# How about some dull new names for U.S. cars? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 16, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216 "2007-01-16T18:05:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KlondikeGeoff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3e96dc/32.png) [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/1 "2007-01-16T18:05:44Z")
I’m always amused by the names the U.S. car makers give their SUVs, trucks and cars such as Dakota, Santa Fe, Sedona, etc. I assume they are trying to evoke the strong Western cowboy image so drivers will feel more powerful and manly. As Detroit is in big trouble, one way to get better sales would be to market to the meek. There must be a huge nmber of people that aren’t wannabe cowboys. How about some new car names such as the Chevy Chillicothe, the Saturn Schenectady or the Ford Frankfort? This might turn around our failing car sales and challenge the Japanese to try the Kyoto Komfort or the Tokyo Tomcat. It could get interesting. ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/2 "2007-01-16T18:06:59Z")
The Toyota Dave. ---
**Author:** ![Sapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/3 "2007-01-16T18:53:13Z")
The all-new Conformia ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/4 "2007-01-16T19:02:43Z")
The Kia Adequetia. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/5 "2007-01-16T19:02:44Z")
“The All-New and Improved Traditionally-Styled…” Well, by the time they get to the actual name of the vehicle, I’ve already tuned out and decided to buy something else. ---
**Author:** ![casdave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@casdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/casdave)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/6 "2007-01-16T19:11:21Z")
The Ford Beige Ferrarri Shopping Honda Fidelius Fiat drivearound ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/7 "2007-01-16T19:13:25Z")
The Pontiac Podunk. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/8 "2007-01-16T19:16:12Z")
The Chevy Apple. The Pontiac Macaw. The Chrysler Gestalt. annnnd The Dodge California Mountain Snake. ---
**Author:** ![saoirse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@saoirse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saoirse)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/9 "2007-01-16T19:19:37Z")
The Ford Flautus The Chevy Quarter-Ton Keel The Chrysler 1040 The Saturn Sativa ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/10 "2007-01-16T19:32:06Z")
Honda Walkabout Toyota Off-Ramp MPV Ford Putz Pontiac Sorghum Chevy Boulevard ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/11 "2007-01-16T19:47:03Z")
LeCar Mercury Taupe Ford Detour Chevrolet Manatee ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/12 "2007-01-16T19:53:39Z")
The Lincoln Green. The Toyota Legislature. The Honda Silt. The Chevrolet Mediocrolet. The Ford Prefect (oh, hang on…) ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/13 "2007-01-16T20:00:29Z")
A few of Letterman’s old [Top Ten](http://www.mudslide.net/TopTen/lnwdxtra.html#extra105) list seem appropriate here: > [@From The Home Office](#): > > 1. Pontiac Cyst > 2. Dodge Glove > 3. Oldsmobile Beiruter > 4. Nissan Spleen > 5. Chevy Junta > 6. Hyundai Accordion > 7. Mazda Eczema 500 > 8. Dodge Johnson > 9. Yugo Screw Yourself > 10. Ford Gelding ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/14 "2007-01-16T20:02:37Z")
The Square Gray car. The Blocky Black car. The Chunky White car. ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/15 "2007-01-16T20:09:14Z")
[QUOTE=Inigo Montoya] LeCar [/QUOTE] Renault already [beat you to it](http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/048.html). ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/16 "2007-01-16T20:33:04Z")
The 2007 Dodge Snore! Nicely equipped with automatic three-speed transmission, all-season radials, and a radio that pulls in both AM _and_ FM broadcasts. Powered by a sturdy and reliable engine that will have you doing close to the speed limit on the Interstate in 18.3 seconds. Perfect for washing in the driveway or just admiring from the porch of your suburban home. Available in two easy to see colors: basic black or plain white. ---
**Author:** ![Uber\_the\_Goober](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/58956e/32.png) [@Uber\_the\_Goober](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uber_the_Goober)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/17 "2007-01-16T20:48:12Z")
Chevy Chagrin Ford Fairweather Chrysler Comparable Mazda Maybe Ferrari Fallacy (and it’s smaller cousin, the Phallus) I should be in marketing… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/18 "2007-01-16T20:50:45Z")
The Dodge Bryan. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/19 "2007-01-16T20:52:51Z")
[QUOTE=Spoons] The 2007 Dodge Snore! [/QUOTE] That’s the “Dodge Snör”. It’s co-marketed by Ikea. ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216/20 "2007-01-16T21:04:34Z")
Dull names were all the rage in car names in the 1940s and 1950s. I don’t think you can get much duller than the Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Dodge Kingsway, and Studebaker Scotsman. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-some-dull-new-names-for-u-s-cars/388216.md?page=2)