Lingspiker

I am a proud owner of my first Porsche. I picked up 2003 Boxster S, Lapis Blue-Grey interior. Today I was approaching a 911, I waved and he waved back. Made me feel good. Little did I know, that tonight seeing this discussion board for the first time, that I would see this subject. Pretty cool!
Anyway, can some tell me what the normal order of things are flash-wave? Or the other way around. Thanks

Rami

I'm also a Boxster S owner and am damn proud of it.
Whenever I pass another Porsche I flash my lights, if they don't respond too bad.
If they think "It's only a Boxster" well then I would suggest to try me, don't think there will be much of them that are actually faster <img border="0" alt="[burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />

Red1

I just read this whole thread, and you guys have made me feel bad. I'm on my third 944, have driven them for five years, and have NEVER gotten a wave or a flash back from any porsche other than another 944/951.(They usually wave) I always felt rejected, so about a year ago I just quit trying. I like the Boxster. I was looking at one at the dealer Saturday. I may very well have one someday, I'm just not done with this 951 yet.

I will gladly return a flash or a wave from another (especially non-944) porsche. That is - provided I can retain my composure and not drive into a tree.

I have an idea. There is a custom in the Army that a new Lieutenant carries a silver dollar in his pocket after receiving his commission. When the new officer is saluted the first time by an enlisted man, he presents the soldier with the dollar. Tomorrow I will put a dollar in my car. As soon as I get flashed or see a wave from a non-944, I will give that dollar to the next homeless person I see. So there you have it. Wave at a 944, and help the homeless.

I will let you know if I ever get rid of that dollar.

Chris_924s

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by exc911ence:
<strong>Hmmm... maybe it was an RX-7. I get THAT all of the time with my 924S... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">AAARRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!

and Red1- I ALWAYS wave (no foglights on a 924s..)see you on the road!

autobahnNY

Hey Rami,nice car.Ever think of the new GT3 kit for your car,think it would look sweet...just a thought <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Silverbullet951

Hey autobahn, a little off topic, but where on LI are you? I'm in nassau county.

autobahnNY

Hey SilverBullet,Im in Nassau too,Westbury to be exact.

Silverbullet951

Awesome, I'm in woodmere. Do you go to the autocross events at the colloseum? I haven't been there in a while, but I think they're still having them there.

autobahnNY

Ive been there a few times,different clubs hold events there throughout the spring and summer months.

Shane E.

I've actually had quite a few Boxsters flash and wave. Most Porsches I've seen have had drivers friendly enough to wave. From 914's to 996's. All except one guy in Kent, WA in a Silver C4 who actually scowled at me. Like he was mad at me since I didn't have a $1000.00 lease payment on my Porsche.

exc911ence

Here's some sad reality for you: I recently took a black on black Boxster out for a test-drive and happened to spot a buddy coming towards me in his 87 911 Turbo. Well, I waved and flashed frantically at him and HE IGNORES ME! Unbelievable! This guy always waves to me in my own two Porsches... I can see why you Boxster owners give up after awhile... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

NetManiac

Did you ask him if he was ignoring you? Maybe he was just distracted? Not that it matters, I was just curious.

/net

Niels Jørgensen

FWIW, it's much the same in Denmark.

One post mentions that he always gets a wave from 928 owners - I wouldn't know, mostly because I rarely see any, and when I do they're usually going so fast I wouldn't know a wave from an attempt to hang on for dear life

When it comes to inter-model-hate (is that a term, or did I just coin it?) - it really puzzles me. I didn't used to like the Boxster (seemed a 911 wannabe), but I never hated it, and I always flash when I see one (no reply, usually). After actually driving one, I can't help but love it. It IS truly an awesome car - if only it wasn't a $110K investment in DK (2nd hand, of course) I'd probably own one too.

No, for now I'll stick to my S4, and keep on flashing when I see a P-badge, regardless of the owners ignorance.

exc911ence

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by NetManiac:
<strong>Did you ask him if he was ignoring you? Maybe he was just distracted? Not that it matters, I was just curious.

/net</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">He said he didn't see me because he was looking the other way before turning right... I suppose I believe him. Turbo snob!