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Old 12-10-2002, 02:53 AM
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What should I name my new(used) car?

After finally getting my driver's license in August, and more financial assistance from my parents than I had expected, I became the owner of this beautiful machine-- a white, four-door 1989 Honda Accord LX sedan -- in early November. I adore my car, but here it is a month later, and I still haven't decided on a name for the thing. So, in the spirit of a number of recent threads here in IMHO, any ideas on what I should call it?

(Incidentally, the little bindi-looking teardrops are magnets specifically made for decorating cars. Since so many people around here drive Hondas, I wanted mine to look nifty and unique aside from being the only one in the area that's not lowered. )
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Old 12-10-2002, 07:22 AM
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Charlene
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Old 12-10-2002, 09:42 AM
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When I lived in CA, my Voyager was named Lance. Lance Voyager. The way to come up with a name is to think, "Hello, I'm ______, and I'll be your car today."

I suggest Shakara.
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Old 12-10-2002, 02:17 PM
SUPERKARLENE SUPERKARLENE is offline
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Is it a girl, or a boy?
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Old 12-10-2002, 03:54 PM
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Hell, I've had my car for four years and I still haven't named him! I know it's a he, because he's stupid at the most annoying times, but other than that...no name. Give it time. It'll come to you
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Old 12-10-2002, 09:39 PM
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Looks like a Fiona to me. You can call it Fifi for short.
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Old 12-10-2002, 09:46 PM
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I know this is going to sound corny, but---

Sorceress.

Hey, it's white, I love the name, and if that's you leaning against the hood, it fits with the personality.

It just sucks I'm not old enough to drive.
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Old 12-10-2002, 10:02 PM
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"Kristine" is a nice name! Nudge, nudge; wink, wink! - Jinx
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Old 12-10-2002, 10:22 PM
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Gilligan. That way, when it stalls you can scream "Gilligan!" and hit it.

It'll come to you, I suppose.
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Old 12-10-2002, 10:39 PM
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How about Whitey?
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Old 12-10-2002, 11:08 PM
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Honda + Attractive female driver = " AAWTH " an accident waiting to happen
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Old 12-10-2002, 11:11 PM
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You have an Accord? Why not name it Ian?



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Old 12-10-2002, 11:16 PM
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Name it.....Hmmmm...... Ahhhh,..... I have it....the name for this vehicle will be......(Drumroll Please)..........Rupert!
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Old 12-10-2002, 11:23 PM
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Rhonda the Honda
help me Rhonda,help-help me Rhonda(insert your personalized lyrics here!)...
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Old 12-11-2002, 12:32 AM
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Unaussprechlichen Wagen -- The horrible, dead evil that dreams beneath R'lyeh and the malformed half-beings that worship the coming of the Dreamer.

(Or, German for `Unnamed Car'. Take your pick. )
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Old 12-11-2002, 12:33 AM
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Rhonda the Honda
I like this one too.
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Old 12-11-2002, 12:55 AM
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Give it some time and I'm sure eventually something will strike accord
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