This is the danger of oversaturation we're likely to see now that gas prices have begun to push people over the edge. New MINI drivers may not be those buying it because they love the car and community. What will we do when MINI is just another Fiat--that odd little foreign car, but nothing special anymore?

 

To wave, or not to wave: that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous waving, or to take arms against a sea of waving, and by opposing, end them? Hark, I wave on, and wave back, to suffer on when those who don't.

I was in the cute seaside town of Langley, Washington (no, the other Washington and the other Langley) on Whidbey Island today. A beautiful day for a drive. I was climbing in my car when another Mini came around the corner and pulled a "u-ie" coming within ten feet of me and my car. I naturally waved and thought the woman was going to stop and say hi. Oh, contrare! Not only did she not stop, she didn't wave, didn't nod her head, didn't smile-- nothing! I think I saw her nose go in the air though. And her car was filthy! An embarassment to real Mini owners.

 

I prefer to think that non-waivers are either unaware or uninformed. I think it was Socrates who is credited with believing that all bad behavior comes from bad education. Of course, in the dialogues it is apparent that he also thought there was a point in life where education might not 'take'.

Still, I prefer to smile, and wave, and perchance, to dream.

 

I'd say i'm only at about 5% of the other mini's I see actually wave.
I put 500+ miles during the week and see an average of 3-4 mini's daily.

I'll get maybe one wave a week.

 

Every time I honk of wave to a another Mini I usually get a rather dirty look or just ignored. It doesn't stop me from waving though. That one wave makes up for all the others that ignored me.

 

On the original subject, i agree women rarely wave, but thats usually because they arent paying attention to me waving.

and on a side note i HATE it when i see another Mini owner look at me when i wave or flash my lights...and they do nothing!!!

 

Seriously, I always look at the other Mini's....and I will give a wave...most people who have the car for mileage etc.. are clueless...others who are enthusiasts will flash and wave... I usually look to see...and then I give a casual wave... they will hopefully get it...

 

Got a honk and wave from a Beetle cabrio today -- I guess an acknowledgment that we were the only ones driving top-down in Charlotte at noon with temps in the mid to high 90s. . . or VW identity crises -- but I waved back.

 

I got a rather enthusiastic wave from a cute girl in a dark grey MCS yesterday. I was surprised, given the fact that most people just don't wave. It's sad. Oh well, i always wave

 

Ahhh yes, another day of driving around clueless Mini drivers... I yearn to find that someone to flash and wave...

 

I prefer the flash...

 

Hmmm... I bet This morning driving on the NYS Thruway, A BRG Cooper S with Checked roof was coming up on my left, she slowed next to me, she waved and smiled... I waved back!! Whoo Hoo....there is hope!!

 

She probably saw your last (sad) post, and wanted to cheer you up.

 

So please, just wave back! Don't think I'm wierd, just appease me and wave back. It won't take that much effort, just lift up your hand and wave. Ok, I'm done.

 

Passed 2 mini's on the way to work this morning. Got one wave from a guy in a pepper white and an oblivious lady in a Green one. Be on the look out!

 

A little off-topic, but a similar vein thread I started:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=150428

Just trying to get the word out to nice people.

 

Just got my Mini.... I waved to a couple of people and got nuthin' so I officially gave up. No waves from me... but I'll wave back if I get one.

 

And I usually flash the lights (a habit from my BMW 2002 days).
Bennett

 

I'm in Bucks County and waiting on delivery of my MINI. I'll wave if I see you. My guess is that the people who don't wave probably aren't even on this site as they aren't true MINI people!

 

100% agreed

 

I wave when I can, and don't worry about those that dont wave, most MINI owners are just into basic transportation.

 

i commonly stick my arm out and give a giant thumbs up. waving gets difficult with your hand out the window, especially when on a highway. got a wave this morning though so im happy

 

Most people buying Minis now, are not true enthusiasts. I wave, but less and less wave back. With gas prices soaring, people are buying small cars again.

retroom

 

 

I'll keep on waving and winking, regardless of what others do. I place little cards on the windshield that says Nice Mini, too. We must educate these people that Mini's are more than gas efficient cars... they are family, and the people that drive them are family too (kinda - sorta).. ha ha