Is Datsun derogatory?

valpozguy · 06-10-2012, 05:25 PM

If someone insults either one of those cars they are obviously ignorant and not worth my time to even talk to.

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Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 05:37 PM

Depends on how you use the term.

Honey, I have to break up with you....Yes Datsun..

Or sorry I came too Datsun...

Or did your fine sister have to leave Datsun ?

Or, yes I would like you to lose weight Datsun...

Then it may be derogatory...

Hopefully I don't end up on the banned list, but I just had to do it...

bigsix · 06-10-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Beginning with the 1982 model year, Nissan badged the US-sold cars as "Datsun by Nissan". In the 1984 model year -- all were Nissans.

Sweet: Thanks.

I've been looking for this exact information.

Mick714 · 06-10-2012, 07:55 PM

I always thought the reason they changed the name was to get away from the historically rust ridden paint that the early Datsun imports had. When I think Datsun It brings back a memory of the pock marked Z 240's Not so with Nissan

Waiz · 06-10-2012, 09:02 PM

Clarkson definitely uses it as an insult but he who cares what he thinks?

I'm around older Datsuns all the time but there is no way I would refer to my car as a Datsun because it would make no sense to

PapoZalsa · 06-10-2012, 09:12 PM

I started with a Datsun B210, however if you looked at that time any engine cover on a Datsun it said Nissan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick714

I always thought the reason they changed the name was to get away from the historically rust ridden paint that the early Datsun imports had. When I think Datsun It brings back a memory of the pock marked Z 240's Not so with Nissan

No, that was NOT the reason. It was a business deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by valpozguy

If someone insults either one of those cars they are obviously ignorant and not worth my time to even talk to.

Exactly, when they don't know the history of the brand.

onzedge · 06-10-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Depends on how you use the term.

Honey, I have to break up with you....Yes Datsun..

Or sorry I came too Datsun...

Or did your fine sister have to leave Datsun ?

Or, yes I would like you to lose weight Datsun...

Then it may be derogatory...

Hopefully I don't end up on the banned list, but I just had to do it...

Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 10:07 PM

Onzedge..

You are always there to get my Jokes....

MattP725 · 06-11-2012, 12:03 AM

Now that Datsun is synonymous with the budget line I personally wouldn't refer to my car as one but I get the history part.

Sadly a lot of people don't seem to know that Nissan/Datsun are synonymous.

onzedge · 06-11-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Onzedge..

You are always there to get my Jokes....

That's because I am just a son-of-a-Datsun.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-11-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

That's because I am just a son-of-a-Datsun.

I cannot believe you got back to me datsun...

Datsun as I get a minute I will come up with more jokes..

RiCharlie · 06-11-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

I cannot believe you got back to me datsun...

Datsun as I get a minute I will come up with more jokes..

Its actually referring to the speed of the car... I cannot believe you drove here datsoon.

onzedge · 06-11-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

I cannot believe you got back to me datsun...

Datsun as I get a minute I will come up with more jokes..

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Its actually referring to the speed of the car... I cannot believe you drove here datsoon.

onzedge · 06-11-2012, 09:19 AM

A snail went to a Datsun dealer to buy a Z. He told the dealer to remove the "Z" from the car and replace it with an "S".

He wanted people to see him driving by and say "Look at that S-car go".

Mt Tam I am · 06-11-2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

A snail went to a Datsun dealer to buy a Z. He told the dealer to remove the "Z" from the car and replace it with an "S".

He wanted people to see him driving by and say "Look at that S-car go".

Recycled Chrysler S car joke alert.

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06-10-2012, 05:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
valpozguy Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: valparaiso Posts: 501 Drives: 09 z Rep Power: 16	If someone insults either one of those cars they are obviously ignorant and not worth my time to even talk to. sent from my SAMSUNG SINGLE TURBO SGH1717

06-10-2012, 07:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mick714 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 27 Drives: 2011 370Z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 14	I always thought the reason they changed the name was to get away from the historically rust ridden paint that the early Datsun imports had. When I think Datsun It brings back a memory of the pock marked Z 240's Not so with Nissan

06-10-2012, 09:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Clarkson definitely uses it as an insult but he who cares what he thinks? I'm around older Datsuns all the time but there is no way I would refer to my car as a Datsun because it would make no sense to

06-11-2012, 12:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Now that Datsun is synonymous with the budget line I personally wouldn't refer to my car as one but I get the history part. Sadly a lot of people don't seem to know that Nissan/Datsun are synonymous.