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Old Jun 24, 2025 | 02:55 PM
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Saw 14 Corvettes today on a trip from Oakville to Turkey Point Provincial Park and return through Port Dover, no one returned the wave. Perhaps the drivers thought I was crazy for having the top down in this heat. LOL

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There are Corvette guys and there are guys with Corvettes. Corvette guys wave
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Originally Posted by oakvillec5
Saw 14 Corvettes today on a trip from Oakville to Turkey Point Provincial Park and return through Port Dover, no one returned the wave. Perhaps the drivers thought I was crazy for having the top down in this heat. LOL
How many were C8’s ??
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I received a wave back the other day but I think people these days are so wrapped up in their own business they don't even think about it any more.
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I used to. Not sure if it’s a thing anymore. If someone asks about my car I’ll stop and talk to them.
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Old Jun 24, 2025 | 10:47 PM
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C8 drivers are better then the rest of us peasants,
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Old Jun 25, 2025 | 01:55 AM
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No return waves?!?! WTF??? I've given/received a few this year already, even with C8's!!
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mixture of C3 - C8's
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Old Jun 25, 2025 | 08:18 AM
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Have had no problems with the wave of any generation.
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I still wave, often with my whole arm out the roof, but return rates are decreasing every year.
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Same here, lots of return waves this driving season, I would say 90% no trend between the C8 and others...

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Originally Posted by walleyejack
C8 drivers are better then the rest of us peasants,
Stop the Hating on C8's. We have had 3 C8's and always wave. Whether we are driving the C3 or the C8 we get waves back most of the time if we are seen.
With today's traffic and pot holes it is sometimes hard to take your eyes off the road, so a wave might not be seen.
Have you ever been in a C8? or driven one? You might appreciate 20 years of advancement. I love all corvettes including yours. I rarely come on in the CDN section anymore
because of stupid comments like yours.
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Originally Posted by 79 Bullet
Stop the Hating on C8's. We have had 3 C8's and always wave. Whether we are driving the C3 or the C8 we get waves back most of the time if we are seen.
With today's traffic and pot holes it is sometimes hard to take your eyes off the road, so a wave might not be seen.
Have you ever been in a C8? or driven one? You might appreciate 20 years of advancement. I love all corvettes including yours. I rarely come on in the CDN section anymore
because of stupid comments like yours.
Don’t hate the C8, it’s just that my gut tells me many C8 owners don’t see a C3 as a relative to their car. You own multiple generations, so you’re not a typical C8 owner. Glad you support the hobby with waving

In terms of the actual car, we all know how great the C8 is !!
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I think Vette owners and perhaps it's their first Vette don't know about the wave. I keep waving with the hope that it will catch on with the new owners.
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Lot's of waves this season from all Gens.
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Here's a wave from me.
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There are Corvette guys and there are guys with Corvettes. Corvette guys wave
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I always try to wave , and for the most part its returned.
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There are Corvette guys and there are guys with Corvettes. Corvette guys wave
Perfectly said !
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