25 Best 'Cars' Quotes From The 2006 Movie

Supriya Jain
Dec 12, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Jan 29, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
CARS animated movie Cartoon Figure of Lightning McQueen at 4th Moscow International Automobile Salon

Be ready to experience some of the best, inspirational, funny, and famous quotes for your all-time favorite Disney Pixar 'Cars' movie.

'Cars' is an all-time favorite creation of Pixar with Disney, and the last film of Buena Vista Pictures, released years ago and is still enjoyed by people now. The movie presents us with the adventures of one of the most beloved race car heroes of all time, Lightning McQueen, played by Owen Wilson.

The story of 'Cars' revolves around Lightning McQueen, a race car, who tries to adjust in Radiator Springs' small town where he makes a lot of new friends and finds inspiration to win races.

We are here with a collection of the best movie quotes from the movie 'Cars' of 2006 to take you through an incredible, inspirational, and humorous journey with the 'Cars' movie characters.

Check out Cars 3 Quotes and Lightning McQueen quotes too for quotes from the animation movies.

Famous 'Cars' Quotes

The movie also showcases a variety of other hilarious characters such as Mater, Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera, Fillmore, Harv on McQueen's adventure and many more that made a lasting imprint in your minds as well as our hearts. Here are some of the best race cars quotes which you will most definitely enjoy.

1. "This grumpy old race car I know once told me something, 'It's an empty cup.'"

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

2. "I knew you couldn't drive. I didn't think you couldn't read."

- Doc Hudson, 'Cars' (2006).

3. "Faster than fast. Quicker than quick. I am lightning!"

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

This quote is among the things Lightning says before a race in the films.

4. "I'm a precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics."

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

5. "Float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer."

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

6. "Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, forty-two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Breakfast? Maybe I should have had breakfast? Brekkie could be good for me. No, no, no, focus. Speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am Lightning."

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

7. "Ain't no need to watch where I'm goin'; just need to know where I've been."

- Mater, 'Cars' (2006).

8. "Mater: My name is Mater.

Lightning McQueen: Mater?

Mater: Yeah, like 'Tuh-Mater', but without the 'Tuh'! What's your name?

Lightning McQueen: You...You don't know MY name?

Lightning McQueen: You, you don't know my name?

Mater: Oh, I know your name. Is your name Mater too?

Lightning McQueen: What?"

- 'Cars' (2006).

9. "Lightning McQueen: I'm a precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics.

Mater: You hurt your what?"

- 'Cars' (2006).

Best 'Cars' Quotes

The Disney 'Cars' movies show that cars eat wasabi that looks like pistachio ice cream by sticking out their tongue and licking it up! Let's take a look at some of the best 'Cars' movie quotes, sayings and dialogues to refresh your memories and dial up the humor.

10. "They're driving right by, they don't even know what they're missing."

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

11. "Doc Hudson: When was the last time you cared about something except yourself, hot rod? You name me one time and I will take it all back. Didn't think so. These are good folk around here, who care about one another. I don't want 'em depending on someone they can't count on.

Lightning McQueen: Like you? You've been here how long and your friends don't even know who you are? Who's caring about only himself?"

- 'Cars' (2006).

12. "Wuuuhuuu! Goodbye, Radiator Springs, and goodbye, Bessie! California, here I come! Yeah! Oh, fell that wind. Yes! No,no,no,no! Outta gas? How can I be outta gas?"

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

13. "Hey, you're job's pretty easy today. Just stand there and let me look at'cha."

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

14. "Respect the Classics, Man! It's Hendrix!"

- Fillmore, 'Cars' (2006).

15. "You know, the Rust-eze Medicated Bumper Ointment team ran a great race today. And remember: with a little Rust-eze - and an insane amount of luck - you too can look like me. Ka-chow!"

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

16. "Harv: Where are you? I can't even find you on my GPS.

Lightning McQueen: I'm in this little town called Radiator Springs. You know Route 66? It's still here!

Harv: Yeah, that's great, kid. Playtime is over, pal."

- 'Cars' (2006).

17. "Lightning McQueen: Oh, I am SO not taking you to dinner.

Sally: That's ok, Stickers. You can take Bessie.

Mater: Oh, man, you get to work with Bessie! I'd give my left two lugnuts for somethin' like that!"

- 'Cars' (2006).

18. "Mater: Hey, look! There's Miss Sally!

Lightning McQueen: Where?!

Mater: (laughs) I got you good!

Mater: [laughs] I got you good!

Lightning McQueen: Awww...

Mater: Lightning's in love with Miss Sally! Lightning's in love with Miss Sally!"

- 'Cars' (2006).

Funny 'Cars' Quotes

'Cars' (2006) is a movie full of inspirational messages through a medium of humorous characters. Lightning McQueen's catchphrase "Ka-chow!" is famous around people even to this day. Let's take a look at some of the funniest movie quotes from Cars movie to make you roll on the ground.

19. “No, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, it's the truth! I'm telling you! You gotta help me! Don't leave me here! I'm in Hillbilly Hell! My IQ's dropping by the second!! I'M BECOMING ONE OF THEEEEEEMMMMM!!!!!!!!! [echoes].”

-  Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

20. “Officer, talk to me, babe. How long is this gonna take? I gotta get to California, pronto.”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

21. “It is such an honor to be your agent that it almost hurts me to take ten percent of your winnings. And merchandising. And ancillary rights in perpetuity. Anyway, what a race, huh, champ? Uh, didn't see it, but I heard you were great.”

- Harv, 'Cars' (2006).

22. “Chick Hicks: The Piston Cup? It's mine, dude. It's mine. Hey, how do you think I'll look in Dinoco Blue? [pauses] Dinoco Blue! Ah ha ha ha!

Lightning McQueen: In your dreams, Thunder.

Hicks: Yeah, well...'Thunder'? What's he talking about, 'Thunder'?

McQueen: Oh, you know, because 'Thunder' always comes after Lightning! Ka-chow!”

- ‘Cars’ (2006).

23. “Doc Hudson: I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right.

Lightning McQueen: Oh, right. That makes perfect sense. Turn right to go left. Yes, thank you! Or should I say No, thank you, because in Opposite World, maybe that really means thank you.”

- ‘Cars’ (2006).

24. “No, no, no... they race on the European circuit. I'm in the Piston Cup!”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars' (2006).

25. “You have more talent in one lug nut than a lot of cars have in their whole body. But you're stupid.”

- The King, 'Cars' (2006).

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Cars' Quotes, then why not take a look at Kung Fu Panda quotes, or [How To Train Your Dragon quotes] for more movies quotes.

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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