The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  What a crappy name          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> New Cars and Concepts View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message BeN The Motor, Singapore branch. My Car: Toyota Corolla View My Motor: . Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 9011 Location: Singapore Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:18 pm    Post subject: What a crappy name Toyota Sai It will never sell in Chinese-speaking markets, because Sai in Chinese is "crap", literally. _________________ On the other side of the world - Hurlecot de Millou Not the same since 2008 Back to top Boxer6 Turbocharged My Car: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B Sports Tourer (Auto) Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 3282 Location: What's it called? Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: What a crappy name BeN wrote: Toyota Sai It will never sell in Chinese-speaking markets, because Sai in Chinese is "crap", literally. Fairly appropriate then, really!! _________________ Just keepin' on keeping on. Back to top Big TC Supercharged My Car: Seat Toledo 20V SE, Citroen C1 Diesel Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 5759 Location: Stuck in my ways Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:25 pm    Post subject: Ahso! The Japanese, or rather Toyota, do have a sense of humour, then! _________________ It's a '57 Pontiac Star Chief, dontchaknow. Back to top SambaFi Running In My Car: Nissan Note Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 258 Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:43 pm    Post subject: Was there not also a Toyota Toyolet once upon a time. Back to top JohnC Petrolhead My Car: 335D Coupe Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 1527 Location: Scotland Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:32 am    Post subject: I have a Hong Kong Chinese client called Sai! I wonder if I should ask him about his name? _________________ Every man is the architect of his own future. Back to top Boxer6 Turbocharged My Car: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B Sports Tourer (Auto) Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 3282 Location: What's it called? Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:52 am    Post subject: JohnC wrote: I have a Hong Kong Chinese client called Sai! I wonder if I should ask him about his name? I think you should, if only for your own peace of mind! Perhaps there's some difference between, say, Mandarin and Cantonese..... better hope so!! _________________ Just keepin' on keeping on. Back to top BeN The Motor, Singapore branch. My Car: Toyota Corolla View My Motor: . Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 9011 Location: Singapore Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:33 am    Post subject: There probably is some difference between different dialects, I reckon. _________________ On the other side of the world - Hurlecot de Millou Not the same since 2008 Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Motor Forum Forum Index -> New Cars and Concepts All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum The Motor----------------Welcome to the MotorGeneralOn the RoadNew Cars and ConceptsYour CarsTest DrivenClassic CarsForum DiaryClassic Cars: Potted History Guides Motor World----------------In the MagsClassified InformationRacing PostsShow TimeBikesTrack DaysWay Back When Pit Stop----------------GamesPhotographyThe LoungeMummy and Daddy CornerAuto-JournalsTop Five or PollThe Best of the Motor  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group