Do you have a license plate on your front bumper?

magamaga · 03-17-2006, 01:21 AM

Please cast your vote and help on this controversial subject of "license plate" installation.

BellasBmw · 03-17-2006, 01:29 AM

I told my dealer i did NOT want my bumper drilled. But they wouldnt let me take off with my car unless it was. They had some big controversy with a former client and they sued the dealership. So unless they were feeding me a lie, then i had no choice. So i put the silver bmw roundel on front. But im planning to take it off, just dont want drill holes

Imperial · 03-17-2006, 01:32 AM

My dealer installed mine and drilled rather gnarly holes in my bumper without telling me and then handed me a form to sign indicating that I acknowledged the install. I was really irritated but just ended up taking the plate mount off. Good thing my car's black

and yes I'll just wait for a ticket

puck724 · 03-17-2006, 01:38 AM

told my CA not to put it on so she didnt.

ward · 03-17-2006, 01:41 AM

thanks for the 6 options to a yes/no answer question

Getagrip · 03-17-2006, 01:45 AM

Nope. Five years and counting..

magamaga · 03-17-2006, 02:18 AM

Everyone has reasons to answer why yes or no

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Originally Posted by ward

thanks for the 6 options to a yes/no answer question

Nikki · 03-17-2006, 02:20 AM

No front plate. It isn't required here in Florida. No one has them really, except for the recruits from up north.

LEDZEP · 03-17-2006, 04:47 AM

Delaware does not have a front license plate.

Oz · 03-17-2006, 05:57 AM

Yes

PS. Too many Yes and No's in this poll though

davinet78 · 03-17-2006, 06:06 AM

the law states that you must have it in this part of the world

ItalyBMW325 · 03-17-2006, 06:29 AM

I dont get this. I have lived in states that do not require a front plate and ones that have. Whats the big deal with you guys about having a front plate? It does not take anything away from the car.

Gitta · 03-17-2006, 07:27 AM

PA doesn't require one. There's nothing on my e90 (no plate holder or holes) and my e46 has a black plate with a roundel badge in the middle... only because the car came with the holder.

hotsand5 · 03-17-2006, 07:39 AM

I live in Illinois, and have to have one. I HATE IT!!!

lux.sh · 03-17-2006, 07:44 AM

After I put the order through, I told the salesman not to put it on.
He first said he can't do that, law requires for them to do it. They can get sued for it.

I gave up, but a member in E90POST who is local in my area told me he told the salesman that he'll take full responsibility for it, and they didn't put it on. so I did the same, and the salesman made sure my front bumper wasn't drilled.

salesman did tell me "Just remember I reminded you to put it on ok?"
I guess its serious for them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

thanks for the 6 options to a yes/no answer question

Agree.
and I wanted to vote for all the NOs because they all apply...

Mr. BMW · 03-17-2006, 07:53 AM

I still have one of the old green letter MA plates that don't require a front one. Even though the plate looks pretty crappy I think it still looks better than having the front plate. If I get new plates I will still not add the front plate unless I get pulled over.

I think you can not get a state inspection sticker if you have the new plates but are missing the front one.
Can anyone from MA confirm that?

Anyway I alway have told my sales person not install the front plate. They write that right on the service request and on the P/S, so far it has not been a problem. I know most places put them on once the cars are unloaded off of the trucks so they can put on their dealership plate.

BMWalopez01 · 03-17-2006, 07:59 AM

Yes is required.

cncmastr · 03-17-2006, 08:01 AM

NJ Requires them.On my first car, I told the dealership, numerous times, NO PLATE in which they replied with, sure no problem. When I got the car, there were holes drilled in and a plate holder mounted. ugh! Needless to say, I removed it, but there were still holes.

So when it came time for the new car, I told them I didn't want plates on there, and this time my cousin was working at the dealership (he's a mechanic) and he prept. my car. When I came to pick her up, there she was, plate-less. And plate-less she'll remain.

sdorn · 03-17-2006, 08:32 AM

You should have put an option for people who live somewhere that a front license plate isn't required. Georgia doesn't require them or even offer them, so I don't have one.

GoBonesGo · 03-17-2006, 08:34 AM

Even though it's required here, they don't enforce it in my particular neck of the woods, so no.

xspeedy · 03-17-2006, 09:14 AM

I'm in TX and it is law, but it doesn't seem to be enforced too much. I had the option since my replacement car (to resolve an ED 330i missing the L7) was US delivered. I was able to catch my CA before the PDI folks mounted the plate.

I don't mind the plate so much on the E46, but it looks really ugly on the E90.

shragon · 03-17-2006, 11:06 AM

i'm in sf quite a bit, and the city i work in, palo alto, both have meter maids that hand out tickets to cars with no front plates. so i just don't want to deal with the hassle. plus my dealer drilled my front bumper anyway.

View Poll Results: Have you installed a license plate on your car's front bumper?
Yes. I had no option.	100	34.48%
No. I didn't want one on my front bumper.	56	19.31%
Yes. I got a ticket.	5	1.72%
No. I'll wait until I get a ticket	33	11.38%
Yes. I wanted to play it safe.	33	11.38%
No. I'll never install it.	63	21.72%
Voters: 290. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2006, 01:21 AM	#1
magamaga - 25 Rep 526 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Do you have a license plate on your front bumper? Please cast your vote and help on this controversial subject of "license plate" installation. __________________ 325i Sparkling Graphite/Navigation/Steptronic/HeatedSeats/ DRL Angel Eyes/Metal Pedals/Tail Pipe Tips/Rear BMW Spoiler/BMWAlarm/LoJack/BlackLineTailLights/Hardwired BeltronicsProfessionalRX65RadarDetector/Rear FogLights/Debadged/LUX 5.0/ACS Roof Spoiler
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03-17-2006, 01:29 AM	#2
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 315 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I told my dealer i did NOT want my bumper drilled. But they wouldnt let me take off with my car unless it was. They had some big controversy with a former client and they sued the dealership. So unless they were feeding me a lie, then i had no choice. So i put the silver bmw roundel on front. But im planning to take it off, just dont want drill holes __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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03-17-2006, 01:32 AM	#3
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	My dealer installed mine and drilled rather gnarly holes in my bumper without telling me and then handed me a form to sign indicating that I acknowledged the install. I was really irritated but just ended up taking the plate mount off. Good thing my car's black and yes I'll just wait for a ticket __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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03-17-2006, 01:38 AM	#4
puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	told my CA not to put it on so she didnt. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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03-17-2006, 01:41 AM	#5
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	thanks for the 6 options to a yes/no answer question
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03-17-2006, 01:45 AM	#6
Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 14 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	Nope. Five years and counting.. __________________ 2006 330xi current
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03-17-2006, 02:20 AM	#8
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	No front plate. It isn't required here in Florida. No one has them really, except for the recruits from up north. __________________ Nikki
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03-17-2006, 04:47 AM	#9
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Delaware does not have a front license plate. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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03-17-2006, 05:57 AM	#10
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Yes PS. Too many Yes and No's in this poll though __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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03-17-2006, 06:06 AM	#11
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	the law states that you must have it in this part of the world __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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03-17-2006, 06:29 AM	#12
ItalyBMW325 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 256 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Italy iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I dont get this. I have lived in states that do not require a front plate and ones that have. Whats the big deal with you guys about having a front plate? It does not take anything away from the car.
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03-17-2006, 07:27 AM	#13
Gitta Kelly's 330i 11 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: E PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i (current ... [0.00] 2006 330i (new) [0.00] 2006 330i (interior) [0.00]	PA doesn't require one. There's nothing on my e90 (no plate holder or holes) and my e46 has a black plate with a roundel badge in the middle... only because the car came with the holder. __________________ '06 330ix \| 6MT \| TS-BDL-BW \| ZSP \| ZPP \| heated seats \|... mods \| cf splitters painted TiAg \| spoiler \| blacklines \| short shift knob \| cf trim \| *** winter setup: 17" ASA JH3 & Dunlop WinterSport M3 DSST * . '01 325xi \| auto \| TS-GDL-BW \| ZPP \| heated seats \|........... mods** \| spoiler \| mudguards \| blackout grills \| clear lights \| halo projector headlights \|
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03-17-2006, 07:39 AM	#14
hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I live in Illinois, and have to have one. I HATE IT!!! __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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03-17-2006, 07:53 AM	#16
Mr. BMW Major 261 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 M3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2018 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	I still have one of the old green letter MA plates that don't require a front one. Even though the plate looks pretty crappy I think it still looks better than having the front plate. If I get new plates I will still not add the front plate unless I get pulled over. I think you can not get a state inspection sticker if you have the new plates but are missing the front one. Can anyone from MA confirm that? Anyway I alway have told my sales person not install the front plate. They write that right on the service request and on the P/S, so far it has not been a problem. I know most places put them on once the cars are unloaded off of the trucks so they can put on their dealership plate.
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03-17-2006, 07:59 AM	#17
BMWalopez01 Experienced 4 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325xiT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E91 [0.00]	Yes is required. __________________ X3 Xenon Lights, Black Leather and Aluminum Trim.
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03-17-2006, 08:01 AM	#18
cncmastr Colonel 1582 Rep 2,407 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Cecotto, F85, G05, G07, Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Outside Atlanta iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 X5 M [0.00] 2020 M2 CS [0.00] 2005 BMW X5 4.8is [0.00] 2006 BMW M3 [0.00]	NJ Requires them.On my first car, I told the dealership, numerous times, NO PLATE in which they replied with, sure no problem. When I got the car, there were holes drilled in and a plate holder mounted. ugh! Needless to say, I removed it, but there were still holes. So when it came time for the new car, I told them I didn't want plates on there, and this time my cousin was working at the dealership (he's a mechanic) and he prept. my car. When I came to pick her up, there she was, plate-less. And plate-less she'll remain. __________________
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03-17-2006, 08:32 AM	#19
sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	You should have put an option for people who live somewhere that a front license plate isn't required. Georgia doesn't require them or even offer them, so I don't have one. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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03-17-2006, 08:34 AM	#20
GoBonesGo What do you do when you see a spaceman? 10 Rep 236 Posts Drives: SG/Terra E90 335i Step Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: La Quinta, CA iTrader: (0)	Even though it's required here, they don't enforce it in my particular neck of the woods, so no.
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03-17-2006, 09:14 AM	#21
xspeedy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 266 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	I'm in TX and it is law, but it doesn't seem to be enforced too much. I had the option since my replacement car (to resolve an ED 330i missing the L7) was US delivered. I was able to catch my CA before the PDI folks mounted the plate. I don't mind the plate so much on the E46, but it looks really ugly on the E90.
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03-17-2006, 11:06 AM	#22
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i'm in sf quite a bit, and the city i work in, palo alto, both have meter maids that hand out tickets to cars with no front plates. so i just don't want to deal with the hassle. plus my dealer drilled my front bumper anyway. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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