[Maynard]

Don't do it. Vanity plates are aptly named. Generally result in auto-deduct of at least 10 IQ points on the 'first impressions scale' (except for DBAG or DOUCHE - you'd score points for self-identifying w/ those, but probably already taken by a certain orange politico for his lambo ). If you want to do a tribute to your daughter, let her decorate part of it (preferably inside, and with stickers that she can change as she changes her mind) or pick a name for it - something a kid would actually appreciate.

And ''no Mercy" - in a 1 series? really? Might add 'Dream On' to the B list.

[Joekerr]

All of the previous posts having some merit, there is one vanity plate that I honestly really like (and would have considered taking for myself, if my buddy didn't already have it).

His plate is U4IC ST8 (Euphoric state) which for driving, just resonates with me.

[MKSixer]

Jaye, don't do it. Just walk away.

In our car group it's an automatic, irrevocable ejection.

[CTinline-six]

Every time I see a vanity plate, I automatically assume the driver is a douche bag. I've been correct about 99.9% of the time.

[Kev312]

Originally Posted by Aletank

UK Member here -
In the USA can you pick what you want for a personalised plate ?
Do you have to pay ?
Is there a market for numbers already taken etc ?
What's the rules ?

Thanks for any info

In the USA can you pick what you want for a personalised plate ? Yes.
Do you have to pay ? Yes. Each state's cost is different.
Is there a market for numbers already taken etc ? No
What's the rules ? Can't be vulgar. Like POOPOO. Also only 6 to 7 characters allowed depending on state. Some offer special characters like hearts and exclamation points.

[shay2nak]

IL TMPRD

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Every time I see a vanity plate, I automatically assume the driver is a douche bag. I've been correct about 99.9% of the time.

I think you're being conservative.

[shay2nak]

wow, I didn't realize all the hate out there for personal plates. Yes, most are dumb I suppose, but there are a few clever and funny ones. Even the plates that slip through the approval cracks for obscenities. lol

[BOOF-M3]

Ok guys this thread is going way off track (no it's not, he had it coming). I'm not willing to say there has been a thread jack yet but we are certainly getting dangerously close. Now are we going to help Jay or what? I have personally been working very closely with him on finding the perfect VANITY plate (Thats a lie, I have never spoken to him). We are still looking for some great ideas and as mentioned in the first post, there will be a prize for the winning submission (um that's a lie too unless you consider "appreciates" worth their weight in gold). I'm sure OP's problem isn't only related to E9X vehicles so if anyone knows of a DIY that has been stickied in any of the forums maybe you can post it here. Remember, the search button is your friend guys, use it.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

All of the previous posts having some merit, there is one vanity plate that I honestly really like (and would have considered taking for myself, if my buddy didn't already have it).

His plate is U4IC ST8 (Euphoric state) which for driving, just resonates with me.

Yeah , with your avatar pic that sounds logic !

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

wow, I didn't realize all the hate out there for personal plates. Yes, most are dumb I suppose, but there are a few clever and funny ones. Even the plates that slip through the approval cracks for obscenities. lol

It's not the plate, it's the driver. And if it was just my opinion I'd have kept it to myself - but poll ANY group, not just driving enthusiasts. If they are a bunch of freaky twits, they love them and want to help you choose; otherwise they will tell you what others have said - they assume driver is an idiot/d-bag of some sort, or was gifted the car by some sugar daddy.

[MightyMouseTech]

Just managed to get a new one for my car. At first it got declined for being an obscenity, but went through the dispute process and got it approved.

SACRBLEU

Think it works well on a blue car.

Hard to get a personalised plate in Ontario now, almost everything is taken.

Our other car has MY MINOU, get lots of pictures taken of it when we are in Quebec. That one got rejected the first time, second time they allowed it. Gee, I wonder why? It is the nickname I have for my wife.

[jaye944]

I'm originally from the UK
so to answer (in Canada) a plate costs about $200 bucks, pretty much anything you want within reason

NOT like the scammers DVLA

Originally Posted by Aletank

UK Member here -
In the USA can you pick what you want for a personalised plate ?
Do you have to pay ?
Is there a market for numbers already taken etc ?
What's the rules ?

Thanks for any info

[jaye944]

I think if it's been taken you "could" buy it from the owner
in Canada the plate belongs to you, not the car, like in the UK
I couldnt see a market here in Canada
rules, no religious, drugs, etc etc

Originally Posted by Aletank

UK Member here -
In the USA can you pick what you want for a personalised plate ?
Do you have to pay ?
Is there a market for numbers already taken etc ?
What's the rules ?

Thanks for any info

[jaye944]

same as been said about BMW drivers... your point is?

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Every time I see a vanity plate, I automatically assume the driver is a douche bag. I've been correct about 99.9% of the time.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by jaye944

I think if it's been taken you "could" buy it from the owner
in Canada the plate belongs to you, not the car, like in the UK
I couldnt see a market here in Canada
rules, no religious, drugs, etc etc

Personal plates can not be transferred or sold here in Ontario. Yours for life.

Wish I could, I have six of them.

[jaye944]

just got the joke... NICE

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Hard to get a personalised plate in Ontario now, almost everything is taken.

Our other car has MY MINOU, get lots of pictures taken of it when we are in Quebec. That one got rejected the first time, second time they allowed it. Gee, I wonder why? It is the nickname I have for my wife.

[jaye944]

you can obviously transfer it to another car because that's what we did with our old plate to our new car
but your saying I can't transfer it to another driver ?

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Personal plates can not be transferred or sold here in Ontario. Yours for life.

Wish I could, I have six of them.

[jaye944]

best "REAL" plate I've seen in the UK, on my mates old beat up and scrapped mini

LSD 500G

[jaye944]

In that case I might try for

PUNANI

(BBC had a show in which a white guy pretending to be a black guy kept using the term, for a couple of seasons, until someone told the top bosses what it meant)

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Our other car has MY MINOU, get lots of pictures taken of it when we are in Quebec. That one got rejected the first time, second time they allowed it. Gee, I wonder why? It is the nickname I have for my wife.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by jaye944

you can obviously transfer it to another car because that's what we did with our old plate to our new car
but your saying I can't transfer it to another driver ?

Transfer to another car, yes. Transfer to another owner, no.

When you buy a personalized plate, you have the option to gift it to a family member before registering for the first time. After that, can not change names.

[jaye944]

coolski

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Transfer to another car, yes. Transfer to another owner, no.

When you buy a personalized plate, you have the option to gift it to a family member before registering for the first time. After that, can not change names.