Re: [MBZ] Bad car names
Love it! (not viagra) (or its commercials) Brian On 5/8/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend of mine has a Suzuki Grand Vitara. He works at a screen printing shop. His car's spare tire cover says Grand Viagra. Looks absolutely stock, unless you read it. Better than a vanity plate! -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
On Sun, 7 May 2006 10:35:23 -0400 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Honda Thats - http://www.honda.co.jp/Thats/ (Seriously, Thats the name. Whose on second?) No, who's on first. Craig
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In all honesty, when I first heard that name fit I thought of someone having a fit. Which wouldn't actually disqualify it as a decent name, given its sort of anti-establishment market target. I assume that the chief meaning of the name is that it will fit your needs. All in all, it's a good name, I think. Brian On 5/7/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Honda's about to start selling a new subcompact hatchback called the Honda Fit. Is that because it will fit virtually anywhere? I know that it's not because the average person will fit comfortably into it! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, getting a new alternator belt that will hopefully fit better and not squeal! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
...What's on second and I don't know is on third...No That's in that routine. Mike - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) On Sun, 7 May 2006 10:35:23 -0400 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Honda Thats - http://www.honda.co.jp/Thats/ (Seriously, Thats the name. Whose on second?) No, who's on first. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#%$y. ~In all honesty, when I first heard that name fit I thought of someone ~having a fit. Which wouldn't actually disqualify it as a decent name, given ~its sort of anti-establishment market target. I assume that the chief ~meaning of the name is that it will fit your needs. ~ ~All in all, it's a good name, I think. ~ ~Brian ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
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On May 8, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote: I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#% $y. Itchypussy? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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A friend of mine has a Suzuki Grand Vitara. He works at a screen printing shop. His car's spare tire cover says Grand Viagra. Looks absolutely stock, unless you read it. Better than a vanity plate! -- Jim
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Wrong list ~ ~On May 8, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote: ~ ~ I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#% ~ $y. ~ ~ Itchypussy? ~ ~Johnny B. ~I Mac Therefore I am ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Well it is just a nickname, over here in Oz we call them Roundies. Hendrik with the Beirut Taxi - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) YeahCoolBut still a very strange name. Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) A ponton is a style of Mercedes from the mid 50's to very early 60's I do believe, they are called that because they look like pontoon bridges from ww2.
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
So what is the real name of them? A # like most MB's? Mike - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) Well it is just a nickname, over here in Oz we call them Roundies. Hendrik with the Beirut Taxi - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) YeahCoolBut still a very strange name. Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) A ponton is a style of Mercedes from the mid 50's to very early 60's I do believe, they are called that because they look like pontoon bridges from ww2. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Bad car names? Come on guys, you aren't even scratching the surface. (I think the real reason Germans use numbers are for the very translations reasons names bring.) My List: Daihatsu Naked - http://www.jama.org/autoTrends/detail.cfm?id=239 (I thought it was DeLorean's that were Naked) Volugrafo Bimbo - http://www.boogerballs.com/Volugrafo_01.htm (This one speaks all by itself) Renault Le Car - http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/048.html (The Car? Come on Frenchys, you can do better) Honda Thats - http://www.honda.co.jp/Thats/ (Seriously, Thats the name. Whose on second?) Honda Monpal - http://www.honda.co.jp/monpal/ (Technically a little scooter - but still) Suzuki Welfare - http://www.suzuki.co.jp/welfare/index.html (This is a scooter/wheelchair ... but the name, man, the name) Suzuki MR Wagon - http://www.suzuki.co.jp/dom4/lineup/mrwagon/ (Yes, the Mister Wagon. I'm sure It's the Emm Are but man that's funny) The Mitsubishi i - http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/i/index.html (I guess all the good names were taken.) The Suzuki Every - http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil_b/36406479/ (Everyone needs a Suzuki) This could go on all day, and yes it's the Japanese that obviously have the most interesting car names. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Mike Canfield wrote: So what is the real name of them? A # like most MB's? I think officially they were marketed only as model names like every other MB until the advent of the /8 Strichacht w114/w115 in 1968. S-Class wasn't used until the the w116 and the silly notion of assigning everything a class didn't start until the palace coup in 1994 when the marketing department usurped the engineers. Most names like Ponton, Adenauer, Pagode, Heckflosse, Gullwing, Mustang, etc weren't official and/or didn't come into use until after the cars ceased production. This site has a great explanation of the history of the Ponton name: http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/other/whyponton.htm Tom
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Yeah pretty much, internally by several number and marketed according to engine size. This gives some idea of the different models that fall under the Ponton name. Hendrik who quite likes the roundies, cars and women:-) - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) So what is the real name of them? A # like most MB's? Mike
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Mike Canfield wrote: So what is the real name of them? A # like most MB's? There were several models that were nick-named Pontons. They included the 180/190s (W120/121) that dated from '53 thru the early '60s (I owned a '54 180 with a flat head 4 cylinder 52 hp engine for about a year). There were the W180s (220a, 220S, 220SE) mostly from the '50s (a few coupes and convertibles were made in 1960). I owned a '55 220a (with a cloth sunroof) for a year or two. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names
Honda's about to start selling a new subcompact hatchback called the Honda Fit. Is that because it will fit virtually anywhere? I know that it's not because the average person will fit comfortably into it! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, getting a new alternator belt that will hopefully fit better and not squeal!
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
I like TuRD much better. Dodge adds the acronym SLT to some of its trucks...anyone care to guess what that works out to in my juvenile little mind? On 5/5/06, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Toyota Racing Development (I think) - supposed to be like putting AMG on a MB? Decals make em faster, right? Randy B Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
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Zeitgeist wrote: I like TuRD much better. Dodge adds the acronym SLT to some of its trucks...anyone care to guess what that works out to in my juvenile little mind? Salt? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
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No, but I must say that when DSL came out in the world of computers, I had to LMAO. Brian On 5/5/06, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: I like TuRD much better. Dodge adds the acronym SLT to some of its trucks...anyone care to guess what that works out to in my juvenile little mind? Salt? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
YeahCoolBut still a very strange name. Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) A ponton is a style of Mercedes from the mid 50's to very early 60's I do believe, they are called that because they look like pontoon bridges from ww2. OK Don wrote: I think it refers to uni-body construction, though I don't know what it means. The Deutsch-English translator at www.dict.cc translates it to pontoon, which could be an example of uni-body construction, I guess - On 5/5/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or a bit closer to homeWHat the heck does Ponton mean? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Mike Canfield wrote: YeahCoolBut still a very strange name. Then there's the Volvo Amazon...
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Well generally speaking cars aimed at women have feminine names (like the Renault Clio), whereas blokes cars have macho names (like Patrol and Land Cruiser). Good thing MB never bothered with naming their vehicles. Hmmmn I wonder what they would have called the 123? Hendrik who doesn't care what a car is called as long as it does it's job but does own a Patrol:) - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 3:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) Curt Raymond wrote: The Probe, IIRC, was engineered by Mazda and to my mind wins an award for a bad car name. It's bad, but I think the award really needs to go to the Daihatsu Charade. (Maybe it was only pretending to be a car.) Other names I've singled out for badness: - Chevrolet Citation - GM Impact (original name for the EV-1) - Subaru Brat It was never sold in the U.S., to my knowledge, but Suzuki once made a car called the Every Joy Pop Turbo. And Toyota made one called the MasterAce. (Just think about it for a bit.) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release Date: 28/04/2006
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Ah car names. I used to chuckle at the Chevy conversion vans called Landmark. As in what you don't want to become on the side of the freeway. What's up with the Kia Sephia? I think the auto industry is running out of names. Why start just naming them after cities (as in the Hyundai Tucson?) that just doesn't flow or make sense. There's nothing about my home town of Tucson that is reflected in that car. Remember the minivan called the Montana? State names are another source of inspiration. Then you could talk about numbers. Is my Saab 900 that much higher up than your Mercedes 300? And is the Saab 9000 ten times higher than the 900? I bet Chrysler is miffed over the Ford 500 (which in my mind imitates the styling of the 300). Brian On 5/4/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
What? Nobody mentioned the Toyota Tacoma? Well, for folks in the PNW, Tacoma is well known for being really stinky. This was originally caused by many pulp mills in the area, and asarco, etc. So, PNWers think Stinky when they hear/see Toyota Tacoma. Lynn crusing in the sunshine with Victoria
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
How 'bout The Matador or The Gremlin... Bob Rentfro (trying to think of more...) - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Actually, I'm afraid I find those names kinda cool. Here's one: Why is the Ford Expedition smaller than the Excursion? That's not to scale. I bet they came up with the expedition first and assigned it to that vehicle, then couldn't think of a bigger name when they made the bigger vehicle. What does the name Mirada mean anyway? (dodge) Sounds cool but I bet it means nothing. Brian On 5/4/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout The Matador or The Gremlin... Bob Rentfro (trying to think of more...) - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Mirada is spanish for hey look at me!!! or maybe they wanted it to be a subtle glance thing, but mostly used to denote a lustful stare full of longing. On Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 08:54 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Actually, I'm afraid I find those names kinda cool. Here's one: Why is the Ford Expedition smaller than the Excursion? That's not to scale. I bet they came up with the expedition first and assigned it to that vehicle, then couldn't think of a bigger name when they made the bigger vehicle. What does the name Mirada mean anyway? (dodge) Sounds cool but I bet it means nothing. Brian On 5/4/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout The Matador or The Gremlin... Bob Rentfro (trying to think of more...) - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
What about the Tempo and Escort? What inspired those names? To something more current, where did Aveo come from? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD coupe diesel, 204K miles, Giesela
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
I am waiting for the day they bring out the Redneck, one huge pick up truck which comes standard with gun racks in the rear window. Of course for the Ladies there wil be the Cutie pie, special feature in this one is no warning lights or gauges but comes with a build in phone that automatically dials the local break down service. Hendrik who would like to apologise in advance for any offence caused - Original Message - From: ms.300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) What? Nobody mentioned the Toyota Tacoma? Well, for folks in the PNW, Tacoma is well known for being really stinky. This was originally caused by many pulp mills in the area, and asarco, etc. So, PNWers think Stinky when they hear/see Toyota Tacoma. Lynn crusing in the sunshine with Victoria ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release Date: 28/04/2006
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
I think the name Escort arose out of the British sex scandals of the late 60's. Hendrik who may well be wrong on this and a lot of other things - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) What about the Tempo and Escort? What inspired those names? To something more current, where did Aveo come from? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD coupe diesel, 204K miles, Giesela ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release Date: 28/04/2006
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
I admit the Dodge Diplomat was a stupid name, but I owned one and I have to say it was one of the most reliable cars I ever had. The local men in blue here sure liked them, except for the stiff ride they got the job done 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 4 May 2006 16:16:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Or a bit closer to homeWHat the heck does Ponton mean? Mike - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) What about the Tempo and Escort? What inspired those names? To something more current, where did Aveo come from? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD coupe diesel, 204K miles, Giesela ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
I think it refers to uni-body construction, though I don't know what it means. The Deutsch-English translator at www.dict.cc translates it to pontoon, which could be an example of uni-body construction, I guess - On 5/5/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or a bit closer to homeWHat the heck does Ponton mean? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
A ponton is a style of Mercedes from the mid 50's to very early 60's I do believe, they are called that because they look like pontoon bridges from ww2. OK Don wrote: I think it refers to uni-body construction, though I don't know what it means. The Deutsch-English translator at www.dict.cc translates it to pontoon, which could be an example of uni-body construction, I guess - On 5/5/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or a bit closer to homeWHat the heck does Ponton mean? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
That's funny. What's even funnier is the fact that for some reason they tack on the acronym TRD for some of those trucks. What could be stinkier than a Tacoma TuRD? On 5/4/06, ms. 300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What? Nobody mentioned the Toyota Tacoma? Well, for folks in the PNW, Tacoma is well known for being really stinky. This was originally caused by many pulp mills in the area, and asarco, etc. So, PNWers think Stinky when they hear/see Toyota Tacoma. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Toyota Racing Development (I think) - supposed to be like putting AMG on a MB? Decals make em faster, right? Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zeitgeist Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) That's funny. What's even funnier is the fact that for some reason they tack on the acronym TRD for some of those trucks. What could be stinkier than a Tacoma TuRD? On 5/4/06, ms. 300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What? Nobody mentioned the Toyota Tacoma? Well, for folks in the PNW, Tacoma is well known for being really stinky. This was originally caused by many pulp mills in the area, and asarco, etc. So, PNWers think Stinky when they hear/see Toyota Tacoma. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Ford Mistake -- 'er - Mystique Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 4:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. ActuallyLight Utility Vehicle..Makes a bit of sense now? Mike - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
Excellent list. When I was a volunteer firefighter we used to call the Fiero 'The REAL Firebird. Many ended up as crispy critters. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)
There was an interesting kit that could make a Fiero look a lot like a Ferrari from a distance. They were a real bear to get in and out of. The door sill was high and wide as I believe it was part of the structure of the car. I remember sitting in one in a dealer showroom and being almost unable to get back out- and that was long ago when I was much younger and thinner. I probably couldn't get out now. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:03 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) Excellent list. When I was a volunteer firefighter we used to call the Fiero 'The REAL Firebird. Many ended up as crispy critters. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names. Cadillac Cimmaron -- Also a bad car Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta? Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of these. Pontiac Parisienne -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris Bentley Azure - Is that a color? Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car. Perhaps it was prophetic given the fact that these cars had fire troubles. Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
