Car Ad Terms

Killer-B · December 9, 2010

On 12/9/2010 at 1:32 PM, hyacc said:

Fully Loaded = ?

Comes with the owner and his family as well You know with all the bells and whistles and power everything. Add to these the "single light" FB14 is also called the "Gona model" and what does touch system A/C mean?

jdnet · December 9, 2010

On 12/8/2010 at 5:44 AM, Big_D said:

Oh... I didn't know that. You learn something new everyday!

forgot to mention this. Thats how it's pronounced in Germany. Nolt the rest of the world though.

KI4120 · December 10, 2010

How bout..

-- Batu Sunny redda Ussapu Model (Leaf Springs, Diffs,Shackles,etc..are visible at the rear and it became "Redda Ussapu Model")

-- Krushikarma Jeep (4DR5) and with "Uda Pedal" or "Yata Pedal" models...(term "Krushikarama" was tagged for that model because some j44 models were imported brand new for the Ministry of Agriculture and developments at late 70s and 80s )

-- Toyota Hi-Ace Shell Model (LH61,51) and sooo called "Rukmani Hi Ace"

-- Montero "Mahattaya Model" and Montero "Kambul Gaya Model"

-- Mazda Familia : Butterfly Model , Prado Light Model

-- Allion : Flower Lights (ROFL)

-- Dandu Ford

-- Upali Piat (Fiat)

Bugatti · December 10, 2010

And the term "Brand New" or "Same as Brand New"

We all know that every automobile ever made came out the factory brand new right? And yet, people use it in their advert.

"Up to 14km/l"

In a best case scenario, yes.. and in a worst case.. it does what 5km/l..?

"Lady Driven"

Whats so special... besides the fact that the engine RPM never exceeded 2500, and left leg on the brakes, right leg on the gas pedal. In case of a manual, left foot on the clutch all the time..

Supra_Natural · December 10, 2010

On 12/10/2010 at 7:05 AM, Bugatti said:

And the term "Brand New" or "Same as Brand New"

We all know that every automobile ever made came out the factory brand new right? And yet, people use it in their advert.

"Up to 14km/l"

In a best case scenario, yes.. and in a worst case.. it does what 5km/l..?

"Lady Driven"

Whats so special... besides the fact that the engine RPM never exceeded 2500, and left leg on the brakes, right leg on the gas pedal. In case of a manual, left foot on the clutch all the time..

Oh and on the subject who can forget "Doctor owned", "engineer used" or "Banker owned", all of which are classics!

Sumiya · December 10, 2010

Hi Guys

And also i have seen

Collectors CAR

NOT FOR TIME WASTERS

BARGAIN HUNTERS

FOR GENUINE BUYERS ONLY

etc etc

thanks

regards

sumith

Pericles · December 10, 2010

On 12/10/2010 at 6:45 AM, KI4120 said:

How bout..

-- Batu Sunny redda Ussapu Model (Leaf Springs, Diffs,Shackles,etc..are visible at the rear and it became "Redda Ussapu Model")

Gawd. I can honestly say I have never, ever come across this one!

hyacc · December 10, 2010

Imported by a doctor.

Used by a company director.

Reluctant sale due to upgrading.

Ripper · December 10, 2010

On 12/10/2010 at 9:21 AM, Sumiya said:

Hi Guys

And also i have seen

Collectors CAR

NOT FOR TIME WASTERS

BARGAIN HUNTERS

FOR GENUINE BUYERS ONLY

etc etc

thanks

regards

sumith

IMHO...genuine buyers and no time wasters is sort of a must though it's effectiveness is questionable.

The amount of calls you get when you advertise a vehicle and the utterly retarded questions is unbearable...

We see quite a bit of flack thrown at car sellers...you should see the monkey acts of buyers!

nexus · December 10, 2010

"Lady Driven"

Whats so special... besides the fact that the engine RPM never exceeded 2500, and left leg on the brakes, right leg on the gas pedal. In case of a manual, left foot on the clutch all the time..

100 percent true

heavyD · December 10, 2010

On 12/10/2010 at 9:46 AM, Ripper said:

IMHO...genuine buyers and no time wasters is sort of a must though it's effectiveness is questionable.

The amount of calls you get when you advertise a vehicle and the utterly retarded questions is unbearable...

We see quite a bit of flack thrown at car sellers...you should see the monkey acts of buyers!

Well, you can genuinely want to buy that particular model but if the car isn't up to par you're gonna end up being a time waster.

Supra_Natural · March 12, 2012

Here's a completely new one...

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a Super Star? Like Micheal Jackson or something? :S

Pericles · March 12, 2012

On 3/12/2012 at 5:42 AM, Supra_Natural said:

Here's a completely new one...

a Super Star? Like Micheal Jackson or something? :S

Maybe a competitor on that TV show on Sirasa?

Scooter · March 12, 2012

We still fondly remember in our family reading an early 80s Sun Newspaper car ad for a vehicle equipped with "rimbimbellishers"......took a few minutes head-scratching at the time to work out what the seller meant!

Sampath Gunasekera · March 12, 2012

On 12/7/2010 at 9:30 AM, evergreen said:

you all forgot the famous Attanayke Model?

Attanayaka Model (Mitsubishi Lancer C11).:

In 1989, when JVP leader Rohana Wijeweera was arrested by the Police at Ulapane while he was appearing as Mr.Attanayaka , a superintendent of a plantation. This incident was telecasting on Rupavahini news and also showed his vehicle Lancer C11. So people started to identify this model as Attanayaka Model.

CARBON B4 · March 12, 2012

On 3/12/2012 at 6:34 AM, Sampath Gunasekera said:

Attanayaka Model (Mitsubishi Lancer C11).:

In 1989, when JVP leader Rohana Wijeweera was arrested by the Police at Ulapane while he was appearing as Mr.Attanayaka , a superintendent of a plantation. This incident was telecasting on Rupavahini news and also showed his vehicle Lancer C11. So people started to identify this model as Attanayaka Model.

Wow, thank you for the blast from the past....

Anyway the funniest car ad term got to be the " Cha Va Let " as refereed to the Chevrolet Cruze

Plus, last week I got a flyer from Sen*ok , advertising the new VW Passat, which had Triptronic gears... wow.....

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Sampath Gunasekera · March 12, 2012

Car sellers use the word "buffer" instead of "bumper"

As per them followings are the "Short Buffer Model" and "Long Buffer Model" of Nissan Sunny B11

Sampath Gunasekera · March 12, 2012

On 12/7/2010 at 9:44 AM, dilku said:

How about looking at a 251- Dolfin in showroom condition.

Same way there was a Jeep advertisement 1969 Brand new . After 35 - 40 years, is it important brand new or reconditioned???

Sampath Gunasekera · March 12, 2012

How about the Morris Minor "Bassa Model" (Old Minor model before head lights shift on to Mud guards)?

Really looks like an owl .

Edited March 12, 2012 by Sampath Gunasekera

NadriquE · March 12, 2012

alloy wheel drive , boku seat

and what is the meaning of "Intelligent Key, Keyless Start Key"

Watchman · March 13, 2012

On 3/12/2012 at 9:42 PM, NadriquE said:

alloy wheel drive , boku seat

and what is the meaning of "Intelligent Key, Keyless Start Key"

Maybe you know it as "push start" then?

Komisiripala · March 13, 2012

Stuff I've seen:

Fully lorded.

Electric sheet

Toyota high bride

Alto jeep model

Reckless · March 13, 2012

On 3/13/2012 at 2:11 AM, Komisiripala said:

Stuff I've seen:

Electric sheet

ha ha thats a good one.

CARBON B4 · March 13, 2012

On 3/12/2012 at 9:42 PM, NadriquE said:

alloy wheel drive , boku seat

and what is the meaning of "Intelligent Key, Keyless Start Key"

Boku seat must be for " bucket seats " never heard of it anywhere. And the Intelligent key is where the doors open automatically instead of having to press the button, which would otherwise be called a remote key. At least thats what I think.