Biggest waves come from Guards Red Cabs! Go figure....... :rockon:
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I've wondered the same thing.
I never get a wave from Boxter owners, rarely from 997 or 996 owners. Always from earlier 911's. In fact, I've passed the same 997 C4S Cab 3 times now on my commute home without even a nod or a glance. Why do they all drive slow??? I can't help but wind my 993 up for most of my commute on the highway and end up blowin' by 997's or Boxters on a regular basis. Are they just that boring to drive? |
Originally Posted by H.H.Chinn
(Post 5551058)
I've noticed too that 997 owners seldom return a wave...
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Originally Posted by doberdog
(Post 5551491)
There are a LOT of Porsche's in Vancouver, so not much waving goes on-too common. The only people that do wave (not often) are other 993 owners. People in this city are far to cool to wave, they are too busy trying to figure out how to pay for all the stuff they couldn't afford to buy.
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I took a drive this evening and a blue 997 S pulled up behind me at a stoplight. We ended up next to one another at the next light and said 'nice car' simultaneously to each other. His 'S' sounded pretty good. And it sure looked awesome from the rear as I followed him.
I've waved or flashed many other 997 drivers with no reply. I stopped 'recognizing the Boxster guys because they never respond. chuck |
I pulled over to a scenic view on the highway and a guy in a 356 stopped by just to chat about my 993TT...I was flattered.
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Besides age/model, there is also the locale and frequency of seeing another Porsche. I waved this guy down at 10K ft pass above Yosemite. He literally brings it out of the barn a couple times a year for a 100 mile drive.
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Originally Posted by Quadcammer
(Post 5551432)
I guess I just don't get much into automotive "connections" of that type. I see no need to share a connection with a stranger simply because they were able to finance the $40k for the same car.
I just don't see it. |
I see no need to share a connection with a stranger simply because they were able to finance the $40k for the same car. It's because they happened to choose the same weird, decade+ old car for some reason. People who drive anachronistic cars--especially every day--are special, and share a special bond. As I occasionally point out, for the same money, you could drive a '95 993, or an '08 Honda Accord V6 coupe. Actually quite similar in many ways, including performance, sad to say. But I think you're cool if you choose the former, and a f-ing drone if you choose the latter. And I don't mind acknowledging it with a simple wave. I also wave to I-5 Audi S-cars, '80s-'90s rally homologation specials, and other strange cars, so don't ask me... |
Owned my 993 for 1.5 years now and I've gotten one headlight blink and had two stoplight talks with owners of older aircooled 911s. Around Tampa and on the freeways in central FL people don't connect "like they used to."
I'm sure if I passed other tampa listers they would blink (e.g., pedsurg, falcondrvr)! My sis lives outside of Woodstock in NY and used to have a Saab 900 turbo. She told me they were all a pretty loyal crowd and blinked to each other. Dave |
My experience has been that a wave is sometimes initiated by H2O drivers if they've got "more special" model like a TT or GT.
Aircooled drivers wave almost without fail around here. BTW, saw someone's silver 993 C2S parked near Powell's Books last weekend... very nice!! |
I always wave in my 993. Funny thing is when I had Boxster and 996 loaners I wouldn't wave or acknowledge any p-cars at all! LOL!!!
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Originally Posted by allill
(Post 5552190)
I always wave in my 993. Funny thing is when I had Boxster and 996 loaners I wouldn't wave or acknowledge any p-cars at all! LOL!!!
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Forgive me if this was noted somewhere in this post, I can't wade through so many pages........
The universal tradition among Porsche owners, dating back to the 356 era, was a quick headlight flash. No waving out windows, tipping caps, etc. Just a graceful way of acknowledging a common but very unique interest. It appears to have vanished with the traditionalists....the guys who insisted that Porsches be limited to four colors....red, black, white or silver. Forget the Boxer crowd. If you flash at them, your'e just as likely to get a return flash of wonder, anger or some foreign reaction followed by a half a peace sign. I'm amazed at the lack of knowledge of the traditions our marque. I consistently give the quick flash at any 911 derivative and it's rarely returned. So many owners have no clue as to what they're driving. It's just another toy to them. Again. forgive an old man's ramblings. I still miss the strong odor of oil and leather that used to be standard equipment after a few years on the road. |
only wave to ferrari's
believe or not always wave back to you .. most of 996/997/cayene/boxter/cayman down here seems to be kind-of-idiots and never respond your hello ... dont know what crosses their minds .. |
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