Front bumper

neo97 · 07-04-2009, 01:13 PM

My wifes 128 was originally in a state that required a front plate. Now, we dont need one in FL. What is your opinion on putting a German license plate on the front versus paying for a repair of the front bumper?

Xin1120 · 07-04-2009, 01:27 PM

go for it

nszzya · 07-04-2009, 02:54 PM

IMHO, unless the German plate was used on the car in an official capacity (for example Euro Delivery), I wouldn't do it. That's just me. I doubt anyone would know. Filling the holes and repainting might affect your resale potential. You may want to consider paint-matched caps as another option; it may offer a cleaner look than the German plate and be much less involved/costly than a repair.

cimbali · 07-04-2009, 07:10 PM

www.bumperplugs.com

cimbali · 07-04-2009, 07:11 PM

try this website www.bumperplugs.com

TheRustler · 07-06-2009, 04:42 PM

I took mine off and put the screws that originally held down the license plate holder straight into the bumper. Good place to put the screws and you can barely see it on BSM.

ptack · 07-06-2009, 08:24 PM

I think I've seen some company that will offer you personalized German-style plates. That might be pretty good since it would likely be a whole lot cheaper than official vanity plates and you could put anything you want on them since they aren't real plates.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 07-06-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRustler

I took mine off and put the screws that originally held down the license plate holder straight into the bumper. Good place to put the screws and you can barely see it on BSM.

Those screws will eventually rust and leave a stain on your paint.

gyrfalcon · 07-06-2009, 10:40 PM

Sounds like a good time to upgrade to either the Aero bumper or the 135i bumper to me.

neo97 · 07-07-2009, 02:15 PM

Thanks for all the advice.......I had never heard of bumper plugs.

Just having a small repair will hurt the resale value, like having a scratch repaired?

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neo97 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pinellas Park, FL iTrader: (0)	Front bumper My wifes 128 was originally in a state that required a front plate. Now, we dont need one in FL. What is your opinion on putting a German license plate on the front versus paying for a repair of the front bumper?
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Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	go for it
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nszzya Drive Different 52 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	IMHO, unless the German plate was used on the car in an official capacity (for example Euro Delivery), I wouldn't do it. That's just me. I doubt anyone would know. Filling the holes and repainting might affect your resale potential. You may want to consider paint-matched caps as another option; it may offer a cleaner look than the German plate and be much less involved/costly than a repair. Last edited by nszzya; 07-04-2009 at 08:52 PM..
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TheRustler Speedy McSpeederson 7 Rep 77 Posts Drives: A Juiced One Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I took mine off and put the screws that originally held down the license plate holder straight into the bumper. Good place to put the screws and you can barely see it on BSM.
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I think I've seen some company that will offer you personalized German-style plates. That might be pretty good since it would likely be a whole lot cheaper than official vanity plates and you could put anything you want on them since they aren't real plates. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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gyrfalcon Ninja 14 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a good time to upgrade to either the Aero bumper or the 135i bumper to me. __________________ SGM/Coral
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neo97 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pinellas Park, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the advice.......I had never heard of bumper plugs. Just having a small repair will hurt the resale value, like having a scratch repaired?
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