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Old 04-25-2012, 03:20 PM
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Default Will you wave to the 991?

I always wave, been doing so since my first p-car drive. Usually just open my hand while on the steering wheel, and almost always get a response.

Now, the way some are treating the 991 and its new owners, I wonder if my wave will be welcomed.

Will the 997 and older model guys wave to the 991?
Old 04-25-2012, 03:44 PM
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I wave to all other Porsche owners Carlos. Don't always get a response, but that's on them. Hope I pass you some day.
Old 04-25-2012, 05:02 PM
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I'll wave, but I hear the 991 wave is now electrical
Old 04-25-2012, 05:28 PM
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I will wave equally to all 911s however my 997 wave maybe shorter, smaller, slower and more mechanical than my 991 wave..
Old 04-25-2012, 06:26 PM
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Of course so.
Old 04-25-2012, 07:52 PM
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Great thread OP!
I have no issues waving to a 991 and I am #3 on the allocation list for the new TT. However, I find that late model "Carrera" guys in general do not wave and feel the "brotherhood"! On the opposite end of the spectrum, the classic guys 99.9% of the time, give the big thumbs up to each other. This is know first hand as well, because I am one of them! The Porsche blood runs real deep amongst the classic crowd!
Old 04-25-2012, 08:41 PM
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Yes, will wave at the 991 drivers. After all, they are drivng a Porsche, and a 911 at that.
Old 04-25-2012, 08:52 PM
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Of course. I even do it when I'm driving a rental......the Porsche drivers probably thinks I'm an idiot:-)
Old 04-25-2012, 09:08 PM
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I no longer wave since I moved to Scottsdale, because nobody else does. I gave up.
Old 04-25-2012, 09:13 PM
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No, it's not a real 911. The 997.2 was the last true 911. It has all the true 911 characteristics with no frills or electronics I didn't get full leather or deviated stitching, so I only wave to pre 996 drivers. My tongue is also firmly in my cheek.

Of course. Life is too short.
Old 04-25-2012, 09:19 PM
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I'll give them the finger
Old 04-25-2012, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by yemenmocha
I no longer wave since I moved to Scottsdale, because nobody else does. I gave up.
You're right about Scottsdale. But I will definitely wave to an Atlas Gray if I see one from now on in town.
Old 04-25-2012, 09:45 PM
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Yep
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I even flash 924s, and that SUV Porsche...
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I wave to all of them - air or H2O cooled, but at least half have no clue. I get all excited when I see another P-car, but sadly few share the passion.

To you Scottsdalers, I hang out there in the winter, so if I see you I'll give you a wave!


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