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Does anyone wave anymore?

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Picked up my M3 early last week and nice drive back from Heathrow to Dorset.

Passed one MX, no wave.

Since then have passed at least a dozen MS, MX and one M3 and nothing!

Now I’m feeling like a bit of a clown waving at people!

Is waving at other Tesla drivers not a thing anymore?
Here, you're lucky if they don't make eye contact and point a gat at you...or flip you off.
 
I always intend to wave, but by the time my brain registers the oncoming car is another Tesla, they have already passed. I’m not usually on the lookout for a Tesla as they are not that common on my commute. I think there is a Grey Model S that commutes between Chepstow and Coleford as I’ve spotted it couple of times now.
 
I got waved at, and returned the greeting, when driving through Chepstow recently :) I was also waved at but didn’t see this, by another Tesla driver a couple of days later. Had non waving back guilt when advised of this by my daughter.

I get this non wave guilt too!!! I'm just not quick enough. I think the vehicle should have a feature where it detects other Tesla's and turns off one of the headlights when passing each other, like a gentle acknowledgement. kinda like a wink
 
I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of waves I have had from fellow M3 drivers.

I do feel a bit out of place waving to other models though, and that this may be acting above my station. Is there an etiquette? Should I wait for the MS to wave first (although I doubt I'd have the chance) ....
 
I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of waves I have had from fellow M3 drivers.

I do feel a bit out of place waving to other models though, and that this may be acting above my station. Is there an etiquette? Should I wait for the MS to wave first (although I doubt I'd have the chance) ....
Well you wouldn't want to act above your station. Totally understandable. Just salute Model S drivers.