what's the Most recognizable Alphanumeric name on car?
03-17-2005, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Just for the record: Alphanumeric = Consisting of both letters and numbers. So the 325 and 330 dont apply unless you tack on the 'i' or 'ci', which most non-car folks I know typically dont regard. 
on the F150 though. More folks probably know the F150 moniker more than M3.
on the F150 though. More folks probably know the F150 moniker more than M3.I wasn't saying the 325 or 330 per se were alphanumeric (though they actually are if you use their correct designation ) I was just saying if I told the same people it was a 325 or 330 instead of an M3 they would more likely recognize them.
As for the 911, I think it fits the designation since many of the models are alphanumeric, though I didn't point this out. 911 is odd since it is used more like a chassis designation by Porsche, how many 911 actually have 911 on the rear?
03-21-2005, 01:24 AM
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i think it depends on where you live and they type of cars you grew up with:
like around here is H2,Z-71,F-150,Z-28,SS(which i don't like any of em)where I go to college at i'd say it's 90% american cars/trucks
now if you european upbringing(like me): some of my favorite are AMG, and M3 or M5.
another one I see abbreviated a lot on cars is EFI(older silverados) and DOHC(like on the Civic Si)
like around here is H2,Z-71,F-150,Z-28,SS(which i don't like any of em)where I go to college at i'd say it's 90% american cars/trucks
now if you european upbringing(like me): some of my favorite are AMG, and M3 or M5.
another one I see abbreviated a lot on cars is EFI(older silverados) and DOHC(like on the Civic Si)
03-21-2005, 12:27 PM
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some of those are specialty cars that while popular with the auto enthusiasts . . . you need more everyday models that have been around since the 70s or even 60s.
SS / SuperSport
GTO
Hemi
RS /Rally Sport
Z28
R/T
240Z, 260Z 280Z
911
GS (Grand Sport)
442
Shelby (427 Cobra, Mustang or Charger)
GTi
Ferrari 308/328
MG
VW
Trans Am
RX-7
SVT
BMW M1,M3, M5, M6, .
aah, just some many good ones . . .
Ruf
SS / SuperSport
GTO
Hemi
RS /Rally Sport
Z28
R/T
240Z, 260Z 280Z
911
GS (Grand Sport)
442
Shelby (427 Cobra, Mustang or Charger)
GTi
Ferrari 308/328
MG
VW
Trans Am
RX-7
SVT
BMW M1,M3, M5, M6, .
aah, just some many good ones . . .
Ruf
03-21-2005, 01:43 PM
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What's with all the pissing over alphnumneric? 
Since the original poster didn't clearly specify and even noted RL in their post, all alpha . . . it could be assumed that alphanumeric could be mix.
So unless it's clarified . . have fun with it and quit ragging on the rest.
Ruf
Since the original poster didn't clearly specify and even noted RL in their post, all alpha . . . it could be assumed that alphanumeric could be mix.
So unless it's clarified . . have fun with it and quit ragging on the rest.
Ruf
03-23-2005, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Fossil_TL
What do you think is the most recognizeable alphanumeric name on car. For example you say RL, and people all around will know its from Acura and such.
I would say F-150. best selling truck for 28 years, no one can match that. 911 is a good bet too, most people think its the only thing Porsche sells. Its part of why the 928 and 964 failed. People equate Porsche with 911.
7 and S and LS are very well known. People either want one or know what it is. 3 is also very well known, more than the C-class.
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