This Annoying Quote Will Piss You Off
08-25-2004, 07:59 AM
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What is it with so many of us Corvette owners that fuels this need to want to believe that other people are envious of us? I don't see any envy in his article. In fact, I think he's probably making a valid point.
Look, waving is not a Corvette-only thing. Until I owned a Corvette, I'd never met a group of people that were so deluded in thinking that they "owned" the wave. This isn't meant to be inflammatory but true car fanatics know that many groups of owners wave to each other. Jeep owners are one; MGs and Triumphs are another. Where I grew up, sports cars in general waved to other sports cars and I still acknowledge all nice rides. So, yes, that means giving the nod to Vipers, Porsches and Ferraris. Why not?
It simply isn't necessary for us to denigrate other groups of people because they wave. Be thankful that they appreciate a common shared interest enough to acknowledge each other and they don't need a how-to in their owner's manual in order to do so.
Look, waving is not a Corvette-only thing. Until I owned a Corvette, I'd never met a group of people that were so deluded in thinking that they "owned" the wave. This isn't meant to be inflammatory but true car fanatics know that many groups of owners wave to each other. Jeep owners are one; MGs and Triumphs are another. Where I grew up, sports cars in general waved to other sports cars and I still acknowledge all nice rides. So, yes, that means giving the nod to Vipers, Porsches and Ferraris. Why not?
It simply isn't necessary for us to denigrate other groups of people because they wave. Be thankful that they appreciate a common shared interest enough to acknowledge each other and they don't need a how-to in their owner's manual in order to do so.
08-25-2004, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chocoholic
What is it with so many of us Corvette owners that fuels this need to want to believe that other people are envious of us? I don't see any envy in his article. In fact, I think he's probably making a valid point.
Look, waving is not a Corvette-only thing. Until I owned a Corvette, I'd never met a group of people that were so deluded in thinking that they "owned" the wave. This isn't meant to be inflammatory but true car fanatics know that many groups of owners wave to each other. Jeep owners are one; MGs and Triumphs are another. Where I grew up, sports cars in general waved to other sports cars and I still acknowledge all nice rides. So, yes, that means giving the nod to Vipers, Porsches and Ferraris. Why not?
It simply isn't necessary for us to denigrate other groups of people because they wave. Be thankful that they appreciate a common shared interest enough to acknowledge each other and they don't need a how-to in their owner's manual in order to do so.
Look, waving is not a Corvette-only thing. Until I owned a Corvette, I'd never met a group of people that were so deluded in thinking that they "owned" the wave. This isn't meant to be inflammatory but true car fanatics know that many groups of owners wave to each other. Jeep owners are one; MGs and Triumphs are another. Where I grew up, sports cars in general waved to other sports cars and I still acknowledge all nice rides. So, yes, that means giving the nod to Vipers, Porsches and Ferraris. Why not?
It simply isn't necessary for us to denigrate other groups of people because they wave. Be thankful that they appreciate a common shared interest enough to acknowledge each other and they don't need a how-to in their owner's manual in order to do so.
08-25-2004, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
One word - idiot! I hope his mama is proud?
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08-25-2004, 10:31 AM
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I currently drive a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and also had a 98 jeep grand cherokee, I never received a wave??? I never heard of such a thing. I have however received waves in my Vette. This guy is 
08-25-2004, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Is this the jeep drive you are talking about 
Zilla, where do you get this stuff, It's great! This guy's comments are rooted in ignorance. If he had done even miniscule research he would have discovered the Vette folks invented the wave... geez! Consider the source. Not only do I wave to Vettes, I receive more waves and thumbs up from people of all car persuasions, that it serves as a constant reminder that Vettes are like puppies... everyone loves them. Accept maybe for W.C. Fields, and he's long gone.
08-25-2004, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Debb's 2004
I currently drive a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and also had a 98 jeep grand cherokee, I never received a wave??? I never heard of such a thing. I have however received waves in my Vette. This guy is
I have a 2003 Jeep Renegade, and NO ONE has ever waved. Well, I have received the one finger salute before. 
08-25-2004, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jughead
I think the Vette wave pre-dates the Jeep wave.
08-25-2004, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ArmyVette
They're trying to wave down help!!
At least it was a good attempt at almost humor.
08-25-2004, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by C5 Dawg
Interesting thought since the Jeep predates the 'Vette by over a dozen years. By the way, the Jeep wave tends to be between modified or older Jeeps. The soccer moms in the Libertys and Grands don't even know they are in a Jeep.
Just like there is a large group of Vette owners who aren't enthusiasts like us. They could care less about their car, much less wave. 
08-25-2004, 12:20 PM
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Actually as both a Jeep and Corvette owner he is not far off. You have to understand though the Jeep wave is between people with the Wrangle body style. Usually people in Grand Cherokees and Liberties, don't even realize they're in a Jeep, but people in Wranglers are usually Jeep enthusiasts. I almost always get a return wave when I'm in my Rubicon and wave to another Wrangle type, where as in my C5 I usually just get strange looks. Plus after owning Jeeps for almost 20 years I can tell you they have been a lot more dependable than any GM I've ever owned. (One Jimmy I owned was in the shop 32 times in one year) I have yet to have a problem with steering column lock up on any my Jeeps. 
(That's a joke, for the humor impaired)
(That's a joke, for the humor impaired)
08-25-2004, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 Dawg
Hey guys, lighten up a little. Be happy that there are others out there who also love their cars. The repair record of older Jeeps probably isn't a lot worse then that of similar vintage Vettes, especially considering the beating they take when going off road.
I love my modified Cherokee AND my Vette. If you want to see how much fun you can have at 2mph, go on a Jeep Jamboree. You'll be amazed. Until then, you can enjoy your ride just as much without sinking to the level of the idiot quoted in the article.
I love my modified Cherokee AND my Vette. If you want to see how much fun you can have at 2mph, go on a Jeep Jamboree. You'll be amazed. Until then, you can enjoy your ride just as much without sinking to the level of the idiot quoted in the article.
08-25-2004, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Debb's 2004
I currently drive a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and also had a 98 jeep grand cherokee, I never received a wave??? I never heard of such a thing. I have however received waves in my Vette. This guy is
08-25-2004, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BiggieBoy
I've owned 2 Jeeps since 1993. That's 11 years of Jeep ownership. I've never rec'd a wave nor have I issued one to another Jeep. What the hell is this guy talking about???? 
I agree. I've had two since 1996 and never given or gotten one in my Grand Cherokee. I did get a few in my son's Wrangler though.
Guess Jeepers can be snobs too, huh?
08-25-2004, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
I agree. I've had two since 1996 and never given or gotten one in my Grand Cherokee. I did get a few in my son's Wrangler though.
Guess Jeepers can be snobs too, huh?
Guess Jeepers can be snobs too, huh?