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Hello from California

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by ShinyWisenheimer, Feb 16, 2023.

  1. Feb 16, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    ShinyWisenheimer

    ShinyWisenheimer [OP] New Member

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    Just picked up a new to me ‘21 TRD Pro. First 4Runner and so far I love it!
    I have a question: I come from owning a Subaru for many many years and most Subaru people will give a little ✌ when seeing other Subaru people. Is it the same way with 4Runner people? I’ve definitely found myself wanting to give a nod or ✌ just to say “hey, nice rig”

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  2. Feb 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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    Henry J

    Henry J Crap…crap crap crap crap…crap

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    JET4

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    welcome, some people do some people don't.
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2023 at 9:42 AM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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  5. Feb 16, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    SlvrSlug

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    Welcome to the forum, I tried the wave but hardly ever comes back.
     
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    Ironguy

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    Dabigono

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  9. Feb 16, 2023 at 2:12 PM
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    Thepremier141

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    Welcome Ethan, hope to see you around town. I commute Folsom to West Sac on 50
    I find that about 75% of 4Runners around Sacramento area are women, and they are usually oblivious to another 4Runner next to them... so no wave there.
    This is not to say that all women are this way, there are many women here on the forum that I no doubt would recognize, stare at, and appreciate a fellow runner, but I have yet to see any in the "wild"
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2023 at 3:14 PM
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    hossler1788

    hossler1788 Turtle

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    Welcome. After owning a jeep wrangler, the whole "jeep" wave is a bit overwhelming, I guess that's the word.

    But of you want to wave, go right ahead. Nothing wrong with being friendly.
     
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    beedee

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    Welcome, from SoCal.
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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    Texan4Runner

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  13. Feb 16, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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    2Toys

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    Hey, nice rig!

    (Welcome to the forum!)
     
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    RunningBear

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    All I ever see around here (4Runners and all others) is the middle finger salute. On a slightly more serious note, I drove Porsches for 30 years - a wave to fellow owners was widely followed 30-40 years ago, but these days hardly ever.

    Anyway, welcome!
     
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  15. Feb 16, 2023 at 8:50 PM
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    PC836

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    I dont think owners of 4runner even bother waving to each other cause I dont. But when I used to own BMW M cars, oh yea-wave and thumbs up everytime we run across each other.

    Different breed I guess.
     
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  16. Feb 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM
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    UofLCardfan77

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    Welcome from the center of the bourbon universe.
     
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  17. Feb 18, 2023 at 2:56 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin! The 4Runner wave thing is about 50/50. The drivers that may be more attentive seem to respond more than others.
     
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  18. Feb 28, 2023 at 10:54 PM
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    Thacrow

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    Also from CA. I wave all the time. Like a crazy person. Might be why no one waves back. But yeah people don't wave back.

    Welcome to the forum though nice 4runner!
     
  19. Mar 1, 2023 at 2:37 PM
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    boomboompaopao

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    Welcome from Tampa, FL!
     

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