Anyone see this? Worst car names. - Toyota Yaris Forums

darthbauer · 12-15-2009, 08:47 PM

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

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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 · 12-15-2009, 09:35 PM

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

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

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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...

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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...

And I'm cool with that!

Cheers! M2

Revsson · 12-16-2009, 12:02 AM

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.

minired5stby · 12-16-2009, 01:42 AM

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/auto...rst-car-names/

SilverBack · 12-16-2009, 01:46 AM

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

SilverBack · 12-16-2009, 01:49 AM

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

Madmax, perfect example using Charis Boyle

upgradedyaris · 12-16-2009, 02:33 AM

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 · 12-16-2009, 02:46 PM

dont worry guys, only the name =P

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

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Mead · 12-16-2009, 03:53 PM

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

Zaphod · 12-16-2009, 03:54 PM

That was right on, especially regarding the Aspire.

minired5stby · 12-17-2009, 02:05 AM

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

ddongbap · 12-17-2009, 02:53 AM

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

yarisugi · 12-17-2009, 03:33 AM

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

Red Horse · 12-17-2009, 03:54 AM

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

yaris-me · 12-17-2009, 04:06 AM

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

Red Horse · 12-17-2009, 04:16 AM

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

Zaphod · 12-17-2009, 12:18 PM

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

12-16-2009, 01:42 AM	#4
minired5stby View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 759	I can't believe what Cars.com said about Yaris 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/auto...rst-car-names/

12-16-2009, 01:46 AM	#5
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	It's not the name that counts, but the qualities of the car. They're just jealous... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

12-16-2009, 01:49 AM	#6
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	They chose Yaris because Fit-Spanker was too long of a name. Madmax, perfect example using Charis Boyle __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

12-16-2009, 02:46 PM	#8
dg4rez Gas Saver View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 197	Yaris = #8 worst car... dont worry guys, only the name =P http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/auto...rst-car-names/ . __________________

12-17-2009, 03:54 AM	#14
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	I don't like the name belta on other countrys, they should name it alpa or omega. __________________

12-16-2009, 12:02 AM	#3
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	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.

12-16-2009, 02:33 AM	#7
upgradedyaris Drives: Yaris & Supra Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here Posts: 118	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

12-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#9
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	#3 the Brat is a cool name and even cooler car, always wanted one of those.

12-16-2009, 03:54 PM	#10
Zaphod Drives: Big Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere in the vacinity of Betelgeuse Posts: 179	That was right on, especially regarding the Aspire.

12-17-2009, 02:05 AM	#11
minired5stby View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 759	Hey Darthbauer how in the hell did you take over my thread??????????

12-17-2009, 02:53 AM	#12
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	I'mma guess that people were creating the same damn post. So the mods just converted them.

12-17-2009, 03:33 AM	#13
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	You should see some of the car names that come out of Japan!

12-17-2009, 04:06 AM	#15
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	They just don't know what a great car we have. Too bad for them!

12-17-2009, 04:16 AM	#16
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	They did'nt include cars from other country, for me the number 1 worst name is called Cariton. __________________

12-17-2009, 12:18 PM	#17
Zaphod Drives: Big Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere in the vacinity of Betelgeuse Posts: 179	I like Toyota's explanation. You know it is at least unique.

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