What's in a name??

Jonathan_angelo · Apr 7th, 2006, 00:49

Hiya gang,

Having just decided that my 1989 760 Turbo should be called 'Kitty' after an old friend of mine who died at the age of 100, i wondered what other people call their Volvo?

My Volvo is a big part of my family and represents, all the best bits that my old friend kitty represented, hence the naming.

What do you call your old girl??

Let me know!

Regards,

jono

adieu · Apr 7th, 2006, 00:52

Ah the old name game...well mine is know as "The OVLOV" , "THE GREEN THING" , "COW" and "WHAT THE F%$K WAS THAT!!!!!!"

OH nearly forgot..." Ah it's only a Volvo lets get him at the lights!" "Yes darling this car is a fast Nova/Saxo/BMW,(delete as applicable)....." my foot slipped, no it is fast honest!" driver thinking what the Hell!!!!

so i guess even the word "HELL" might discribe my car.

If I think of anymore I wil add them....

Regards

Iain

Jonathan_angelo · Apr 7th, 2006, 00:59

LOL - thanks Iain!

imac · Apr 7th, 2006, 10:56

I call my S60 er... "the S60" or sometimes "the D5".

We call our 850 estate "the estate" and our 850 saloon "the saloon"

Not really big on naming cars....!

bobcat · Apr 7th, 2006, 12:23

never really named cars either, but i call my current car "the R" for obvious reasons.

Apr 7th, 2006, 13:04

All my cars have been called Betsy as have my Dad's and my late Grandfather's. I guess it must be a family thing.

Bryan

morsing · Apr 7th, 2006, 13:22

The only car I've ever named is "Big Red" and that's not a Volvo.

Jonathan_angelo · Apr 7th, 2006, 14:22

When i come to think of it, you either name your car "Betsie" or "Bessy" or your don't name it at all!!

Whats with that?

In recent weeks my mates have been calling my 760 the "Val-voo Tarboo". Its kinda of a norfolk thing.

Jono

Pedro Fandango · Apr 7th, 2006, 15:18

mines called "BIG TOSSER", i brought the plate to read as "BIG T5R" but didn't twig how it read

S60-MBS · Apr 7th, 2006, 18:11

hi there,
mines called MISS BEHAVIN...lol... named by the lovely MissDmeanor

Apr 7th, 2006, 00:49	#1
Jonathan_angelo Jono Last Online: May 21st, 2020 06:36 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Jonathan_angelo	What's in a name?? Hiya gang, Having just decided that my 1989 760 Turbo should be called 'Kitty' after an old friend of mine who died at the age of 100, i wondered what other people call their Volvo? My Volvo is a big part of my family and represents, all the best bits that my old friend kitty represented, hence the naming. What do you call your old girl?? Let me know! Regards, jono

Apr 7th, 2006, 00:52	#2
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Ah the old name game...well mine is know as "The OVLOV" , "THE GREEN THING" , "COW" and "WHAT THE F%$K WAS THAT!!!!!!" OH nearly forgot..." Ah it's only a Volvo lets get him at the lights!" "Yes darling this car is a fast Nova/Saxo/BMW,(delete as applicable)....." my foot slipped, no it is fast honest!" driver thinking what the Hell!!!! so i guess even the word "HELL" might discribe my car. If I think of anymore I wil add them.... Regards Iain __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster Last edited by adieu; Apr 7th, 2006 at 01:13.

Apr 7th, 2006, 10:56	#4
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	I call my S60 er... "the S60" or sometimes "the D5". We call our 850 estate "the estate" and our 850 saloon "the saloon" Not really big on naming cars....! __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Apr 7th, 2006, 12:23	#5
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	never really named cars either, but i call my current car "the R" for obvious reasons. __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Apr 7th, 2006, 13:22	#7
morsing Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:10 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Aylesbury View Photos By: morsing	The only car I've ever named is "Big Red" and that's not a Volvo. __________________ --- '89 Volvo 240GLT B230E/AW70 '14 Volvo V70 SE D4/M66 FWD '70 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu '95 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0 Turbo Auto

Apr 7th, 2006, 00:59	#3
Jonathan_angelo Jono Last Online: May 21st, 2020 06:36 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Jonathan_angelo	LOL - thanks Iain!

Apr 7th, 2006, 13:04	#6
luminova Guest Location:	All my cars have been called Betsy as have my Dad's and my late Grandfather's. I guess it must be a family thing. Bryan

Apr 7th, 2006, 14:22	#8
Jonathan_angelo Jono Last Online: May 21st, 2020 06:36 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Jonathan_angelo	When i come to think of it, you either name your car "Betsie" or "Bessy" or your don't name it at all!! Whats with that? In recent weeks my mates have been calling my 760 the "Val-voo Tarboo". Its kinda of a norfolk thing. Jono

Apr 7th, 2006, 15:18	#9
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	mines called "BIG TOSSER", i brought the plate to read as "BIG T5R" but didn't twig how it read

Apr 7th, 2006, 18:11	#10
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	hi there, mines called MISS BEHAVIN...lol... named by the lovely MissDmeanor

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