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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Hi all,

I hope this isn't a FAQ. I've been lurking for a while trying to find the answer to this: Why did Honda choose the word "Berlina" for one of it's colors? Berlina is Italian for a four-door sedan (I have one). It seems more than a little strange they'd use it on a two-door convertible. Anybody know why?

Thanks,

Dan
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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I beleive the colors were named after race tracks
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by Bass
I beleive the colors were named after race tracks
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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My guess is they named it after Berlin Raceway and added and 'a' on the end to make it sound better.

http://www.berlinraceway.com/home.shtml
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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I thought it was Japanese for "The Slowest Color Available."




J/K guys, couldn't resist.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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"scratches easily" ??
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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I thought it meant "swirls"
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by Neil.H
My guess is they named it after Berlin Raceway and added and 'a' on the end to make it sound better.
Hmmm... I doubt Honda would name it after an obscure race track in an obscure town in Michigan. (I'm from Michigan and I've never heard of Marne -- not that I'm an expert!).
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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B ig
E ffort
R egarding
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A nticipated
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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wow you guys are mean!!

but thats cause your car isnt in this ad, huh!!!?
(must be some reason that auto detail ads use black cars!)

http://properautocare.com/3mperswirmar.html
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