Type 44 shorthand?

[james accordino]

--- Elliot Rees <elliot at excelonline.com> wrote:
> Can you believe this email?

Actually, yes I can.

> By alienating folks like me by using 'code' such as
> referring to a car as a
> 'Type 44' seems pointless.

I don't think anyone is trying to "alienate" anyone. 
I didn't know ANY of the jargon when I first joined,
and never asked, but I wouldn't think any less of
someone who DID ask.  I just figured out that BiL was
brother in law about 2 weeks ago.  Duh for me.

> Knowing what I do about the 1980's GT Coupes, with
> all the subtle
> differences between year models, I doubt using 'Type
> 44' to classify such a
> wide range of years ('84-'91 5k, 100 and 200) is
> very helpful.

IME it is used when discussing one of the many parts
or components that are common throughout this range.
 
> Besides, is typing 'Type 44' (7 keys), shorter than
> typing '84 5k' (5 keys)
> ...?
> We wouldn't need the Audi list if we all knew the
> answers! Duh!

I don't think ANYONE knows all the answers, O.K.,
except Phil maybe.  That's the idea, not to keep
anyone in the dark.

My $.02
Jim Accordino