How many owners have private plates?
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kis said:
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
inkey$ said:You might see more of me if my current plans come to fruition. We still need that Brands meet btw.Bing said:inkey$ said:
:lol: Nice to see you in these parts again mate
Let’s sort it soon. New job = more difficult to sneak a day off... though as it happens I am off today :lol:
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.
Besides, I'd far sooner have a ten year old Z4 than a brand new golf.
C8H18 said:kis said:
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
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
oke:beanie said:
I don't think it's about impressing anyone so much. For me I think the Z4C is a timeless design and removing a date-stamped plate makes the car look a little more mysterious, maybe. Obviously anyone on this board could clock it and guess it's from 2007 give or take a year or so, and the first thing I'd tell anyone if they commented is "ah, it's older and worth a lot less than you might think". I'm not remotely bothered about making people think I've a younger car than I've got, but I do quite like its age being an unknown to most.
I'm not sure I'd feel the same if I'd bought a slightly less modern classic from the 70s or 80s.
I do maintain that my car does look better with the LJ56 VZG plates in the bin.
I’ve got one because I had the opportunity to put one on at no cost or switch back to the plate the car was first registered with. It has sentimental value, being derived from the plate my grandad (who was a massive car nut) put on his cars, but doesn’t mean anything in terms of initials etc.
I think lettering of that size on an object the size of a car is always going to have subjective aesthetic value. More so if the car is a “looker”. While I’m not hooked on percy plates and would happily switch back, I think I’d have a very strong opinion about 8cm tall lettering or graphical patterns placed anywhere else on the car, so why not care about a number plate, which has the added distinction of being designed to be eye-catching?
I think lettering of that size on an object the size of a car is always going to have subjective aesthetic value. More so if the car is a “looker”. While I’m not hooked on percy plates and would happily switch back, I think I’d have a very strong opinion about 8cm tall lettering or graphical patterns placed anywhere else on the car, so why not care about a number plate, which has the added distinction of being designed to be eye-catching?
Bought mine from DVLA in 1991 - J3 AEH - my initials - currently on retention until I find the right zed :roll:
Wished I'd kept the Reg on my first car - DOG 756 - mini van bought in 1966 ! - I was as tall as I am now but a lot thinner :rofl:
My old red Elan had the plate H ... BFG ironically
Wished I'd kept the Reg on my first car - DOG 756 - mini van bought in 1966 ! - I was as tall as I am now but a lot thinner :rofl:
My old red Elan had the plate H ... BFG ironically
srhutch said:C8H18 said:kis said:
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
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
Good point.
Where does one draw the line between the aesthetics and the functionality of a car. One could argue that anyone with a Z4 is at least to some degree sacrificing functionality and practicallity for aesthetic pleasure - for many of us opting for a private plate is just adding to that aesthetic pleasure.
we have a car which without question is special.
so the addition of a private plate , imo, just adds to that.
makes it more personal, and looks cool too.
if you don't like them, don't have one.
simple really
so the addition of a private plate , imo, just adds to that.
makes it more personal, and looks cool too.
if you don't like them, don't have one.
simple really
Phoenixboy said:we have a car which without question is special.
so the addition of a private plate , imo, just adds to that.
makes it more personal, and looks cool too.
if you don't like them, don't have one.
simple really
It’s not that simple though. I used to think they were for bellends. Now that I have one... less so.
:roll:srhutch said:C8H18 said:kis said:
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
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
You're absolutely right, I could have bought a Micra. But I like high performance vehicles, both on 2 wheels and 4. I was in the fortunate position that I was able to afford a Zed over a Micra and I chose to do so. Equally, I could afford a personalised registration, but would prefer to spend my money in other ways. Provided you can afford it and it isn't illegal or antisocial, I wouldn't seek to dissuade you from spending your money however you so choose.
I expect you're left scratching your head :scratchhead: at some of the bizarre things other people choose to spend their money on (bagel heads, perhaps). Personalised registrations fall in to that category for me (maybe not quite, but you get my drift). But if you want to spunk your cash on a number plate (or a bagel head) then go for it - you won't find me standing in your way.
You're right each to their own. Many people on here (this forum in particular) add things/customise to give a layer of individuality to their car.
I've got mine for two reasons, it's pretty much my name and also my dad bought it for me when I was really young. So technically it's not even mine, adding to its sentimental value. It's something I hope to pass down to my kids, if (when their old enough to drive) registration plates are even necessary.
It's also much more aesthetic in terms of just to look at than the random jumble of letters and numbers which were assigned to the car when it was first registered. I have no connection with Loughborough (where it was registered and where the first two digits of the registration numbers come from), nor with 2003 when it was registered.
Finally, just a note really, I think there is value in having a plate where the registration is masked. To the uninitiated, finding out my car is over a decade old is quite a shock. It could easily pass as 2016 car with the timeless looks and the pampering that most Zed's on here receive. But again that's just my opinion
I've got mine for two reasons, it's pretty much my name and also my dad bought it for me when I was really young. So technically it's not even mine, adding to its sentimental value. It's something I hope to pass down to my kids, if (when their old enough to drive) registration plates are even necessary.
It's also much more aesthetic in terms of just to look at than the random jumble of letters and numbers which were assigned to the car when it was first registered. I have no connection with Loughborough (where it was registered and where the first two digits of the registration numbers come from), nor with 2003 when it was registered.
Finally, just a note really, I think there is value in having a plate where the registration is masked. To the uninitiated, finding out my car is over a decade old is quite a shock. It could easily pass as 2016 car with the timeless looks and the pampering that most Zed's on here receive. But again that's just my opinion
MrPT said:Phoenixboy said:we have a car which without question is special.
so the addition of a private plate , imo, just adds to that.
makes it more personal, and looks cool too.
if you don't like them, don't have one.
simple really
It’s not that simple though. I used to think they were for bellends. Now that I have one... less so.
:lol:
I'm currently looking at an E89 that comes with the personalised plate free. Not sure whether to keep it (it's free, after all) or just get standard plates. The message on the plates doesn't exactly spin my wheels (SPF0), but I guess some might think it a bit amusing.... :?
