[Shotimes] Its called an Engine

[Donald Mallinson]

don't take it personally, but it is generally people heavily 
involved in Electrics that try to convince the world that 
the only motor is an electric one.

I have been a salesman for most of my life, and sold cars 
for a long time.  Maybe the thick skin I developed about 
sales and car salesmen jokes just makes me immune to all 
those off-hand comments about any profession?  :)

Go ahead, take a free shot at salespeople on me...might make 
you feel better.  ;)

Don M.

James F. Ryan III wrote:

>>Actually, what drives a car CAN be called a "Motor".  People
>>that like to sound smart and that have a background in
>>electricity ....
> 
> 
> Jeez, Don you're batting a thousand in my book.  First, you tell me that I
> don't love my SHO (as much as you) because I point out the many problems of
> the car, and now you imply that I'm not smart because I'm an electrical
> engineer.
> 
> Perhaps you should have said, "People who like to sound smart OR people that
> have a background in electricity"....
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>say that a "motor" is something electric and an
>>"engine" is internal combustion.
>>
>>I submit the following:
>>
>>New Mirriam-Webster Dictionary:  Motor: 1.  One that imparts
>>motion. 2. a macine that produces motion or power for doing
>>work. 3. AUTOMOBILE.
>>
>>Also:
>>Motorbike, Motorboat, Motorcade, Motorcycle, Motorhome,
>>Motorcar, Motorscooter, Motor vehicle.
>>
>>BMW Mini commercials: "Let's Motor!"
>>
>>Popular phrase for getting going in a car: "Motor-Motor"
>>
>>Yes, it is also an engine, but I won't be taking off at the
>>track yelling: "engine-engine!"
>>
>>Come on folks, you CAN call the device under the hood of any
>>car a "motor".
>>
>>For sure you don't need to be cussing at and flaming people
>>for using the word motor for the SHO V6 or V8 "engine".
>>
>>Kind of like people that get pissed when someone says they
>>"Warsh" their clothes instead of WASH.  It's lingo, it's
>>regional, it's the American language being flexible.
>>
>>Why don't we all get back to having fun with the car and not
>>worry about how some people use a word.  In this case,
>>"motor" for the thing under the hood, is correct, be it
>>electric or internal combusion.
>>
>>Don Mallinson
>>
>>
>>>From: "Kenneth"
>>> Well murph lifes a bitch then u die.The name calling wasn't directed
>>>toward you.... per say, really its just you. I don't like you. And your
>>>saying stuff like the motor is gone after a spun bearing,thats bullshit
>>>and you know better.ITS an ENGINE not a motor.At worst the crank should
>>>be turned.And talking about SHO-SHO your full of ka-ka.The reason Tommy
>>>didn't sell to you was he didn't trust you,he knew you would abuse the
>>>car.DAMN sure wasn't cold feet.He just found a better buyer.
>>
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