Top 10 worst car names - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

BOO · 2009-12-15, 11:55 PM

As voted by cars.com (I am glad to see two Subies made the cut

) :

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/auto...rst-car-names/

At Cars.com, we spend a lot of time discussing how a car handles, what it looks like or how it performs in crash tests, among other things. Sometimes, however, our very first impression of a car comes from its name — and the impression isn't always a good one. Below are 10 vehicles from the past 30 years with names so awful and awkward that we're sometimes surprised consumers gave them a shot. Keep in mind this list is based solely on the car's name and has absolutely nothing to do with the car's actual merits

Bob Danger · 2009-12-16, 02:39 PM

I've always had a problem with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Nine Mitsubishi Racing. It's just way too fucking long.

That's what she said.

sperry · 2009-12-16, 02:42 PM

Chevy Nova*.

*when sold in Spanish speaking countries

cody · 2009-12-16, 02:42 PM

That's not as bad as "Subaru Impreza World Rally Experimental Subaru Technica International".

sperry · 2009-12-16, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

That's not as bad as "Subaru Impreza World Rally Experimental Subaru Technica International".

Except that's not the Subaru Impreza WRX STI's name.

The longest Subaru is the "Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec-C Type RA" if I remember correctly.

cody · 2009-12-16, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Except that's not the Subaru Impreza WRX STI's name.

That's what the name stands for right? See Bob's post. Is that the Evo's name?

sperry · 2009-12-16, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

That's what the name stands for right? See Bob's post. Is that the Evo's name?

Well Bob's isn't the name of the car either. "Mitsubishi EVO IX MR" isn't all that long.

Bob Danger · 2009-12-16, 03:47 PM

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Nine Mitsubishi Racing FQ-360

What does the FQ stand for?

sperry · 2009-12-16, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Danger

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Nine Mitsubishi Racing FQ-360

What does the FQ stand for?

FQ-360 = "Fucking Quick 360hp" ...seriously.

But I don't think the car is actually named "Lancer Evolution Nine etc". I thought they dropped the "Lancer" and shortened Evolution to "EVO" when the car came to the US. Also, the numbers have always been roman numerals, haven't they?

Then again, the FQ models are UK only IIRC... so who knows what those limey bastards call that pile.

Nick Koan · 2009-12-16, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Chevy Nova*.

*when sold in Spanish speaking countries

Even worse is the Mitsubishi Pajero, which is why its known as the Montero where Spanish is widely spoken (including the US). Its named after the scientific name of a mountain cat from Patagonia, but is also slang for 'wanker.'

doubleurx · 2009-12-16, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Chevy Nova*.

*when sold in Spanish speaking countries

I have always thought that was an odd name, given its popularity with the hispanic community.

There are so many Spanish derivatives in the automotive industry:

Mercedes, Cordova, Nova, Matador (one of my favorite AMC creations), Camaro, etc...

BOO · 2009-12-16, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Even worse is the Mitsubishi Pajero, which is why its known as the Montero where Spanish is widely spoken (including the US). Its named after the scientific name of a mountain cat from Patagonia, but is also slang for 'wanker.'

I wonder if that's just in mexican, because IIRC "Pajero" is slang for "LIAR"

in Spanish

szucchet · 2009-12-17, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

That's not as bad as "Subaru Impreza World Rally Experimental Subaru Technica International".

thats what wrx stands for i always wondered

, i think you missed a letter on the longest subaru name: subaru impreza wrx sti spec-c type RA-R

Nick Koan · 2009-12-17, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOO

I wonder if that's just in mexican, because IIRC "Pajero" is slang for "LIAR"

in Spanish

Ah, see my sig

ScottyS · 2009-12-17, 07:32 PM

Let's see......in the list should be:
"Hummer" (the male ego-enhancing H2-H3 derivatives, not the HMMVW)
"Nitro" (a gay little excuse for an SUV)
"Ram" (Ram what, other people off the road?)
"Crossfire" (you mean like in road rage wars?)
"Outlander" (these crossovers still scream "Flatlander"!)
"Swift" (no.......no, it isn't.)

sperry · 2009-12-17, 11:05 PM

Weird. I never had a problem with the swift. It's not a bad name for a nimble little city car.

And while the crossfire name doesn't make any sence, it's not a bad name.

But all those dodges are retarded, probably moreso because of the car itself than the name. But still, retarded.

2009-12-15, 11:55 PM	#1
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Top 10 worst car names As voted by cars.com (I am glad to see two Subies made the cut ) : http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/auto...rst-car-names/ At Cars.com, we spend a lot of time discussing how a car handles, what it looks like or how it performs in crash tests, among other things. Sometimes, however, our very first impression of a car comes from its name — and the impression isn't always a good one. Below are 10 vehicles from the past 30 years with names so awful and awkward that we're sometimes surprised consumers gave them a shot. Keep in mind this list is based solely on the car's name and has absolutely nothing to do with the car's actual merits __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM Last edited by BOO; 2009-12-16 at 12:00 AM.

2009-12-16, 02:39 PM	#2
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	I've always had a problem with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Nine Mitsubishi Racing. It's just way too fucking long. That's what she said. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2009-12-16, 02:42 PM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Chevy Nova. when sold in Spanish speaking countries __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-12-16, 02:42 PM	#4
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	That's not as bad as "Subaru Impreza World Rally Experimental Subaru Technica International". __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-12-16, 03:47 PM	#8
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Nine Mitsubishi Racing FQ-360 What does the FQ stand for? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2009-12-17, 07:32 PM	#15
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Let's see......in the list should be: "Hummer" (the male ego-enhancing H2-H3 derivatives, not the HMMVW) "Nitro" (a gay little excuse for an SUV) "Ram" (Ram what, other people off the road?) "Crossfire" (you mean like in road rage wars?) "Outlander" (these crossovers still scream "Flatlander"!) "Swift" (no.......no, it isn't.) __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2009-12-17, 11:05 PM	#16
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Weird. I never had a problem with the swift. It's not a bad name for a nimble little city car. And while the crossfire name doesn't make any sence, it's not a bad name. But all those dodges are retarded, probably moreso because of the car itself than the name. But still, retarded. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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