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Private Plate or not?
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:38 pm
by Fiona
Its going to be my 30th in a few months and was thinking of getting a private plate again.
I have seen one E3 OFE
Which I could change to E30 FE ( as in Fe for Fiona) and E30 for my car and also 30 for my age!!! fcuk im gettin on a bit!
What do you guys think??
Should I or shouldnt I?
Its £599 from DVLA?
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:40 pm
by miniblob
Go for it!!
I've just bought E3 OXX (obviousely will space it as E3O XX)!!!
I've also got B5 OXX on my 850!!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:45 pm
by stevetigger
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:01 pm
by kidsinister
You probably won't be able to change the spacing, it's illegal now isn't it?
[spoilsport mode]Besides, private plates are wank.[/spoilsport mode]
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:08 pm
by bootyman
Go for it. I see no reason why you shouldn't add a touch of difference to your car. Only thing i'd be careful about is the spacing as the Police can be a bit stroppy with you depending on where you live
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:10 pm
by Geeman
kidsinister wrote:You probably won't be able to change the spacing, it's illegal now isn't it?
[spoilsport mode]Besides, private plates are wank.[/spoilsport mode]
Just because A7ECS / A1ECS isn't available / affordable...
He he!
I've got GIL35 51 on mine... it makes the whole car look so much better!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:11 pm
by dazleeds
go for it
bit of a hijack
but is there anyway at all to get a plate off a car with no tax/test?
ps please dnt say unscrew it
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:11 pm
by Geeman
...nope.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:13 pm
by Fiona
kidsinister wrote:You probably won't be able to change the spacing, it's illegal now isn't it?
[spoilsport mode]Besides, private plates are wank.[/spoilsport mode]
I like my previous plate, but sold it with another car, traffic cops are a bit funny about it, but I know a friendly MOT tester, so will only have problems with cops maybe..
there are loads in my area with spacing like that...lucky to see traffic cops one every few weeks! so might get away with it!
Private plates are not WANK! I think they add a nice touch to a car..
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:13 pm
by d6dph
id say do it, makes the car look that much more individual. i couldnt believe how different my car looked with mine on.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:14 pm
by Fiona
dazleeds wrote:go for it
bit of a hijack
but is there anyway at all to get a plate off a car with no tax/test?
ps please dnt say unscrew it
No needs to be taxed & Moted! No other way, and also if its been scraped or written off no way of retreving plate either!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:16 pm
by miniblob
It is illegal to change the spacing, but you can get it made as a 'show plate' and use it at your own risk.
B5 OXX on my 8 series is spaced as B5O XX - had it done standard size and font and i've never been pulled for it (although they did warn me once when they pulled me for speeding but couldn't prove it
)
Technically they can stop you driving your car until the plate is changed, so i mount them with velcro and keep genuine plates in the boot just in case!!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:20 pm
by dazleeds
[/quote]No needs to be taxed & Moted! No other way, and also if its been scraped or written off no way of retreving plate either![/quote]
thanks for answers cheers all
poxy dvla swansea gits
that means i have to rebuild an engine ,do some welding
and get the old girl thru an mot just to get my A2 XDM back
poxy uk government, taking all me cash tossers
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:20 pm
by Fiona
miniblob wrote:It is illegal to change the spacing, but you can get it made as a 'show plate' and use it at your own risk.
B5 OXX on my 8 series is spaced as B5O XX - had it done standard size and font and i've never been pulled for it (although they did warn me once when they pulled me for speeding but couldn't prove it
)
Technically they can stop you driving your car until the plate is changed, so i mount them with velcro and keep genuine plates in the boot just in case!!
Yeh I know its illegal, but traffic here dont always bother, and I would keep spare plates as I have been stopped for something simular before.
Traffic havent bothered me yet in my BM! I miss the hassle!
only kiddin!
They stopped me all the time when I had my Golf VR6! it stood out a bit!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:06 pm
by DaveD
go for it...got N3DSD on the fiat but i cant remmember the no of the cab i know its k....but the rest,,,,,
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:11 pm
by Cloggy Saint
Surely you have something better to spend 600 quid on??!!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:50 pm
by EThreezero
^ was just going to say that
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:58 pm
by Fiona
datourer wrote:Surely you have something better to spend 600 quid on??!!
Going to ask for it for my 30th Birthday!
So I wont be spending any money on it!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:00 pm
by Fiona
dazleeds wrote:
poxy dvla swansea gits
poxy uk government, taking all me cash tossers
I know! they wouldnt let me have my old private plate back as the person that bought my car wrote it off!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:01 pm
by Cloggy Saint
Damn, 600 quid would probably cover 12 years of birthday presents for me!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:21 pm
by N4SBM
miniblob wrote:Go for it!!
I've just bought E3 OXX (obviousely will space it as E3O XX)!!!
I've also got B5 OXX on my 850!!!!
nice plate geez!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:40 pm
by Hyperion
i say go for it, my family has two cars with personal plates and i think they are cool
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:45 pm
by kidsinister
Geeman wrote:kidsinister wrote:You probably won't be able to change the spacing, it's illegal now isn't it?
[spoilsport mode]Besides, private plates are wank.[/spoilsport mode]
Just because A7ECS / A1ECS isn't available / affordable...
He he!
I've got GIL35 51 on mine... it makes the whole car look so much better!
Private plates are for hairdressers.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:45 pm
by Zayyan
If you're sure you're gonna have an E30 for a long time, and if you sell your current one you're gonna buy an E plate or newer, then go for it
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:28 pm
by Fiona
kidsinister wrote:Geeman wrote:kidsinister wrote:You probably won't be able to change the spacing, it's illegal now isn't it?
[spoilsport mode]Besides, private plates are wank.[/spoilsport mode]
Just because A7ECS / A1ECS isn't available / affordable...
He he!
I've got GIL35 51 on mine... it makes the whole car look so much better!
Private plates are for hairdressers.
How do you Im not a hairdresser!!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:52 pm
by bigpimpin
Go for it ! I got one for my 21st, 12 years ago although I wish i'd chosen a different one!
hijack - Anyone on here called Ray or Raymond? I have RAY780M for sale at the moment which I took off the old 2002tii
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:57 pm
by fuzzy
id only get a private plate if it was obvious what it means,if you have to explain it then its shite.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:17 pm
by MONSPORT42
Bought my plate as a 40th birthday present to myself and that was nearly 18 years ago! It's been on my E30s ever since. For those familiar with the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, the number's the answer to all the questions in the Universe and the initials are mine. Very grandiose!!! It's worth more my than my Sport now. Wouldn't part with it though.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:47 pm
by peejay
I have two of my cars with Personal plates A 1OV PJ and R6 BMR. Ordered 'em off the net made to my spec and yes the make both cars look even better !!
Peejay.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:55 pm
by less2303
I've got an Irish (Private?) Plate on mine.
I'm proud of the fact that its and 87 Car, and am trying to sell the plate, and put it back to standard.
I've put the plate, MIL 1204, up for sale on various sites, and if it sells, I'll use the money on the car.
So if your names Milly, and your birthday is 12th April give me a shout!!
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:56 pm
by StuBeeDoo
dazleeds wrote:that means i have to rebuild an engine ,do some welding
and get the old girl thru an mot just to get my A2 XDM back
poxy uk government, taking all me cash tossers
Daz Mate......
Check this out. Looks like if your 320i is SORN'd, you can still do it.
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/cherish.htm
HTH
Stuart.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:16 pm
by stevetigger
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