What Nameplate Needs a Reboot?

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 07/17/2016 at 20:59 • Filed to: Questions

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What nameplate that’s no longer in use should be brought back for a completely different bodystyle of vehicle? Chrysler found success with a Charger sedan and Pacifica minivan. I wouldn’t mind if Chrysler brought back the Imperial name as a Ram 1500-based SUV attacking the Yukon and Navigator in comfort and amenities. What nameplate do you want to see return as something different?

Nerd-Vol > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:04

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Acura Legend.

S65 > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:07

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Esprit

My citroen won't start > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:09

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Porsche 928 as a GT car, a cheaper alternative to the Bentley GT.

Berang > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:09

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Vehicross should come back as vehicle designed for the cross-fit lifestyle.

Slant6 > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:10

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The Dart could use a reboot. Like a real one.

xyzabc > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:10

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Ford “ Probe ” as a Government Fleet Vehicle.

ranwhenparked > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:12

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Rambler would work for a small crossover vehicle, if Jeep didn’t already have the Renegade. They could still use it for a trim level or something.

dogisbadob > Nerd-Vol 07/17/2016 at 21:12

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Yup!!! And Integra, too, and even Vigor

not for canada - australian in disguise > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:13

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I think LeSabre could make a comeback as a fullsize Holden Calais-based Buick.

Ssfancyfresh > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:14

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(Olds) 442

Used to be

4 barrel, 4 speed, dual exhaust

Maybe Now

4wd, 4 cylinder, twin turbo

Attach it to a tarted up Buick crossover.

Win all the dollars

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:19

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Grand national

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > not for canada - australian in disguise 07/17/2016 at 21:19

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Yes please. Best selling full sized sedan in America and now we have something named after a sport where you run around with a catcher’s mitt on a stick flinging a ball at each other.

Urambo Tauro > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:19

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I like to see old nameplates return, but not as completely different cars. It was a good idea to bring back Monte Carlo , but sad to see the name given to a FWD Lumina coupe.

I hope the Viper name doesn’t get resurrected as anything but a RWD sports car.

dogisbadob > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:20

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The Imperial should be a big luxury car to compete with Bentley and Rolls. GM’s counterpart would be the Cadillac Fleetwood (while the Cordoba, Deville, and Town Car would be 7-series/S-class rivals).

The Viper name should also make a comeback (having recently been killed).

Real names for Acura, Cadillac, Lincoln, and Infiniti.

The El Camino, Ranchero, and Rampage should be brought back too! And they even sell them in Australia!! Over here, Chrysler could sell them as the Page, under their Ram brand. Ram Page ;)

I also think Chrysler made a mistake by renaming the T&C, as it was an iconic name, it and the Caravan being the original minivan and still the best-seller (and even the #1 car in Canada)

The Pacifica name would’ve been better used as the big SUV rival you mention. Or possibly an R-class type thing.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:20

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Honda Del Sol but as a RWD targa top, to go up against the Miata RF. But a bit softer looking than the Miata, the Del Sol name wouldn’t work on a car that looks angry like the ND.

Dodge could bring back the Lil Red Express, but as a Charger based Ute.

Chevy could bring back the Corvair name , but as a more dedicated sports car, with an LS in the back!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:22

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That Pacifica looks good. Four words I never thought I'd say.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:22

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Class. Prestige. Quality.

Bring back the Cimarron.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Nerd-Vol 07/17/2016 at 21:23

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I think Acura should go back to using names anyway. Their three letter naming scheme is to confusing. I don’t know what a ILX is or what it’s supposed to do.

not for canada - australian in disguise > My citroen won't start 07/17/2016 at 21:27

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Yes please.

Frenchlicker > Berang 07/17/2016 at 21:29

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xyzabc > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:30

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Cadillac CT6 “Fleetwood”.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:30

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Honda should bring the Prelude back as a true sports car. Use the CTR powertrain, but make it mid-engined.

LongbowMkII > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:42

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Celica: “sporty” compact CUV just beneath the RAV4. Toyota has made some silly/quirky/charming concepts along those lines. I think the youths would buy a ton of them.

InFierority Complex > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 21:48

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Can Fiat just put this on a 4c and be done with it already?

Wobbles the Mind > LongbowMkII 07/17/2016 at 21:50

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Ha, I bet most people won’t even get that you’re referencing the C-HR that will be on sale soon! That’s probably what the C stands for and partly why the Scion tC won’t have a true replacement with the Toyota switch.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 22:06

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I think the Chevy SS should have been brought back as a Chevelle.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 22:07

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Crown. Corona. Cressida. Carina. Celsior. Century. Curren. Chaser. Corolla. Cresta. Cynos. Camry. Coaster. Carri. Comfort. Condor.

dC-HRoesn’t mean Celica. Toyota just has a fetish for the letter C. And it’s fits the modern mess that is the definition of Coupe.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > LongbowMkII 07/17/2016 at 22:07

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You mean like this?:

Wobbles the Mind > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 07/17/2016 at 22:14

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Nah, it’s Celica. You can tell because it starts with “C” for “Celica."

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 23:05

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Something else starts with a C ;)

Autofixation > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 23:08

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No, the Imperial should be a CT6 fighting long wheelbase premium sedan.

Die-Trying > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 23:10

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Chrysler Imperial.......... derby edition

but only so long as it can maintain its heritage as one of THE greatest derby platforms.....

Autofixation > LongbowMkII 07/17/2016 at 23:11

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Why do people think it is a good idea to resurrect coupe or sedan nameplates and put them on utility vehicles?

shop-teacher > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 23:23

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Riviera

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind 07/17/2016 at 23:51

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That c pillar, and roof line is straight out of my nightmares,

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > My citroen won't start 07/17/2016 at 23:53

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But the 928 was a GT car.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Berang 07/17/2016 at 23:55

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Cross fit you can cross f&ck off https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comme…

My citroen won't start > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/18/2016 at 00:02

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Yes, bring it back. The 928 nameplate as a new GT car for Porsche.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Wobbles the Mind 07/18/2016 at 00:03

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GM alone has a book it could fill with unused names but if I had to pick one, it would be Chevelle as a four door Camaro. Let’s be honest here, the ATS really should be a Chevy with CTS being the smallest Cadillac and the flagship Chevrolet sedan should essentially be a four door Camaro. Small block in front, stick in the middle, power to the back.

Under_Score > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/18/2016 at 00:07

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Is the ILX an Integra replacement, hence the “I"?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 07/18/2016 at 00:08

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The Camero has a turbo 4 now right? So just put that turbo 4 into a slightly smaller RWD can and slap a Buick badge on it.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 07/18/2016 at 00:09

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Not a bad idea, the SS would probably sell better if they carlled it a Chevelle, and it looked better.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 07/18/2016 at 00:11

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Caterra

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Under_Score 07/18/2016 at 00:12

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But the TSX was an Integra replacement and so was the RSX

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/18/2016 at 00:38

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The funny thing is, GM only planned on it selling 2000 a year and it’s beaten that number every year, selling nearly 3000 in 2015. The car is technically a success.

I can’t imagine how well it would sell if it had smaller and modern engine offerings, a more modern design and some marketing.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 07/18/2016 at 00:38

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http://jalopnik.com/chevy-wants-to…

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Wobbles the Mind 07/18/2016 at 01:20

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If the Pacifica ends up being a success, GM should bring over the Buick GL8 from China to compete and call it Roadmaster.

Forge Crown Victor! > Wobbles the Mind 07/18/2016 at 01:30

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Personally I still think this is a stunning vehicle. I also think that FCA can use a modified version of either the LX platform or the current Grand Cherokee platform to pull it off too. Not as a crossover, just a damned sturdy sedan. Flagship to rival S600 Maybach, 760Li, XJL, A8L etc... and make them in limited numbers (less than 1000) and on an order only basis similar to Rolls Royce. Starting price is $95K with top of the line models kissing $250K with bespoke options as hand carved wood, crystal and gold handled, silver plated framed umbrellas, 8 piston brake calipers with 2 piece carbon ceramic rotors etc etc etc... They can draw from history for design, use current tech and knowledge from racing for the brakes, cooling, powertrain, and look to the future for tech such as touch screens, i-Junk conectivity, individual AV inputs and the numerous safety features required to keep a 6500lb vehicle a non threat to its passengers.

Words from a Chrysler fanboy

Forge Crown Victor! > Forge Crown Victor! 07/18/2016 at 01:36

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Also only engines available: 392 Hemi (Allegro trim because rich people like classical music), Hellcat (known as the “Vivace”), or a supercharged version of the Viper V10 around 800hp and 950tq (Presto trim) all offered with automatic transmissions, because opulence, all available with either RWD or AWD.

Again, Chrysler fanboy...

RT > Wobbles the Mind 07/18/2016 at 12:42

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Replace the Abarth nameplate with Lancia.

???

Profit

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Wobbles the Mind 07/19/2016 at 09:23

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El Dorado. El Camino. Seville. Deville. Shit that has “brougham” in the name. Jimmy. Blazer. LeSabre. Riviera. Park Avenue Ultra. Hell, ANYTHING that ends with “ultra”. Roadmaster. Fuckin Road. Master. Master of roads. Best fucking name ever.