Anyone see this? Worst car names.

[darthbauer]

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1216/top-10-worst-car-names/


There was a girl in my dorm freshman year who organized her shoes alphabetically by mood. She majored in dead languages and responded to every single question with "no worries." She once set the dorm microwave on fire by overcooking a ham-and-cheese Hot Pocket. Yes, that story is ridiculous and nonsensical ... sort of like naming a car Yaris.

Kinda harsh.

[MadMax]

Yeah, compared to 'Probe' it's not so bad...but I always kinda liked 'Echo'

And let's not forget Toyota's official explanation...

The background on the Yaris name is actually really interesting. It stems from a goddess in Greek mythology, named CHARIS, who was a symbol of beauty and elegance. We put that together with the German expression of agreement, YA. We think the name symbolizes the car’s broad appeal in styling and really represents Toyota’s next generation of global cars.

Google 'Charis' and you get this...

The New Testament Greek Lexicon

χάρις

1. grace
I. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech

2. good will, loving-kindness, favour
I. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues

3. what is due to grace
I. the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace
II. the token or proof of grace, benefit
i. a gift of grace
ii. benefit, bounty

IV. thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward

You also get images like this...

http://www.happyfrogposters.com/prodimg/STM3333%20Charis.jpg

And I'm cool with that! :headbang:

Cheers! M2

[Revsson]

I just saw that Yahoo article.
Can't say I agree with the Yaris pick, but many of the others on the list
belonged there. :smile:

[minired5stby]

They put the Yaris in the top 10 worst names for a car WTF.
Here is the link tell me what ya think:
http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1216/top-10-worst-car-names/

[SilverBack]

It's not the name that counts, but the qualities of the car. They're just jealous...

[SilverBack]

They chose Yaris because Fit-Spanker was too long of a name.

Madmax, perfect example using Charis Boyle :headbang:

[upgradedyaris]

Show them the mileage on some of the cars. ;) 380,000 miles on one member here! I thought I drove mine a lot. lol I have 50,000 on mine in 2 years.

Duane

[dg4rez]

dont worry guys, only the name =P




http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1216/top-10-worst-car-names/












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[Mead]

#3 the Brat is a cool name and even cooler car, always wanted one of those.

[Zaphod]

That was right on, especially regarding the Aspire.
:laugh:

[minired5stby]

Hey Darthbauer how in the hell did you take over my thread??????????

[ddongbap]

I'mma guess that people were creating the same damn post. So the mods just converted them.

[yarisugi]

You should see some of the car names that come out of Japan!

[Red Horse]

I don't like the name belta on other countrys, they should name it alpa or omega.

[yaris-me]

They just don't know what a great car we have. Too bad for them!:laugh:

[Red Horse]

They did'nt include cars from other country, for me the number 1 worst name is called Cariton.

[Zaphod]

I like Toyota's explanation. You know it is at least unique.