Personalised plate for less than £500

[vxr1]

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a personalised number plate for under £500 (don't want to waste too much money on one so want the cheapest one possible that looks good :P)
So I got a 59 reg Insignia VXR last week and I want to get a private plate on it.
I've had a look around and the best one I can find for the car is V321 VXR (it has 321bhp lol) but I'm not sure I want that one as I might be able to get a better one for the price.
My name's Rob, anybody think of a good one with either Rob in or VXR or both somehow?
Fairly new to this aha

[sue20]

I'm guessing you've been to the DVLA website (as you don't say that that's the place you saw V321VXR)?

[joebongo]

Personally I wouldn't bother as you end up with a plate which has to go with the car when you sell it.

They also have the air of someone who can't afford a hardcore personal plate (VXR1 or similar) and it looks like a "wannabe" Essex style accoutrement most at home on a diesel RR Sport, Audi or other "look at me want to attract attention cos I'm bling bling innit" car.

Just my opinion though and I am but one person and I hate being the centre of the attention of strangers.

[anonymous-user]

Why not change your name to KT59 XKC?

[vxr1]

joebongo said:

Personally I wouldn't bother as you end up with a plate which has to go with the car when you sell it.

They also have the air of someone who can't afford a hardcore personal plate (VXR1 or similar) and it looks like a "wannabe" Essex style accoutrement most at home on a diesel RR Sport, Audi or other "look at me want to attract attention cos I'm bling bling innit" car.

Just my opinion though and I am but one person and I hate being the centre of the attention of strangers.

Fair enough, the 'bling bling' part what was putting me off the private plate to be honest and I don't really want strangers staring at me or thinking I'm a show off lol which most strangers/non petrolheads think when they see a decent car (especially when I'm young)

[gaz1234]

or V4 XAL

[vxr1]

Crossflow Kid said:

Why not change your name to KT59 XKC?

I'll keep it as vxr1 lol it wasn't to do with the plate on my car

[Jonny_]

For just £200 I'll come and write "Hi I'm VXR1" on both the front and rear bumper of your car. I'll even let you choose the colour of the marker pen.

[Garlick]

I bought S55 PSG (Paul Simon Garlick) for £250 and I still have it years later. Doesn't mean anything to anyone, isn't worth much either but at least I've been able to keep it on a few cars.

Keep it personal, not model specific IMO

[mrmr96]

vxr1 said:

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a personalised number plate for under £500 (don't want to waste too much money on one so want the cheapest one possible that looks good :P)
So I got a 59 reg Insignia VXR last week and I want to get a private plate on it.
I've had a look around and the best one I can find for the car is V321 VXR (it has 321bhp lol) but I'm not sure I want that one as I might be able to get a better one for the price.
My name's Rob, anybody think of a good one with either Rob in or VXR or both somehow?
Fairly new to this aha

How about ?R08VXR
http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk/search/curr...

[vxr1]

mrmr96 said:

How about ?R08VXR
http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk/search/curr...

That looks good (bit over budget though), not sure I would want to put an 08 reg on it though...

[vxr1]

Jonny_ said:

For just £200 I'll come and write "Hi I'm VXR1" on both the front and rear bumper of your car. I'll even let you choose the colour of the marker pen.

Thanks I'll let you know if I want that to be done

[Jaguar steve]

joebongo said:

Personally I wouldn't bother as you end up with a plate which has to go with the car when you sell it.

They also have the air of someone who can't afford a hardcore personal plate (VXR1 or similar) and it looks like a "wannabe" Essex style accoutrement most at home on a diesel RR Sport, Audi or other "look at me want to attract attention cos I'm bling bling innit" car.

Just my opinion though and I am but one person and I hate being the centre of the attention of strangers.

Either have a genuine Real Good plate - or don't bother having one at all.

The only other way is indeed very

[Pints]

Garlick said:

I bought S55 PSG (Paul Simon Garlick) for £250 and I still have it years later. Doesn't mean anything to anyone, isn't worth much either but at least I've been able to keep it on a few cars.

Keep it personal, not model specific IMO

Your name is Paul Simon?
Brilliant.

I always thought the S was for Stephen (or something).

[Herman Toothrot]

I have two, SJ** BOW plates, mean nothing to anyone except myself or friends. S & J my initials, BOW the first three letters of my surname, they were £250 each. Bit of cheap fun and will go on any cars or bikes I'm likely to own.

[steve2]

Herman Toothrot said:

I have two, SJ** BOW plates, mean nothing to anyone except myself or friends. S & J my initials, BOW the first three letters of my surname, they were £250 each. Bit of cheap fun and will go on any cars or bikes I'm likely to own.

That would be a really good plate for me as my initials are also S J and my surname starts BOW.

[Herman Toothrot]

steve2 said:

That would be a really good plate for me as my initials are also S J and my surname starts BOW.

Got the year destinations the same as the vehicles they are on to make them less noticeable as well. Have a look in the DVLA there are plenty available or were the last time I looked.

[jon-]

I own V10 WOO on retention.

One day I'll have a V10 car to go with it.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Garlick]

Pints said:

Your name is Paul Simon?
Brilliant.

I always thought the S was for Stephen (or something).

Yep, Dad liked the name Paul and Mum liked the name Simon. Apparently it's not linked to the Paul Simon...

[Seesure]

Garlick said:

I bought S55 PSG (Paul Simon Garlick) for £250 and I still have it years later. Doesn't mean anything to anyone, isn't worth much either but at least I've been able to keep it on a few cars.

Keep it personal, not model specific IMO

I'd agree to keeping it personal, I've seen the odd car specific plate that owners have transferred and it looks a bit odd to say the least.

I bought two £250 plates a few years back one for me and one for the missus with our initials after the S55. Also with both of the plates, not everyone realises they are personalised as they roughly tie in with the age of the cars...