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How many owners have private plates?
- kis
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How many owners have private plates?
So as the title suggests wanted to get a feel for how many owners have private registration plates. One thing I've always assumed is if a car has a private plate it's more likely to be owned by an enthusiast. This extrapolating to more likely being on the forum, and subsequently more likely to get a wave! So wanted to get actual results to prove or disprove the above.
I guess the only other variable I'll add is if you're considering or about to put a plate on... just put yes for simplicity's sake
Comment or discussion as well!
I guess the only other variable I'll add is if you're considering or about to put a plate on... just put yes for simplicity's sake
Comment or discussion as well!
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
- RustyZ4
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How many owners have private plates?
I have a private plate, which originally I put on an E46 I brought back from Germany, I know its a bit noncy, but I like standing out, plus it masks the age of the car
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
- kis
- Lifer
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How many owners have private plates?
Same with mine. It's been on a few cars and IMO is classed as a mod! I guess that's open to some debate or discussion!
With the lines of the Zed, you really can't tell it's coming up to two decades old! Private plate just further masks this
With the lines of the Zed, you really can't tell it's coming up to two decades old! Private plate just further masks this
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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How many owners have private plates?
Yeah I got mine to hide the age, plus I like the look
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How many owners have private plates?
great picture, I remember looking out of my window wondering, whos that parked on my grass.
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- Ducklakeview
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How many owners have private plates?
Mine came with the car, apparently it was valued @ £600 But I also do own a few more.
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Makes sense on a coupe; the lines and 'look' of the car haven't really aged at all, and a private plate on a well-kept car keeps those not 'in the know' guessing. I've been asked a couple of times 'is it new?'.
2006 Z4 Coupe CSL reps, non run flats, B06 gear knob by Buckley, CDV gone. Grom audio, stubby, Bilstein B12 Pro kit.
More guitars and mandolins than I can count.
More guitars and mandolins than I can count.
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How many owners have private plates?
Yes I have one, spent ages deciding. My budget was £500 max - had my eye on several DVLA 'ZED' plates at the £250 mark but in the end went for an Irish Z4 plate
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My car came with a private plate, nothing fancy just dateless. When I first got the car my neighbour asked how old is it and was shocked when I told him it's 12 years old.
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- JamieZ4C
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If anyone is interested in a Z4 plate, the next DVLA auction has GGZ 4 with a reserve of £500 on 16th May. Typically would go a lot higher than reserve, probably £2k+.
Good if your initials are GG... or you like horse racing?! Would look something like this...
Good if your initials are GG... or you like horse racing?! Would look something like this...
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How many owners have private plates?
Hi, if you’re looking at factors likely to influence waving at other zed owners then the motorbike owners on here are more likely to do this as it’s much more common in the two wheeled world imhokis wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 8:46 am So as the title suggests wanted to get a feel for how many owners have private registration plates. One thing I've always assumed is if a car has a private plate it's more likely to be owned by an enthusiast. This extrapolating to more likely being on the forum, and subsequently more likely to get a wave! So wanted to get actual results to prove or disprove the above.
I guess the only other variable I'll add is if you're considering or about to put a plate on... just put yes for simplicity's sake
Comment or discussion as well!
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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How many owners have private plates?
Bought the plate 5 years ago.
Bought the car 6 weeks ago.
I think it enhances the car.
Bought the car 6 weeks ago.
I think it enhances the car.
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Been thinking about a private plate but when I bought the car the plate was spookily very name related ie LL04KFU and my name is kev fullerton so bit reluctant to change think it was an omen to buy the car
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills
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How many owners have private plates?
I have "P 50 RMR" on my Z4MR. The "RMR" could denote "Rick's M Roadster". However, it doesn't. I have had the plate since before I had the Zed. "RMR" are my initials.
On the Mini I/we have "SR 02 RMR". Mrs Sarah R bought it for me, so Sarah R to Rick M R.
And for the sake of completeness the Discovery has "S 5 SRX". 5 is Mrs R's lucky number, SR are her initials and the "X" was for me!
On the Mini I/we have "SR 02 RMR". Mrs Sarah R bought it for me, so Sarah R to Rick M R.
And for the sake of completeness the Discovery has "S 5 SRX". 5 is Mrs R's lucky number, SR are her initials and the "X" was for me!
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Hehe
The plate on mine is worth more than the car!!
The plate on mine is worth more than the car!!