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Old 08-13-2004, 11:43 PM
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Comming home from work today I saw 3 P-cars with in a couple miles and not a single one of them returned the wave
First up was a burgundy 951 on route 24 east, second was a blue 996 on the ramp in Summit (OK, he was going the other way and might have missed it), and 3rd was a silver Boxster S on Morris Ave.

Maybe if I'd been driving the 944?

If some nut in a gold (almost Kalahari Beige) pickup waved at you , It was me. I couldn't resist, after I saw the 951 in the distance I had to catch up just to wave, even driving the Ranger (do you have any idea what it takes to catch a 951 in a Ford Ranger? ).
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It's funny that you bring this up, Dave. In the 9 months that I've had my car, I haven't gotten a single wave or flash. It kind of bums me out. I just waved at a fellow in a 944 in the Morristown square the other day and he looked at me like I was a nutter. I'd understand if he was in a Boxster sipping a latte, but jeez...
Old 08-13-2004, 11:49 PM
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Keep making the attempts. I've had my car on the road now for 2 years and have only gotten 5 waves from other 944s, 2 of them in the last week.
Old 08-13-2004, 11:49 PM
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Dave,
I waved to a 951 today and I was driving my Audi!
The driver even waved back, probably thought I was a nut.
Old 08-13-2004, 11:52 PM
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I managed 3 in a half hour a couple months ago, not a single one since but I haven't driven the p-car much since then. Funny thing is, I keep waving, even when I'm in the truck. Last week I waved to a guy in a 944 with a modified rear quarter, ironically I'd seen him a few months ago (March?), on the same streach of 287, only the first time I was in the 944 and ran with him for a while.
I got a wave from an Audi a few months back, turns out it was our autox chairman.
Old 08-13-2004, 11:55 PM
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Are you all happy now
Old 08-14-2004, 12:45 AM
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Funnything, This summer i have not seen one other 944 series cars. I used to ave. 2 a week last couple of years. None this year. Where have they all gone? parted out? Hope not.. by the way none of them ever really looked let alone wave back.. I have not seen any in any parking lots this year either.. Used to get that at least once a month... Michigan rust?
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Today actually, i was parked in my town, a beautiful black 993 came by me as i was about to pull out... he paused next to me, nodded gave a little wave, and drove off... I saw he had two kids in the rear seats too.. hehe. Made me feel good.


Oh yeah... and cue UD.
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He was probably teaching them a lesson about being kind to those who are less fortunate.
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Dave and KLR, I'll keep an eye out for you guys. I'm in the Morristown area but my family's down in your area Dave. I have a white 951. I also know someone who drives a white 944 from Union up to my town every day.

I pass a red 944 going the other way almost every day on my drive to Princeton. He never waves back, though.
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Originally Posted by yieldsign2
Today actually, i was parked in my town, a beautiful black 993 came by me as i was about to pull out... he paused next to me, nodded gave a little wave, and drove off... I saw he had two kids in the rear seats too.. hehe. Made me feel good.
That's what I want, a wave from a 911. I haven't even gotten a look from any local boxster or 911 owner.
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Iwave whenever i can catch one. I remember once a guy in a later 80's 951 and he would notlook at me. HE knew i was there too which bothered me. Where is the comradery?
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I saw a damn Ferrari today. It was awesome as hell. I think it was an F50. He rolled down his window and was like "I like that car what is that? A 928?" i said "Nope, its a 944." and he goes "Ohhh yeah i remeber those! Take care"
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It doesn’t matter what kind of p-car your in, a wave is required.
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Ron, I agree.

Rock, hell yeah bro

"(do you have any idea what it takes to catch a 951 in a Ford Ranger? )."
Why, I imagine it's about the same as trying to catch one in an S10? "I feel your pain"


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