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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I bought a new vette in 91,had to sell in 94,always had the bug, bought a 98 couple of weeks ago. Just joined the forum,Question??I have not come accross another vet yet while driving,do you still have the wave between vet owners or has it died out???
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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We dont do that anymore. We moon each other now.





















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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I was out for a cruise today and was 3 for 3 on vettes and waves.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I am a new C5 owner. I have gotten the wave a few times. The wave lives on.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I always wave. It is returned less than half the time.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Glad to here it !!! The wave was big in 91 !!!
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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I got one from a guy in a black C6 yesterday while I was out for a cruise.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Still ing here.
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Originally Posted by 02MillenniumVette
We dont do that anymore. We moon each other now.





















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If it comes from a hot chick, he11 yeah.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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I still wave... however, I noticed that I am not receiving the wave back (as much).

Hey! What the heck... save the wave
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Wave is alive where I live in the greater LA County area!

Thanks,Matt
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I got my new to me 99' and when cruisin get the wave three out of four times. Hey, to me its a sign of respect for the other drivers belief in owning a true piece of Americana. The wave will never die on my watch.
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The wave is strong with you.
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I always wave whether they wave back or not.
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I was 2 for 2 today but,I intiated them.Still as long as it's returned
it's a good thing
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My arm still works, so....
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Forgive me for I have sinned! I waved to a Viper tonite by mistake. It's those danged C6's fault for looking so much like a Viper. Well, at least it had a good outcome, turns out it was a hot blonde and she waved back!!!
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Most Vette owners wave but some dont. I always wave even if its across the highway!
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