I'm easily at 50 MINIs waved to per returned wave,I wave whether or not I'm in the MINI.

It's grown to be less of I want a response and become more of a sign of courtesy, respect and the open offering of camaraderie. I can liken it much to be the same as holding a door,or addressing a stranger as sir or m'am.

 

I had 4 wavers and 2 non-wavers yesterday. Pretty par for the course. Also passed several coming in the other direction on the freeway, but I don't count those because between the speed, the median, and all the other cars around, I'm lucky to even see them.

 

I know what you mean. Its hard to get a wave back over here. I still do it though or look right at the other mini and nod.

I get more nods then waves, which i think is strange

 

I didn't get any responses back from the ones we passed yesterday, should I take a hint?

 

There were three, right? The first two waved, but the last one didn't. I passed a bunch on my way up though, including a girl from LA who raced to catch up with me so she could wave

Maybe you surprised them and I was getting the after-the-fact wave meant for you?

(Or maybe they like me best! )

 

Let's see what we can come up with, lets have our club members get into this as well. We can vote on a winner logo.

 

LA basin. Just a different world.

 

jesus...

i thought i had a no-love day.

 

i've been striking out in getting responses too. very disappointing but i keep on motoring looking for the elusive "wave back." i do tend to see a lot more 07s and 08s on the road now so im thinking people are buying the cars for the efficiency and looks rather than culture. i seem to have better luck with the 1st gens

 

no more waving. It distracts me from the business at hand--safe motoring!

 

gave a thumbs up, received one back... let the good times roll!

 

You can still do it with one thumb hooked to the wheel.


On a side note, MINI sales are up 53%...
http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/06/...up-53-for-may/
that means there will be a lot more out there. More than likely they will NOT be waving.

 

I just waved to an R53 yesterday with paper plates on monterey pass road... anyone on here? The person waved back... 1 for 1 aint bad... lol

 

Well I have to agree with all the above responses and with that said here is a badge from montyformula1 of SunshineMINIs.org

 

At 5+ years after delivery now, I still wave to every MINI or Mini I see.

 

Cabriopilot,
Thanks for the badge. With permission, I'm going to try to edit it to CPR with stripes in honor of my beloved Betsy.

 

yeah at 8 and 4 a lot of good that will do.... bsides, Im basically antisocial.

 

Had a beautiful blue R53 wave on Redstone Arsenal (Alabama), today. The wave lives in Huntsville.

 

Got my first wave yesterday after a little over 2 weeks of ownership. I was just leaving the University of Utah and BAM!! a wave from another MINI motorist. Made me feel all warm inside

 

Still waiting on my wave.... :(

 

Trying some back roads to avoid heavy DC traffic, I ended up SLOWLY driving side by side w/ a Mini, and they wouldn't even LOOK in my direction!!! My passenger -- not a Mini-er, but she was doing admirably as my Mini spotter! -- was as upset as I was, and she still hadn't had her first (passenger) wave. How RUDE.

If anybody finds a badge (or eventually makes one?) that says,
"WARNING: This driver waves at other Minis"
Please think of me -- I want one!

 

I got a wave yesterday, and returned a wave.
First one in 2008.
Made me think of this thread.

 

What about the ones where you have already waved to earlier that day or the one that you pass everyday and you just don't know anymore. And what's really scary is when you get the two handed wave

 

Heading into Alabama from Georgia this morning, got a wave back from a Laser Blue/Black driver!

 

There's a blue with bonnet stripes that I wave to a few times week; and get the wave back. I have a short commute, but don't always leave the house at exactly the same time, although I think the blue boy does.

Every now & then I see this MCS like mine, and give him the thumbs-up. I once got a double thumbs-up from the passenger.