How many owners have private plates?

kis · Post by **kis** » 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!

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Wed May 02, 2018 8:50 am

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

kis · Post by **kis** » Wed May 02, 2018 8:56 am

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

Yorkie Z · Post by **Yorkie Z** » Wed May 02, 2018 9:37 am

Yeah I got mine to hide the age, plus I like the look

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Wed May 02, 2018 9:49 am

Yorkie Z wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 9:37 am Yeah I got mine to hide the age, plus I like the look

great picture, I remember looking out of my window wondering, whos that parked on my grass.

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Wed May 02, 2018 9:56 am

Mine came with the car, apparently it was valued @ £600

But I also do own a few more.

Mike

Mandotim · Post by **Mandotim** » Wed May 02, 2018 9:59 am

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?'.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed May 02, 2018 10:03 am

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

companycardriver · Post by **companycardriver** » Wed May 02, 2018 10:19 am

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.

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Wed May 02, 2018 11:04 am

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...

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Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed May 02, 2018 11:17 am

kis 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!

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 imho

Rob

gerryp · Post by **gerryp** » Wed May 02, 2018 11:51 am

Bought the plate 5 years ago.
Bought the car 6 weeks ago.
I think it enhances the car.

bz4kev · Post by **bz4kev** » Wed May 02, 2018 1:47 pm

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

RickRob · Post by **RickRob** » Wed May 02, 2018 3:03 pm

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!

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Wed May 02, 2018 4:06 pm

Hehe
The plate on mine is worth more than the car!!

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