Stupid magazines. It is not the 40th anniversary of the gto..

[JCS30TH]

What a bunch of tools. First Pontiac Enthsiesst adn now HPP calling 40th anniversary.

I guess I have been under a rock since I missed the 1975 to 2003 models.:mad:

[Big Als Z28]

then I guess the Corvette shouldnt be called the 50th as it missed 83. :rolleyes:

[JCS30TH]

Originally posted by Big Als Z28
then I guess the Corvette shouldnt be called the 50th as it missed 83. :rolleyes:


Technically yes.

[Jeffro]

It's just stating the fact that it's been 40 years since the GTO was introduced so in fact, it is the 40th anniversary of the GTO even though it wasn't produced from 75-03.

[JCS30TH]

It is misleading. It is not the 40th annviersary of the GTO, it is the 40th year since the GTO was introduced.:mad:

[cm_ls1]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
It is misleading. It is not the 40th annviersary of the GTO, it is the 40th year since the GTO was introduced.:mad:

40th does sound better than jcs30th :D , just j/k

http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/imbaaak.jpg

[stevearino]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
It is misleading. It is not the 40th annviersary of the GTO, it is the 40th year since the GTO was introduced.:mad:

But '40th Anniversary' sounds better and it's shorter than 'the 40th year since the GTO was introduced'. Could you imagine all the thread needed to stitch the latter on the headrest? :p
Eh, don't mind me, it's 2:00 PM on a Friday and I still have 2 hours to go until I can leave. I'm bored dammit.
BTW - I actually do like the new GTO, and would have bought one until I saw a new 300C on the road about a week ago.:cool:

[Jeffro]

Yeah it's the same thing. Don't you think all the GTO guys in 84 were saying, "man it's the 20th ann. of the GTO this year."? Sure they were.:p

[JCS30TH]

Originally posted by cm_ls1
40th does sound better than jcs30th :D , just j/k

http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/imbaaak.jpg

LOL that is a cool tag:cool:

[94BAMF]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
What a bunch of tools. First Pontiac Enthsiesst adn now HPP calling 40th anniversary.

I guess I have been under a rock since I missed the 1975 to 2003 models.:mad:

I agree, its kinda chicken sh*t.

They could say 29th year since we killed it.:D

Kinda of like if you got married for 11 years, then got divorced for 29 years, then got remarried. Would you call it your 40th anniversary. I think not. :D

Then again, they still tell us every year how old Elvis "would be".
He has f*cking been dead for 27 years, give it a break already.:rolleyes:

[Big Als Z28]

that is an awesome tag....

[derf]

Some of you need a remedial English course...

from http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=anniversary

an·ni·ver·sa·ry
n. pl. an·ni·ver·sa·ries
The annually recurring date of a past event, especially one of historical, national, or personal importance: a wedding anniversary; the anniversary of the founding of Rome.
A celebration commemorating such a date.

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Pontiac GTO.

[Jeffro]

:haha: :yup: :stupid: ;)

[derf]

Originally posted by Morpheus
:haha: :yup: :stupid: ;) :kneel:

[Big Als Z28]

:Owned:


v. owned [list=1]
To have or possess as property: owns a chain of restaurants.
To admit as being in accordance with fact, truth, or a claim; acknowledge
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:badpost:

[derf]

:bow:

[JCS30TH]

Originally posted by derf
Some of you need a remedial English course...



This year is the 40th anniversary of the Pontiac GTO.


That is not what they are saying. They are calling it the 40th anniversary gto.

The year 2004 is the 40th anniversary of the first model year of the GTO. The 2004 gto is not.

[94BAMF]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
That is not what they are saying. They are calling it the 40th anniversary gto.

The year 2004 is the 40th anniversary of the first model year of the GTO. The 2004 gto is not.

I agree again, but this is a pointless arguement.:D

[Jeffro]

Well there isn't a 40th Ann. Edition GTO so if that's what they're saying, they're wrong. 2004 is still the 40th anniversary of the GTO though. :D

[derf]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
That is not what they are saying. They are calling it the 40th anniversary gto.

The year 2004 is the 40th anniversary of the first model year of the GTO. The 2004 gto is not.

Not that I'm doubting your skills with the English language but I'd like to see the quoted text of the articles before I jump to any conclusions on whether they are calling it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, 40th anniversary GTO, or just bringing up the 40th anniversary of the car.

[94BAMF]

Originally posted by derf
Not that I'm doubting your skills with the English language but I'd like to see the quoted text of the articles before I jump to any conclusions on whether they are calling it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, 40th anniversary GTO, or just bringing up the 40th anniversary of the car.

Me too.

I haven't seen the article, so I am not going to make any more comments until I do.:D

[Chief Pontiac]

Originally posted by Morpheus
It's just stating the fact that it's been 40 years since the GTO was introduced so in fact, it is the 40th anniversary of the GTO even though it wasn't produced from 75-03. :werd:

[JCS30TH]

Originally posted by derf
Not that I'm doubting your skills with the English language but I'd like to see the quoted text of the articles before I jump to any conclusions on whether they are calling it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, 40th anniversary GTO, or just bringing up the 40th anniversary of the car.


front of Pontiac Enthusiest Magazine and HPP
http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/toc/

[derf]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
front of Pontiac Enthusiest Magazine and HPP
http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/toc/

They didn't call it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, just a 40th anniversary GTO. Since this model year is the 40th anniversary, the label is entirely appropriate. All GTO's produced this model year are in the 40th anniversary year. Naming them so is fine.

Now, if they called it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, that would be different. Pontiac didn't release a commemorative edition model so naming it a 40th anniversary edition GTO would indeed be a misnomer. But they didn't call it that so there's no problem with the name.


Here endeth the remedial English lesson.

:neener2:

[JCS30TH]

Originally posted by derf
They didn't call it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, just a 40th anniversary GTO. Since this model year is the 40th anniversary, the label is entirely appropriate. All GTO's produced this model year are in the 40th anniversary year. Naming them so is fine.

Now, if they called it a 40th anniversary edition GTO, that would be different. Pontiac didn't release a commemorative edition model so naming it a 40th anniversary edition GTO would indeed be a misnomer. But they didn't call it that so there's no problem with the name.


Here endeth the remedial English lesson.

:neener2:


bullshit, you are spliting hairs.

[derf]

Originally posted by JCS30TH
bullshit, you are spliting hairs.

No. It's a clear distinction. You're glossing over important details.

[JCS30TH]

Originally posted by derf
No. It's a clear distinction. You're glossing over important details. :rolleyes:

[UBDSLO1]

you guys are funny.:D