It's a great plate for any Coupe owner, but I just can't see the point of a plate that is specific to the car. I'd rather have one that means something to me then I could transfer it to any subsequent car whatever it was.
Then again it might have been a good idea when I bought my first E86 in 2014!
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FOR SALE Registration Plate - E86 FUN
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Mr Tidy
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Registration Plate - E86 FUN
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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What I don't get is that only very 'nerdy' car people (and the manufacturers) know, or care, about the designation model of a car.Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:40 pm t's a great plate for any Coupe owner, but I just can't see the point of a plate that is specific to the car. I'd rather have one that means something to me then I could transfer it to any subsequent car whatever it was.
Then again it might have been a good idea when I bought my first E86 in 2014!
99.99% of the population would see the 'Z4' moniker on the back and that's it without having any idea what 'E86' means.
So if you want to buy it 'for me', get one that is specific to 'you' not the car
Or, alternatively, go to eBay and get someone to make an "E86" badge for the back for a quid, then buy the plate!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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OnlineM1k3yC
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It's just another form of personalisation - no different to wrapping part of the car, or changing the wheels (for example). I own four registrations. Two have my initials and my surname in them and were actually gifts. Two are car specific and if and when I sell the cars I'll either let them go or sell them separately to another enthusiast if I can. They're all just a bit of fun.
I too am interested if anyone on the forum bought the E86 plate... https://dvlaauction.co.uk/auction/B263/E86FUN £2360
Way more than I've ever paid for a reg!2022 Hyundai Kona N - greyhound transport
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2018 F56 Mini JCW
2016 MX-5 2.0 Sport Recaro
Gone to a good home: 2007 E86 3.0Si Sport
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Final price after fees:
£472.00 VAT on the hammer price (20%)
£165.20 Buyers Premium (7%)
£33.04 VAT on Buyers Premium (20%)
£80.00 Assignment Fee
£3,110.24
I'm guessing there was a bidding war. I've seen it happen in the past for a few other plates, for example E36 BMW which sold for over £13,000 in June 2021.
£472.00 VAT on the hammer price (20%)
£165.20 Buyers Premium (7%)
£33.04 VAT on Buyers Premium (20%)
£80.00 Assignment Fee
£3,110.24
I'm guessing there was a bidding war. I've seen it happen in the past for a few other plates, for example E36 BMW which sold for over £13,000 in June 2021.
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