Even stupider car names

[Piemaster]

Not always backronyms either: ALFA chance it'll work.

Think ALFA in full might be a bit wordy for a car badge. Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobilies

Nissan Elgrand. (and confession time. I have one on the driveway)

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Nissan Elgrand. (and confession time. I have one on the driveway)
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I bet you can get 3 or more bikes in that comfortably. Without removing wheels?

 

[ClichéGuevara]

There was the secretive collaboration between the Italian and German car makers that produced the Audi Uno (try saying it).....My coat is on as I type.

 

[Piemaster]

I bet you can get 3 or more bikes in that comfortably. Without removing wheels?

I've had smaller sheds. Three rows of very plush seats plus luggage space. Seats fold flat for a bed and centre row revolve as captains chairs. Though its actually deceptive - guy across the road has a Corolla estate and its similar length/width.
It's also the only vehicle I've ever had with curtains. Electric ones at that.

 

[tyred]

I've had smaller sheds. Three rows of very plush seats plus luggage space. Seats fold flat for a bed and centre row revolve as captains chairs. Though its actually deceptive - guy across the road has a Corolla estate and its similar length/width.
It's also the only vehicle I've ever had with curtains. Electric ones at that.

It sounds more luxurious than my flat!

 

[Chris S]

Nissan Elgrand.

Isn't that just the Japanese pronunciation of 'England'?

 

[Drago]

Legend has it the Mitsubishi Starion was supposed to be the Stallion, but the Japanese bloke who phoned the US importer to inform him said, as you would expect, "Starrion", and the misunderstanding stuck.

 

[mustang1]

Perodua Nippa.

 

[mjr]

Isn't that just the Japanese pronunciation of 'England'?

The 1970s wants its shoot jokes back.

 

[Chris S]

It wasn't that bad!


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[Piemaster]

Perodua Nippa.

My wife had one. Daihatsu Mira(?) underneath, including a rev happy 3 cylinder engine. Had to be driven in the Italian manner - rev it until the valves are bouncing on the underside of the bonnet, then change up.
As it weighed, and felt, like a mobile biscuit tin it was ok in town, gaps you'd think twice about on a bike were doable. touch of original mini in there.

On which subject.....MINI ?

 

[Reynard]

On which subject.....MINI ?

By that, I assume you're referring to the huge excrescence that is the new Faux Mini?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I haven't seen it mentioned, but what about the Essex van?

VW Sharon

 

[Blue Hills]

By that, I assume you're referring to the huge excrescence that is the new Faux Mini?

Agree totally. The original mini was a great design (accepting that by modern standards it is doubtless uncomfortable, fuel inefficient etc) and they should have just kept the cute wonder of it and improved it. Instead they have pumped it up on steroids. The italians have done the same with the wonderful heritage of the fiat 500. The first updated 500 was far far better and acknowldged the fabled heritage.

 

[Reynard]

Agree totally. The original mini was a great design (accepting that by modern standards it is doubtless uncomfortable, fuel inefficient etc) and they should have just kept the cute wonder of it and improved it? Instead they have pumped it up on steroids. The italians have done the same with the wonderful heritage of the fiat 500. The first updated 500 was far far better and acknowldged the fabled heritage.

Actually, for someone my height, an original Mini is just right.

Oh yes, the tank is ridiculously small, anything above 60 mph feels like you're driving a washing machine and the hydrolastic suspension is... interesting... BUT it handles like a dream, goes exactly where you point it, and off the traffic lights (especially with twin SUs fitted), you're probably going to be faster than many a modern car.