From: atovorni@engr.UVic.CA (Andreas  Tovornik)
Subject: Re: Canadian names for U.S. Cars
Reply-To: atovorni@engr.UVic.CA
Organization: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 92 18:03:10 GMT

In article 718639653@ace.acadiau.ca, 891078p@ace.acadiau.ca (Trevor Perkins) writes:
>In article <1992Oct8.222501.23506@sol.UVic.CA> atovorni@engr.UVic.CA (Andreas  Tovornik) writes:
>>
>>  Do you all remember the Beaumont? This was almost identical to the Chevelle.
>>Canada only had Beaumonts and Chevelles. Don't think we had Malibus.
>                                          ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 
>    As a matter of fact, we did have Malibus

I stand corrected.
>
>>
>>  What about Pontiac Acadians? Chevettes with a pontiac label.
>>
>>  What's the difference between a Chrysler Dynasty and a Dodge Dynasty?
>>Chrysler is a name that is more popular with Canadians than Dodge because
>>Dodge makes working trucks, and Chrysler makes luxurious sedans.
>>
>>  You see, Often models with American names don't appeal to Canadians. Put
>>a canadian name on it and it becomes familiar.
>>
>>  Why did W.P. Chrysler call Plymouth Plymouth? I think the story goes
>>like this: Chrysler was going to produce a tough, no-nonsense low-cost car.
>>His target market was in rural areas of your country. He wanted farmers
>>to buy the car. Calling it a cow would be stupid. Calling it a horse
>>would make it too spirited to be dependable(interesting how that spirited
>>theme caught on for Ford in '64.) But naming it after the most popular
>              ***  MUSTANG ***  Now there is a car ! 
>                   '64(1/2) to '71  Those were the days !
>
>>brand of hay-baling wire made the Farmers think subconsciously. Gee,
>>Plymouth is tough baling wire...Plymouth must be a tough car. Result:
>>
>>MOST FARMERS BOUGHT PLYMOUTHS!!!!
>>
>  I could say something about this, but I think I will keep my mouth shut 
>for a change :-)

Good idea. Lots of old farmers could misunderstand what you wanted to say
and chase after you brandishing their pitchforks.

>>  It would appear that different names would cost more, but in reality
>>they cost less because familiar names sell more cars.
>>
>>  Ever wonder why many Monte Carlos are owned and driven by Italians?
>>
>More protection in a crash because they drive like maniacs ?  :o)

Possibly. One of them drove into the side of my car while I was in it 
and parked. Nothing against our Italian colleagues, I was merely stating
an anecdotal experience.

>
>>  Ever ask why country folk don't drive Civics?
>
>                                  aka  "Bubble-mobile"
>>
>>  Would you buy something called,"KREMLIN CRUISER?"
>>
>>It's all in the name.
>>
>>Andy.
>>
>trevor
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>  |   C. Trevor Perkins                       891078p@ace.acadiau.ca.   |
>  |         Acadia University                                           |
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Still haven't driven the Lately model. Can't seem to find a place with
a blue oval that has one!!!

Andy.


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