This Annoying Quote Will Piss You Off
08-25-2004, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ACELR8N
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, 02:37 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.
I own a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and a 2002 Corvette Coupe....I've never received a wave from a 'Vette owner - yes I wave at all 'Vettes - but I have been waved at by a Jeep owner. Damned fine vehicles in their own right. I'll be happy to take on ANY 'Vette in 2 feet of snow and ice.....any takers?
08-25-2004, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by thevettenet CA
Contrary to popular belief on here, 'vette drivers did not invent the "wave." Sports cars like MG & Triumph pre-date the 'vette, as does the Jeep, and those drivers were waving before Corvette was born.
That's the history of things......waves, and brief headlight flashes were invented WAY before the 'Vette got around to it....but it's a nice tradition for every owner of the marque to wave in passing....
08-25-2004, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyNLow
I own a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and a 2002 Corvette Coupe....I've never received a wave from a 'Vette owner - yes I wave at all 'Vettes - but I have been waved at by a Jeep owner. Damned fine vehicles in their own right. I'll be happy to take on ANY 'Vette in 2 feet of snow and ice.....any takers?
08-25-2004, 03:06 PM
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I have been a Vette owner for 44 years and obviously love the corvette!!! But I also have a Jeep wrangler which I enjoy for running around and occassional off road use> My Jeep has 103000 miles of trouble free driving< My nephews jeep has 300,000 miles with only routine maintainance!!!!!! There are many fine vehicles that serve purposes other than sports cars that have a fan loyalty base. I think we should keep this in mind and keep our heads out of our a$$ 
08-25-2004, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyNLow
I own a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and a 2002 Corvette Coupe....I've never received a wave from a 'Vette owner - yes I wave at all 'Vettes - but I have been waved at by a Jeep owner. Damned fine vehicles in their own right. I'll be happy to take on ANY 'Vette in 2 feet of snow and ice.....any takers?
Sure. Gladly. Just bring all the snow you want to down here to Florida in July and I'll run ya all day long.
Even if I lose - I'll charge $10 a head for Floridians just to see snow in July and make a mint.
08-25-2004, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rattler71
The wave might be alive in some places but not here in South FLorida, I have never never gotten one wave in return.
Scott
Scott
My son drives a jeep, loves it and every sunday goes out with a group of guys and they have a ball hill climbing, getting down and dirty. They are not related to each other.
08-25-2004, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by z16kalel
They are not waving to be friendly, They are trying to get some help because that Jeep POS has fallen apart on them. 
, that's a good one. 
08-25-2004, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 Dawg
Speaking of snobs, do you wave to ALL Chevrolets, or just Corvettes. Jeeps wavers are generally the same way: they'll wave to other Jeep enthusiasts, and most of them are not driving stock Grands.
But then, all Chevy's aren't "off-road certified" (whatever that means).
Jeep has always made a big deal about ALL its vehicles being off-roaders. To my knowledge, Chevrolet has never said that all Chevys are designed to do the same things that a Corvette is designed to do.
08-25-2004, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
To my knowledge, Chevrolet has never said that all Chevys are designed to do the same things that a Corvette is designed to do.
On the other hand, my Jeep can go 100mph. Can your 'vette drive over a 12" rock on an off-camber slope?
Like I said before, be happy that there all types of enthusiasts out there who like their vehicles, whatever they are.
08-25-2004, 04:41 PM
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what can your Chev do that the others can't?
Hold resale value.
Get 25 mph gallon in a HIGH performance car.
Put a smile on my face that all the jeeps in texas can't wipe off.
Hold resale value.
Get 25 mph gallon in a HIGH performance car.
Put a smile on my face that all the jeeps in texas can't wipe off.
08-25-2004, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Rattler71
The wave might be alive in some places but not here in South FLorida, I have never never gotten one wave in return.
Scott
Scott
shall i stop waving?
08-25-2004, 05:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
[QUOTE=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.QUOTE]
I drove and rode in many Jeeps during my 30 years of Army service and can vouch for approximately 95% waves (or salutes)exchanged. I can't however vouch for those in Jeeps other than the olive drab variety.
I drove and rode in many Jeeps during my 30 years of Army service and can vouch for approximately 95% waves (or salutes)exchanged. I can't however vouch for those in Jeeps other than the olive drab variety.
08-25-2004, 05:42 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by FlyNLow
I own a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and a 2002 Corvette Coupe....I've never received a wave from a 'Vette owner - yes I wave at all 'Vettes - but I have been waved at by a Jeep owner. Damned fine vehicles in their own right. I'll be happy to take on ANY 'Vette in 2 feet of snow and ice.....any takers?
see on the road (and when I'm in my vette) wave. The others didn't see
me (I'm sure I miss a few too), thens theres the occassional one who just
doesnt get it.
As for your your challenge, I won't do it in my vette, but I have an AWD
Silverado I like playing in the snow with. I'll look ya up next time I'm in
CO!
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08-25-2004, 11:02 PM
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Since the Jeep is an open vehicle, One would spend considerable time trying to catch airborn items while driving. I can only conclude that the person in the article is mistaking that for waving at another jeep.
VR 
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