Vanity-plate-incited vandalism?

DYNAZOR · 07-16-2012, 04:52 PM

OK, it's been about 5 months since I put the "Y BUYBMW" plate on my car. No BMW drivers giving me the finger, or challenging me to a race, or blowing my doors off, or telling me "Because I can afford it".

In fact, not a single overt reaction to the plate from any BMW drivers at all. The only indications I received from anyone (except for the comments from friends) was from a young kid driving a brand new Nissan pickup; I suspect he was the lot boy for the Nissan dealer just up the street from where I saw him and was just returning from the car wash and/or gas station because the truck was dripping wet. He was laughing and shaking his head up and down in agreement, or perhaps he was just laughing at me. The only other reaction was from a bunch of high school kids riding in a brand new high-end Volvo who gave me a thumbs up when they went by, maybe they were just playing with me.

I just ordered new plates for the Z, not because of any reactions to the old plate, but because of what poster JeffBlue said earlier: " theres a difference between saying 'what i have is awesome' and 'what you have sucks'" I've given that statement a lot of thought and agree with him. Even though it was not my intent to say "your car sucks", I agree that that's how it would be taken by some people.

So the Y BUY plates will soon be gone and replaced with the ones described in the picture below. Unfortunately this message, which shouldn't be offensive to anybody, is necessarily a little cryptic as the plates with similar messages were already taken. Does anyone know what it is supposed to be saying?

blackcherry20 · 07-16-2012, 04:58 PM

Geezers rule?

DYNAZOR · 07-16-2012, 05:32 PM

Thanks ma'am! You just made my day! "Geezers Rule" it is.

Dwight Frye · 07-16-2012, 05:42 PM

Why would you want to give this thieving state extra money just to print a vanity plate ? Aren't your taxes and fees high enough already ? You are better off putting a cheap vinyl sticker in your rear hatch if you want to "express yourself".
Although I once tried to get a plate that read 3MTA3 but it was rejected by the censors. If you saw it in your rear view mirror it would read EATME

dmhenderson · 07-16-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Why would you want to give this thieving state extra money just to print a vanity plate ? Aren't your taxes and fees high enough already ? You are better off putting a cheap vinyl sticker in your rear hatch if you want to "express yourself".
Although I once tried to get a plate that read 3MTA3 but it was rejected by the censors. If you saw it in your rear view mirror it would read EATME

Location: Occupied California

lol

Nismodean · 07-17-2012, 01:23 AM

Congratulations! That combination is available! You can now move forward with purchasing your plate.

Yes, you can have a heart and a Texas symbol on our license plates. We're that awesome!

whoady4shoady · 07-17-2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

That's good advice shado, thanks; so here it is (not the actual plate, but the image from the DMV site, they say about 8 weeks for delivery).

Honestly, I dont find it that funny, and I do think it puts your car at more risk. Why even take the chance? I mean in reality, why buy Nissan? Everyone has their reasons for their purchase. Why should they have to justify it? I think its asking for trouble man. People shoot others for lesser stuff than this nowadays where I live.

DYNAZOR · 07-17-2012, 02:13 AM

You're a little bit behind the curve Whoady. See my recent update at the top of this page.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-17-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

That's good advice shado, thanks; so here it is (not the actual plate, but the image from the DMV site, they say about 8 weeks for delivery).

its possible a plate like this may get u keyed by a bimmer driver... or things like;

musl sux
u nv me
2 bad 4 u
c my smk
u 2 slow
yujockn
h8 vette
H8 bmw
Lexsux
Z dz ntz
wrshp Z
bowdown
fyuk yu
eat sht
F U ahol
u wish
sux2b u
ucoklkr
ucokrdr
udksmkr
h8 mstng
toyosux
urcar sx
jdm rox
frs sux
brz sux
kill fwd
fuk bmw

the above may get you keyed.

Bucketlist2012 · 07-17-2012, 04:46 PM

Why would a vanity plate get your car keyed ?

It is the problem with the person, and not the plate..

Anyone who vandalizes property is a petty , small person..

Anyone who vandalizes a car because of a license plate has serious issues that are rooted in the life that they lead..I bet you would find more problems in their lives than just hating cars and license plates.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-17-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Why would a vanity plate get your car keyed ?

It is the problem with the person, and not the plate..

Anyone who vandalizes property is a petty , small person..

Anyone who vandalizes a car because of a license plate has serious issues that are rooted in the life that they lead..I bet you would find more problems in their lives than just hating cars and license plates.

From the freudian psychological aspect... you are correct. But from the superficial,egotistical, cowardly yet wannabe-macho north american mentality... too many people think doing shyt like this makes perfect sense. call it evil, deep-rooted anger or a lower form of intellect. or call it all of the above...

It doesn't change the fact that jealous angry hating people get triggered off by certain things. Its an unfortunate fact of life. You just gotta learn how and when to beat people at there own game... or live a secluded life of pacifism where you will never encounter such things.

Bucketlist2012 · 07-17-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

From the freudian psychological aspect... you are correct. But from the superficial,egotistical, cowardly yet wannabe-macho north american mentality... too many people think doing shyt like this makes perfect sense. call it evil, deep-rooted anger or a lower form of intellect. or call it all of the above...

It doesn't change the fact that jealous angry hating people get triggered off by certain things. Its an unfortunate fact of life. You just gotta learn how and when to beat people at there own game... or live a secluded life of pacifism where you will never encounter such things.

I agree totally...That goes triple for Political signs on your lawn. Sadly pacifism is sometimes the way to go..

I do not want my home targeted.. And I want to win the battle of Life and not the small petty Wars with the people you mention above..

It is not worth it, and yes, you nailed it with your comments..

Davey · 07-17-2012, 08:24 PM

When you put a plate on your car that says "8 UR V8" or something like that, you're attempting to provoke a reaction, so don't be surprised when you get one.

Sure, it does mean that the person reading it is an immature jackass who hasn't learned not to damage other people's property, but your door and quarters are still just as keyed.

Now if you put something that isn't offensive like "LUVS2KNIT" then I don't think you're going to have a problem. So it isn't personalized plates, it's personalized plates that make it sound like you think you're better than whoever is reading it, read by idiots with low self esteem and a can opener.

dmhenderson · 07-17-2012, 09:09 PM

There's no excuse for vandalizing someone else's property, ever. I don't care if I see a car with a "HEY DMHENDERSON! YEAH YOU, F YOU BUDDY" bumper sticker, still no reason to mess with someone else's property.

Bucketlist2012 · 07-17-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

There's no excuse for vandalizing someone else's property, ever. I don't care if I see a car with a "HEY DMHENDERSON! YEAH YOU, F YOU BUDDY" bumper sticker, still no reason to mess with someone else's property.

Tell that to the Dead deer...

But you are right. No excuse for touching someone else's property..

07-16-2012, 04:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Geezers rule? __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

07-16-2012, 05:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Why would you want to give this thieving state extra money just to print a vanity plate ? Aren't your taxes and fees high enough already ? You are better off putting a cheap vinyl sticker in your rear hatch if you want to "express yourself". Although I once tried to get a plate that read 3MTA3 but it was rejected by the censors. If you saw it in your rear view mirror it would read EATME Last edited by Dwight Frye; 07-16-2012 at 05:46 PM.

07-17-2012, 01:23 AM	#36 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	Congratulations! That combination is available! You can now move forward with purchasing your plate. Yes, you can have a heart and a Texas symbol on our license plates. We're that awesome! __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

07-17-2012, 04:46 PM	#40 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Why would a vanity plate get your car keyed ? It is the problem with the person, and not the plate.. Anyone who vandalizes property is a petty , small person.. Anyone who vandalizes a car because of a license plate has serious issues that are rooted in the life that they lead..I bet you would find more problems in their lives than just hating cars and license plates. __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

07-17-2012, 08:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	When you put a plate on your car that says "8 UR V8" or something like that, you're attempting to provoke a reaction, so don't be surprised when you get one. Sure, it does mean that the person reading it is an immature jackass who hasn't learned not to damage other people's property, but your door and quarters are still just as keyed. Now if you put something that isn't offensive like "LUVS2KNIT" then I don't think you're going to have a problem. So it isn't personalized plates, it's personalized plates that make it sound like you think you're better than whoever is reading it, read by idiots with low self esteem and a can opener. Last edited by Davey; 07-17-2012 at 08:26 PM.

07-16-2012, 05:32 PM	#33 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	Thanks ma'am! You just made my day! "Geezers Rule" it is.

07-17-2012, 02:13 AM	#38 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	You're a little bit behind the curve Whoady. See my recent update at the top of this page.

07-17-2012, 09:09 PM	#44 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	There's no excuse for vandalizing someone else's property, ever. I don't care if I see a car with a "HEY DMHENDERSON! YEAH YOU, F YOU BUDDY" bumper sticker, still no reason to mess with someone else's property.

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