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Old 07-12-24, 09:15 AM
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^^^ really creative.
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Old 07-12-24, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
^^^ really creative.
Seriously bit. It's so underwhelming, why bother?

Florida has a very good plate. Definitely top 10 for me.

Btw, I was tailing a black LC 500 on 95 today. So freakin beautiful! I love that car.
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Old 07-12-24, 09:19 AM
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NJ plates look like snow that someone just whizzed in
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Old 07-12-24, 09:22 AM
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Yea NJ did not pick a flattering yellow.
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Old 07-12-24, 10:32 AM
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When I worked in NYC I used to see handicapped placards with up to 10 plates #s on it. It made me think if it was actually being used by the right person. I would see the same cars parked on metered spots all day that would cost me $35 for six hours to park.
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Old 07-12-24, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Yea NJ did not pick a flattering yellow.
NYS state plates used to have raised lettering. Now they are all flat. Look so cheap.
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Old 07-12-24, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankReynoldsCPA
Another thing is that some physical disabilities aren't visible. Dude might look perfectly fine but only be able to walk 5 minutes at a time before needing to rest.

Guy at the gym could be there to do some low impact exercise like swimming. Great for rehab.

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Ive seen him workout, unless it’s something mental like PTSD, there didn’t appear to be anything wrong but you are right, I shouldn’t be judging because I don’t know but it’s hard sometimes.

As for my next door neighbor, I do know and have no respect for that.
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Old 07-12-24, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
That sucks. Hopefully you don't have to deal with that very often. How's your back feeling?


PA just rolled out a new optional plate for 2025. Big shocker...they're ugly lol. I give it a 3/10. Other states have always had much cooler looking plates.

Better than the current PA plates which are hideous IMO
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Old 07-12-24, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I’m amazed that people give you a hard time…people just need to mind their own business.
Yep. I keep the tag in a hidden spot and hang it after I park. People can seriously FO, and I tell them that....I've had 3 fkkkn back surgeries and a 4th at the end of the month in as many years. Leave me alone.

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Another thing is that some physical disabilities aren't visible. Dude might look perfectly fine but only be able to walk 5 minutes at a time before needing to rest.
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Yep, that's mostly my problem. I can't go for long. All my doctors are optimistic though for the next surgery.
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Old 07-12-24, 01:38 PM
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Fingers crossed!

Got my new center caps today. I had these on the old car, I think they are much cleaner looking...

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Old 07-12-24, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Fingers crossed!

Got my new center caps today. I had these on the old car, I think they are much cleaner looking...
Hmm, I kinda like them both
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Old 07-12-24, 01:41 PM
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Yeah thats the reaction I got when I made the swap the last time. The laurel and wreath and three pointed star is just a little busy to me, and these are a 3D MB logo and they catch the light better.
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Old 07-12-24, 01:45 PM
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Like the cleaner look better for sure.
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Both look good!
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Old 07-12-24, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Yeah thats the reaction I got when I made the swap the last time. The laurel and wreath and three pointed star is just a little busy to me, and these are a 3D MB logo and they catch the light better.
I like the cleaner look too.
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