Well, I’d not generalise to that extent. Some of the terms are complimentary or at least neutral. But I know what you mean. Nevertheless, this not something with which we should engage in a tit for tat in terms of offence. Japanese is a more courteous term which will not cause offence, so we should use it.

Apparently the PM has just bought a bangernomics Nissan Micra for his Mrs, good enough for him/her etc….

wonder if “Dave” tuned into this thread for advice before buying a second hand run around for his wife?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-36359921

Mazda 323… unglamorous but very, very reliable. Random example here