Your cars name + why?

druid · Nov 25th, 2015, 01:58

Mines Neville - Reliable unassuming and a bit cool Neville Longbottom in harry potter or Robert Neville (i am legend) odd but me and the wife both like it.
There's a Vivian, a 'whore', a Winnie just of the top off my head and i know there's more
So Come on fess up, Name them motors and why?

happy diver · Nov 25th, 2015, 04:33

The V40 is "dickie smalls" my namesake because it zips in and around and out of places really zippily.

I've forgotten what I called the C70 but "standing still" comes to mind because even when it is
it doesn't look it, and when doing the speed limit on cruise control it cruises past most people
as if they are.

timmytarmac · Nov 25th, 2015, 08:26

I have called my car all sorts of names over time none of them nice. Never given any of my cars a name just old girl.

Cantankerous One · Nov 25th, 2015, 09:01

My wife has a Motability car of her own - so mine is just "my car" or "the Volvo"

ITSv40 · Nov 25th, 2015, 10:33

I've never named my cars. They are always known as 'The Volvo' 'The Fiesta' 'The Rolls' or whatever happens to be in the garage. The Bentley was always known as Jep as the number plate was JEP 111.

All my cars have however been female for the flowing reasons:

They are unpredictable and always surprise you when least expected.

They cost a fortune to maintain and always leave you short of cash.

They respond to love, care and attention.

The bodywork looks better after cosmetic treatment.

They respond to a masterful hand steering them in the right direction.

They provide pain and pleasure in equal measures. (Although this can cost extra)

It is good to get inside them and enjoy the ride.

Alex121 · Nov 25th, 2015, 11:37

Whenever the girlfriend and I go out it's shall we take 'the T4' or 'the Ovlov' or 'the money whore'.

Money whore is most used and unfortunately, most relevant.

cheshired5 · Nov 25th, 2015, 11:39

In the 80's I had a Fiesta I used call clitoris because it was red and every c**t had one.

villar4sotrondio · Nov 25th, 2015, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I've never named my cars. They are always known as 'The Volvo' 'The Fiesta' 'The Rolls' or whatever happens to be in the garage. The Bentley was always known as Jep as the number plate was JEP 111.

All my cars have however been female for the flowing reasons:

They are unpredictable and always surprise you when least expected.

They cost a fortune to maintain and always leave you short of cash.

They respond to love, care and attention.

The bodywork looks better after cosmetic treatment.

They respond to a masterful hand steering them in the right direction.

They provide pain and pleasure in equal measures. (Although this can cost extra)

It is good to get inside them and enjoy the ride.

I could not put it any better and your account is my my view a an accurate reflection of the reality.

My S40 is called Genevieve for all the above reasons... and some more...

elephuntle · Nov 25th, 2015, 17:00

All my cars have been male. I dont know why but it just seems right. My XC60 is called Freddi because its sort of Swedish. My last car, an Audi A8, was simply known as The Baron - big fat thirsty and German.
Other named cars have been:
Jeeves the Jag.
Hermon (the German) Porsche 944.
Rex the Mazda RX8.
Kato the Datsun 240Z
Harry the Hurtler a Triumph Dolomite 1850HL - this was ironic as it rarely started let alone hurtled.
I have known someone with a red Ford called Robert - probably quite a few of these and someone with a Morris Minor called 'Bugger'.

Nov 25th, 2015, 01:58	#1
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Your cars name + why? Mines Neville - Reliable unassuming and a bit cool Neville Longbottom in harry potter or Robert Neville (i am legend) odd but me and the wife both like it. There's a Vivian, a 'whore', a Winnie just of the top off my head and i know there's more So Come on fess up, Name them motors and why? __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Nov 25th, 2015, 04:33	#2
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	The V40 is "dickie smalls" my namesake because it zips in and around and out of places really zippily. I've forgotten what I called the C70 but "standing still" comes to mind because even when it is it doesn't look it, and when doing the speed limit on cruise control it cruises past most people as if they are. __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Nov 25th, 2015, 08:26	#3
timmytarmac Senior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2020 00:01 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: surrey	I have called my car all sorts of names over time none of them nice. Never given any of my cars a name just old girl. __________________ Volvo V40 1.9 Diesel 121k......... Black Sapphire Metallic

Nov 25th, 2015, 09:01	#4
Cantankerous One VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Banks, West Lancashire	My wife has a Motability car of her own - so mine is just "my car" or "the Volvo" __________________ Tony 2014 (2014MY) XC60 AWD D5 215 SE Lux Nav Geartronic Previously: 2010 V70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic, 2007 V50 D5 Geartronic, 1983 360 (IAM member since 1986)

Nov 25th, 2015, 11:39	#7
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	In the 80's I had a Fiesta I used call clitoris because it was red and every c**t had one. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Nov 25th, 2015, 10:33	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I've never named my cars. They are always known as 'The Volvo' 'The Fiesta' 'The Rolls' or whatever happens to be in the garage. The Bentley was always known as Jep as the number plate was JEP 111. All my cars have however been female for the flowing reasons: They are unpredictable and always surprise you when least expected. They cost a fortune to maintain and always leave you short of cash. They respond to love, care and attention. The bodywork looks better after cosmetic treatment. They respond to a masterful hand steering them in the right direction. They provide pain and pleasure in equal measures. (Although this can cost extra) It is good to get inside them and enjoy the ride.

Nov 25th, 2015, 11:37	#6
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Whenever the girlfriend and I go out it's shall we take 'the T4' or 'the Ovlov' or 'the money whore'. Money whore is most used and unfortunately, most relevant.

Nov 25th, 2015, 17:00	#9
elephuntle New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2016 16:21 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Uppingham	All my cars have been male. I dont know why but it just seems right. My XC60 is called Freddi because its sort of Swedish. My last car, an Audi A8, was simply known as The Baron - big fat thirsty and German. Other named cars have been: Jeeves the Jag. Hermon (the German) Porsche 944. Rex the Mazda RX8. Kato the Datsun 240Z Harry the Hurtler a Triumph Dolomite 1850HL - this was ironic as it rarely started let alone hurtled. I have known someone with a red Ford called Robert - probably quite a few of these and someone with a Morris Minor called 'Bugger'.

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