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Old 04-11-2008, 06:18 PM
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No front license plate = You are a criminal. (California & many other states)

What a lovely spring day this April 11, 2008
moderately bleesed year of our Ford, is.

I am Baaaaaaaaad to the Bone!!! Look at my license
plate.

It is illegal to put a license plate like that on
there, but so what?

I am fighting 4 speeding tickets I got in this car so
the Police probably think I am a criminal already.

SO who cares about one more crime, eh?



showing off the clean wheels.



Passes up everything but the gas stations.



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Old 04-11-2008, 06:47 PM
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i got caught out here in iowa back in the early 80's in my chevelle.i had a (usa-1)plate on front.well one thing led to another and 312 dollars later i was good to go.i got pulled over about 4 years ago by the same state trooper and he still remembered what he busted me for.man i wish he would retire.
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Old 04-11-2008, 06:51 PM
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Well, you know how nice law enforcement can be to Mercedes drivers . . .






On a more realistic front, I would think that the plate would be a "vandalism magnet."
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Old 04-11-2008, 07:27 PM
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That's why I keep my license in Florida. One plate, tinted windows, no emissions, reasonable fees and the worlds nicest people at the DMV. I'm serious! They are sooooo friendly!
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Old 04-11-2008, 08:47 PM
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That's why I keep my license in Florida. One plate, tinted windows, no emissions, reasonable fees and the worlds nicest people at the DMV. I'm serious! They are sooooo friendly!
spot on assessment of florida's dmv. I love it.
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:44 PM
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Damn Jim...



I just got a ticket in the G500 for not having a front plate.... Thought I was going to get popped for doing 65 in a 45 zone, but the cop wasnt interested in the $300+ ticket... Just a $10 fix it ticket.
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:46 PM
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my experience also....first time I went into DMV here in Florida
(with an appointment) I had just moved from NY...I thought I was being Punk'd..
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:58 PM
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Damn Jim...



I just got a ticket in the G500 for not having a front plate.... Thought I was going to get popped for doing 65 in a 45 zone, but the cop wasnt interested in the $300+ ticket... Just a $10 fix it ticket.
$10, I can handle that. It's those $350 speeding tickets and $100 Rancho Cordova hidden fire hydrant parking tickets that irritate me.
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Old 04-11-2008, 10:00 PM
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$10, I can handle that. It's those $350 speeding tickets and $100 Rancho Cordova hidden fire hydrant parking tickets that irritate me.
Dang Jim....


Moving up. Got a DigiCam, and a cool plate...
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Old 04-11-2008, 10:23 PM
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Dang Jim....


Moving up. Got a DigiCam, and a cool plate...
That girfriend thing keeps eluding me though...dammit....







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Old 04-11-2008, 10:33 PM
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BTW, no SECs for now...



Looking for a C-Class for my sisters graduation present....



That, and my dad is thinking about importing a car.



Jim, you still want a nice SL?
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Old 04-11-2008, 10:43 PM
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Front plate = not required in Delaware. My bumper actually does not even have an indent for the front plate. I know it's a weird thing to be proud of, but I've never seen another 124 with a solid front bumper and no indentation (even ones without plates installed still have a dip). I love the smooth, flat look of my bumper ... I'd be crushed if I had to put any plate on it.
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:02 PM
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Question Omg Are you kidding me?

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BTW, no SECs for now...



Looking for a C-Class for my sisters graduation present....



That, and my dad is thinking about importing a car.



Jim, you still want a nice SL?
^^^^^WTF!!!!???

Are you getting rid of yours?

That V12 is a screaming, smokin' hot fantasy ride!!

You let me drive it, remember?

Damn, man, you dont know what you have there!!!

That thing goes like a banshee out of hell.

I would get my license pulled in about a week if I had the keys to that thing.....

Woo HOOOOOOOO!!! < screams >
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1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

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1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:19 PM
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You need a Euro plate. CT is like that supposed to have a front plate etc. I have had a Euro on mine for years and no one has ever said anything. I'll see how long it takes to get a ticket. Then I will probably just pay it and not remove the plate.
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:37 PM
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spot on assessment of florida's dmv. I love it.
Yeah, it's like the Twilight Zone. The DMV's up here are EVIL! Last time I "attempted" to use their services I felt like I was checking into Auschwitz and being fitted for an orange jumpsuit.

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