"Rory" (Roraldfarrellsmith)
02/10/2014 at 16:27 • Filed to: None
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"Rory" (Roraldfarrellsmith)
02/10/2014 at 16:27 • Filed to: None | 1
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Its not uncommon to see Japanese imports here , hell this photo was taken from an imported Civic but I have never seen a car with a plate like this.
Now the stickers and on the rear window , boot and the fact that its a Lafesta are all clear signs this was originally driven around the streets of Japan
But I am unfamiliar with that plate
Anyone provide any info on it ? It looks japanese but with english characters
KnowsAboutCars
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 16:30 |
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If I remember correctly Japan issues 'tourist' plates for its citizens travelling abroad with their cars so maybe this is one of those.
EDIT: Here's a copy paste from wikipedia
Because the Japanese writing system , particularly the kana , is unique to Japan, standard-issue Japanese license plates are considered unacceptable for international travel. If a motorist wishes to bring their vehicle with them while traveling abroad, the Ministry of Transport will issue to them a plate with the hiragana and kanji scripts replaced with roman letters.
vdub_nut: scooter snob
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 16:31 |
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Could be a dealer plate or diplomat. Unlikely that a diplomat would have.... whatever that thing is, but still. Do you live in Dublin? I visited there may of 2012, loved it.
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KnowsAboutCars
> vdub_nut: scooter snob
02/10/2014 at 16:39 |
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Why wouldn't a diplomat have a minivan? They usually bring whatever car they own with them.
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vdub_nut: scooter snob
> KnowsAboutCars
02/10/2014 at 16:40 |
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I was thinking high-ranking diplomats, and thought it was a much smaller car than it evidently is. My bad.
Supreme Kiwi Zorro
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 16:51 |
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The car and its owner are visiting from Japan. Some countries issue a special licence plate like that for cars that are travelling overseas. I've seen some bangers with a U.S. licence plate with a NZ licence plate on front.
Reborn Pyrrhic
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 16:52 |
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Japanese tourist plate, they replace the kana characters with roman letters.
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Rory
> vdub_nut: scooter snob
02/10/2014 at 17:23 |
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I do live in Dublin. Most Diplomats that I have seen actually drive very weird cars here, There is french Diplomat that drives an old Renault Clio.
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Rory
> KnowsAboutCars
02/10/2014 at 17:26 |
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This begs the ultimate question. Why would they go to the trouble of brining a small Japanese wagon to Ireland.
That is pretty impressive.
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Rory
> Reborn Pyrrhic
02/10/2014 at 17:26 |
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Oh awesome. That is a hell of a lot of trouble to visit Ireland though !
beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 17:39 |
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I figure it would make sense if you were doing a massive European trip. Cheaper and less worry than sorting out a hire car for the whole time you're there?
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Reborn Pyrrhic
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 18:16 |
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They are probably visiting many countries in Europe.
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vdub_nut: scooter snob
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 19:02 |
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What's it like living there? The day I landed there I decided to start saving money to go back.
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Rory
> vdub_nut: scooter snob
02/10/2014 at 19:06 |
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I love it ! I grew up in the countryside so I absolutley love Dublin. Also I am one of the very few who still bothers to drive around !
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vdub_nut: scooter snob
> Rory
02/10/2014 at 19:19 |
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Looked like plenty of cars while I was there, haha! I loved the arrows on the ground telling you which way to look for traffic. Also, the toyota corolla Levin's everywhere.... And the EuDM dubs... and the.....
And everyone was nice. Except a few of the other tourists. And the Lithuanians that showed up to the hostel.
I Hate American Cars
> Supreme Kiwi Zorro
02/11/2014 at 02:42 |
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Maybe you should stop talking to Rory. Every time you talk to him, he ignores you. It happened like 4 times.
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Supreme Kiwi Zorro
> I Hate American Cars
02/11/2014 at 18:41 |
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* sighs sadly * I liked his company. Oh well.
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I Hate American Cars
> Supreme Kiwi Zorro
02/12/2014 at 08:30 |
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Yeah, it's his loss.