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Old 03-22-24 | 08:17 PM
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Like AJT123, I give it all the time I see something nice and distinctively appealing on wheels, a classic in great shape, sporty and sexy muscle car, or something that brings me nostalgia… I will give a thumbs up. I don’t discriminate. If it caches my eyes, I thumbs up 👍🏽
Old 03-22-24 | 10:38 PM
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I do so frequently. It’s usually to drivers of cars with modifications that I like. I get thumbs up or a hang loose sign pretty frequently and it’s always from drivers of modified cars.
Old 03-22-24 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I absolutely have, and I often get it myself from fellow Tundra drivers.
I’ve noticed this as well over the years.

I used to get thumbs up from the cops while driving my C7 Z06. Sometimes too much attention.

Then in my little Honda guys will roll down the window at a red light and say let’s see what it can do.

Believe it or not my R4P grabs a lot of attention and sparks a conversation.

I see a cool car, I’m definitely giving the
Old 03-22-24 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by asj2024
Lol....might think it's a gang sign? I used to study at USC in LA, and used to naively walk all over the area. This was in early 1990s, before Rodney King.
Yep, pretty much. Trying to get another driver's attention can go south real fast. Most people assume the wrong thing or are looking to race.
Old 03-23-24 | 12:53 AM
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LXs/LCs we usually wave at each other.
Old 03-23-24 | 12:55 AM
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Yes if the car merits it.
Old 03-23-24 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakerin
Yes if the car merits it.
Way too much detail. Lol

C'mon man, what kinda cars have merit?

For me it has to be cool in some way.

Fast, bold, classy, etc.

Like an FJ7, lifted, with a snorkel and off road kit, including bumper jack and spare time on the rear door, in BLUE, gonna get a thumbs up from me. Lol
Old 03-23-24 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
In my RX330?

Never happened and I don't expect that will change. Haha
I've actually complimented the owners of cars that are older gen when I see them around. To me, they represent survivors and a nostalgic reminder of the past of a model. Cars that were well maintained and cared for.
Old 03-23-24 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by asj2024
I've actually complimented the owners of cars that are older gen when I see them around. To me, they represent survivors and a nostalgic reminder of the past of a model. Cars that were well maintained and cared for.
Same here.
Old 03-23-24 | 12:33 PM
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I see Corvette drivers actually put their hand out the window if they are going by on the street.

Never saw it as an RX300 owner, but some of the CT200h owners in the area, sometimes put up a hand or thumb.

When I lived in Mexico, whenever I saw American plated cars in the neighborhood, we always gave a wave.

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gave thumbs up to a cybertruck driver that pulled up beside me a week or so ago.

car is ugly af though, lol.

Old 03-23-24 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
gave thumbs up to a cybertruck driver that pulled up beside me a week or so ago.

car is ugly af though, lol.
It is. I'm starting to lose interest. I still think it's cool and I give Tesla credit, but there is no way I would pay that kind of money for that.

Only 200 mile range with the tonneu thing open? That dropped today, not great news.
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Way too much detail. Lol

C'mon man, what kinda cars have merit?

For me it has to be cool in some way.

Fast, bold, classy, etc.

Like an FJ7, lifted, with a snorkel and off road kit, including bumper jack and spare time on the rear door, in BLUE, gonna get a thumbs up from me. Lol
Ok details…








Old 03-23-24 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Yep, pretty much. Trying to get another driver's attention can go south real fast. Most people assume the wrong thing or are looking to race.
As with anything, I read the situation. Sometimes it’s a head nod high sign. I don’t overthink it and most of the time, I mind my own business.
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Ok ya'll started something.

Was leaving the store today and saw an old man getting into a late 1970's Camaro Z-28.

So, I gave my horn a beep and a thumbs up, he just smiled and gave a thumbs up back like he had done that a 1,000 times already and was used to it. Lol



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