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How many owners have private plates?

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Yes another poll...

Yes I own a private plate
146
78%
No I don't own a private plate
42
22%
 
Total votes: 188

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Post by kis » Thu May 10, 2018 2:29 pm

107's or 108's
M54 or N52
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Post by Marlon » Thu May 10, 2018 2:33 pm

. . . . okay :lol: lets say 'one of the most contentious issues' :)
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Post by Fogg » Thu May 10, 2018 2:38 pm

"What is the most contentious issue?" is in danger of becoming the most contentious issue in its own right.

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Post by JamieZ4C » Thu May 10, 2018 2:49 pm

Fogg wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 2:38 pm "What is the most contentious issue?" is in danger of becoming the most contentious issue in its own right.
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Post by RustyZ4 » Thu May 10, 2018 3:29 pm

We ought to have a poll of what is the most contentious issue :rofl:
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Post by Marlon » Thu May 10, 2018 4:08 pm

RustyZ4 wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 3:29 pm We ought to have a poll of what is the most contentious issue :rofl:
I'd create one but it might be contentions :cry:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu May 10, 2018 8:23 pm

Marlon wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 4:08 pm I'd create one but it might be contentions
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Post by Bing » Thu May 10, 2018 9:20 pm

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Post by C8H18 » Thu May 10, 2018 9:47 pm

kis wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:42 pm
C8H18 wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 10:46 pm Each to their own, but I just don't see the attraction of paying a fair chunk of money for the "privilege" of displaying a different set of letters and numbers to the front and back of my car. :idunno:
As of right now 75% of the forum disagrees with you. Just saying 8)
I have no problem with that whatsoever. I don't see the attraction of Morris dancing either, but I'm sure there will be an online forum somewhere where the majority of members disagree with my opinion. According to the DVLA, over £2 billion has been raised in revenue for HM Treasury since sales of personalised registrations started in 1989. That's a s**t load of hospitals / schools / Apache helicopters funded solely by people like 75% of this forum, rather than through general taxation.

All of which is absolutely fine by me. Just saying :P
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Post by inkey$ » Thu May 10, 2018 11:21 pm

Bing wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 9:20 pm CEA443BA-4C06-464A-B940-874F2A6FFB5D.jpeg
Show off :wink:
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Post by Bing » Fri May 11, 2018 7:39 am

inkey$ wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 11:21 pm
Bing wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 9:20 pm CEA443BA-4C06-464A-B940-874F2A6FFB5D.jpeg
Show off :wink:
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Post by inkey$ » Fri May 11, 2018 7:51 am

Bing wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 7:39 am
inkey$ wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 11:21 pm
Bing wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 9:20 pm CEA443BA-4C06-464A-B940-874F2A6FFB5D.jpeg
Show off :wink:
:lol: Nice to see you in these parts again mate :thumbsup:
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Post by Bing » Fri May 11, 2018 8:19 am

inkey$ wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 7:51 am
Bing wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 7:39 am
inkey$ wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 11:21 pm Show off :wink:
:lol: Nice to see you in these parts again mate :thumbsup:
You might see more of me if my current plans come to fruition. We still need that Brands meet btw.
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Post by beanie » Fri May 11, 2018 11:30 pm

I can understand having a plate for looks, sentimentality and a whole host of other reasons, but I can't work out why people care about hiding a cars age :? Who are you trying to impress and why do you give a s**t? The sort of person who might judge you on the age of your car isn't the sort of person worth wasting your time with.

Besides, I'd far sooner have a ten year old Z4 than a brand new golf.
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Post by srhutch » Fri May 11, 2018 11:37 pm

C8H18 wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 9:47 pm
kis wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:42 pm
C8H18 wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 10:46 pm Each to their own, but I just don't see the attraction of paying a fair chunk of money for the "privilege" of displaying a different set of letters and numbers to the front and back of my car. :idunno:
As of right now 75% of the forum disagrees with you. Just saying 8)
I have no problem with that whatsoever. I don't see the attraction of Morris dancing either, but I'm sure there will be an online forum somewhere where the majority of members disagree with my opinion. According to the DVLA, over £2 billion has been raised in revenue for HM Treasury since sales of personalised registrations started in 1989. That's a s**t load of hospitals / schools / Apache helicopters funded solely by people like 75% of this forum, rather than through general taxation.

All of which is absolutely fine by me. Just saying :P
You could have bought a Nissan Micra, would have got you from A to B just like the zed.

Lot cheaper to run and less money going to the government.

Just saying :poke:
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