twintornados Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Problem with the Marlin name is that is a fish and Mercury is a Greek Messenger of the Gods... The how do you explain Mariner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Caliente (that's hot :happy feet: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Do we know the plans for Mercury specifically? Couple things I think Mercury should become. Not all of these are new, but it is a good amalgamation of lots of ideas, I think (names included): *Introduce the Focus Cabrio here as the Mercury Capri. *Create a more premium C-car for Mercury and use the Milan name. *Change the CD-segment vehicle's name to Sable *Bring the C-Max as the Mercury Mode or Meta or some "stylish" name like that. I think someone above mentioned the name. *I think they should also introduce a CD-coupe and call it the Cougar. Give it AWD and an EB engine optional. *I think it would be great for Mercury to get a version of the B-Max - not sure what to call it, although the Messenger name might be just right for a micro MPV. Are they keeping the Mariner around past when the Escape moves to the C2 platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjyi Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 *Introduce the Focus Cabrio here as the Mercury Capri. Hey! I've been saying the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96towncarcartier Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Here's a name you've all forgotten to even mention!!! It satisfies the cat angle, and is a name that is easy to resurrect: LYNX Last used and produced in the early 1980's, as Mercury's version of the Escort (a small car). Seems like a good fit, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjyi Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Here's a name you've all forgotten to even mention!!! It satisfies the cat angle, and is a name that is easy to resurrect: LYNX Last used and produced in the early 1980's, as Mercury's version of the Escort (a small car). Seems like a good fit, yes? Hmmm! I remember them. Why not, Bobcat, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Here's a name you've all forgotten to even mention!!!It satisfies the cat angle, and is a name that is easy to resurrect: LYNX Last used and produced in the early 1980's, as Mercury's version of the Escort (a small car). Seems like a good fit, yes? Why not Mercury Tracer? It was a solid little car based on the Mazda GLC or 323 if I remember correctly. Hmmm! I remember them.Why not, Bobcat, then? I think most people will associate that name now with a Bobcat compact loader these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjyi Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Why not Mercury Tracer? It was a solid little car based on the Mazda GLC or 323 if I remember correctly. I think most people will associate that name now with a Bobcat compact loader these days... Well...then they can say, "Built Bobcat tough!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Well...then they can say, "Built Bobcat tough!" I like Lynx but it wouldnt make sense without a Cougar around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I like Lynx but it wouldnt make sense without a Cougar around. That's like saying Mustang doesn't make much sense without Pinto around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) CometPark Lane M1 Medallian Magellan Mercury is also the sign of the cat. Cougar Panther Sphinx Lion how about for Lion use MountainLion for an off-roader? and, note: Medallion also contains 'lion' or did you intend the different spelling? & I *really like* Sphinx! but Here's a name you've all forgotten to even mention!!!It satisfies the cat angle, and is a name that is easy to resurrect: LYNX... would having Sphinx & Lynx be too much rhyming? or a good thing? Caliente (that's hot :happy feet: ) I've wondered about Marauder being used as a powerful trim-level on the larger Mercs (assuming there are some someday) Caliente feels like the perfect counterpart for small Mercs just imho... and re-stating/phrasing; since/if Mercury goes smaller (temporarily) could a GrandMilan, Milan, and Milanetto (small-Milan in Italian so I'm told) be a unifying marketing stratagem for sedans? Edited October 7, 2008 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 and re-stating/phrasing;since/if Mercury goes smaller (temporarily) could a GrandMilan, Milan, and Milanetto (small-Milan in Italian so I'm told) be a unifying marketing stratagem for sedans? Milan is a weak enough name by itself. Please don't suggest we spread it across MORE of the lineup. I'd have rather seen the Milan name die instead of Monterrey or Montego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 <pout> I like the name Milan as much as I like the car = a LOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 That's like saying Mustang doesn't make much sense without Pinto around... Or Bronco, or Maverick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas1022 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) The how do you explain Mariner? A sailer, and a minivan....Hmmm. IDK. Does it float? ;-) Edited October 9, 2008 by jonas1022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFanForEver Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 how about for Lion use MountainLion for an off-roader?and, note: Medallion also contains 'lion' or did you intend the different spelling? & I *really like* Sphinx! but would having Sphinx & Lynx be too much rhyming? or a good thing? I've wondered about Marauder being used as a powerful trim-level on the larger Mercs (assuming there are some someday) Caliente feels like the perfect counterpart for small Mercs just imho... and re-stating/phrasing; since/if Mercury goes smaller (temporarily) could a GrandMilan, Milan, and Milanetto (small-Milan in Italian so I'm told) be a unifying marketing stratagem for sedans? I was not sure how do spell medallion but i guess thats how you spell it :D I know a new Mercury kitty name. cougar panther sphinx lion BOBCAT SABER ( after sabertooth tiger ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC-MAN Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) Milan is an Italian city. So in that vein, you could use Messina, Modeno sounds like a Ferarri, and Monza, well, let's just not go there! I like Prato if your going Itallian. It sounds like a small car. For "M" names, you could revive Meteor. If the Cougar re-emerges, I believe they should go full-bore with the "sign of the cat". You could have: Bobcat- subcom Lynx- compact Puma- replacing Milan-midsize Cougar- Mustang-sized sport coupe. This would include dropping the waterfall for the old Cougar logo Edited October 18, 2008 by WC-MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 That's like saying Mustang doesn't make much sense without Pinto around... I mean name wise. I dont want to start the cat thing wihtout a cougar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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