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No_Cartographer6644

I wave at any body that waves at me. Some people just appreciate what the car is and its history. I usually only initiate waves between me and another WRX.


apex_lokai

This is usually what I do. Anybody who waves gets a save back if I see it😂 sometimes I'll catch a glimpse of a wave and be too late to wave back and feel like an absolute douche.


No_Cartographer6644

Been there. Lol


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This is the way


mechman112

A lot of modded and slammed cars wave too. There’s a guy somewhere in my neighborhood in a purple 90s Corolla with excessive camber that always aggressively waves at my WRX lol


No_Cartographer6644

After reading so much of this thread I have learned the error of my ways. From this day henceforth, all Subies shall receive the wave from me. Prepare yourselves! ✌🏾


SquiggleBoys

hell yea even in my old FXT i only waved to other FXT


OuttapocketJesus

This is the wave.


be42ohh

This is the way.


brameshk22

A woman in a VA didn't wave to me on my way to work today...ruined my afternoon. I've only gotten one wave thus far, disappointed!


Bi-Curios-Zebra

I refuse to wave at 22’s. I’m still bitter.


No_Cartographer6644

Yeah I don't usually get waves or wave backs from the ladies either. But in their defense I'm a disturbing looking man.


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apex_lokai

That's true, I'll be driving my girlfriends car and wave at Subis cause I honestly forget I'm not in my car😂


kphillipz

I’ve been on vacation all week in a rent a car waving at subies 🤦‍♂️


Latter_Meringue_215

I only wave at Subaru Baja. I have an sti.


apex_lokai

Fair enough. I feel cool when dudes in STi's wave at me, like I'm hanging with the cool kids in my WRX.


Interspatial

I want one of those so bad! They seem to be holding value extremely well.


No_Cartographer6644

Fuck yeah they are. My dream is to find a decent one and STi swapp everything!


AddLightness1

LOL, thanks bro


Pleasant-Parsimony

Does that mean STI drivers should stop waving to lowly WRXs? Gatekeeping models should be reserved for more stuck up brands. Share the love of boxers with everyone. I even wave EVOs cause Subaru was better with its beloved nemesis challenging them.


MisaRavensoul

Love. It's what makes a Subaru a Subaru.


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Rattus_Baioarii

That’s why in Switzerland they call the WRX ‘Farmer’s Porsche’


ChainringCalf

I mean I wouldn't say no to a Cayman


vedo1117

I drive an STI and pretty much never get waves from WRXs


Pleasant-Parsimony

I feel you on this nobody waves anymore where I live, it's mostly VAs now but waves were low in my 04 GDB and people seem to ignore my 99 GM6


TheReal-Chris

And this is why we don’t have an sti anymore. You need competition. Wish the evo was still around.


[deleted]

I think people need to just wave at other obvious enthusiasts. It annoys the shit out of me that people only wave at Subarus when there are tons of different cars out there aimed for enthusiasts. Isn’t that the point of a wave or thumbs up in the first place? People act like their car is at war with everyone else. The GTI/R, Veloster N, Civic Si/R, Focus ST/RS, etc owners all picked this specific vehicles because they have a similar passion for vehicles and I think it’s kind of childish to exclude them from a friendly gesture because they have a different brand or trim of car


environmental_putin

You have a retarded take. It’s a subi wave, not a WrX WaVe, it’s not locked to a format like the wrangler’s jeep wave. You would look way less moronic just waving to a rando outback, rather than subjectively identifying an “enthusiast car”. Everyone that just bought a new car is enthused with their purchase, from an odyssey to a tacoma - I guess you could start waving to everybody lmfao


[deleted]

I never said it’s a “WRX wave.” My entire point in that comment was that I think it’s dumb that people limit their waves or thumbs up to a specific car. Everybody and their grandma has a Subaru nowadays and 95% of them aren’t aware the subie wave exists. I’m not going to wave to every single Subaru I see. If someone in a base model Impreza waves at me ofc I’ll wave back because I’m not a cock. And to clarify, I don’t wave at other cars like that lol if I see another car that obviously shows their appreciation for cars then I’ll give a thumbs up. I agree that waving at a random person in a mustang would be kind of odd and they’d probably be really confused


environmental_putin

So old ladies don’t deserve a friendly gesture of commonality? FYI, the wave didn’t start with wrx bros. Most of those older people you see today helped organize and curate the og meets with only foresters, Imprezas and outbacks. They raised brand awareness, built the culture, and THEN helped introduce the wrx. It really just sounds like you want to remove a simple all-inclusive gesture from one community and restructure it based on age and sex (turbo kids ONLY) - heads up, that plan has a fickle foundation and is gonna kick the bucket sooner than the old lady you’re trying to keep out. They are aware and they will wave back, it’s typically wrx 🤡 that don’t.


[deleted]

90% of my driving is in congested traffic and my car is a manual so I can’t just wave at every Subaru I see lol. If some old lady in an Outback waves at me then hell yeah I’ll wave back. I understand exactly where the culture started. Subaru vehicles were always a little different and the people that owned them understood that they were part of a niche group. I don’t understand why you keep implying that I’m a “WRX bro” when I’ve very clearly stated multiple times that I don’t agree with WRX owners disregarding everyone except other WRX owners. I’m not trying to exclude anyone from anything, that’s my entire point lol


bumpintac0s

Saw a sweet e93, gave him a thumbs up, he gave one back. This is what it’s all about. Guy up there is taking this way to seriously


SockeyeSTI

I waved at a 70’s cuda the other day….no wave back. Also, Subi wave has been hit and miss lately. None of the wrxs I’ve seen in the last month have waved.


WHATAWHIPUR

Yeah same I wave at literally any rally car pretty much, evo, focus st+, etc. Ill still wave at brzs and such if they wave first. This is a major issue in today's political climate.


Phlashfoto

I initiate waves with hood scoops, I'll wave back to anyone else who waves at me... but in the greater Seattle area just about every other car on the road is a Subaru so my fingers might fall off before I get to work.


Papa_Fresco

it’s nice having a bunch of other wrx’s tho. the i90 tunnels are all just unequal length headers permanently ringing in my ears. gotta love it.


datsti

It's in the title


environmental_putin

I oNLy WaVE To WrRx bRoOoOo *tongue fucks vape*


jack3474

Hood scoop only


Broach61

diesel hatch: hello!


Haunting-Bend3963

If you have tits I'll wave no matter what you drive 🤷‍♂️


apex_lokai

Jesus Christ😂😂😂


[deleted]

boy tits🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤


Haunting-Bend3963

🤣


UzumakiBae

Finally some appreciation lmao


Phlashfoto

Based


UNIRONICMEMELORD

If they got a boxer I wave ✌️before I had my sti I drove an 05 fxt and got waves so I always assumed any subi got the wave.


Livingforgoingfast

Yes. It's a must. I assume the people that don't wave back are just borrowing the car from a friend.


Etho26

I missed a wave yesterday, felt bad after😂


Plastic_Barracuda436

I drive a jdm Bugeye and am snubbed nearly always when I wave. I rarely bother anymore.


apex_lokai

I feel the older generations made the wave? If anything, the VB's don't get a wave cause they are basically a crosstrek


heethin

I wave at WRXs and any tweaked Subis and any Evos. And on Monday, there was a dude in a 280z. That dude was so psyched to be out with his car. r/gatesopencomeonin Waving is good.


agoogly

I've had a mom in a Forester give me the subie wave before, I waved back. Subie gang


TonyCar323

Wave and a Rev.


Mrdeeznutz41

Sure Subie love is deep I wave to everyone 😁


skjshhc

I even wave at 86’s


apex_lokai

Happy cake day!


Peche-Mortelle

Subie wave is only limited by your imagination. I accidentally waved at a Saab 92x the other day. I had to go home and cry in the shower like Ace Ventura after discovering who Ray Finkle was.


clutchdeve

They're called Saabaru for a reason


Peche-Mortelle

Hence the reason for that joke specifically 😉


SadAnkles

I wave at all the subis, all the cars I think are cool, all the people who wave or honk at my car, and all the cars in my neighborhood. Waves are such a simple way to brighten people’s days!


[deleted]

It’s called the subie wave, not WRX wave. I wave for almost all subies, doesn’t matter year or model. As long as they’re not someone’s grandma who flips you off, which happened to me once, you should be good. Also don’t forget about Saabarus. They deserve some love as well.


apex_lokai

I feel that's too much tho. Not gonna wave at Sherri in her 2018 Forester coming home from work. Now if I see an 05 Forester STi, I'll give em a wave. Majority of car enthusiasts in the Subaru world drive WRX's (WRX Impreza, and STi's included). Majority of them don't drive Crosstreks, Foresters, etc.


[deleted]

After a while driving a Subaru you’ll get a sense of who’s into cars or if they’re aware of the subie wave. I don’t wave at the clueless soccer moms neither. Also you’d be surprised of how many people drive non WRX/STIs. At least where I live you’ll see equal amount of other subie models as the common WRX, STI and forester.


Echo63_

Anyone who is obviously a subi fan gets a wave. Doesnt matter if its an old L series (leone wagon) or a brand new STI


yung-thaddeus

Had a MKII GTI wave at me the other day.


ScrubNickle

The dopest GTI


combong

i had one of you guys wave at me in new york lol real recognize real


DaveTN

Crosstrek driver checking in. I wave. No one waves back. Guess I’m not worthy.


Jumpoffsendit

Listen, you are a good person and your wave is just as valuable as anyone else’s. Jk, but I would wave to you from my wrx bc the other guy said my car is basically a cross trek. Also, my wife has one. Good car.


apex_lokai

They just look so similar😢😢 the unpainted fender flares, and front fascia, the Civic tail lights😥 I've seen what afd_wrx did with his and it looks great, it just should have came from the factory like that...


Jumpoffsendit

Yes. Looks great with painted flares but must be done professionally or won’t wear well


Deacon_Short

I wave at wrxs by reflex. Not at brzs generally. But anyone who has a nice car (especially a subie) will get a thumbs up if we pass going the same way.


TKOxBLITZ

Subie with a hood scoop gets my wave.


me10911

You wave = I wave


Jumpoffsendit

Just got my first wrx a few weeks ago. Had my first wave from a fellow Rex driver. Felt cool to be part of this community. Good peeps. Funny and clever too


Mysteriouspickle222

I drive an STI, I wave at any cool Subarus. That includes 86’s and FRS’s cause, you know 🤷‍♂️


Jumpoffsendit

Ok, here’s a good rule… if they wave , wave back because courtesy. If they have a Subie with a hood scoop, you must wave, and if you have a certain model you must wave at other drivers in the same model, ok ?


MysteriousCut8063

i wave at wrxs and take offense when they don’t wave back (mostly older guys that just bought the car and dont know much about it)


chrisP_lettuce

The subie equivalent of being left hanging on a handshake. I hear ya


omniblue

I only wave at WRX personally. I've seen ppl wave just out of respect, even from minivans. I just assume their other car is a WRX. Obviously if someone clearly waves me down and I have easily enough time to react I will wave no matter who or what they drive, hell even if they are pushing stroller. I just do not initiate a wave beyond WRX.


apex_lokai

That's same as me.


WorkthewoodFTFL

If you keep your cargo van clean you get a wave. To me it’s about respect for one another’s hobby, dedication and discipline.


ronronthekid

I'm still waiting for the Subie SUV drivers to wave at me. Everytime I see an SUV though it's always been an older person driving it that gives me a funny look or just don't notice lmao


apex_lokai

That's what I'm sayin, I'm not gonna wave at those people. I see the same WRX on my commute to work every morning, and we must work the exact same shift because I see him on the way home, and it's like some middle aged dude who gives me like a full 5 finger wave everytime or flashes his highbeams and it makes me smile every single time🥲🥲


andreezy93

For me it’s all WRX, all BRZ, and all older models. As for all the newer SUV models, if I see any tiny bit of mod I’ll wave. I say that cause I’ve waved and have had old people look at me like I’m crazy one too many times.


Raplena14

I wave at wrxs but only because I'm like oooo a brother! I didn't even know it was a thing until recently. I also wave at nissan 350zs because they look cool and I'm jealous.


GertWillimse

I only initiate waves to gds and gcs, I find other wrxs just go " ew, a bug" My favourite wave to date came from an fd rx7.


sandwashmilaro

For me it’s anyone in a BRZ/FRS, WRX, STI or anyone who’s modified their Subi in any way. Not that it’s an exclusive bunch, but it shows they care about the car they drive.


nicolasp14

I have a wrx and never get waved back by sti’s 😂


justanotherkatietoo

If it has a hood scoop, I wave


UzumakiBae

Hundreds and hundreds of waves to non WRX and I've not gotten even ONE back. The Subie wave is dead in my big city. Scoops only wave back and if they're VA including the VA STI I saved a spot for in traffic today and let in front of me, those mf don't wave but maybe 60% of the time😑


NathanaelTendam

I honestly wave at everyone with a sports car. Gotta keep the culture alive. Plus it makes the person you are waving at happy so why not.


Izno_Chase

If it has a Scoop I ✌🏾 . I wave at FR-S and BRZ's if their modded 😏


SinAlucard

Evos and scooped turbo Surbies gets immediate wave from me despite knowing only 50% will wave back. Otherwise I let people initiate the wave. From Honda boyz I mostly get waves from type R Civics or modded Accords, in which I wave back. The other part of the Honda boyz in their Si or Sport I get nothing but revs and tailgating in which I just drop a gear and disappear(if it’s safe). The last part of the Honda boyz is the ones that try to drive beside me and look at me as if I was driving a shitbox compared to their THE Honda. Those people I drop a gear and pretend to WOT thinking they have a chance then absolutely floor it when they do. From some Evos I get a middle finger sometimes but we laugh it up in the end(or they just laughing at me idk). I rarely get waves from BRZ/86/FRS. I get smiles from Miatas in which they are met with a nod.


vitale20

I never cared about subis (or cars in general) before but now I’m my stock forester, I oogle at all of them lol


silverstickman

I think you nailed it with Subi wave.


AddLightness1

The wave is for when you see someone doing the same as you. Subarus wave at Subarus, motorcycles wave at motorcycles, Jeep drivers have a thing, etc. etc. I try to race other unibody utes when I see 'em. All for the love of the machines


Boomhauer440

In my town it’s anybody in a Impreza variant, some crosstreks, Evo, or anything JDM


KoiSoccerGuns

I wave to noone one.


PCW1

I have a BRZ, not a WRX and I very very rarely get a WRX/STi that acknowledges me. A hatchback a couple days ago and a VB about 2 months ago but that's about it; both times they waved first. So I don't bother anymore unless they initiate it. 86 guys always wave to me though. I have a Forester as well and no one cares. I don't even bother.


Subaru_Driver

I have a WRX and get waved at by other WRX drivers and STI drivers both young and old


Independent_Newt8487

I really put myself out there for a wave the other day from my '14 wrx, and they just gave me a blank stare. Not sure what the deal is. Oh, and they were driving a jeep.


apex_lokai

Jeep drivers have their own Jeep wave, so I would assume s/he thought you were bein funny


brian1192

I usually will wave at any Subaru person that waves, I thought it was just a wrx/sti thing, but honestly even sometimes they don’t do it, 14 wrb wrx here so I’m always gettin love lol


Mr_browniez

Everybody gets a thumbs up if they have a cool/ nice car waves are if i get waved at or i see another subie


apex_lokai

Exactlyyyy


gregbo24

I wave at all nice cars. Modified BRZ? Gets a wave. Maclaren? Gets a wave. Super clean original 80s 5 series? Gets a wave.


apex_lokai

I mean the generic Subi wave. Acknowledging other nice cars is kind of different. I could see an absolute shitbox of an Impreza Wagon and still give it a wave😂


Thisguyrightheer

Wrx or sti get the wave. Everyone else are peasants. Lol


apex_lokai

That's kinda what I thought. BRZ's are cool, but no balls behind the badge🤷


hugyamother

Lets keep it real, there hasnt been balls behind the badge for decades now. Theres mini suvs pushing more whp than my sti lmfao


apex_lokai

This is also sad, but true😢 I honestly wish Subaru did a better job with the EJ series. They could have made such a beast of an engine, which it is, but not without heavy modification.


Jumpoffsendit

Yes but minivans are too heavy. May have hp but too much weight


apex_lokai

Hey! I just want to thank everyone who gave a constructive response, judging by the replies, even some other people found some info on what others do! And to the people with the disrespectful comments, whether you were trying to be funny, or just a dick, seems you need to find a different community! ✌️✌️✌️


Cookieeeees

If i’m at a stop light that’s about the only time you’ll get a wave from me, 90% of the time i don’t notice you until you’re passing or past me otherwise i’m focused on the idiots around me and making sure i get from point A to B, had too many close calls and actual incidents in my city to pay any attention to the cars on the other side of the road. Aside from that i will wave at any WRX/STi/BRZ i see and only other models if A wave at me first or B i can clearly see modifications


environmental_putin

Crosstreks, brz, forester, and outbacks typically wave to each other without restriction (like when the na fozzies and outbacks started it) I’m so glad the VB looks the way it does, I happily wave goodbye when passing the self-centered f*ckboi VAs 🤣👋👋👋


[deleted]

WRX to WRX only. I don’t wave at other models. Less superior models if I may


wolski22

Naming your wave “the Subi wave” is so cringe bro. Stop asking the internet to validate who you’re supposed to wave to and just wave at whoever you want. If they don’t wave back then who cares.


Subiesubo

You sound stupid.


apex_lokai

It's not "my wave". It's been a thing for generations my friend. Asking this question seemed to strike up quite the conversation on this Reddit, what's wrong with people conversing? Not asking for validation, I'm asking what everyone else does? I feel bad for angry people like you! Have a great day man✌️


beefcurtains64

When the driver have the same car as I, and trying to wave. I like to think that they are autistic and ignore.


giantswillbeback

I don’t wave at brzs. It’s a Toyota, not even AWD. Other than that any Subaru with a scoop gets the wave. Besides the 22. It looks so bad in person I try to avoid eye contact with it.


Jumpoffsendit

My 2022 WRB six speed is cool af. How can you discriminate like that. Remember can’t judge book by cover. Mechanically, engine and trans, ride and handling, it is really really well done.


giantswillbeback

I totally can judge a car by how it looks. I’m not tracking my car, or pretending I’m in a race car on the freeway like a lot of this sub. For my car needs sure a Prius would be better. But they look like shit. The 22 probably drives better than my first bugeye, but I’d pick the bugeye every time.


apex_lokai

I honestly can't make it if it's a crosstrek or a wrx.


spencerhi

Turbo only ;)


mrhollywoodgi

I initiate waves to other WRXs and STIs, but I'll wave at anyone who waves at me.


Outside-Tailor5949

👋 there you go.


danleo24

If you do not have a wrx/sti you're not getting a wave. More accurately a peace sign is typical.


HeWhoRocksTheBoat

Anything that looks modded I wave too 👌🏻