Non-Enthusiasts with a Bronco

[2ata]

So, really your post is that the random person at the light didn't acknowledge your being an enthusiast?

Are there some sort of purchase by laws that you feel should be written? Maybe an agreement to be an "enthusiast" as defined by______"

I bought mine off the lot at MSRP, no preorder, it will spend 90% of it's life on the pavement. It will be in the dunes in the summers. Winter, it is a solid 4x4 that allows me to get out in a blizzard when I am on trauma call and the only vehicle out and about.

I'm not a Bronco enthusiast I just like "cars" . Is there a drop box I should leave my keys in?

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[Loubiz90]

Before I got my 2022 bronco, I'd drive my girls wrangler and wave at other wrangler drivers, 9.5 out of 10 would just stare straight ahead, no acknowledgement. If I ever see another bronco around, I'm definitely showing my appreciation. It's a community.

 

[amazingjason]

A thumbs up is a nice gesture that should make the recipient feel good and doesn’t require a response.
Jason

 

[bajabronco57]

So, really your post is that the random person at the light didn't acknowledge your being an enthusiast?

Are there some sort of purchase by laws that you feel should be written? Maybe an agreement to be an "enthusiast" as defined by______"

I bought mine off the lot at MSRP, no preorder, it will spend 90% of it's life on the pavement. It will be in the dunes in the summers. Winter, it is a solid 4x4 that allows to get out in a blizzard when I am on trauma call and the only vehicle out and about.

I'm not a Bronco enthusiast I just like "cars" . Is there a drop box I should leave my keys in?

I can send you my PO Box if you need one.

 

[2ata]

Check is in the mail.....

I can send you my PO Box if you need one.

 

[Toccoa]

Saw an Eruption Green Bronco, so I caught up at a stop light. Rolled down my window, yelled "Nice!" Woman, 40s? Mouthed to me, "Pssh whatever" Drove away.

Worst pick-up line ever.

 

[Outbound Exploration]

Did the same to a guy with a 90s Bronco modded at the gas station and he laughed hysterically with his buddies and rambled on about being in the "Old Guard" and that he knows all about broncos. Never once asked about mine or cared. Guess not all broncos are made equal

 

[PrepVet]

She probably thought you were trying to pick her up. Maybe you weren't her type?

This.

 

[ocbucks1]

Saw an Eruption Green Bronco, so I caught up at a stop light. Rolled down my window, yelled "Nice!" Woman, 40s? Mouthed to me, "Pssh whatever" Drove away.

Not being a creeper, there aren't many of these. WTF is that? I'm just stoked when I see another one. Assumed mall crawler over MSRP.

How does that make her a “non enthusiast”? What is a non enthusiast? If you spent 50k and made it through this process you are an enthusiast by definition. It does matter if you wave, chat or other wise engage with other bronco owners or not.

 

[stormshadow3800]

I meant more not being enthusiastic about having a Bronco vs. being a hard core Bronco fan. Poor wording.

Either way, it's been established that I'm a dumbass. I definitely will not roll down my window going forward. A simple wave will suffice. I just get very excited to finally see others. Some people don't want to be bothered.

 

[Dirty Bronco]

When they don’t wave back just do what I do and kill them with kindness….

 

[Dad life]

I’ve been completely ignored by two first editions I waved at while driving my plain old OBX… but a guy in an early Bronco had a ton of questions and compliments at a gas station. I get questions pretty much every time I stop, too. It’s all good.

Most importantly though… My kids freaking love it and I can’t stop smiling while driving it!

 

[Oneand0]

It’s the world we’re in now unfortunately! I took my top down for the first time in a few months, last week, and I literally had three different people talk to me on a quick trip to the UPS store. I loved talking to each one of them.

 

[Felix808]

I don’t think that the desire to interact with other people with the same vehicle or to be part of a car community makes someone an enthusiast. They can love the car, want to be left alone, and be an enthusiast.

You get a lot of this right here on the forum

 

[Jawbox]

I'm buying this because I like the utility, pricing, and a lot of other reasons that are personal to me. For me it's not a statement, just something I plan to enjoy.

I did the whole Jeep wave thing back in the day, I'm willing to do the finger salute from the wheel, but I'm not going to interact at an intersection. I just cringe thinking of it.

Honestly, the expectations around that are a huge negative to the purchase, but I expect there will be enough by the time I get one that mine won't be rare.

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