quick vote

c_ozanich · 08-30-2013, 08:13 AM

I know its 50/50 on whether you guys like vanity plates or not, getting a custom gets the farm off my car tho. Thanks

Focusedintntions · 08-30-2013, 08:14 AM

I have vanity plates....get em if you want them

c_ozanich · 08-30-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

I have vanity plates....get em if you want them

I definitely am getting them, I'm good with all options and all are available--just a little torn and don't want to come off as pompous/stuck up as there are literally no other 1 series around here (or tuned BMWs for that matter)

Wakka · 08-30-2013, 08:49 AM

Well if you have v8 hunter and get killed by a v8 you'll feel pretty silly. So i wouldnt go for one of those. Add1ctd gets my vote.

JimD · 08-30-2013, 09:26 AM

"BIMM1R"? This is a play on "BIMM3R" popular for M3s. Maybe this trips the M car red flag.

I thought about "e88 N52" for mine but didn't do it because of annual cost to keep it. The dollars are low but it seems like a rip off to me.

Jim

TheSt|G · 08-30-2013, 09:35 AM

It's cheap in PA, but those choices are a bit lame.

c_ozanich · 08-30-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

It's cheap in PA, but those choices are a bit lame.

do you have a suggestion that is unlame?

ptack · 08-30-2013, 11:22 AM

SWEET1

granracing · 08-30-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

just a little torn and don't want to come off as pompous/stuck up

A couple of those I'd immediately think that.

Add1ctd is good. I'm sure you'll get a lot of questions about what that means. We used to have Rice80 and everyone thought it was about a ricer car. Had to explain Jerry Rice and his number was 80. sigh.

foghat · 08-30-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by c_ozanich

do you have a suggestion that is unlame?

Not this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=883215

TheSt|G · 08-30-2013, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_ozanich

do you have a suggestion that is unlame?

Something less generic and more humorous. "Serious" vanity plates always look idiotic/douchy.

If I end up getting a 1M down the road, I could see getting a tag like LOL HPFP.

Colt · 08-30-2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_ozanich

do you have a suggestion that is unlame?

Add1ct. Simple, meaningful, and not retarded.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Something less generic and more humorous. "Serious" vanity plates always look idiotic/douchy.

I've seen a c5 vette that had "436whp" as his license plate. Dumbest shit I've seen. So you're telling me you're 436whp ALL the time no matter the weather, conditions, or elevation you're at? YEA OK BRO

Mach1er · 08-30-2013, 06:02 PM

fyi,
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=den1ed

3002 tii · 08-30-2013, 08:16 PM

Sorry none of the above, I like vanity plates but never felt the need to insult someone else's car, motor or anything -- comes off being insecure. This is what I have on my Z coupe:

And what I have as my SN here is what I ordered for the 1.

Pyrat 2 · 08-30-2013, 10:22 PM

Only bought vanity plates once in my life. They were cheaper way back when. Now in IL they are fairly pricey on an annual basis. Fwiw the one time I did have them was when I bought my Audi Coupe GT new. NAUDI.

Deutsche-Broke · 08-30-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by c_ozanich

just a little torn and don't want to come off as pompous/stuck up as there are literally no other 1 series around here (or tuned BMWs for that matter)

Same here.. I wouldn't personally do custom plates unless I threw 40K+ into a full tuned car. Even then I would be seriously apprehensive.. You know that the DAY you put the plates on that you are going to get a door dent from some a-hole in a chevy sonic who thinks that BMW owners are a-holes because they saw it on CNN and also have the attention span of a soap dish or a tweet.

I'm really satisfied with the car and don't have to advertise it. It's simple and semi-stock but the original design and concept speaks for itself, which is basically why I bought it..

Like yourself, mine is the only one in the area. I've also debadged mine for the same reason. People frequently ask in parking lots, "What is it?", and ask to see inside, etc... It's generally good conversation.

It may not be for everyone, but, "laying low" works the best for me. If anything, the opposite works.. A BMW taking the "introverted" approach..

Go figure..

Lucky1 · 09-05-2013, 08:14 AM

I agree. I prefer to keep a low profile and not draw attention to myself no matter what I'm driving.

bbbbmw · 09-05-2013, 12:28 PM

DCHEBG?

Bigiggs · 09-05-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

Sorry none of the above, I like vanity plates but never felt the need to insult someone else's car, motor or anything -- comes off being insecure. This is what I have on my Z coupe:

And what I have as my SN here is what I ordered for the 1.

Loved this picture...as for the plate, not bad either pretty clever as most people will not understand unless you're an enthusiast.

fotofillic · 09-05-2013, 12:52 PM

Liking Add1ct the best

c_ozanich · 09-19-2013, 08:21 AM

Good call everyone--thoroughly happy with it

although I have had people approach me about being a drug dealer

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08-30-2013, 08:13 AM	#1
c_ozanich Mech Engr 81 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aiken SC iTrader: (0)	quick vote I know its 50/50 on whether you guys like vanity plates or not, getting a custom gets the farm off my car tho. Thanks
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08-30-2013, 08:14 AM	#2
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I have vanity plates....get em if you want them __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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08-30-2013, 09:26 AM	#5
JimD Brigadier General 369 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	"BIMM1R"? This is a play on "BIMM3R" popular for M3s. Maybe this trips the M car red flag. I thought about "e88 N52" for mine but didn't do it because of annual cost to keep it. The dollars are low but it seems like a rip off to me. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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08-30-2013, 09:35 AM	#6
TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	It's cheap in PA, but those choices are a bit lame. __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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08-30-2013, 11:22 AM	#8
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	SWEET1 __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-30-2013, 06:02 PM	#13
Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	fyi, http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=den1ed __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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08-30-2013, 08:16 PM	#14
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Sorry none of the above, I like vanity plates but never felt the need to insult someone else's car, motor or anything -- comes off being insecure. This is what I have on my Z coupe: And what I have as my SN here is what I ordered for the 1. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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08-30-2013, 10:22 PM	#15
Pyrat 2 Colonel 1418 Rep 2,560 Posts Drives: Rapidly from A to B Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs or TN Smokies iTrader: (3) Garage List 2022 Porsche GT4 [9.64] 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.33] 2007 Z4 M Roadster [8.33] 2020 BMW X1 [0.00]	Only bought vanity plates once in my life. They were cheaper way back when. Now in IL they are fairly pricey on an annual basis. Fwiw the one time I did have them was when I bought my Audi Coupe GT new. NAUDI. __________________ '07 Z4MR '22 GT4 '18 GT3 '16 GT4, '16 M2, '14 X1, '13 135is, '06 330i, '03 323 Ci, '01 330i, '99 M3 (RIP), '96 318is, some non-BMWs
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09-05-2013, 08:14 AM	#17
Lucky1 Colonel 650 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: '08 128i Coupe SGM 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2008 128i Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	I agree. I prefer to keep a low profile and not draw attention to myself no matter what I'm driving.
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09-05-2013, 12:28 PM	#18
bbbbmw Major General 2394 Rep 6,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest iTrader: (0)	DCHEBG? __________________ <OO (llll)(llll) OO>
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09-05-2013, 12:52 PM	#20
fotofillic Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 09' 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Liking Add1ct the best
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09-19-2013, 08:21 AM	#21
c_ozanich Mech Engr 81 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aiken SC iTrader: (0)	Good call everyone--thoroughly happy with it although I have had people approach me about being a drug dealer
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