Navihawk Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 There seems to be a lot more Edges on the road than before. Maybe it’s because I drive one now (I noticed them a lot before; one reason I looked for one before I was lucky enough to find mine), or maybe there’s just more being driven. Of course, I see a lot of Honda Odysseys, small Toyotas and other Hondas, and Mercedes and BMWs, and so on. I just notice the Edges too.Anyway, I was wondering if Edge drivers think of themselves as sort of a club, like when the new VW Bugs came out. If so, do Edge drivers acknowledge each other and give a little wave, like Bug or motorcycle drivers? I haven’t done it to other Edges, nor have I noticed it, but I was just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 As a previous vette & sportbike owner, and a current owner of a S2000 I am well acquainted with the practice of a wave gesture when passing a like vehicle. I did it when I first got my Edge to another second gen. owner who just looked at me like I was crazy. Given the large number of Edge vehicles on the road you might find yourself waving at others and not getting a second look. Even current Corvette owners are trying to promote "The Wave" again as its use was / is fading. Anyway, go for it and see what happens. Hell we could invent a wave where the Edge driver displays his hand on edge, tomahawk style as a happy motoring gesture from one Edge owner to another. It's bound to get folks attention, but they may not have a clue why or WTH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRbillZ Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Long time motorcycle rider and think the wave is just simply stupid. Especially the "cool" 'low wave'. Really? No I don't care that you own the same vehicle as I. Yes I'll wave but certainly not always. Edited May 29, 2016 by DRbillZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navihawk Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 After continuing to see more and more Edges around, I've come to realize that they're getting to be almost as common as Explorers, or so it seems to me. I guess we're not as unique or "exclusive" as I originally thought, like Bug drivers used to be, for example. So no, I wouldn't think we'd wave to each other (still haven't done it or seen others do it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 In my Edge...no. In my Mustang I won't wave, but I do take notice of other Mustangs around me. Sometimes starting up a conversation in a parking lot or gas station. A few times a year I'll get a light flash or wave from another Mustang owner. But I think I get more attention from people in cars that have no chance in a race. I just laugh because I don't mess around on public roads. You take your Subaru somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamugrad2013 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Come on down to Texas and it won't matter what you drive you rarely go on a trip and not get waved at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fit1446 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Ford Edge world wide. Look us up on fb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Come on down to Texas and it won't matter what you drive you rarely go on a trip and not get waved at. Try driving around New York City, you get waved at all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwf78155 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Corvette owners are incensed about waving at each other. I seldom waved back but preferred looking out for Cops with the burning desire to bag a Vette Ive not been waved at by any other Edge owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermans Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I had a Vette and I never returned the wave. I always thought it was stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbow Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 The only waves I've ever gotten in NY, were the one finger kind. Burke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I generally wave while riding the bike (except for scooters and squids on crotch rockets) but was completely surprised at getting a wave in the Mustang a couple of times and have never seen a wave while in the Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I was always amused by "old school" HOG riders when I would extend a hand when passing them. There was, and perhaps still is, ill will expressed when passing them on my (as you describe) "crotch rocket". Fast forward to the mid 90's and later as HOG's became a fashion statement and their new riders didn't get the memo to ignore sportbike riders, we would get many more waves than not. I liked the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I still wave to most well behaved sport bikes. The ones I don't are the "squids" (contraction of "squirrely kids") that are doing stupid things like racing, wheelies, stoppies and other stunts on public streets. BTW, I am very much "old school" but not on a hog... I've been riding Gold Wings for over 30 years. We like to tease Harley riders about their oil leaks and they tease us about our Tupperware bikes but it's all fun. It doesn't really matter what you ride as long as you ride. Edited July 13, 2016 by TheWizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRbillZ Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Think someone just did some back pedaling... If either of you really learns how to ride a motorcycle, feel free to let me know. Edited July 14, 2016 by DRbillZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Ha! Off road is fun but you don't have trees suddenly jumping out in front of you like cars and pedestrians do on the street. Different skills perhaps but just as challenging. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 And...The trail wildlife does not focus on their cell phones. Different strokes for different folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 I had one of these in college - does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Sure! I'll start a new thread on our motorcycles and see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Done...http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/20839-that-two-wheeled-thing-your-mother-warned-you-about/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navihawk Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Only on the Internet can a discussion about waving from SUV's evolve into one about motorcycles...hehe...Don't have a bike myself, but maybe someday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Kitty Litter Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I tend to take special notice to Edge Sport models because they are so rare. Most Edges I see are SEL or SE models. It's only every now and then that I see a Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Having come over from the Explorer world just a few months ago, Ex owners never wave as we would have been continuously flailing our arms about! I don't wave in the Edge either. When riding the bike (big v-twin, and usually long highway miles) I always wave. Just a quick arm out or low wave - brotherhood of the open road and all that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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