Author Topic: What is the worst named car ever...? (Read 17960 times)

Darcy7 · « **on:** August 23, 2011, 10:47:43 PM »

I was driving to work this morning sitting behind what I consider to be the worst named car ever when a thought occurred to me. What are some of the other really bad names that have been given to cars over the years? I mentally compiled a list of some of my personal favorites (in no particular order):

Datsun Sunny, Daihatsu Pyzar, Nissan Bluebird, Mitsubishi Nimrod, Mitsubishi Delica, Toyota Yarris, Mazda Protege', and the Holden Epica.

But...what car sparked this thought in the first place? Possibly the worst name ever given to a car and I apologize to anyone who has one because I'm sure they are great cars. But the name...? Toyota Kluger...! Honestly it sounds like something you cough up...! I feel like I have excuse myself after saying it.

So then...what are some of the other really bad names that have been given to cars over the years? Perhaps a poll...?

Alchemist · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:53:31 PM »

The Ford Probe always brought an unexplained tear to my eye

Alchemist

Manjimike · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:58:11 PM »

Ford Ka

theboys · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2011, 04:39:23 AM »

subaru vortex

darren · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:33:49 AM »

Pajero... Its spanish for w*nker apparently..

Then again it may just be the best named car ever?

?

jaycamrie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:48:10 AM »

terrican or dunnycan whatever it is

Hairs · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:09:24 AM »

Quote from: Darcy7 on August 23, 2011, 10:47:43 PM

Toyota Kluger...! Honestly it sounds like something you cough up...! I feel like I have excuse myself after saying it.

Mazda   Scrum

Nissan have had some shockers, got no Idea what drugs they are on.
Nissan   Prairie Joy
Nissan    Largo
Nissan    Fairlady
Nissan    Big Thumb, It is a Truck

And for the Taliban Urban warrior
Mitsubishi Mini Active Urban Sandal

D4D · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:40:04 AM »

Commondore

kranky al · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:51:19 AM »

nissan cedric - named as because nissan did a survey to find out the most common aristocratic name in the u.k

daihatsu pyzar - pyzar what - $2.50 with sauce?

FZJ · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:02:56 AM »

subaru tribeca (trifecta)

vw touareg (toerag)

ryangus · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:27:46 AM »

Without a doubt, Ssang Yong have it in the bag with the, Rexton, Actyon or the Stavic. Any of them could take our the title, but surely sheer weight of numbers prevails!

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D4D · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:29:38 AM »

Quote from: ryangus on August 24, 2011, 07:27:46 AM

Without a doubt, Ssang Yong have it in the bag with the, Rexton, Actyon or the Stavic.

You forgot Musso

Maîneÿ . . . · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:20:19 AM »

Quote from: ryangus on August 24, 2011, 07:27:46 AM

Without a doubt, Ssang Yong have it in the bag with the, Rexton, Actyon or the Stavic.
Any of them could take our the title, but surely sheer weight of numbers prevails!

I'm glad it's only a "worst name" and not worst performance thread
I remember the old saying, 'sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never affect me'

Only those who've driven an 'Actyon' in anger would know of their ability, I've now got the 'scars' on the sides :'(

When I get the 285x60x18 AT's I think it maybe (almost) unstoppable

(hint) Maybe we can organize a bush trip as part of the Busselton meet 3 & 4th Sept.
http://www.southwestlife.com.au/articles/4wd-in-the-south-west.html

Patr80l · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:24:03 AM »

My first car was a 1958 Standard 10. Most would ask "standard what?"
It was made by the Standard-Triumph group and its badge was the same as the Triumph shield.
The 10 was horsepower. There was also a Standard 8 but I had the hot version!

Redback · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:26:55 AM »

Quote from: darren on August 24, 2011, 05:33:49 AM

Pajero... Its spanish for w*nker apparently..

Then again it may just be the best named car ever??

Sorry just being pedantic, No translation for Pajero from Spanish to English, BUT

pajeros is Spanish for tosser/wanker

Baz.

POD · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:19:02 AM »

Kevin.

GS · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:25:53 AM »

MMMMMMMMMMMMMM let me think ................ GM Hummer

Getz (stuffed)

SKEMPIE · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:36:57 AM »

proton waja what were they thinking

Bird · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:44:35 AM »

landcruiser.

SKEMPIE · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:46:07 AM »

Here is a few more
Road runner (beep beep )
Gremlin
swinger
belvedere
robin
scamp
duster

Mace · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:49:47 AM »

Commodure Lumina - must have got a special deal on badges from Chevvy

Dodge Dart "Swinger" is a bit outdated now.

just love Mazda Bongo

Hairs · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:56:38 AM »

Quote from: Lost on August 24, 2011, 10:44:35 AM

landcruiser.

You idiot

Not being bias in any way are we?

Manjimike · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:04:21 AM »

Mace · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:11:35 AM »

And:

The Subary Legacy Touring Bruce (Willis)

See:

http://autos.sympatico.ca/best-worst/6549/the-worst-car-names-ever/1

Diahatsu Scat

Bimbo

Nomad · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:07:14 PM »

Driving to work this morning I was following a Mitsubishi Magna Solera....bad enough name but when its two tone maroon and gold with gold badging and gold painted hub cabs it only gets worse................

You can't polish a turd......

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