# Worst car/truck/SUV names **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 4, 2000, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166 "2000-08-04T20:27:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2000, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/41 "2000-08-07T17:44:36Z")
What? Nobody’s mentioned the Chevy Lumina? I think they should really name the car to match the profile of the driver: Chevy Lunatic Cadillac Creeper Lincoln Cell Phone Lover Toyota Crunch-a-lot BMW Yuppiemobile Porsche Prick Ford Fixer-Upper Chrysler Middle Management Dodge Dirty Dog Saab SOB ---
**Author:** ![psiekier](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/psiekier/32/116_2.png) [@psiekier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psiekier)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2000, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/42 "2000-08-07T23:02:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Phobia \* > \*\*“Jimmy”. What a wuss name. > > Could you speak up in a crowd of people discusing their vehicles and say,“I drive a Jimmy.” I cringe every time I hear that name. Next vehicle that person names will probably be “Marvin”, or “Suzie”. \*\* The word “Jimmy” is a modification of “GMC” (“General Motors Corporation”). I used to drive a Datsun 280ZX. I think it’s cool when companies give their cars names that sound like experimental rocket planes. Now I drive a Mustang. Now _that’s_ a cool name! It means something, as do “Cobra”, “Avenger”, “Bronco”… … but “Alero”? What the hell is an “Alero”? * * * Pete Long time RGMWer and ardent AOLer ---
**Author:** ![August\_West](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/august_west/32/18069_2.png) [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2000, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/43 "2000-08-08T01:05:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Coldfire \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Jorge \* > > \*\*In Asia, Nissan sells an SUV called the “Pajero” - even in the Philippines, where enough people still speak enough Spanish to know that “Pajero” is slang for “masturbator”. > > > > Appropriate, que no ? \*\* > > It’s a Mitsubishi, I think. The one that’s called a Shogun in the UK, and maybe in the US too? It’s a Pajero here as well. So, a Mitsubishi Jerk-Off huh 😉 \*\* Here in the US the Pajero is called ‘Montero’, and you are correct, Coldy, they are manufactured by Mitsubishi. There isn’t much available in off-road accessories for the Montero in the US so I often order Pajero accessories from Australia. ---
**Author:** ![sheerah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@sheerah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sheerah)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2000, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/44 "2000-08-08T01:32:02Z")
Two words: Dodge Neon. While it certainly isn’t flashy or noticeable or do I seem incredibly bright while driving it, the name does ring true. If basic high school chemistry serves correctly, neon is a gas and a light one at that. Neon’s follow the trend. They’re basically made of plastic or fiberglass and while driving one on a snowy road, the driver has visions of floating off into the atmosphere – with, of course, a few trees, maybe a deer, and a street sign for company. Don’t ask me how I know. ---
**Author:** ![Homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2000, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/45 "2000-08-08T06:47:20Z")
::shaking fist, face red with rage:: Do. NOT… Insult. MY CAR! –Tim, proud owner of a 1990 Z24 ---
**Author:** ![Emperor\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@Emperor\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emperor_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2000, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/46 "2000-08-08T07:14:20Z")
I’m going to have to go with Nova for the worst car name. It’s not so much that there is anything wrong with the name per se, just that in my case it refers to a crappy mid-80’s Toyota Corolla knock off, rather than the one from the 60’s- 70’s. It annoys me because when I explain exactly what kind of Nova that I’m driving, people tend to go from a look of envy to a look of pity. Typical conversation: “Oh hey, you drive a Nova, those are grea…oh. Oh. Jeez I’m sorry to hear that.” Not that I dislike the car mind you. It has been very reliable (save for the blown axle in the middle of nowhere). It just get annoying after a while. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2000, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/47 "2000-08-08T08:40:50Z")
I’d say the worst name a car truck or van could ever have would be **“Big ol’ smelly penis”**. But that’s just me. –Tim ---
**Author:** ![Homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2000, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166/48 "2000-08-08T08:44:43Z")
“So, Ted, what are you driving these days?” “Well, Joe, I got me a 2000 Big Ol’ Smelly Penis.” “Niiiice. What color?” “Two tone. Purple, with a white front fascia.” “Cool. How many does it seat?” “Well, right now, just me and my wife, but I’d really like to have someone else with us, too.” “Full size spare tire?” “Yeah, but wifey says she thinks it’s sexy that way.” “Well, see ya.” “Bye, Joe.” ::Exunt Joe, in 1999 Stank Vagina:: –Tim [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-car-truck-suv-names/28166.md?page=2)