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natalia · 11-08-2005, 04:40 PM

Any of you other VA drivers not get the front license plate on your e90? If so, have you gotten a ticket and how much was it?

bimmer4me · 11-08-2005, 04:45 PM

I've had my e90 for just over 3 weeks and without a front plate. No ticket yet! I'm keeping my front plate in the little storage area in the trunk in case a cop ever asks me.

psyran · 11-08-2005, 09:18 PM

I've had my e90 since end of May with no plate and no tickets (yet). My sales guy told me that it is technically not illegal and that if I were stopped could take it to court and "get out of it". Not sure this is actually true, though. BTW, live in the Tidewater area.
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ek9hatch00 · 11-08-2005, 09:37 PM

this is what i wanna know too...i've been driving around the fairfax area with maryland temp...donno if i should put the front plate on when i get the VA plates

Jay_328 · 11-09-2005, 01:56 AM

I have an e46 coupe I bought in 2002 and I've yet to put on the front plate. I do keep the bracket in the truck, just in case. No worries/ tickets so far.

I'm commonly asked how do I get away with not having one. My response is

. The cops just don't seem to care.

Kurupt1811 · 11-09-2005, 03:40 AM

i live in fairfax area and havnt had any problems without a front plate so far. i still have my maryland temp on but i was stopped for speeding last week and the cop didnt mention anything.

itznin · 11-09-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurupt1811

i live in fairfax area and havnt had any problems without a front plate so far. i still have my maryland temp on but i was stopped for speeding last week and the cop didnt mention anything.

How fast? Did you get nailed for a ticket?

itznin · 11-09-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

I've had my e90 for just over 3 weeks and without a front plate. No ticket yet! I'm keeping my front plate in the little storage area in the trunk in case a cop ever asks me.

Okay so if the cop says why don't you have your plate on and you say it's in the trunk how does that help you?

In NJ you are getting nailed for that ticket even if it's displayed in the front windshield.

mikepinkerton · 11-09-2005, 06:55 PM

I know DC meter/parking enforcement will ticket for MD or VA cars if they don't have a front plate. It comes up all the time on Dr Gridlock in the Post. Even if the VA cops don't seem to care, others do, and just you try getting out of a ticket in DC

-Mike

Kurupt1811 · 11-09-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by itznin

How fast? Did you get nailed for a ticket?

yeah i got nailed for doin 44 in a 25 on main street near GMU. i guess i should consider myself lucky for not getting a reckless

ACELR8 · 11-09-2005, 10:37 PM

Fairfax City is notorious as is all the other towns and cities inside Fairfax County. BE aware of Town of Vienna and the City of Falls Church as well.

Back on topic.... I purchased my 330i (E90) from BMW of Fairfax and they delivered it WITH the front licensce plate bracket attached and at no additional charge. I think it blends in with the bumper very well.

I also have a replica 427 Cobra and keep the front plate just behind the passenger seat ready for deployment onto the dash board when it is needed. So far so good no problems.

Jay_328 · 11-09-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ACELR8

Back on topic.... I purchased my 330i (E90) from BMW of Fairfax and they delivered it WITH the front licensce plate bracket attached and at no additional charge. I think it blends in with the bumper very well.

Is there a price for the bracket?

Many will disagree with you regarding the look, but if you like it

I prefer not to have one.

Bonz · 11-10-2005, 06:18 AM

I know this is a bit off topic, but which dealer do you guys think has the best service department in the DC metro area? I am just beginning to think about replacing my way too-big 7 series with a new e90. I have been going to independent shops, but with a new 3er, would want to find a good dealer for maintanace and warranty work.

ACELR8 · 11-10-2005, 11:00 PM

Well because of full maintenance I am going to continue taking my car to BMW of Fairfax. So far so good.... unless there is a serious problem with their service department.

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bimmer4me Captain 52 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I've had my e90 for just over 3 weeks and without a front plate. No ticket yet! I'm keeping my front plate in the little storage area in the trunk in case a cop ever asks me. __________________ 2006 330i Monaco Blue \| Grey \| Walnut ...Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| Comfort Access \| PDC \| Sirius \| Sunshade ...M-Tec Steering Wheel \| M-Tec Shifter \| TLC ...Performance Center Delivery \| Oct 14, 2005
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psyran Private 2 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 330 e90 in June Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Va iTrader: (0)	va driver with no plate I've had my e90 since end of May with no plate and no tickets (yet). My sales guy told me that it is technically not illegal and that if I were stopped could take it to court and "get out of it". Not sure this is actually true, though. BTW, live in the Tidewater area. psyran
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ek9hatch00 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 254 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	this is what i wanna know too...i've been driving around the fairfax area with maryland temp...donno if i should put the front plate on when i get the VA plates
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Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	I have an e46 coupe I bought in 2002 and I've yet to put on the front plate. I do keep the bracket in the truck, just in case. No worries/ tickets so far. I'm commonly asked how do I get away with not having one. My response is . The cops just don't seem to care.
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Kurupt1811 Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	i live in fairfax area and havnt had any problems without a front plate so far. i still have my maryland temp on but i was stopped for speeding last week and the cop didnt mention anything.
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mikepinkerton Private First Class 6 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	I know DC meter/parking enforcement will ticket for MD or VA cars if they don't have a front plate. It comes up all the time on Dr Gridlock in the Post. Even if the VA cops don't seem to care, others do, and just you try getting out of a ticket in DC -Mike
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ACELR8 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2005 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington D.C. - N. Va iTrader: (0)	Fairfax City is notorious as is all the other towns and cities inside Fairfax County. BE aware of Town of Vienna and the City of Falls Church as well. Back on topic.... I purchased my 330i (E90) from BMW of Fairfax and they delivered it WITH the front licensce plate bracket attached and at no additional charge. I think it blends in with the bumper very well. I also have a replica 427 Cobra and keep the front plate just behind the passenger seat ready for deployment onto the dash board when it is needed. So far so good no problems.
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Bonz Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I know this is a bit off topic, but which dealer do you guys think has the best service department in the DC metro area? I am just beginning to think about replacing my way too-big 7 series with a new e90. I have been going to independent shops, but with a new 3er, would want to find a good dealer for maintanace and warranty work.
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ACELR8 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2005 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington D.C. - N. Va iTrader: (0)	Well because of full maintenance I am going to continue taking my car to BMW of Fairfax. So far so good.... unless there is a serious problem with their service department.
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