Subject: Re: New Guzzis
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Jun 17, 2001, 4:42 AM
Post ID: 1707147697
Jay,
I thought the same as you when I ran across the "Stone" name at the WNY
Guzzi Ralley. But then it occurred to me, "How could I be offended at such
a bad name for such a nice looking bike? After all the guys who thought up
these names are MBAs and as such, marketing genius's!! Who am I to
criticize such genius?!! :>) Bob Hawkes
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Williams <cj7-@hotmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 12:38 AM
Subject: New Guzzis
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| I kind of like the tank badges, and blacked out engine cases. The color schemes are, well, uh, different. And with such catchy names as "Porphyry Gray." I'm just wondering what marketing genius decided to call their new model "The California Stone" ???!!! Most companies try and come up with vehicle names that sound exotic, have some pizzaz or sex appeal and/or suggest power, speed, or motion. None of these are qualities generally associated with the typical large piece of rock. Its on the official Guzzi site, http://guzzi.powerhouse.it/eng/california_jac.html, so apparently they are serious about this. Jay Williams '71 Ambassador/'67 Stornello/'00 Jackal/'57?Chang Jiang M1 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer athttp://explorer.msn.com ============================================================ Need to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your dollars? Get more bang for your buck with cool savings, hot deals, & free stuff. http://click.topica.com/caaacgFb1dfltb1FlG8f/TopOffers ============================================================ |