close if funds allowed to choose between the two...

Edited by plfrench on Sunday 26th February 21:22

Besides the SLK interior and dashboard looks so much better than the Cayman

Anyway, which is better for me on the SLK diesel or petrol?

Huh, you chose the slk over cayman because the merc has a nicer dashboard? Are you crazy? Or could you not talk your mum into getting the Porsche?

Geez, why do we feel the urge to reply to trolls

Haha in 2 weeks, I'll prove the dumb fks like you wrong.

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MercScot said:

Negus said:

I'm 19.

Even if I wanted to lease the Merc it wouldn't be possible.

You need a decent credit score to take out a lease. I have never took out a loan, had a credit card etc. Therefore my credit score will be low thus me not being able to lease a car. Surely the leaser would see a young driver with a low credit score as high risk no?

You never considered leasing?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

This is the last time I'm going to say this now..

Read all of the fking thread before commenting.

[Negus]

I've decided now to post on this thread from now till I have got the car. Because this is going around in circles, so I'll see you guys in 2 weeks!

[Negus]

Awh someone bumped this topic to the first page, I wanted to bump it myself with photos in a week. I'm pretty excited.

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ThunderSpook said:

OP, going back to the original question I would keep the 12 plate on it until September. It's not often most people get to enjoy a new car and the reg on a car does mean something otherwise you wouldn't get so many people waiting for the reg change before picking up their new car.

Don't forget that everyone on here are powerfully built company directors so are above all this new car nonsense because all they drive are 20 year old E30's for barge money because if they had new cars then the tax man would start asking questions.

Put the new plate on when the reg numbers change. It's only £25 to hold the plate on retention which I'm assuming you've already paid seeing as you don't have the new car yet.

Well I'm selling my current car now, and went to dvla to put the plate on rentention, so I'll probably wait a month or two and then stick it on.

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mattyn1 said:

I say again....

This
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??? I don't think the choice for that money has ever been so great!

insurance my friend, insurance..

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Tyrewrecker said:

Negus said:

Awh someone bumped this topic to the first page, I wanted to bump it myself with photos in a week. I'm pretty excited.

Awh! I bet you can wait to pick up a diesel slk, how exciting!
Are you getting other toy cars, too?

Wtf I'm not getting a diesel, its the 250 amg petrol..?

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Paid for the insurance today, here's proof for the non-believing phaggots

I'm sure you can respect my privacy hence why I've blocked the personal details out..

http://i.imgur.com/JNZ8L.jpg

And yeah I did buy it, no inheritance..

I stated what my occupation is in my other thread

Edited by Negus on Monday 2nd April 21:42

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Fox- said:

I love the way he's blanked out whether it's a 200 or a 250, what an odd thing to blank out?

Hahahaha, just for my entertainment.

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carlove said:

I really hope the OP is telling the truth, I would just love to see the non-believers faces when he produces a picture of a brand new SLK with some nice Birds custard.

I really am, i swear!

I've shown you all the insurance cert, pics coming up next...with custard.

i don't think i actually have any custard but I'm just going to buy some just for you guys<3

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Fox- said:

fozzymandeus said:

Can we have that insurance certificate again, with a proof of purchase of some custard in shot?

Why? It's fairly obvious it's his insurance certificate.

Wow..

Are you...are you sticking up for me?!

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fozzymandeus said:

I think you have low self esteem.

Believe me...I haven't