Feeling like a prat....

[Mrstridey]

Hi all,

I spend a lot of my time in the girlfriends Defender or in a classic mini, and if you ever see another Defender or a mini, you have to a little wave (it's the law!).

So out of habit, if I ever see another GTI I do a little wave. An always feel a total prat when no-one waves back! 

Just me...?

[th3_f15t]

I used to do this in my mk2 GTI a lot to other mk2 owners. Think the mk5 is far too common for it to be driven purely by enthusiasts. Will be many years before it becomes standard to do that.

[Mrstridey]

Think you might be right there!

[dan930]

When I had my ed30,I just wait for the other owner to wave at me before I wave bk

[th3_f15t]

When I had my ed30,I just wait for the other owner to wave at me before I wave bk

What if the other owner is waiting for you..?

[Dave(tm)]

Yeah I used to do it in my mk2. Occasional nod in the mk5, but if agree it's still pretty mainstream. Also, my car is pretty standard, so may not look like an enthusiasts car.

I certainly wouldn't feel a prat though, shame on the other driver for not reciprocating!

Dave

[th3_f15t]

I think general manners and interactions on the road are going away these days, I remember when I first began driving everyone said thank you with a wave or flash of the lights, but nowadays you can bet most people just ignore you. Worst in younger drivers (around my age).

[Liam0205]

Me and my wife were bored on a journey home recently and decided to salute every on coming vw by me doing the v and her doing the w 

I'll get my coat

[th3_f15t]

ON the contrary, this sounds like a new kind of secret hand shake for VW enthusiasts everywhere. I like it... Someone does the V at you, you have to do the W back.

[andyR43]

If someone does the 'V' at me when I'm driving I ALWAYS do the 'W' back!! .............................................

Are we talking about the same thing here????

[th3_f15t]

If someone does the 'V' at me when I'm driving I ALWAYS do the 'W' back!! .............................................

Are we talking about the same thing here????

I hope so, means someone else got the joke...

[john87]

I've had a few flashes  and waves from fellow R32 owners, but also given a few waves and received no response 

[Jonneh]

In my Corrado or Mk2 GTI I always wave at others, but they're so uncommon now everyone's an enthusiast! 

In the Edition 30, nah!

[MattPoss]

All bikers always give each other a nod of acknowledgement no matter what style of bike your on normally

[MC71]

I'm a waver at Eddy owners.....mainly cause it annoys the hell out of Mrs MC. Standard GTI's get a nod.

Mk5 Golf Snob? me?