elmarco 56 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 I am of mixed opinions when it comes to personalised plates and I own one (2TMPTN). It has only ever been on one of my cars (A VR4) cos the rest really were not up to standard. I see a lot of plates around and most of the time have a chuckle or think "yeah... good one" when they are done properly or are clever. What I CAN'T STAND though is the people that have obviously seen a plate and copied it but use a '5' for an 'S' or a '4' for an 'A' etc. My ususal response and 90% of the time out loud is "tosser". What I also don't get is the people that put the model of their car on the plate eg BMW325. Yeah I agree - a plate has to be clever. The brutally obvious statement is pretty lame (as is the use of 5 in place of S etc) but you also don't want to have to think too hard either. I did see UZAHO around a while back - crap. I personally wouldn't get one - it doesn't add any value to me (I prefer to stay under the radar ). Each to their own I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foohey 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 I got mine (S1K BMW) from plates.co.nz for $700, I might sell it though, Because I've been offered $750 lol.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 Only the company car doesn't have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 Only the company car doesn't have one. Ditto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 On a M328HI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 I would LOVE a personalised plate....but I can't possibly justify $700 on one If I could, I would probably go for something geeky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxsumo 33 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) I don't have an issue with personalised plates...obvious or obscure, its really personal choice. We have S5BMW on the 540, only because it was a cheap BMW plate that looks a bucketload better than a standard 3 digit 3 number plate, the M535i will have 4RACN once its back on the road, thanks to trade-me we havent paid more than $200 for any of the plates we have brought over the last few years The only cars we have that dont have a personalised plate are the old cars that still run their original black plates, I think the old plates are more in character for the age of the cars. Edited May 14, 2008 by rxsumo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowanhol 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 I would have one, but as so many other people have said i'd want something a little different rather than just your car model or name. one of my favourite plates i've seen is u 16yt although i wouldn't rep it haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 i have JUNGL3 which I love for a variety of reasons (21st pressie, about 3 diff meanings) i have had 88 325 which i didn't really like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 I guess everyone knows my plate as MSB0ND, I bought it 5years ago, unfortunately MSBOND had already been taken by another female BMW owner. NZ Euro plate cost me $650.00 back then I think. Ive seen DRFT T round a lot, does the T stand for "IT". Cant stand plates that are not so obvious. Like if you cant spell your name on a plate properly don't bother eg. I wouldnt accept Shelli DRFT T was at Daragville burnouts. N00b parked in a gateway and they were going to tow it out with a tractor. Think it stands for Drifty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 Ditto DHA724? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efirty 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) I used to go to school with the guy who owns the plate DRFT T. It does stand for drifty. I like personalised plates (currently own 2) and have seen seen some funny ones round town. A mate of mine has just got the plate 'DATEME' on his 740i, gets alot of attention. But no dates as of yet lol Edited May 23, 2008 by efirty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 p plates are only cool for businesses really, like PLUMBR and FIXIT and BMRSPT etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 DHA724? Was wondering the same thing?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 The funniest standard issue I have seen is "ANL247" on an old Skyline. I wonder if he chose it to advertise his sexuality?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Personal favourite, REKNAW, used to be on a Citroen in Wgtn years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Personal favourite, REKNAW, used to be on a Citroen in Wgtn years ago.HAHA!!! Was just thinking of that exact plate too! Heard about that plate years ago, in the early days when the Plates people wouldn't let such blatant 'offensive' stuff get through.... great way to get around it.They seem to be getting desperate for money nowadays, by selling such plates as PUNANI and PUNANE that I've previously seen around the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 I used to go to school with the guy who owns the plate DRFT T. It does stand for drifty. I like personalised plates (currently own 2) and have seen seen some funny ones round town. A mate of mine has just got the plate 'DATEME' on his 740i, gets alot of attention with people gettting smart to him. But no dates as of yet. saw that 7 they other day flying down the motorway its a hot car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 My plate starts with DUD..... I saw HOBAG on a beat up old cefiro a wee while back. Suited the car and the driver real well I laughed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 mate of the old mans had a nice porsche a while back when they wernt as common with GREED i think the low are played out an i hate the MK1ONP or any plates that say on p as if its cool ? i know a few feens and they are far from it mu best would be PNKBTZ on a pink ford escort rotary panelvan fully show spec with a blonde driving it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 speaking of plates, mine just arrived in the mail today. STOK3D (unfortunately the ones with an E and 0 were taken). Just need some germanplates now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 DHA724? Oh ya forgot about the 325. My bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 what does DHA724 mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwstz 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 what does DHA724 mean? standard issue obviously Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efirty 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 saw that 7 they other day flying down the motorway its a hot car I have been trying to get him to join the site for ages. One day i will post some pics up of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
