yep, totalled. (Couldn't afford a new one otherwise.. )

Just goes to show you should always wave cause ya never know when you might not have a Mini to wave in!

 

I flash...they either flash back with a smile or flash back to get even...either way, I get their response...

 

Wow, this happened to me too just this morning.
If I was in your area, I'd think it was the same person. I'm still new to the community, but I really enjoy the enthusium of most owners. It's sad to see a poor Mini with a miserable driver

 

I think that NAMites need to go visit all of the respective dealerships and implement the "MINI-DRIVER Qualification Test". If you don't know how to wave, can't wave, refuse to wave, or simply don't "get it"...then you can't purchase a MINI If you lack personality, then you should be immediately re-directed to the nearest Ford dealership.

 

I waved when I had a New Beetle. I waved when I had a Z3. Not everyone waved back. I will try flashing the highbeam with the MINI.

 

Say Hello to my XENONS!!!!!

 

i gave up on waving the hand...now i just flip the bird.

 

I think I'd tear up if another MINI driver did that to me

 

I wouldn't take it personal if they don't wave back. If someone waved at me out of no where, I might even be shocked. Why would someone wave at me for no reason? Just flash your headlights if you want to acknowledge other MINI drivers but don't get offended if they don't wave back.


So, if the motoring guide tells you to eat sh*t, You'll follow it?

 

That was pretty flippin' rude.

 

Regardless of what we say here, what the motoring guide says, and whatever anybody else says, there will always be mini drives who refuse to wave or feel uncomfortable waving.......Oh Well, their loss

 

You can usually tell the non-wavers. They stare straight ahead, grasping the steering wheel as if it's a life ring at the edge of a whirlpool, refusing to even glance at you, for fear of the possibility that you may wave at them, giving them way more significance than they feel they deserve. Do not loathe the non-waver; they are to be pitied.

 

+1 ^

I have also been very frustrated by the 50/50 chance that you'll get a wave back. You can definitely tell if you're going to by looking at the driver- but heck I give it a shot anyways.

I used to own a Saab cabrio and I got lots of waves from them. About as much MINI drivers I'd say.

 

Yes, but that was out of pitty. Relapse, just kidding.

 

Well said. My sentiments exactly.

 

Yes Min, you got it, if my motoring guide told me to eat poo, of course I would. Wouldn't want to invalidate my Mini warranty now would I??

It was a joke, dummy...

 

I'm currently in West Los Angeles and MINIs are pretty common around here. I haven't noticed any excited to see another MINI expressions on other drivers here.

 

Lol...stick a Harley Davidson sticker on your MC/S and just wave at Harley riders......

 

I want to wave!!!

I want to wave!!!

From my own Mini! As soon as it arrives many on this forum from my area will be complaining about some over excited nut waving vigoriously at them from afar. It will be me!

I'm a waver and darn proud of it!

 

I wave. I almost ALWAYS wave first, and that's okay. And if they refuse to look up to acknowledge my wave or wave back, I honk until they do It usually works, ha.

 

The MINIs are far and few between here. I flash my lights and wave. The ones that wave back are the guys. The women seem to have that whole tunnel visioned attitude about them. I see the same woman in her DS, and everytime I wave, and I know she sees me, but will she wave back...NOOOOOO, she always turns away. Next time I'm gonna hang out the window and wave in her face. That'll teach her right?
So, if you see something in the Darwin Awards where this MINIac runs over themselves with their own car, well its probable me.

 

Ah.. the classic why don't they wave talk. I think one of the most important thing someone pointed out in an older argument was that sometimes someone is just having a bad day and that one should not judge someone on the fact that they don't wave. Also, everybody has the right to do what they are comfortable with, some people just aren't comfortable waving to random people and they shouldn't have to. Based on the fact that everyone here visits the site, I would say that everyone here is a pretty big MINIac, so waving is common.

Also, at one point somone discussed getting something that would signify a waver from a non-waver. One idea was to get a orange antenna ball for all those that like to wave, that way we would be easily identifiable. Not sure whatever happened to that idea and those with the shark fins will need another solution, but it wasn't a terrible idea.

I live in the Northern suburbs of Chicago and see about 2 MINI's for every 10 minutes I drive, I dont think anyone has waved at me in the last 2 years.

 

If you are in a brightly colored (yellow, red, blue) MINI or have cutesy decals all over your car, then maybe you are expected to wave because the car is a reflection of your personality and obviously you are all bubbly. I'm in a DS/B with tinted windows and red lounge leather seats. I always wear sunglasses. I want to be perceived as being somewhat mysterious and dark. Therefore, waving like a little school girl is not something I'm likely to do. You may get a head nod but don't count on it.

 

O'k no ice cream for you..lol...jk

 

She probably thinks you are stalking her. If you don't get the Darwin Award, perhaps a restraining order is in your future.