Wave and a double light beep.

 

When I had my Jeep CJ7 every other Jeep waved, it was rare to not get a wave. Since getting my MINI I rarely get even a glance from other MINI drivers. Oh well, keep trying.

 

Passed and waved at another 4 Minis today... got no love...

 

+1 on the Jeep Wave. My first car was a wrangler and it seemed every Jeep I saw on the road gave me the wave. It's even gone far enough to make it onto the officia Jeep Blog along with many enthusiast websites.

When I got the Mini, I hoped for the same- however it seems many owners see nothing special in owning or acknowledging other Minis on the road the same way Jeep drivers used to.

What's funny is when I was in Costa Rica, I noticed drivers honked, waved, and acknowledged each other all the time, no matter what car they had. I guess it was part of the "Pura Vida" lifestyle. I wish it applied here in the states.

 

I also have a Jeep and when I drive it, I receive far more friendly waves then when I drive my mini. There are far more jeeps on the road here then mini's also. I think there are a large number of mini drivers that have bought a car that gets good MPG. When you buy a Jeep - there is only one reason - too have fun!!!

 

Laguna Hills, and Central Oregon......hmm.....not sure why you're not seeing more friendly MINI folk out there. Here in Michigan, I get a LOT of waves from MINI's. And I wave to them all the time. I also drive a Scion xB, and wave to other xB owners.
There might be a few peeps buying a MINI for MPG, but I must say most of the locals here, bought them for the F.U.N. factor - myself included. Whether racing on the track, or caravaning runs through the countryside, or short jaunts for groceries.....they're miles of smiles!

I can't really comment on a Jeep. Never owned one. Never was attracted to its style. Apparently they're "ok" for some people though. Meh.

 

the entire time i was waiting for peanut to arrive i saw mini coopers, clubmans, countryman, everywhere. have car now and haven't seen one since. lol where'd everyone go?

 

I was out this weekend and, despite my avid waving and "peace signing"...I didn't get too many back. Usually I get an excited smile and wave back! This weekend....just blank stares. Hmmm.

 

I've gotten about 50% returns on waves. Someone flashed their lights at me in my neighborhood the other day, which was cool. Their Mini had dealer plates, so you know *that* feeling!

I do notice the slow-down / check-it-out when other Minis pass on the freeway.

 

I wave and if I'm passing, I either turn the bass up or flutter the blow-offs

I Love being part of a Community like that, theres Lot's of waving in the GTA/Toronto.

 

0/5 wave backs this weekend.

 

Last week, a guy passing by in a white work van waved. I figured he must be a MINI owner in his off hours.

 

Waves for the MINI seem to have dropped off recently. I do it EVERY time I spot a MINI but have only been getting about 1 in 5 or less. My son has a JEEP and he gets a lot more waves! And the more muddy the JEEP, the more waves it gets. :-)

 

Same sad experience here as many of you. They almost never wave anymore.

 

I saw another MINI yesterday waiting at the same light as me coming from the opposite direction. As I passed (my side got to go first), I wasn't expecting a return wave so I kind of halfheartedly did a "peace sign wave" out my window. I looked over and the driver was very enthusiastically waving from inside! I wish I had put more of an effort into my waving!

 

For the first time since I got this MINI someone else waved first. So happy to see others enthusiastic as I am.

 

Only had my MINI (Lucy) for about a week and I had my first wave today! It made my evening

 

No. no waves, ..because these days..people too busy chatting on cell phones... is.....priority, ...**** cell phones.

 

I have a 50 mile each way commute, which starts in the NY metro area. I see at least 6 MINI's each way and always wave. Today I went 2 for 13. It's a sad world....no love

 

8 Minis, 1 wave...I surprised myself by initiating it instead of doing my now standard head nod. The other person, an older gentleman, seemed to be looking at me and wondering if a wave would go down. lol

 

Waved all week but funny looks ... not one back this week. There are more minis coming out on the highway. Wondering if it is weather related or new buyer.

 

Yippie! Got my first wave today from a union jack clubman on the GCP. Made my day!

 

When I bought my first MINI in '03 they were rare in central PA where I was living...we waved. Today they are common and folks don't wave.

 

Got an awesome wave back today from a blue mini with with stripe in Edison, NJ.
Some time I wonder if they don't wave back to me because I don't have stripes...LOL

 

I waved at 3 MCS here in Seattle last weekend . . even a couple of older, modded, R53's . . no responses at all!! I think its time to give up!