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
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
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.
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.
::shaking fist, face red with rage::
Do. NOT… Insult. MY CAR!
–Tim, proud owner of a 1990 Z24
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. 
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
“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