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the 'wave'

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by derekp, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. Aug 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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    derekp

    derekp [OP] giddy up!

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    The Jeep folks have it and the bikers have it. I am officially starting the 'Tacoma' wave. If you see another Tacoma, you are OBLIGATED to wave. Anyone else in?

    Derek P
     
  2. Aug 7, 2009 at 9:41 PM
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    Incognito

    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Sure, I wave to the fellow Taco owners I see.
     
  3. Aug 8, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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    devilsalmostfree

    devilsalmostfree Well-Known Member

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    so do i, but they normally dont wave back!
     
  4. Aug 8, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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    Incognito

    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Yeah, they usually look at me like I'm crazy.
     
  5. Aug 8, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    devilsalmostfree

    devilsalmostfree Well-Known Member

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    same here!
     
  6. Aug 8, 2009 at 4:12 PM
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    Incognito

    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Sometimes I see a heavily modded Taco, so they know that I'm an enthusiast also. :p
     
  7. Aug 8, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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    TacoSter

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  8. Aug 8, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    higherlux

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    i usually wave to other tacos and other yota 4wd's i like
     
  9. Aug 8, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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    pittim

    pittim mittip backwards

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    i just stare at them and give them a nod.
     
  10. Aug 8, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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    T-rev

    T-rev Resident Mall Crawler

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    I never get any waves or looks, and I see tons of modded tacos. I used to give a wave, but everybody just looked at me like I was crazy.
     
  11. Aug 9, 2009 at 1:34 AM
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    Janster

    Janster Old & Forgetful

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    Good Luck.... people never wave back.

    If you wanna get some waves in return, drive a Jeep, a Corvette, or a motorcycle.
     
  12. Aug 9, 2009 at 1:44 AM
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    stenyeart

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    I have a jeep and everyone wants to wave, but in the taco, everyone just stares at you. Don't see this catching on.
     
  13. Aug 9, 2009 at 1:48 AM
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    Hollywood22

    Hollywood22 Wranglin the Badger

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  14. Aug 9, 2009 at 1:53 AM
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    TicTacOma

    TicTacOma UnderWater Monopoly Champion

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    We all do....
     
  15. Aug 9, 2009 at 5:29 AM
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    Mootsman

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    Not a chance. Where I live, I would estimate that 30 to 40% of the vehicles on the road are some kind of Toyota truck, My other car is an Outback, that's another 30 or 40% - not gonna wave that much.
     
  16. Aug 9, 2009 at 5:47 AM
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    rb11701

    rb11701 Oh yeah!

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    I waved at some guy the other day and he waved back and told me I was #1 with that wave.......
     
  17. Aug 9, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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    Motoknuckle

    Motoknuckle Braaaaap!

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    Nope...not a waver.
     

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