Personalized Custom License Plate

HerculesJeff · 06-28-2014, 01:02 PM

I wanted some feedback for a personalized license plate, i currently have a 14 F31, M-Sport diesel, want something clever but not douchey...if thats even a word.

My thoughts so far have been

N27F31

F31N27

DSLPWRD

5502MTE (550TOMT)

i can't really think of anything else and i don't want it to be lame!

Any ideas would be appreciated!!

Mr. Big · 06-28-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HerculesJeff

I wanted some feedback for a personalized license plate, i currently have a 14 F31, M-Sport diesel, want something clever but not douchey...if thats even a word.

My thoughts so far have been

N27F31

F31N27

DSLPWRD

5502MTE (550TOMT)

i can't really think of anything else and i don't want it to be lame!

Any ideas would be appreciated!!

Only 1% of the population will understand what any of these mean so most will not see them as clever, except maybe the third one (some might even translate this one as an internet connection).

OC40 · 06-28-2014, 01:47 PM

Personalized = custom

Mr. Big · 06-28-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OC40

Personalized = custom

Understood, but it's only seen as clever if people understand the meaning.

ft1330 · 06-28-2014, 02:44 PM

I wouldn't waste my money as most of these look like random characters just like standard plates.

Professor///M · 06-28-2014, 07:29 PM

whatever makes you happy is what you can do. No one will understand them at all, so you're just appeasing yourself and the officer behind you.

CK335iMSport · 06-28-2014, 10:59 PM

There was an F10 M5 parked next to me earlier today with the license plate:

HUNY BGR

If you've seen the video or heard of the Honey Badger, you get it...

Thought it was creative, at least different.

MickAv8r · 06-28-2014, 11:18 PM

No issue with a plate that only another enthusiast would get. I almost got EBIIF30 myself but decided not to get one that just described the car.

dougstand · 06-29-2014, 02:07 AM

What color is the car? Sometimes you can tie it in if you like the color. Did you say the custom plate would be a specific CA specialty plate type, like Yosemite, etc? That sometimes makes a difference as to how well your choice shows up on the plate. Be sure to check the appearance of those choices on the DMV Site.

snowghost · 06-29-2014, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Big

Only 1% of the population will understand what any of these mean so most will not see them as clever, except maybe the third one (some might even translate this one as an internet connection).

+1 don't waste your money.

ipilcher · 06-29-2014, 08:58 AM

Stay classy. I suggest DUSHAY.

Elk · 06-29-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HerculesJeff

. . . clever but not douchey . . .

Unfortunately this is an oxymoron.

Halsifer · 06-29-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Big

Understood, but it's only seen as clever if people understand the meaning.

No no, I think he's talking about your title by saying, Personalized = Custom. Meaning you didn't have to put both words Personalized and Custom in the title since they are the same thing.

"Personalized License Plate" = "Custom License Plate"

As for your plate choice, it's really up to you. I recently applied for a custom plate and I put down my online alias as my first choice and a play on words as my second choice:
HALSIFR
BYTE ME

The second one seems a little douchey, but I'm a computer guy so I find it funny. Just think of something that expresses something you like in a funny way, then people will find it clever. There's a guy at my school with the license plate 'M3 SMG2'. Of course I understand it but no one else will.

Also, I couldn't help but notice you are in California. So since you are, maybe consider doing the legacy plate since they are only bringing it back this year? They are allowing you to have Black/Yellow, Yellow/Black, or Blue/Yellow plates like the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s style for any vehicle, regardless of model/year.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/legacyplates/index.htm

Good luck choosing and post back your final choices when you decide!

OC40 · 06-29-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Halsifer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Big

Understood, but it's only seen as clever if people understand the meaning.

No no, I think he's talking about your title by saying, Personalized = Custom. Meaning you didn't have to put both words Personalized and Custom in the title since they are the same thing.

"Personalized License Plate" = "Custom License Plate"

Nice observation!

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HerculesJeff New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 328d Sports Wagon Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	Personalized Custom License Plate I wanted some feedback for a personalized license plate, i currently have a 14 F31, M-Sport diesel, want something clever but not douchey...if thats even a word. My thoughts so far have been N27F31 F31N27 DSLPWRD 5502MTE (550TOMT) i can't really think of anything else and i don't want it to be lame! Any ideas would be appreciated!!
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ft1330 Major 231 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't waste my money as most of these look like random characters just like standard plates.
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CK335iMSport First Lieutenant 11 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austin, TX. iTrader: (0)	There was an F10 M5 parked next to me earlier today with the license plate: HUNY BGR If you've seen the video or heard of the Honey Badger, you get it... Thought it was creative, at least different. __________________ 2014 335i M Sport - Mineral Grey/Coral Red, Nav., Premium, HK, MPE, 8AT. Mods: Macht Schnell Spacers (12mm-front, 15mm-rear) with 403M's, Bilstein B8 Struts/H&R Sport Spring combo, M-Performance black kidney grilles, IND Distribution color-matched reflector inserts and key hole cover.
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MickAv8r Captain 175 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328ix Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampster iTrader: (0)	No issue with a plate that only another enthusiast would get. I almost got EBIIF30 myself but decided not to get one that just described the car. __________________ Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the scented country air. Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape, every nerve aware! 2014 328ix EBII - Sport AT, Light Pkg, Blk Dakota, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, HK Audio, Driver Assist, Sport Pedals, Dinan Springs, Bilstein B8s, M-Performance BBK
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dougstand ddraig 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 435i M-sport Melbourne Red Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	What color is the car? Sometimes you can tie it in if you like the color. Did you say the custom plate would be a specific CA specialty plate type, like Yosemite, etc? That sometimes makes a difference as to how well your choice shows up on the plate. Be sure to check the appearance of those choices on the DMV Site.
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ipilcher Captain 433 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Compensation Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Texas, USA iTrader: (0)	Stay classy. I suggest DUSHAY.
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