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Vanity plates worth a premium to many
by Heather Moore
Jerrell Kelso, Overland Park sophomore, wanted one with his initials because he thought they would be easy to remember. Chris Bock, Bonner Springs sophomore, wanted his favorite number, "SEVEN," because it adds character to his car.
Many cars that cruise Jayhawk Boulevard sport personalized license plates.
"It's kind of like a bumper sticker," Bock said.
Personalized license plates in Kansas cost $42 in addition to the standard license fee, according to a clerk in the Douglas County Motor Vehicles Department. Up to seven letters, numbers or spaces are allowed on car and truck plates, and five on motorcycle plates.
Once an application is filled out at a county treasurer's office, a check is run so there is only one of the plates per county in Kansas. If the current plate holder decided not to renew, the plate is then reissued on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Damien McBride, Blue Springs, Mo.
sophomore, had more of a problem in Missouri, where no duplicates are allowed in the entire state.
"My first couple of choices were taken," McBride said. "I wanted 'U2,' 'U2 BOY' 'U2 WAR' or something like that."
Even when McBride decided to use his name, there were still difficulties. Someone already had "DAMIEN" spelled with an "E," so he finally settled for "DAMIAN" with an "A."
In Kansas, a committee at the state level audits requests and determines what cannot be put on license plate, generally anything that could be considered crude or vulgar.
Ginger Wineinger, Topea sophomore, wanted to put "GIN" on her license plate, but couldn't because it was related to alcohol.
The most popular license plates around Lawrence tend to be related to the University of Kansas or Jayhawks. The challenge is to come up with something new and unusual. Stephanie Pinnell, Kansas City. Mo. freshman, gives some advice on her plate. "B-UNEQ."
Excel L Model is perfect for KU students by Ann Makinson and Cassie Lilgendahl
A student looking for an economi cal and dependable car can find all o it in the sporty Hyundai Excel L mode for under $7,000.
The 4-speed Excel averages 27 miles per gallon in the city, and 33 mpg on the highway.
The L model comes with a free 3-year or 36,000 mile warranty with no deductible, you can get the warranted serviced done anywhere in the country
Budget-minded KU students should find these features valuable.
The Excel has more standard features than any other car in its class, including a split fold-down rear seat, steel belted radial tires, and a locking
glove box and fuel filler door. The Excel, though loaded with options, is still reasonably priced. Some of the extras you can have added are sport striping, alloy wheels, stern windows, and an upgraded stereo system.
Quality options make the Excel a versatile, all-season, safe car.
The Excel is built to be a durable, reliable and inexpensive for getting you where you want to go—whether it's driving around campus, going to Kansas City for the weekend, or driving home for break.
The Hyndai Excel L model can be found at Northworthy Hyndai, 6750 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, Mo.
THESE ARE NOT BASIC MODELS, THESE ARE FANCY G.L. MODELS EQUIPPED.
PRICE INCLUDES AM/FM CASSETTE, 5 SPD., MUCH MORE!
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*60 pmts., cash price $6802.04, 13.9% A.P.R., total of pmts. = 60x159 · W.A.C.
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