Personal Reg plates
25 July 2001, 07:10 PM
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Just a quick question...what's the view on cherished reg. plates. I'm thinking of one that relates to the car as opposed to the owner's details.e.g My'01 owner with a 'WRX' plate..
These sort plates only cost from £250 upwards so are they naff or a worthwhile buy...??.
These sort plates only cost from £250 upwards so are they naff or a worthwhile buy...??.
26 July 2001, 12:12 AM
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Personal plates are a very difficult subject - some people love them, others can't stand them.
We have 5 plates in out family, and they do hide the age of a car, and if you are a 'local' driver people tend to know who the car belongs to (can be a good thing bearing in mind theft problems).
Decent plates can be a good investment, my father purchased 1 *** 20 years ago for £500 (including the mini the plate was on) and has had it valued at £25,000 recently.
I (personally) like 'em and have NEVER thought "I wish I didn't have a private plate".
Richard
Personal plates are a very difficult subject - some people love them, others can't stand them.
We have 5 plates in out family, and they do hide the age of a car, and if you are a 'local' driver people tend to know who the car belongs to (can be a good thing bearing in mind theft problems).
Decent plates can be a good investment, my father purchased 1 *** 20 years ago for £500 (including the mini the plate was on) and has had it valued at £25,000 recently.
I (personally) like 'em and have NEVER thought "I wish I didn't have a private plate".
Richard
26 July 2001, 08:22 AM
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I've got three:
EDS 661B - this was on my Mini, I like it becuase it means I could get away with black and silver plates.... would probably look not so good on the scooby
P16 ONK - this looks like PIG OINK
- pretty funny
S66 XXX - cool, looks good
EDS 661B - this was on my Mini, I like it becuase it means I could get away with black and silver plates.... would probably look not so good on the scooby
P16 ONK - this looks like PIG OINK
- pretty funnyS66 XXX - cool, looks good
26 July 2001, 09:35 AM
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Gareth i've had ** WRX on my car STI v5 for over 2 yrs now, it cost £250 like you mention. I don't think there is any reason for them to rise in price like the 555, 5coob and WRC did. So an investment it isn't.
But if you can get the 1 letter, 1 number WRX like what i have you can shorten your plate increase cooling and boy does it look good!!
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26 July 2001, 02:28 PM
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ha ha Jack Clark!.. that's a good number
Is your car green mate?
My scoob has an even cheesier one.. goes with the kicking sound system and the fact i dj a little bit on the side.. D15CO G
Cheers
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26 July 2001, 11:52 PM
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got R555 ASK as a chrizzy present from my mommy 
Wanted A5 KEW but it had gone
so had R45 KEW
and she wouldnt let me have R555 YOB
Wanted A5 KEW but it had gone
so had R45 KEW
and she wouldnt let me have R555 YOB
27 July 2001, 08:31 AM
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They can add a lot to the overall look of the car. Although I disagree with doctoring them to make them read as wished...
Found mine whilst looking for one for my girlfriend, quite by accident.
S600 OOB
A mere £250 from the DVLA. It was an engagement present too, so I didn't even have to shell out any cash (except for the plates themselves)
Found mine whilst looking for one for my girlfriend, quite by accident.
S600 OOB
A mere £250 from the DVLA. It was an engagement present too, so I didn't even have to shell out any cash (except for the plates themselves)
27 July 2001, 02:02 PM
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*Touch Wood* Since buying my current car, and sticking on a private number plate, I haven't been pulled over for one of those "there's a stolen Impreza in the area" by the Police!
My old car with standard type number plate, was pulled a bit. Record was twice in less than a week, for a "check"!
Strange thing was I pointed out to them where the VIN number was!
The plate I wanted was T4 NGO, but that went up for auction, and sold for more than the price of a new Impreza!
I remember calling up DVLA when the T-reg's were released, and they wanted £1300 for T8 NGO. 8 is a lucky Chinese number, 4 is unlucky!!
But still to expensive for me at the time!
I called up 6 months later on a whim, and it was still there but for £800! It was fate, so I had to buy it!!
Only problem was that number plate couldn't be used on my old R-reg Scoob, so I had to buy a newer car!! The plate cost me £19,800 in the long run!!!
That said I was told that T4 RTY/T8 RTY would be better for me and my car!!
Andy
My old car with standard type number plate, was pulled a bit. Record was twice in less than a week, for a "check"!
Strange thing was I pointed out to them where the VIN number was!
The plate I wanted was T4 NGO, but that went up for auction, and sold for more than the price of a new Impreza!
I remember calling up DVLA when the T-reg's were released, and they wanted £1300 for T8 NGO. 8 is a lucky Chinese number, 4 is unlucky!!
But still to expensive for me at the time!I called up 6 months later on a whim, and it was still there but for £800! It was fate, so I had to buy it!!
Only problem was that number plate couldn't be used on my old R-reg Scoob, so I had to buy a newer car!! The plate cost me £19,800 in the long run!!!
That said I was told that T4 RTY/T8 RTY would be better for me and my car!!
Andy
27 July 2001, 04:03 PM
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I had ** VWG on my Golf GTi (which was my first new car). When I upgraded to the Scoob everyone said I had to keep the plate so that they would recognise me. So I did.
Thought it might make the car fade away if people think it's a golf, hasn't worked so far
Mind you, got offered £800 by the VW dealer when they new I was selling, only paid £250
Laurence
Thought it might make the car fade away if people think it's a golf, hasn't worked so far
Mind you, got offered £800 by the VW dealer when they new I was selling, only paid £250
Laurence
27 July 2001, 05:02 PM
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My plate incorporates a brand of ciggies and my initials, but to do so, I need to move 1 character to the left. Having been nicked once and cautioned once for incorrect spacing, the standard plate has been back on the car for 7 months. Total waste of £500 IMHO.
However, couple of weeks ago, saw ideal his 'n' hers plates for me and Mrs DavidLewis for £250 and £450. Tempted to put them on hold for a rainy day
However, couple of weeks ago, saw ideal his 'n' hers plates for me and Mrs DavidLewis for £250 and £450. Tempted to put them on hold for a rainy day
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