AM etiquette

[livinthedream]

I wave, not had a wave back though

[geoffd]

I seem to get more acknowledgements from drivers of older Astons.

Geoff

[simonpieman]

I'm new to AMs. I will definitely wave and acknowledge other AM drivers.

[oceantools]

While there are some really decent Aston-folk on Pistonheads, I think the vast majority of new Aston owners are a right bunch of stuck-up prats. I've given a nod, a flash or a wave to half a dozen recently and only one has waved back (and that was a mate of mine!). "Ordinary" folk seem to be much friendlier and always wave the Aston out if I'm stuck at a junction whereby if I'm in the X5 I can spend ages waiting to be let out....!

[997GT3]

I wave to Porsche drivers except Cayenne owners as it's not an enthusiasts car. Boxster/997 drivers tend to have no idea why you're waving either! Only enthusiasts of the marque tend to be good wavers

[LoudV8]

Nothing lowly about the 7. The car that saved Aston Martin.

[Ballistic Banana]

Perhaps we should have an who's an ex TVR owner thread too, seems a few of us.
I have one wave back and one miss so far

BB

[Terminator]

Ballistic Banana said:

Perhaps we should have an who's an ex TVR owner thread too, seems a few of us.

BB

We did, last year

[thorfun]

i always wave but get very few responses back. i even pulled up next to another AM (a DB9) and looked over to give a wave but i got the "i'm going to stare straight ahead and ignore the chap in the V8V next to me" response.

i'm also a biker and always wave to other bikes so it's in my nature to wave to fellow drivers/riders. it's frustrating when you don't get a response but that doesn't mean i'm going to stop doing it!

[WantanewV12V]

bananarob said:

Seems to be the same in the Cotswolds, never had a single aston driver respond. Very disapointing.

When you see me I promise to respond.

It seems to me that people don't know how to respond - should I/Shouldn't I - rather than outright ignorance. Sometimes I suspect that in the brief moment of realisation that another Aston is in view that their reaction time is too slow. (maybe a wink of rear indicators could catch on ?.

What colour/model should I look out for ?

[JohnG1]

I always give a little wave as I overtake another AM or lift the hand from the wheel and smile if they are approaching...

I think it's about 60:40 in favour of nod/smile/wave versus the 1000 yard stare (or someone who just does not notice!)

[don4l]

I always wave - if I see them in time. However, I don't get many waves back.

Somebody has mentioned "enthusiasts" above, and I reckon that the answer lies there. Enthusiasts are largely a friendly bunch, but the Aston brand probably attracts a fair share of people who are not petrolheads.

OTOH, everybody that I have at AMOC meets and events have been very friendly indeed.

Don
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[bananarob]

Wantanewv12, it would be nice to get a successful response from at least one fellow Aston! Am driving a black V8V, plate is 97RS, look forward to seeing (and hearing) you on the local roads!

Judging by this thread, it would seem there are plently of friendly AM drivers, just seems like we mostly live in completely different parts of the country! As for the rest, pity the fool...

[WantanewV12V]

bananarob said:

Wantanewv12, it would be nice to get a successful response from at least one fellow Aston! Am driving a black V8V, plate is 97RS, look forward to seeing (and hearing) you on the local roads!

Judging by this thread, it would seem there are plently of friendly AM drivers, just seems like we mostly live in completely different parts of the country! As for the rest, pity the fool...

Might be a little quieter than usual. I am pretty sure that I got caught by a mobile speed camera yesterday on the outskirts of Oxford heading south yesterday - forgot to take my road angel for the first time in 5 years

[paddy328]

@bananarob, do you go to stratford much? I swear i have seen a black v8v near the maybird centre.

[AMArchie]

A thought...
As a TVR driver, I sometimes pass another TVR (usually at a high closing speed....) and don't get to return a wave until after we've passed.
So, perhaps all Aston drivers are actually acknowledging each other...they just don't realise it?!?!

[lady topaz]

I recently was queing on the M25 with a DB7 next to me piloted by a woman. As much as I looked over to give a nod or smile, her eyes remained steadfastly ahead. Not a sideways glance and we were alongside for quite a distance.

I have, however, had two Merc sports flash and give me the thumbs up. Which was nice.

[Simond001]

I'm glad it isnt just me but what a shame that some AM drivers are this way.

Agree with the comments that its the "enthusiasts" that smile, wave, and probably feel a bit lucky that they have an Aston. I know I do!

Maybe the other drivers are just too cool to care.

[Neil1300R]

Have come to the conclusion its 'not cool' to wave / flash other Aston's in Surrey - never get a response. Used to get more response from S2000 drivers.
Although people with Aston's quite happy to chat at petrol stations etc

[bananarob]

Paddy, no, am in Cheltenham. Now I know there is another black Vantage in the area, thats it, im selling up!

Not really, well unless someone puts a 2nd hand manual DBS on the market in Quantum, then i might!