[ComputerBob]

I know the relationship between VW and Porsche however its seems the guys in the GTI's always shoot me a "Nod" in passing. I find this funny when most Porsche guys don't even look twice (mostly newer models)!

I wonder if those GTI's nods are a German thing or the relationship between the two manufactures? You guys get this to?

[pjalexandre]

I think GTI guys are generally car guys.

[Trak Ratt]

Saw where VW and Porsche are working together to build a smaller Boxster. 4 cly, turbo, 300hp, ~$40K... Sounds like fun!

[Landjet]

Originally Posted by ComputerBob

I know the relationship between VW and Porsche however its seems the guys in the GTI's always shoot me a "Nod" in passing. I find this funny when most Porsche guys don't even look twice (mostly newer models)!

I wave to all Porsches and it's usually the older cars who don't return the gesture to me.

[markwemple]

Originally Posted by Landjet

I wave to all Porsches and it's usually the older cars who don't return the gesture to me.

Well, if you drove a Porsch-a I agree that GTI guys are generally car guys. I also think that, generally newer p-cars are considered posuer cars. I'm not saying they are but I still remember in the 80s, guys buying 911s as long as someone would teach them how to drive a stick.

(FWIW, I drool over TTs and GT3s)

[smdubovsky]

They aren't nodding in acknowledgment. They're nodding thinking: "Oh yeah! We own you!"

[smo]

I've exchanged waves with drivers in older vw's. I think it is a mutual understanding of the pain involved in keeping these old cars on the road.

[Roxtar]

my recent acquisition and my friend's gti at a car club meet in cleveland a couple weeks ago

[onboost]

Originally Posted by Landjet

I wave to all Porsches and it's usually the older cars who don't return the gesture to me.

Usually the newer cars who don't return the gesture. They look like what, huh.. do I know you?

[JmuRiz]

Probably because GTI drivers want to own a Porsche someday...I know when I drive my Audi I want to wave at the older Porsches too, but feel it may seem odd, as they can't see the tiny PCA sticker in my back window.

However, I have waved at many a Boxster in my 356 and only had less than 5 wave back.