Pet Names for the Model S

[bonnie]

I swore I'd never name a car, but time on this forum resulted in naming my Roadster "Baby Turtle". And you'll have to take a walk back in time to figure that one out.

(Teg, Ian ... you're not allowed.)

 

[Odenator]

Since most ships are referred to as female and as an extension, most cars are referred to as "she" (with the exception of KITT); my Model S is named Charlene.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Like I said earlier, will not be naming the car but, will call the touchscreen console "HAL" (so, "play Metallica, HAL" or "set temperature to 70 degrees, HAL") to pay homage to my University of Illinois roots! No 'malfunctions', I hope.

 

[Doug_G]

Like I said earlier, will not be naming the car but, will call the touchscreen console "HAL" (so, "play Metallica, HAL" or "set temperature to 70 degrees, HAL") to pay homage to my University of Illinois roots! No 'malfunctions', I hope.

"Open the pano roof HAL."

"Sorry, Dave, I can't do that."

 

[dsm363]

"Open the pano roof HAL."

"Sorry, Dave, I can't do that."

I like that.

Dave

 

[Iz]

"Open the pano roof HAL."

"Sorry, Dave, I can't do that."

Good one!!

 

[de704]

I will be calling my Model X the "X-wing Falcon" (Star Wars Reference of course)

Half X-Wing fighter, Half millennium falcon.


It makes sense with the falcon doors & because it will be the fastest ship in the sector.

 

[ferrarimanf355]

Upon further reflection, if I do get a Model S and name it Katniss, I gotta get a black roof so I can get a Mockingjay painted up top.

 

[Brian H]

I've never had a pet name for a car. Those I know that did, usually it's a rebuilt classic or something sort of run down and it's a humorous name. I've wracked my brain, but it's just "my car". I have a similarly hard time thinking of a custom license number.

Maybe someone will end up naming it for me.

How 'bout "S-Car", Scar for short?

 

[Jason S]

I've been calling my Roadster "Tessie", mainly because my wife groaned loudly the first time I said it. So I told her I was going to call the Model S "Essie". More groans. She's demanded naming rights, though, and wants to call it "Nikkie" (after Nicola Tesla of course).

Some friends of my wife and I name all their cars. The mini-van is "Rommy" (TV show Andromeda), the sedan is "Marshall", etc... So we asked their advice.

Two options came up for the Red Perf Sig: Rowan (means fire or similar apparently) and Nikki. Turns out we know somebody named Rowen, so that one was tossed and the name that stuck was Nikki. For Nicola and for "Nikki Heat" who comes from the TV show "Castle".

So far the Nikki name seems to be sticking.

 

[spatterso911]

Two options came up for the Red Perf Sig: Rowan (means fire or similar apparently) and Nikki. Turns out we know somebody named Rowen, so that one was tossed and the name that stuck was Nikki.

After today's shocking event in Sugar Land, TX, I think Rowan may not be a wise idea...

 

[dsm363]

I'm going with HAL. Especially if I can say "HAL, turn on the AC".

 

[VolkerP]

you don't want do that if your first name is Dave, would you? 'caus we all know the answer.

 

[dsm363]

you don't want do that if your first name is Dave, would you? 'caus we all know the answer.

I think it would be cool for someone to develop an app that the user could set that would have the car respond a certain percentage of the time "Dave, I'm afraid I can't allow you do to that" when you tried to adjust the radio or air conditioning. Would be funny for passengers in the car at least.

Dave

 

[SByer]

How 'bout "S-Car", Scar for short?

So we can say 'look at that S-Car go?'



​(wait for it... wait for it... <ouch>)

 

[MarkR]

I've been thinking about naming the car "EeeVee," but might have to also secure the vanity plate so people can spell the name correctly.

 

[78Lion]

Hal on wheels

 

[Brian H]

So we can say 'look at that S-Car go?'



​(wait for it... wait for it... <ouch>)

That would be equivalent to calling it "S-Nail", wouldn't it?

:crying:

 

[Trnsl8r]

Maybe get a white Model S with the black roof and call it Panda?

 

[Trnsl8r]

BTW... naming the car is important if you're into feng shui I guess: Do you have good 'feng shui' energy in your car?

Name your car. Freida the Fiesta. Tommy Taurus. "Giving a name to your car is one way to encourage a strong connection to your vehicle. Using decals and vanity plates are other ways to encourage that connection," Hilker says. No comment on those Calvin comic strip character urination decals, but we assume those count.