Vanity-plate-incited vandalism?

DYNAZOR · 02-13-2012, 05:49 PM

I've been reading the threads related to vanity plates, and have noticed quite a few references to cars being keyed etc. due to a vanity plate message pissing off somebody.

Is that really a problem to be concerned with out there? Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of such occurences?

I've already ordered my plates, so too bad for me if it's a real issue, but it'll be too bad for the maggot who keys my car if I catch him doing it.

Won't say what the plates say right now, other than it might offend owners of a particular brand of German sport/performance/luxury cars (who have no sense of humor). I'll post the pics as soon as I get the plates.

MattP725 · 02-13-2012, 05:58 PM

Unless the vandal is caught and admits to the reason, this is a question that is impossible to answer...

DYNAZOR · 02-13-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

Unless the vandal is caught and admits to the reason, this is a question that is impossible to answer...

That's what I was thinking (or more accurately stated, "hoping"). A car gets keyed for any number of reasons, right? Do cars with standard DMV issued plates NEVER get keyed? I would think that they do from time to time, so the question is, do cars with vanity plates get keyed disproportionately more often than standard-plated cars?

Not gonna worry about it for now.

RedNismoZ · 02-13-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

That's what I was thinking (or more accurately stated, "hoping"). A car gets keyed for any number of reasons, right? Do cars with standard DMV issued plates NEVER get keyed? I would think that they do from time to time, so the question is, do cars with vanity plates get keyed disproportionately more often than standard-plated cars?

Not gonna worry about it for now.

It really depends, most times people with vanity plates are easy to remember and spot, if you accidentally cut in front of someone, etc.

shadoquad · 02-13-2012, 06:59 PM

Vandalism occurs for a number of reasons. There's never a good reason for it. People simply don't respect other people's property. You shouldn't let the hanging threat of jerks stop you from adding flavor to your ride.

DYNAZOR · 02-13-2012, 07:56 PM

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).

TheGreatOne · 02-13-2012, 08:33 PM

Ha love it

The good thing about poking fun at BMW's is hopefully most of the owners are more mature who would sooner want to hear why you think your Nissan is better lol...unless u come across some punk who owns a 1995 318 series and thinks he's the neighbourhood king

DYNAZOR · 02-13-2012, 11:10 PM

Good point, thanks.

KillerBee370 · 02-14-2012, 12:06 AM

I don't know if it's the plates but today I had a car load of hicks totally hate on my while driving the Z. I even got a one finger salute from the shitbag looking doofus in the back seat!

I was just like

LakeShow · 02-14-2012, 12:22 AM

If your plate says "IM RICH FU" don't be surprised if your car is keyed.

mantella87 · 02-14-2012, 10:05 AM

Like what TheGreatOne said, you're more likely going to get the negative attention from the kid who just bought an old, used 3-series and thinks he is from a music video. The guys with E92 M3's and upwards will just read your plate then blow your doors off.

toxik · 02-14-2012, 10:11 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).

i'm sorry man, but that plate doesn't even make sense. BMW doesnt even make any 2 seater sports cars. I can understand if it said Y BUY PORSCHE....

mantella87 · 02-14-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by toxik

i'm sorry man, but that plate doesn't even make sense. BMW doesnt even make any 2 seater sports cars. I can understand if it said Y BUY PORSCHE....

You forgot about the Z4.

toxik · 02-14-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

You forgot about the Z4.

haha, that's true.

Cmike2780 · 02-14-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by toxik

i'm sorry man, but that plate doesn't even make sense. BMW doesnt even make any 2 seater sports cars. I can understand if it said Y BUY PORSCHE....

What about the Z4? They also made the Z3, Z8, & M1.

02-13-2012, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	Vanity-plate-incited vandalism? I've been reading the threads related to vanity plates, and have noticed quite a few references to cars being keyed etc. due to a vanity plate message pissing off somebody. Is that really a problem to be concerned with out there? Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of such occurences? I've already ordered my plates, so too bad for me if it's a real issue, but it'll be too bad for the maggot who keys my car if I catch him doing it. Won't say what the plates say right now, other than it might offend owners of a particular brand of German sport/performance/luxury cars (who have no sense of humor). I'll post the pics as soon as I get the plates.

02-13-2012, 08:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Ha love it The good thing about poking fun at BMW's is hopefully most of the owners are more mature who would sooner want to hear why you think your Nissan is better lol...unless u come across some punk who owns a 1995 318 series and thinks he's the neighbourhood king __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-14-2012, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	If your plate says "IM RICH FU" don't be surprised if your car is keyed. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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02-13-2012, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Unless the vandal is caught and admits to the reason, this is a question that is impossible to answer...

02-13-2012, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Vandalism occurs for a number of reasons. There's never a good reason for it. People simply don't respect other people's property. You shouldn't let the hanging threat of jerks stop you from adding flavor to your ride.

02-13-2012, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	Good point, thanks.

02-14-2012, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	I don't know if it's the plates but today I had a car load of hicks totally hate on my while driving the Z. I even got a one finger salute from the shitbag looking doofus in the back seat! I was just like

02-14-2012, 10:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	Like what TheGreatOne said, you're more likely going to get the negative attention from the kid who just bought an old, used 3-series and thinks he is from a music video. The guys with E92 M3's and upwards will just read your plate then blow your doors off.