being called a Chrysler is derogatory.

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I can think of other manufacturers with some odd beginnings.. Lamborghini for one. Who knew something like this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._22PS_1951.jpg

could someday turn into this:

http://www.gtspirit.com/wp-content/u...nfigurator.jpg

I think Nissan/Datsun has come a long way and only a derogatory term to anyone who was around when the Datsun name existed. I actually think American manufacturers mentioned on Top Gear have it worst. If you've ever heard Clarkson describe the Corvette, you would think he's talking about a Saturn....and he actually likes how the Corvette drives.

ive been around to see datsuns. i still dont think datsun is derogatory. being called an oriental... that doesnt sound derogatory to me either cause that's wat i was long time ago before some asian decided it was offensive. :confused:

i dont need some tooth decaying brit who cant even make good tea tell me datsun is derogatory.

I find the term 'asian' derogatory....

honestly, i do too...

[QUOTE=Cmike2780;1765855]I can think of other manufacturers with some odd beginnings.. Lamborghini for one. Who knew something like this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._22PS_1951.jpg

could someday turn into this:

http://www.gtspirit.com/wp-content/u...nfigurator.jpg

That is what happens when you get pissed off at Enzo...

yah, but i read some of the most advanced cars that ferrari made, exterior was designed by some japanese dood. that is irony right there.

Quite Ironic...

Not trying to derail but just wanted to say...
I'm latino, but I remember when I was a kid. My white childhood acquaintences, would always tell me, "I generally hate spics but you're ok". Then they would go down the list and discuss their feelings about all non-white races. I remember how they would say oriental. It wasn't the word. It was the way it was said... if I were asian and I was hearing other races single out asians and say oriental like its a disease? I would make a fight against it too... the oriental name was dropped in the 80's as well as many stereotypes.

That said, Oriental isn't a bad word in its true meaning. The orient is a sector of asia. And not all asians are the same. Saying oriental is a geopgraphic location vs a racial slur. But if people are going to conveniently change meanings. Then it was in the best interest of asians to not allow people to refer to them as orientals in order to break a stereotype.

As far as Datsun goes... Fu*k yeah dude. I think datsun is an awesome name. I don't think the Z will get the Datsun name though... I think, it will stay nissan and we will probably get a Datsun Silvia??? :) I'm in!

shut up. :icon17:

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If you have spent some time in Japan you know that the term Datsun is very offensive. In one Japanese dialect "san" or "sun" means car and "Dat" means "crazy person" This car company started marketing cars shortly after WW2 when feelings against the US were running high. They named the car "Datsun" or "crazy persons car" as a secret slight against Americans.
Later when feelings improved they changed the name to Nissan..meaning "intelligent persons car" Nis being the Japanese word for intelligent.

To this day this has been a closely guarded secret in Japan known by all Japanese but hidden from the outside world..

So if you use the word Datsun when referring to someones car..better hope that person is not Japanese!

Now I am sure they will all deny this but dont say you were not warned!

Greetings from England. I am ashamed to say that Clarktw*t is a fellow Brit - because he has no talent he has made his name in a cheap, nasty way, by regularly saying unpleasant things that are designed to catch the public's attention - Anyone can do that, but most people have more self-respect than he does.

Personally, if I want to be derogatory about a fellow human being, I call them a 'Clarkson'.

ps - I finally succumbed to the lure of the Datsun 370z last month and got one.