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Merits of a "D" reg for Hilux import ?

  • 18-01-2008 1:09am
    #1
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,111 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I'm bringing in a new Toyota Hilux from the u.k,top spec,wonder if there's any advantage of getting a D reg for it,or will it have as good second-hand value with a country reg ?
    Thank's for your thoughts !


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  • #2
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    It gets registered to your address, so wherever that is will determine the reg, unless you have a couple of addresses of course.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,111 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I'm just curious. How does the letter on the number plate increase the value of the vehicle?


  • #4
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I'm just curious. How does the letter on the number plate increase the value of the vehicle?

    Maybe you culchies are picky about not being seen to be a jackeen. :)


  • #5
    green123
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭green123


    some people believe that there is less chance of it having been offroad if its a dublin reg


  • #6
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,111 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Stekelly wrote: »
    Maybe you culchies are picky about not being seen to be a jackeen. :)

    My current car is TS reg. Didn't bother me when I bought it.

    The only thing I notice is the amount of other drivers with their mouths open because I use my indicators and don't sit in the overtaking lane. :p:D


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  • #7
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users Posts: 24,469 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    green123 wrote: »
    some people believe that there is less chance of it having been offroad if its a dublin reg

    I think thats quite a valid point for 4x4, people will think it has had a quieter life:) and as such there will be less wear and tear than there would be with various off roading.


  • #8
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,608 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    As Stated.. "D" reg would be seen as have an eaier life. If you can register it in dublin i would. Without all the Culchie slagging the D reg tends to be seen as a healtier option when sale comes around just the way it is.


  • #9
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,111 ✭✭✭Invincible


    listermint wrote: »
    As Stated.. "D" reg would be seen as have an eaier life. If you can register it in dublin i would. Without all the Culchie slagging the D reg tends to be seen as a healtier option when sale comes around just the way it is.

    Well,from what I've heard,dubs have a thing about their plates,know someone whose brother-in-law is from Dublin,when looking to buy a BMW last year,would'nt consider a car unless it had the D reg.Is it snobbery,I wonder:rolleyes:


  • #10
    Theboinkmaster
    Registered Users Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Theboinkmaster


    As discussed in the other thread 'D' reg snobbery does exist, whether we agree with it or not.

    I know loads of people who have non-D reg cars and when bringing them to garages for trade-in dealers have told them they don't want them, due to the reg

    Many dublin drivers only want a D reg :confused:


  • #11
    DundalkDuffman
    Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭DundalkDuffman


    Personally I have always avoided D regs due to the likelihood of city driving. I can only imagine the wear and tear on the clutch and the stop start driving.


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