Do you wave at another Jeep?

[Free2roam]

On the July 4th weekend out here I got 19 waves. Not just from waving first that's just from the community of Jeep's that were out and about.

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[iammacey]

If I'm waved to first only. Otherwise no.

This tradition started as something interesting, unique and honest and turned into a corporate sponsored advertising campaign for jeep and just doesn't feel genuine anymore.

The first Jeep I owned was a 1991 Wrangler Sahara. Then a 1994 Wrangler Sahara. I bought a Jeep because I grew up riding in my brothers 2 CJ7s. The tops were all a pain to lower or remove. There was no air conditioning. Almost all were manuals. They lacked features and refinement. And you knew when you saw another Jeep that poor idiot has also prioritized capability over comfort. Competence off-road versus manners on the road.

People waved as a way to acknowledge a kindred spirit. Someone just as willing to subject themselves to the crazy.

Now, it's a corporate program designed to invoke community through marketing. Something organic and rare converted to slogans, stickers, and oil changes.

I'm not gatekeeping Jeeps, the Jeep lifestyle, or the wave. I wave back at people that wave at me. But I don't share the sense of connection. Jeeps are insanely popular, full of creature comforts and tech, and extremely easy to daily or have as an only vehicle. I love that Jeep has had their success, otherwise, no Gladiator. The Jeep Wave, however, just doesn't invoke the same thing it used to.

The preceding commentary is purely the opinion of one person.

 

[GreyGhost]

Central Texas area is full of Jeeps so I have a cramped fingers every time I'm driving mine

 

[Midnight Rider]

I always wave to JT’s, Wranglers, CJ’s & J series/Wagoneers if I see them. And yes I’ve caught myself waving while driving my assigned Silverado at work.

 

[Cripton805]

People used to wave at me in the Wrangler.

People don't wave at me anymore in the Gladiator.

Now I just feel stupid when I wave and nobody waves back.

 

[md_adirondacks]

My wife makes fun of me for both waving and getting waved.
Also funny story, my first getting waved happened when I test drove a JTR before I got mine. It didn't occur to me that this was a thing until after the fact.

 

[AustinL911]

No.

1. I typically drive with my hand on the lower part of the wheel, and the other near the shifter, so its a PITA to move my hand up by the time I notice them.

2. Most Jeeps aren't rare or exclusive in any way. I pass one every 100ft, it seems. I'm not special and neither are you.

 

[be77solo]

The first Jeep I owned was a 1991 Wrangler Sahara. Then a 1994 Wrangler Sahara. I bought a Jeep because I grew up riding in my brothers 2 CJ7s. The tops were all a pain to lower or remove. There was no air conditioning. Almost all were manuals. They lacked features and refinement. And you knew when you saw another Jeep that poor idiot has also prioritized capability over comfort. Competence off-road versus manners on the road.

People waved as a way to acknowledge a kindred spirit. Someone just as willing to subject themselves to the crazy.

Now, it's a corporate program designed to invoke community through marketing. Something organic and rare converted to slogans, stickers, and oil changes.

I'm not gatekeeping Jeeps, the Jeep lifestyle, or the wave. I wave back at people that wave at me. But I don't share the sense of connection. Jeeps are insanely popular, full of creature comforts and tech, and extremely easy to daily or have as an only vehicle. I love that Jeep has had their success, otherwise, no Gladiator. The Jeep Wave, however, just doesn't invoke the same thing it used to.

The preceding commentary is purely the opinion of one person.

Meh, it's simple and fun, such an easy thing thinking. Many of us grew up in an old Jeep in one way or the other. My dad taught me and my sister stick shift next to a quarry, and well in hind sight I wouldn't repeat that with my kid, but, it worked.

We all have owned cool other Jeeps/trucks/cars/planes/boats/yachts/RVs etc......

Wave, what's it hurt ha? Maybe you just brightened someone's day.

I always wave.... why not? Life is short. WAVE!

 

[Bull Islander]

yes though I must say, I am new to the jeep world and its alot of extra pressure driving! Ha. Always trying to remember to wave. Its an awful feeling to look back and realize someone waved and you didn't. Takes focus!! Distracts from the normal texting and road raging !!!

 

[Creedmoor]

People used to wave at me in the Wrangler.

People don't wave at me anymore in the Gladiator.

Now I just feel stupid when I wave and nobody waves back.

I put Oracle Halo lights on mine so they can see it plainly… lol I thought people weren’t waving to me in the Gladiator, but i dont think they can tell until they pass…

 

[Motoarch]

The first Jeep I owned was a 1991 Wrangler Sahara. Then a 1994 Wrangler Sahara. I bought a Jeep because I grew up riding in my brothers 2 CJ7s. The tops were all a pain to lower or remove. There was no air conditioning. Almost all were manuals. They lacked features and refinement. And you knew when you saw another Jeep that poor idiot has also prioritized capability over comfort. Competence off-road versus manners on the road.

People waved as a way to acknowledge a kindred spirit. Someone just as willing to subject themselves to the crazy.

Now, it's a corporate program designed to invoke community through marketing. Something organic and rare converted to slogans, stickers, and oil changes.

I'm not gatekeeping Jeeps, the Jeep lifestyle, or the wave. I wave back at people that wave at me. But I don't share the sense of connection. Jeeps are insanely popular, full of creature comforts and tech, and extremely easy to daily or have as an only vehicle. I love that Jeep has had their success, otherwise, no Gladiator. The Jeep Wave, however, just doesn't invoke the same thing it used to.

The preceding commentary is purely the opinion of one person.

This is much more succinct and polite way of saying what I'm thinking.

 

[Cripton805]

I put Oracle Halo lights on mine so they can see it plainly… lol I thought people weren’t waving to me in the Gladiator, but i dont think they can tell until they pass…

Ive been thinking about scooping those up, but I chose a 12 day road trip in Mexico. haha. Got to recover after dropping 3k.

 

[steveorama]

The first Jeep I owned was a 1991 Wrangler Sahara. Then a 1994 Wrangler Sahara. I bought a Jeep because I grew up riding in my brothers 2 CJ7s. The tops were all a pain to lower or remove. There was no air conditioning. Almost all were manuals. They lacked features and refinement. And you knew when you saw another Jeep that poor idiot has also prioritized capability over comfort. Competence off-road versus manners on the road.

People waved as a way to acknowledge a kindred spirit. Someone just as willing to subject themselves to the crazy.

Now, it's a corporate program designed to invoke community through marketing. Something organic and rare converted to slogans, stickers, and oil changes.

I'm not gatekeeping Jeeps, the Jeep lifestyle, or the wave. I wave back at people that wave at me. But I don't share the sense of connection. Jeeps are insanely popular, full of creature comforts and tech, and extremely easy to daily or have as an only vehicle. I love that Jeep has had their success, otherwise, no Gladiator. The Jeep Wave, however, just doesn't invoke the same thing it used to.

The preceding commentary is purely the opinion of one person.

I agree with all of this. This is basically my thoughts exactly. I had a '89 YJ that only had bikini top as my first car. So rain or cold weather was fun until I finally saved up enough to buy a full soft top. Then a '01 TJ and then a '06. All were manuals, but they all surprisingly had AC. Jeeps were utilitarian and lacked almost all modern creature comforts in the name of capability. Anything over 70MPH was like trying to ride a bull and you were mentally and physically exhausted after a road trip, but I daily drove all of them. So the comradery was organic and well earned. With that being said, I still wave though, I know the other side before all of the luxury and I'm indoctrinated and loyal to the brand.

I also ride though and we wave there as well, similar idea as stated above. You're in the elements, little comfort, taking risks, and being rewarded with pure happiness. Bikes have also gotten a lot more luxurious and comfortable over the years too, but it's still not for everyone. You wave to acknowledge the other person and a way to express solidarity with other riders.

 

[RangerG]

I agree with those who don’t like the angry eyes. However I wave to all wranglers and Gladiators. This is why I likes Jeep’s, you make to any image you want and still be a Jeep.

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