PREMiERdrum Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Lnyx nameplate has been dead long enough that few probably remember it. Mystiques are still common and more than a few times I have heard Mercury "Mistake" uttered. However, I think Mystique is a better sounding name for a Mercury, even though it's probably more tarnished at this point. My money is on "Tracer" at this point... which I think is the best of the 3 that were filed recently (Tracer, Lynx, and Mystique). It's worth noting that the "Tracer Titanium" mark was just filed in December, along with the rest of the "[model] Titanium" filings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'll take (1) Mercury Tracer Titanium... Yeah that sounds pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 these threads are getting me dizzy, PREMiERdrum Tracer Mystake Lynx . . . WHY can't they find a NEW NAME???? then again there's still Comet Montego Monterey even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang84isu Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd like to see Capri and Montego brought back. Comet is a little too 1960s space age. Capri and Montego would go great with Mariner and Milan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) these threads are getting me dizzy, PREMiERdrumTracer Mystake Lynx . . . WHY can't they find a NEW NAME???? then again there's still Comet Montego Monterey even There's nothing saying that they can't, but I just read through more than 4,000 trademark filings by FoMoCo and nothing else jumped out as a possibility. They would have filed by now, considering the backlog of publishing/opposition dates. There's always the possibility that they would use a 3rd party to file, but this doesn't seem likely with the other filings they have. I'd like to see Capri and Montego brought back. Comet is a little too 1960s space age. Capri and Montego would go great with Mariner and Milan. Montego and Monterey have both been allowed to die. I'm still working on Capri. Edited January 12, 2010 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 in some of my ideal fantasy lineups I've used XR3 for the non-BAMR version of a CAPRI... ...just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd like to see Capri and Montego brought back. Comet is a little too 1960s space age. Capri and Montego would go great with Mariner and Milan. When I think of Capri I think of ladies pants or long skinny cigarettes marketed towards women. Montego (like Sable) is a great name, but again those names don't fit the size of the car. Comet sounds too old for a car name in 2010 and there is only one kind of car that the Cougar name would be appropriate for IMHO and this is not it. Mystique does have a reputation as Mystake... so I guess if you had to pick a name out of this pile Tracer would be the best. Again this is just my opinion. (Yes I do realize that Tracer rhymes with Pacer, but I don't think anyone would confuse them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 They should just call it the Mercury Finale since it will be their last new vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 They should just call it the Mercury Finale since it will be their last new vehicle. :P BORG :glare: ...too bad GENESIS is used :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 :P Tracer is actually a marketing friendly term, it would make sense to use it. It falls in the league of Edge, Flex, Fusion, Focus and other conceptual words that evoke an idea but not prejudice. I still can't help but remember the Escort days however when I hear Tracer, I'm 30 years old and I remember Ford, you have my approval, you may proceed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkapeGote Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Sup, They should call it the Mercury Marshall. The they could use the tag line "The new Mercury Marshall, because everyone likes to be at the front of the parade". or "The new Mercury Marshall, suck it Buick". Peace Skape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) I vote for tracer Edited January 12, 2010 by ausrutherford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Not that big on Tracer. But hell, I bought a Probe and didn't think twice about the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Not that big on Tracer. But hell, I bought a Probe and didn't think twice about the name. LOL I for one hate the cat names so I would be pretty mortified if they started that up again. I despise the naming schemes for Buick and GMC, they would use names like Lynx or Mystique, fits with Acadia, Granite, and LaCrosse *shivers*. And I hate "Malibu", such an ugly word! And for the record, I don't care for "Mariner" either Edited January 12, 2010 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) LOL I for one hate the cat names so I would be pretty mortified if they started that up again. I despise the naming schemes for Buick and GMC, they would use names like Lynx or Mystique, fits with Acadia, Granite, and LaCrosse *shivers*. And I hate "Malibu", such an ugly word! And for the record, I don't care for "Mariner" either It fit when there was a Mountanieer, Avaitor, and Villager in the showroom. (Well, Villager was replaced by the Monterey by the time the 1st gen Mariner hit the lot, but you get the point) Edited January 12, 2010 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 It fit when there was a Mountanieer, Avaitor, and Villager in the showroom. (Well, Villager was replaced by the Monterey by the time the 1st gen Mariner hit the lot, but you get the point) Yep, I remember the M naming scheme. Mariner, Monterey, Montego, Milan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I like Messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I like Messenger. Messenger trademark was also allowed to die, but it doesn't look like anyone else has snagged it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Time to resurrect Mercury Bobcat!!!! :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarpower Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 well the Cougar name has been resurrected so maybe a Cougar Platinum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Messenger trademark was also allowed to die, but it doesn't look like anyone else has snagged it. Dude, I think you need a job as a "Trademark Name Tracker Downer Guy" (queue the Budweiser music). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Mercury Snow Leopard...oh wait..the Microsoft Sync guys wouldn't like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) DVG = deep voice guy FSG = falsetto singer guy DVG: You spend hours looking at trademark search results FSG: I got nothing else to do man.... DVG: You fuel wild internet speculation with your discoveries FSG: Plymouth's making a comeback!!! DVG: Your vision is blurred, you're seeing double, but you'll look at all 5,000 results FSG: I'm on page eighty-nine! DVG: So this Bud's for you, Mr. Trademark Tracker Downer Guy FSG: Mr. Trademark tracker downer guy................ Edited January 12, 2010 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Time to resurrect Mercury Bobcat!!!! :happy feet: H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS NO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS NO!!! ' Comet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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