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« on: October 02, 2006, 08:24:55 »
I've always been of the opinion that "Jimny" really is a bloody awful name for a car, but since I've owned a couple, I find myself cringing when I utter the word "Vitara" - It's like the naff way people name their houses after a combination of their kids names (Victoria & Tara). I suppose the "Sportrack" would also have to qualify as a real stinker too - "Sport" & "Track" can you see what they did, clever, eh?  :shock:
Oh, & naming a vehicle after how long it is in inches - don't get me started!  :twisted:  [-(  #-o  :smack:
Are there any worserer (that was good English what I then did) car names about?
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2006, 08:46:58 »
Vitara gets a rough deal in the US

Jimmy (Without the N) under the Chevvy Badge)
And Sidekick under the Suzuki Badge.

I Alwas Thought Aygo was quite bad and dond forget the Bongo Friendee
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2006, 08:55:45 »
Not all 4x4's, but...

Suzuki Cappuccino
Suzuki Van Van (which was a bike!)
Toyota Estima Lucida G Luxury Joyful Canopy
Isuzu Big Horn
Isuzu Giga 20 Light Dump
Suzuki Alto Afternoon Tea
Suzuki Every Joy Pop Turbo
Yamaha Pantryboy Supreme
Mazda Bongo Friendee
Mitsubishi Canter Guts
Mitsubishi Mum 500

...and you're moaning about naming them after wheelbase size!  :lol:
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2006, 09:13:14 »
SSangyong Rexton has got to be up there #-o
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2006, 09:45:04 »
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Mitsubishi Canter Guts

YES!
(after a good curry anyway)

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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2006, 12:36:14 »
maestro :oops:  :oops:
i rest my case
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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2006, 16:23:06 »
Fiesta  

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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2006, 16:25:13 »
How about the Nissan Colette, or the VW Sharan.
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2006, 17:00:15 »
There's always the Mitsubishi Carisma  :?

Or the old Vauxhall Nova (renamed Corsa on the continent 'cos No-va means 'doesn't go' in Spanish)
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2006, 17:16:22 »
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There's always the Mitsubishi Carisma  :?

Oi!, I own a Carisma, but you're right, bloody awful name & probably in contravention of the trade description act as it's the most un-charismatic car I've ever owned. It's a reliable workhorse though.
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2006, 17:44:55 »
I believe Fiesta and Escort are varieties of male orientated grown up style magazines (erm or so I'm told)

Which is fitting when you think about it because you look around and it won't take long to see one with t*ts in it
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2006, 17:45:57 »
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How about the Nissan Colette, or the VW Sharan.


The VW Sharan should get together with the Kia Kev
And have babies called Mercedes and Porscha
 :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2006, 20:12:40 »
Then theres the really Imaginative names

Audi with A2 A3 A4 A6 A8 TT R8
Mazda 121 323 626 where's the 222 or 666? :)
Saab 95
BMW with more numbers
Ford who ran out of names so just call everything the Focus like Renault do with the Megane.

And go only knows what happened with some of the jap cars :)
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2006, 20:15:07 »
Mercedes Vaneo.............?
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« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2006, 20:20:47 »
:D Then you get to the long title's like Lancia delta hf intergale 16v turbo 4wd
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« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2006, 20:22:23 »
Renault Kangoo? [Edited]? :)
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« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2006, 20:31:22 »
what about the wartberg or the trabant.who remembers the austin princess the ambassador or the morris ital  all a pile of c**p

                   john t :D  :D
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« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2006, 20:31:31 »
:D Ooh ooh don't forget the subaru Brat and the american  vw golf the rabbit.. :D
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« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2006, 20:38:14 »
what about
the datsun cherry
the nissan bluebird
toyota starlet
subaru justy
bedford rascal(sooty van) :cry:  :cry:
nissan ervan
rover 100 kensington(pap) :?  :?
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« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2006, 20:45:18 »
How about Ford?

Explorer - quite small (for a US truck)
Expedition - Biggish
Excursion - Huge

Why do the sizes get bigger as the trips get smaller ;-)
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« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2006, 20:52:12 »
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what about
the datsun cherry
the nissan bluebird
toyota starlet
subaru justy
bedford rascal(sooty van) :cry:  :cry:
nissan ervan
rover 100 kensington(pap) :?  :?


Useless fact No. 6615, Rascal stands for: Really a Suzuki constructed at Luton!
Or so I'm told  :shock:
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« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2006, 20:53:53 »
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Quote from: "tomcat"
what about
the datsun cherry
the nissan bluebird
toyota starlet
subaru justy
bedford rascal(sooty van) :cry:  :cry:
nissan ervan
rover 100 kensington(pap) :?  :?


Useless fact No. 6615, Rascal stands for: Really a Suzuki constructed at Luton!
Or so I'm told  :shock:


And you can't do a 'Scandinavian Flip' in one :)
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« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2006, 21:01:27 »
and how about JC's old fav hate?

The...


FSO Polonez.

also here gives a few more weid car model names.
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« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2006, 21:03:03 »
:D Kia pride??? skoda superb?? :?
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« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2006, 21:04:33 »
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Quote from: "tomcat"
what about
the datsun cherry
the nissan bluebird
toyota starlet
subaru justy
bedford rascal(sooty van) :cry:  :cry:
nissan ervan
rover 100 kensington(pap) :?  :?


Useless fact No. 6615, Rascal stands for: Really a Suzuki constructed at Luton!
Or so I'm told  :shock:


the bedfofd rascal was infact a susuki super carry with a bedford badge
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« Reply #25 on: October 02, 2006, 21:26:18 »
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skoda superb?? :?

Great car, don't knock it

Quote from: "Jake"
The VW Sharan should get together with the Kia Kev
And have babies called Mercedes and Porscha


Believe it or not, but I tell you, the following is true.

My daughter has a class-mate called Porscha

There was also a girl called Minnie Cooper in the year above
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« Reply #26 on: October 02, 2006, 21:29:36 »
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Quote from: "dreadnought110"
skoda superb?? :?

Great car, don't knock it

Quote from: "Jake"
The VW Sharan should get together with the Kia Kev
And have babies called Mercedes and Porscha


Believe it or not, but I tell you, the following is true.

My daughter has a class-mate called Porscha

There was also a girl called Minnie Cooper in the year above


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« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2006, 21:30:12 »
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Quote from: "dreadnought110"
skoda superb?? :?

Great car, don't knock it
 :(  Hey wasn't knocking it but couldn't they have came up with a better name :lol:  happen to think skoda make a very good car now!!
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« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2006, 21:33:54 »
KIA sorento- which im driving round in at the moment crap name nice motor 2.5v6 8)
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« Reply #29 on: October 02, 2006, 21:36:32 »
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Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"
Quote from: "dreadnought110"
skoda superb?? :?

Great car, don't knock it
 :(  Hey wasn't knocking it but couldn't they have came up with a better name :lol:  happen to think skoda make a very good car now!!


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It'd go with the ring-tone specifically set for her mobile number; 'Ride Of The Valkyries' :lol:
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