Where's The NITRO Wave???
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I'll give it a try and see what happens. Saw a new Nitro in town today..a white one..
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Ill give a thumbs up and I get a smile out of it.lol
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I am too scared to wave... I get ALOT of points and stares.... one guy in his H2 (dork) almost ran into me cuz he was starring. Had another person run a red light from starring. But nope, I dont wave... If I was back in Minn or Ia, where is common, I would 
just not here.
just not here.
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LOL
I tend to give a thumbs up and a smile. I already know that I'm whacked, and just give a &#%$ what other people think. Just in my nature I guess! Woke up this way ...
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California Drivers
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California drivers (at least here in Northern California) generally do not wave, I agree. It is possibly much safer not to attempt to do so!But nope, I dont wave... If I was back in Minn or Ia, where is common, I would
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Im in SoCal... there is no waving...
Yesterday though, I did wave at the dude that has the black SXT with the rims I want, he gave me one heck of a dirty look.... gave me the heebeegeebees. Nope.. wont be waving again.
I wonder though, I will be driving from SoCal to Houston next weekend, wonder if I could get away with it.... or if I should just not try hehe.
Yesterday though, I did wave at the dude that has the black SXT with the rims I want, he gave me one heck of a dirty look.... gave me the heebeegeebees. Nope.. wont be waving again.
I wonder though, I will be driving from SoCal to Houston next weekend, wonder if I could get away with it.... or if I should just not try hehe.
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Waving in California
This morning, however, while on the way to my office, I encountered a young lady in a white Nitro R/T. She smiled in a very friendly manner, and before I realized what I was doing, I returned the smile and waved! I thought all was well, but then I saw her in my rear-view mirror: She turned around and followed me!
She followed me to my office and parked behind me. I was not particularly concerned, since she was alone and very petite. I was convinced I could successfully protect myself (I am 6'5").
I exited my Nitro. She exited her Nitro, smiled, and said, "Hi. My name's Vicki." She held out her hand. I took her hand, shook it, and said, "It is a pleasure to meet you, Vicki."
She said that she had seen my Nitro R/T several times and had become greatly enamored of the styling--so much so that she had gone to a nearby dealership and purchased her R/T.
She asked me if I would mind answering a few questions. She seemed friendly and non-threatening, so I invited her to come into my office. She said that she had owned her R/T for only a few days and had some questions about the operation of the 6-disc CD changer, UConnect, and a few other issues. I answered her questions satisfactorily, and we visited for 30 minutes or so. It was a very pleasant visit.
Sometimes, waving can produce good results. I do not recommend it in general, however--at least not in California.
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NITRORT - http://www.catechnologies.com/blog/mrnitro1.jpg
I never wave here in Northern California either. The potential for disasterous consequences is too great, unfortunately.
This morning, however, while on the way to my office, I encountered a young lady in a white Nitro R/T. She smiled in a very friendly manner, and before I realized what I was doing, I returned the smile and waved! I thought all was well, but then I saw her in my rear-view mirror: She turned around and followed me!
She followed me to my office and parked behind me. I was not particularly concerned, since she was alone and very petite. I was convinced I could successfully protect myself (I am 6'5").
I exited my Nitro. She exited her Nitro, smiled, and said, "Hi. My name's Vicki." She held out her hand. I took her hand, shook it, and said, "It is a pleasure to meet you, Vicki."
She said that she had seen my Nitro R/T several times and had become greatly enamored of the styling--so much so that she had gone to a nearby dealership and purchased her R/T.
She asked me if I would mind answering a few questions. She seemed friendly and non-threatening, so I invited her to come into my office. She said that she had owned her R/T for only a few days and had some questions about the operation of the 6-disc CD changer, UConnect, and a few other issues. I answered her questions satisfactorily, and we visited for 30 minutes or so. It was a very pleasant visit.
Sometimes, waving can produce good results. I do not recommend it in general, however--at least not in California.
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NITRORT - http://www.catechnologies.com/blog/mrnitro1.jpg
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i'm originally from southern california, and definitely no waving.. then i moved to South Carolina for a few years... and if you did NOT wave at your neighbors or at people with the same car or whatever, then it was considered rude and stuck up! Everyone is so friendly in the south =). But then i moved back to the Bay area here in northern california and man... people here are uppity.. no waving and they look at you funny if you do. However, i still do a courtesy nod and smile if they had the same car as me. I did it in my Chrysler Crossfire (so few around!) and they always nodded or waved back... and i did it once in my brand new Nitro R/T! That guy gave me the meanest look ever. :3-angry1:.. maybe it's just a difference in the kind of driver that buys a little sports car versus a mean-lookin' SUV? Maybe all us Nitro owners are mean SOB's? hehe j/k!!
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You must look pretty safe yourself, David. Theres no way a "petite young lady" in her right mind would follow most guys into a parking lot.
I honked at another Nitro on the freeway the other day....... he moved over a lane. :loser1:
I honked at another Nitro on the freeway the other day....... he moved over a lane. :loser1:
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My other car is a Corvette so it is rather custom for Corvette owners to wave at each other on the road.
But I have to agree with AirJunky. Waved at other Nitro owners a few times and they are not sure what to think of me!!!!!
Screw 'em!!! Since when have I ever cared what people think of me!!! I will wave at other Nitros anyways!!!! :wiggle2::wiggle2::wiggle2:
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Go ahead, wave. It is still socially acceptable to wave at passersby in Texas, especially rural areas. Houston may be another matter, but another Nitro owner should know why you have waived. Of course, it could be another Nitro owner from SoCal!
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Alive and well in East Texas
On my way back to the office from lunch today, I had to stop for a traffic light. On the cross street, a blue SLT was already stoped. She got a green light and turned left in front of me so I waved at her. She waved back and grinned from ear to ear, sort of like this. So now I'll be pleased as pudding the rest of the day.
On my way back to the office from lunch today, I had to stop for a traffic light. On the cross street, a blue SLT was already stoped. She got a green light and turned left in front of me so I waved at her. She waved back and grinned from ear to ear, sort of like this
. So now I'll be pleased as pudding the rest of the day.
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WOW ! I'm glad I live here in Iowa. Here, your arm will get tired just waving back to everybody that waves first. I have lived in most states between New York and the Rockys. I live in Iowa by choice. People may be a little liberal (democrat) here, but, for the most part they are nice, and, friendly.
I live in Iowa. I HAVE to wave at everybody.
I live in Iowa. I HAVE to wave at everybody.
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