The porsche 'wave'
04-25-2018, 02:55 PM
#91
I'm in the DC area and I wave to other 911s. Most wave back.
I told my wife about the "Porsche wave" a few weeks ago and later that day she got a wave from another 911 when she was behind the wheel. It made her day.
I told my wife about the "Porsche wave" a few weeks ago and later that day she got a wave from another 911 when she was behind the wheel. It made her day.
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ICU991812 (04-21-2021)
04-25-2018, 03:03 PM
#92
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I also live in the DC burbs and generally have a good response rate with flash/wave, especially this time of year. To whomever I saw in the white 964 cabriolet this weekend: Hi. I was the guy in the GT Silver 981 Spyder.
04-21-2021, 05:53 AM
#94
Instructor
In PNW I’ve had many 911 waves, especially with our roof down on my Targa 4S but also cabs. 👍
Maybe it’s the four spot lights because most have been 991 or 992.
Maybe it’s the four spot lights because most have been 991 or 992.
Last edited by Graham; 04-21-2021 at 08:51 AM.
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Bayern991 (08-05-2022)
04-21-2021, 10:30 AM
#97
Rennlist Member
Went out for a drive yesterday in the beautiful early spring weather and there were waves and smiles aplenty. Saw another 911 and 2 718 Boxsters.
08-04-2022, 05:19 PM
#98
I had a Mazda MX-5 / Miata for a while and it was loads of fun - my newly acquired Boxter is just more of everything.
A very high percentage of the MX-5 owners around here greet each other when passing.
They will however rarely acknowledge a Porsche, or so it seems.
In general I find that people are less likely to wave back at a car of a different make than their own unless it's a classic.
Though convertibles seem more likely to yield a friendly wave back.
Personally I am more than happy to wave at anyone, even if I get a scowl in return, that feeling of resentment is their problem, not mine 😊
A very high percentage of the MX-5 owners around here greet each other when passing.
They will however rarely acknowledge a Porsche, or so it seems.
In general I find that people are less likely to wave back at a car of a different make than their own unless it's a classic.
Though convertibles seem more likely to yield a friendly wave back.
Personally I am more than happy to wave at anyone, even if I get a scowl in return, that feeling of resentment is their problem, not mine 😊
08-04-2022, 05:27 PM
#99
Three Wheelin'
I had a Mazda MX-5 / Miata for a while and it was loads of fun - my newly acquired Boxter is just more of everything.
A very high percentage of the MX-5 owners around here greet each other when passing.
They will however rarely acknowledge a Porsche, or so it seems.
In general I find that people are less likely to wave back at a car of a different make than their own unless it's a classic.
Though convertibles seem more likely to yield a friendly wave back.
Personally I am more than happy to wave at anyone, even if I get a scowl in return, that feeling of resentment is their problem, not mine 😊
A very high percentage of the MX-5 owners around here greet each other when passing.
They will however rarely acknowledge a Porsche, or so it seems.
In general I find that people are less likely to wave back at a car of a different make than their own unless it's a classic.
Though convertibles seem more likely to yield a friendly wave back.
Personally I am more than happy to wave at anyone, even if I get a scowl in return, that feeling of resentment is their problem, not mine 😊
I'm waiving at you Man!!!!
08-05-2022, 03:55 PM
#101
Three Wheelin'
Generally wave to and/or get waves from other Porsche sport cars - not usually SUV's or sedans. Don't think I've ever gotten a wave from a Miata. However, I've actually gotten the Harley wave a few times. 
Don't think I've ever gotten a wave from a Miata. However, I've actually gotten the Harley wave a few times.
08-05-2022, 07:38 PM
#103
Porsche's are somewhat rare in my area. Driving my 911 I've only ever encountered one Boxter (PCA rides don't count). They came up behind me and passed me on a multi-lane highway. Both driver and passenger were enthusiastically waving. I waved back but not sure they saw me.
I do get some Audi drivers wave at me sometimes. I don't wave back as I'm usually looking at them like "WTF? Do I know you?"
I do get some Audi drivers wave at me sometimes. I don't wave back as I'm usually looking at them like "WTF? Do I know you?"
08-05-2022, 09:15 PM
#104
Waves are mutual here in ATL and surrounding areas
08-05-2022, 09:24 PM
#105
Racer
I don't wave. Sometimes it's the one index finger. Other times is just a nod. And still other times it's a blip of the hi-beams. Oh yeah, sometimes I just drive by lol