Where's the Defender wave gone?

[travelrover]

3 waves in 30 mins this afternoon, we were on a mission in our black Puma 90. First from a grey 130 HCPU pulling into the Glossodia general store. And then a red P plate girl in a white Puma 110 at the north Richmond lights waves from driver and passenger, at the other side of the lights another white Puma 110 and again waves from driver and passenger :-)

[grey_ghost]

Got a wave while driving the Perentie today - around King Lake. Waved at 3 D4’s - ZIP

[ezyrama]

none of you blokes wave back to my finger raise when im driving my bt50.... you can all get stuffed

That must have been you that waved to me at Nerang last week. Sorry Alan but I was so shocked [emoji50], I was too slow to return the wave before you passed

[ezyrama]

Got one and returned one with a nice grey 90 this morning at Nerang.

[earlgrey_d90]

Got one and returned one with a nice grey 90 this morning at Nerang.

Mooooooorning

[ezyrama]

Mooooooorning

Moaning!

[travelrover]

4 waves yesterday, heading home out of sydney around lunch time a grey 110 puma pulled up next to me at the lights on the citywest link, opened the window and a big smile and a wave. A few minutes later on wattle st in haberfield big wave from a city bound Perentie then another Perentie about an hour later and a hesitant wave on Windsor Rd at Mulgrave.

Later in the afternoon a wave from a very nice looking black 2 door 130 hcpu (i think) on Kurmond Rd @ Freemans Reach. Happy camper [emoji16]

[Lachlan]

Defender wave lives on in Newcastle. Parking rules also applied in Bunnings.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/456.jpg

[travelrover]

Busy day.. a wave and thumbs up from a perentie checking his tyre pressure at the general store at Glossodia. A victory sign from a white 130 with green canopy with QLD plates passing RAAF Richmond and then a wave from a dark grey Puma 110 just up the track in East Kurrajong:-)

[AndyG]

Going to get a sore arm in Cooma over Easter

[JDNSW]

Waved to (simultaneous) a grey ninety somewhere coming up from Yass - I can't remember where.

[OneOff]

Going to get a sore arm in Cooma over Easter


[bigrolf] Just what I was thinking... we may have to call a temporary cessation to the Land Rover Wave within 100km of Cooma...


Nah! Big grins and waves all round I think!

[travelrover]

Past a 101, a left hand drive 6 wheel drive haflinger and a perentie with an army trailer in a small convey in Richmond but not a wave returned. Then half an hour later passed another perentie and got a wave. A few minutes later passed a reddish Td5 extreme with a trailer in north Richmond and again no wave...

[Tote]

Passed a few interesting vehicles this arvo on the way home, Red defender towing a Series 1 station wagon, A yellow series 3 wagon and a bloke with a flash truck with a blue defender on the tray and towing a big van. All off to Cooma I'd imagine. No waves though, probably didn't notice me in the RTV ute.

Regards,
Tote

[SG1 Bones]

Got a wave from a black puma? 110. I returned the wave after I negotiated my drink in hand and the gears. 🤣

It was on Harkaway Road, Berwick on Thursday afternoon about 5:00pm.

Nathan.

[Landy Red]

Defender wave stong in Tas! - I'll report that I wave even when not in my Defender, haha. Thanks to the Deefender owner (vic plates) that waved to the entire school bus!!

[strangy]

No waves from local Defenders.
Only get a wave from the odd interstate driver.
I always get a wave from a similar colour Hi Lux.(never met the guy)
Nearly everybody waves on the highway regardless of vehicle.

[travelrover]

Four waves on the Newall highway earlier in the week south of Moree. First was a perentie 6x6 then a dark blue Puma 110 with a trailer, a D3 and another white 110 just north of duneedo. A few around the Hawkesbury since then. A perentie towing a caravan and a couple of white Puma 90’s and a dark 110 :-)

[Rolly]

​got a wave from a ‘Disco’ driver yesterday Fairfield rd.

[VladTepes]

I wave to a lot of Defenders* I've never noticed any wave back*




* = while I have been riding my motorbike ! I figure they are all too busy thinking "What did I do?"

Had plenty of waves while actually driving my Defender...

[Stinkler]

Been living down on Bruny for 2 months now, always seem to get a wave from fellow Defender owners down here, mostly pretty enthusiastic too. Seems to be a heap down here too.

[EastFreo]

Driving down Stirling Hwy tonight a matching black 110 to mine drove past. Driver and passenger both gave hearty waves. By chance I then ended up next to them at some lights in Mosman Park and we had a brief but good chat and some mutual admiration for our mighty beasts!

[Ecopix]

In a small camping area in Alice, there were 4 Defenders, 3 Tojos, a Patrol, a Prado, a Subaru and a backpacker's van. I didn't know anyone, but the Defender driver's were the friendliest!

[SG1 Bones]

Had a few waves over the last couple weeks. I just haven’t been on here a lot lately but I thought I’d report a return wave from a black 110 tonight on Tinks Road, Narre Warren at 5:45pm.

[cuppabillytea]

I exchanged waves with what looked like a dark green county on Windsor Rd at Windsor yesterday. I was towing a gal' trailer with a bit of turf in it. Anyone know who that might have been?

[muvro]

Having just recently purchased my first Defender (TD5 110), I'm new to this waving thing. I got to work after my first drive and rid the boys some random in another Defender waved at me (I did return the wave), I was informed it's a Land Rover thing. Since then, every defender has waved at me except for one new 90. I thought it was a bit odd on the first day, since then I've grown to enjoy it and proudly continue the tradition.

[travelrover]

Having just recently purchased my first Defender (TD5 110), I'm new to this waving thing. I got to work after my first drive and rid the boys some random in another Defender waved at me (I did return the wave), I was informed it's a Land Rover thing. Since then, every defender has waved at me except for one new 90. I thought it was a bit odd on the first day, since then I've grown to enjoy it and proudly continue the tradition.

Welcome to defender-hood Muvro. Plenty of waves around the Hawkesbury if are out this way..

[Zeros]

In a small camping area in Alice, there were 4 Defenders, 3 Tojos, a Patrol, a Prado, a Subaru and a backpacker's van. I didn't know anyone, but the Defender driver's were the friendliest!

It’s so often the case 🙂 enjoy your trip 👍

[dreamingDefender]

I'm new to this Defender wave thing and I was just as giddy as a kid getting it's first ice cream.

Waved on a red Defender90 while I was on my way to Ikea at Richmond and one Defender90 that seemed to be in a dark green color on my way back last Sunday afternoon. two in the same day!

[ninetubes]

Great wave from a green 110 towing a boat stopped beside the Victoria Hwy NT.

[Handy Harry]

We have just returned from an 8,000km trip to Darwin and back. The first leg of the trip was as support crew for five cyclists who rode from Winton to Darwin. We averaged 100km per day on that leg of the trip. We got a good wave and headlight flash from a 130 crew cab Puma towing a trailer heading south on the Stuart Hwy (basically the same as our setup). There was a Tdi 110 (stretched to 120 the owner said) with a whopping great Palomino camper on the back at Three Ways. It was a beautifully maintained unit.
There were numerous other Defenders sighted along the way. The last before getting back to Rocky was a Series Ute approaching a low level narrow bridge west of Torrens Creek. Without a doubt the most enthusiastic wave came from the passenger in a Disco in Darwin.

[ATH]

We, or I should say, the Cook, always waves to Defenders although there's rarely a response. They're probably not ready for a wave from a Disco. [bigsmile1]
Saw a nice series 3 outside Total Tools at Joondalup yesterday, very nicely done up in a mushroom colour.
Didn't get to chat with the driver though.
AlanH.

[travelrover]

Got an enthusiastic wave from all three occupants of a grey 110 puma in Richmond yesterday :-)

[Tote]

Parking rules were applied on Sunday at IKEA Canberra at the request of eldest daughter

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Regards,
Tote

[travelrover]

And here at Bunnings in McGraths Hill a couple of weeks ago..142129

[DieselDan]

Got a wave and a big thumbs up from a bloke in a dual cab ute (I was too surprised to notice what it was!) driving out of Anglesea along the great ocean road yesterday.

[travelrover]

Two waves so far this weekend. A white 130 dual cab with a trailer in North Richmond and a black 130 dual cab with what looked like a light brown camper on the back passing the RAAF base in Richmond :-)

[travelrover]

Three waves this morning, and then this pulled up outside the coffee shop I was in https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180914/3a726d71a36ee4130b10f4d33f96c9a8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180914/7db83ad5c3f2741cd0e176b5bc887cab.jpg

Pretty cool looking unit!

[Tote]

And a DeLorean behind it !

Regards,
Tote

[travelrover]

And a DeLorean behind it !

Regards,
Tote

The DeLorean belongs to the owner of the coffee shop and is often there on Saturdays.

[along for the ride]

Waving is a "thing", either the driver or nominated passenger who is briefed on the responsibility before the trip starts, but what is the etiquette of waving to defense force vehicles?

[travelrover]

Waving is a "thing", either the driver or nominated passenger who is briefed on the responsibility before the trip starts, but what is the etiquette of waving to defense force vehicles?


Not sure what the etiquette is, but I wave to all series, 101 and Defender shaped Land Rovers regardless. Even return waves from Discos and the odd classic RR if i see them. With regards to the response from defence force vehicles, I think zero to date. Sometime you get an odd look..

[Zeros]

No etiquette. Wave at will! 😄

[cuppabillytea]

I've had a 100% success rate with Defence Personnel, and big waves at that.[biggrin]

[jon3950]

I decided to drive the Defender to work today to cheer me up a bit.

Exchanged a big wave, smiles and thumbs up with a lovely lady in a green Td5 110 on Pennant Hills Rd.

Made my day. :)

[DiscoMick]

Had several waves with Defender drivers around Lismore in recent days.

[earlgrey_d90]

Only people who don't wave back on the Gold Coast are the muppets from Guzman Y Gomez who use defenders as company vehicles. I even find myself waving when driving the missus Fiesta [thumbsupbig]

[big harold]

I used to wave all the time but seeing I have 2 broken defenders in the shed no one waves at me anymore.
My arm is getting sore from reaching in my pocket for money to fix the bloody things.
Love Land Rovers but it is getting ridiculous the poor quality of the new ones.
Mark

[DieselDan]

100% wave success rate on the way to Anglesea today - 3 Pumas, 1 ex army 110 and a 110 County on my way home again.

[sizl]

Got a wave from a D90 today also!!

[DiscoClax]

Defo owners don't wave back when I'm in my L320, or even D1. I'm just like you, just incredibly comfortable and not deaf...and a bit soft to be honest. [emoji14]

[jon3950]

I actually got a wave from a black L405 the other day. I was quite taken aback by that, but managed to get a return wave in. Trouble is, you just don’t expect it from a Rangie or Disco anymore so you don’t look out for it. It’s nice when it happens though.

Cheers,
Jon

[travelrover]

Got one from a RRC a week or so ago also. Plenty of Defenders waving in the Hawkesbury still!

Always brings a smile..

[Zeros]

Got a wave from a Disco 1 yesterday...I could tell he really wants a Defender [bigwhistle]

[Rolly]

Just returned from a week on Moreton Isl. A few Deefer’s with each waving and big grins on display!
Must say however, sick of telling people to drop tyre pressures and snatching those stuck.

At least with Fraser Isl, Inskip Pt , provides a steep learning curve to those un-prepared!

[DiscoMick]

Exchanged several waves with Defender drivers on a Brisbane-Sydney return trip this week. Was surprised at the number if Defenders on the northern beaches of Sydney, where they seem to be a bit of a status symbol. One neighbour of our sons has both a litres Defender and a nice D5, for example.
Actually, there are a lot of D4s doing family duties in that area - there were 3 D4s in our son's street alone, as well as two Range Rover Sports. D4s are excellent family wagons and $40k finds some nice examples on carsales.com.

[Col 110]

Was impressed with a dark grey Defender passing the shops at North Richmond today - nice wave in reply to mine.

Well - I was a passenger in my wife's D-MAX [bigsmile] but still got a wave [bigsmile]

Cheers,
Col.

[grey_ghost]

I took the Perentie for a drive today and a little kid waved madly at me, which I returned [emoji1303][emoji3]

[travelrover]

I took the Perentie for a drive today and a little kid waved madly at me, which I returned [emoji1303][emoji3]

Waved at two perenties today and zero response :-(

[DiscoMick]

Several Defender's in the camping area on Flinders Beach North Stradbroke Island.

[Roverlord off road spares]

fads come and go, the wave has been taken over by the new game, parking rules apply.

[travelrover]

Not sure it’s a fad Mario, have been driving Land Rovers for over 40 years and there has always been a wave :-)

Got two waves yesterday from Defenders I had never seen before.

But parking rules do apply...

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Bunnings @ Mulgrave

[JDNSW]

Drove to Yass on 23rd, back on 26th. Saw exactly one Defender or Series on that trip. It was parked in Cowra (Td5 Defender, metallic red) with nobody in it, so no waves!

[Tote]

Been slim pickings for us too so far. Yass- Warren no waves, Warren to Nundle No waves, Had some waves from a classic Rangie and a TDI 130 in convoy with an old Patrol coming into Tamworth. We've seen a few nice Pumas over on the coast at Coffs but no-one in them, Surfies are driving Perenties these days too apparently.

Nice secluded camp spot we found at Sheba Dams

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Regards,

Tote

[Sly]

Got a full blown [ zealot] wave just outside Port Fairy last night . Not a local 110 , but one with a full external roll cage setup towing a small van ...

[LRT]

Got a full blown [ zealot] wave just outside Port Fairy last night . Not a local 110 , but one with a full external roll cage setup towing a small van ...

I passed a nice blackish green Puma Defender towing a camper coming out of Terang heading towards Warrnambool either yesterday or the day before. No return wave from what I could see behind the dark windows.

[DiscoMick]

Several waves from Defenders on North Stradbroke Island this week.

[AlmorWalton]

I have a Puma and my mate, Leeds, has one too. We're builders in Hobart and compare waves per day. I average three or four. I get really annoyed if I miss a wave or don't get wave back from another Defender owner. I take it as a HUGE insult. It's a great game! Never had a wave from a Disco or, God help me, a Range Rover driver (generally too busy to wave as they're talking to their stockbrokers whilst trying to placate little Quentin and Camilla in the back seats - the video screens were probably playing up again.) - then again, I never wave at them. Maybe I should as everybody in rural Tassie does the one finger wave (the nice one, not the naughty one!) to everyone else regardless of car. We're a very friendly bunch.

[auslizard]

Hi all,

I have noticed that fellow defender owners don't seem to be waving to each other as much as they did in the past. Especially puma owners, and the worst "offenders" were in Victoria. Come on guys, thats one of the things that set us apart from the others! who cares about Jap 4x4s. And discos-Dime a dozen. But Defenders, its like a club within a club. So come on guys lets get the rage back.

Any thoughts?

Nino.

In in a few months of ownership only one or two have been missed. Saw two today got two waves. This in Melbourne too. For hecks sake there have been waves over massive spit freeways and all. Things must be on the up and up :). Have noticed a couple of the older Toyota 4x4 drivers quite keen to join in on the action as well. I waved back as there is no need to punish them further for such poor taste.

[DiscoMick]

I give and get lots of waves.

[Chops]

In in a few months of ownership only one or two have been missed. Saw two today got two waves. This in Melbourne too. For hecks sake there have been waves over massive spit freeways and all. Things must be on the up and up :). Have noticed a couple of the older Toyota 4x4 drivers quite keen to join in on the action as well. I waved back as there is no need to punish them further for such poor taste.


When I had mine, I had a few good waves from Tojo drivers too,, I think they may be secret Land Rover tragics as well 😉

[travelrover]

When I had mine, I had a few years ave from Tojo drivers too,, I think they may be secret Land Rover tragics as well [emoji6]

We get waves every weekend without fail and usually during the week! Had one last night from a nice maroon with white roof 110 on our way home from dinner in Richmond NSW

[dromader driver]

had a good chat with someone from Port Stephens while waiting for the boat. Unfortunately i was stuck in a tojota.

[Zeros]

Defender waves and parking rules are as old as time itself. We parked next to a fully kitted out Defender from Italy, in Hobart the other day. We exchanged notes on the windscreen, which is akin to big wave. [thumbsupbig] It's a global phenomenon.

[EastFreo]

I get them almost every day either driving in Perth or heading down to the farm in south west WA.

Had as a chat to a guy and his wife yesterday outside Manjimup Woolies. He had his tdi parked there. Turned out he had a 2012 as well.

Amusing thing is I have a 2014 110 and my dad’s 300 tdi as well,

[Zeros]

Amusing thing is I have a 2014 110 and my dad’s 300 tdi as well,

Which one do you enjoy driving more?

[EastFreo]

The new one is definitely more comfortable for long distance. But the old one has the front vents which nothing can beat as well as a much much better turning circle.

The old old one is our old workhorse and is full of all sorts of farm equipment. A heap of star pickets also neatly fit in the rear tray and slot under the rear seat.

The way way I look at it they both have their charms!

[LRT]

Got an enthusiastic thumbs up from a bloke in a Holden Commodore tonight [biggrin]

[auslizard]

Not sure it’s a fad Mario, have been driving Land Rovers for over 40 years and there has always been a wave :-)

Got two waves yesterday from Defenders I had never seen before.

But parking rules do apply...

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Bunnings @ Mulgrave

Had my first encounter with another Perentie at Bunnings a couple of days ago. The spot next to it was free but at the critical moment another car turned the corner in front of me. I willed it away with an under the breath "no you don't you bastard that's my spot" and the vehicle drove right past leaving a space so the two lizards could get acquainted again :). Unfortunately didn't have my phone so no photo:(. Said hello to the owner upon return and exchanged pleasantries, they must of had a bit of a surprise when they walked out.

[jethro]

The landrover wave is alive and well in the south west of WA.along with the coversations struck in carparks and the notes left on windscreens just part of the Landy THING
I find quite a few non landrover Defender owners are attracted and strike up a conversation as most or their families had landys in the past .Just last Thursday a local farmer ,a long time Toyota owner has two Defenders and loves them .,just one of many new contacts I have met over the years.
To me thats great !

[JDNSW]

Driving this morning eat of Wellington, heading for Molong to pick up grandkids for holidays, waved and flashed (both ways) to a blue Defender heading west.

Actually was an interesting morning - coming back followed a Citroen D-Super from Molong to Wellington (I owned a Citroen D series until two years ago).

[Nomad9]

Hi There,
Driving my newly purchased Fireonz red Deefer 90 back from Melbourne next week, no doubt get a couple of waves one way or the other...….. Looking forward to the experience. See you out there...

Cheers Marty

[DiscoMick]

I've had several waves from Defender drivers in southern Brissie in recent days.

[dromader driver]

Just done a quick blast from Brisbane to Ellenborough Falls in NSW. Good to see lots of waves in the wet. Would love to know what the caravan weighed behind a Defa in Coffs. It was massive. [bigsmile]

[travelrover]

Driving around the Hawkesbury doing jobs today we saw 9 Defenders and got waves from four. The other five were unlikely to have seen us so effectively 100% wave returns :-)

[4xsama]

I was driving around Balmain on Thursday to go to the dawn ceremony. I wish I drove my Defender. Heaps of them - my arm would have dropped off. Driving around for the remainder of the weekend I saw a nice white TD5 in Haberfield.

[VladTepes]

I think I've been confusing a lot of Defender drivers here in Brissie.

If you get waved at by a guy on a black Suzuki motorbike with red wheels. It's me. :D

[Tote]

Got a wave from an early 110 trayback towing a heavily laden trailer in the main street of Yass on Friday morning.

Regards,
Tote

[OneOff]

I was in Yass last Thursday, I should have looked you up.

I also got a return wave from a Defender, which was pretty cool, seeing as how I was on the bike. I think it’s getting to the point that if you’re in your Defender and someone waves at you from whatever vehicle, it’s highly likely they are LR drivers at some point.

[Bernd VonCrashen]

I have a habit of waving to anyone in a Defender whilst driving anything. Was in the missus Polo and wave to a young learner out at Gap Creek. He was a bit startled but his father grinned and waved. I am sure he was thinking, i was told to wave to Defenders not other cars... Fantastic looking ute too.

[cuppabillytea]

Exchanged a nice wave with a silver white topped Puma on Balmain Rd this morning. Not long after that I gave a single second digit wave to a black VW. I missed him by a Flee's wedding tackle and he scared the absolute bejaysus out of me.

[ramblingboy42]

Just wondering how you will wave to the new won't be retro defender

[travelrover]

Just wondering how you will wave to the new won't be retro defender

I will probably treat them as I do newer Disco’s unless they wave first of course [emoji112]!

[4xsama]

Nice Perentie at Kingsgrove Bunnings.

Bad pic sorry but nice rig.

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[vnx205]

There was a post some years ago, possibly way back in this thread, about the appropriate level of recognition given to different models of Land Rover.

It started with a single finger raised for such things as Range Rovers or later Discoveries, graduating to a full hand lifted from the steering wheel and waved for Series II and III.

On my recent 10,500 km trip from Tuross head to Perth and back, there were very few Defenders on the road. Between Ceduna and Perth we saw just two on the way over and four on the way back.

The encounters were so rare that most of us were so excited that we cast convention aside and gave each other the full Series I wave.

Headlights were flashed and both driver and passenger waved enthusiastically with both hands.

[Salinger]

Picked up my 2013 Defender 90 last week in Melbourne, and drove it back to QLD.
The previous owner did mention the phenomenon to me (which I already knew about, long time LR fan boy) but it was nice that he thought it necessary to pass on the tradition to me.

Total Defenders passed: 4

Total Defender waves received and returned: 4

First one was out near Bonnie Doon and I saw him coming a mile off, I was wondering if it would happen like I'd heard about, and there it was, big wave from a farmer in his twin cab 130. Made my week. As I got more comfortable in the car through the trip I was initiating the wave myself and they were always returned or we waved at the same time.

Been pottering around Brisbane over the weekend and probably passed another 3 or 4 Defenders including a great looking Perentie and all waved or waved back.
So... I think the wave is alive and well.

[ATH]

The Cook insists on waving to all Defenders from the navigators seat in the D4. I tell her to stop it but there is the occasional wave back. Luckily Defender drivers
are more aware of other model LRs than either Rangie or Disco drivers. :)
Long may the wave continue.
AlanH.

[travelrover]

We always wave to all defenders, series and occasionally Disco’s & CRR’s but very rarely would notice the the navigator in a newer Disco so she is doing well to get returned waves!

[incisor]

waved to 3 or 4 defenders yesterday on the way to maleny and wootha and got 2 waves back...

waved to a few assorted discos and only got one wave back from a D3 i think it was...

[4bee]

The Navigator's wave may be a bit hard to see due to possible reflection in that area but keep trying.

[Chops]

I got “looked at” today [biggrin]

I view this as a milestone [wink11] Considering I wave at all and sundry Land Rovers, and because I’m in the D4, well, no one give a toss, so no one acknowledges my waves. [bawl]
So,, as I’m travelling up the Hume FW near Benalla/Wang towing a horse float today, as I’m looking at what I think was another D4 (maybe D3) heading South, I notice him looking at me [thumbsupbig]

[4bee]

[QUOTE]I got “looked at” today

Me too, but in my case I think it may have been the cool '70s Vive Zapata mo, long Hair & flared pants.

Did your one have a chuckle, mine did?[biggrin]

[tc_s1]

Nice series IIa and I exchanged waves while in the 87 county today. Would liked to have been able to each stop for a chat but was not to be.

[travelrover]

I got “looked at” today [biggrin]

]

I was driving through roadworks between the golden highway and Bulgar last week in my Td5 Ute and one of the construction guys leaning on his shovel gave me a big thumbs up [emoji106] and a massive smile [emoji4]!

Waved back and made me smile.

[one_iota]

The most gratifying waves come from the non-Defender Land Rover Owners...the Discoveries and the Range Rovers.

Forgive me if you waved and I didn't!

[4bee]

I have been a tad puzzled by this thread. No, really.

As I understood from years ago it was always 'The Land Rover Wave' & was never type specific.

Always wasted on Toorak Tractor drivers. "I say Woger (Life of Brian voice), why did that scruffy uncouth bogan in that green j**p thing wave to me?"[biggrin]

[rick130]

I have been a tad puzzled by this thread. No, really.

As I understood from years ago it was always 'The Land Rover Wave' & was never type specific.

Always wasted on Toorak Tractor drivers. "I say Woger (Life of Brian voice), why did that scruffy uncouth bogan in that green j**p thing wave to me?"[biggrin]Bwahahahaha [emoji23]

[travelrover]

Waves from two Defenders yesterday between Port Macquarie and the Hawkesbury and another a few mins ago from a Defender in Windsor.

[4bee]

a Defender in Windsor.



OMFG! HM the Q sometimes drives a Deafener, do you think it could have been her?:TakeABow::TakeABow:

She has a characteristic wave from years of practice & she could have been following this thread, so who knows?[biggrin]

Being a bit of a traditionalist I wonder what her thoughts are on the new job & whether she will willingly swap it?


She may even say "Phil, that new Land Rover thingie looks a bit crap & it appears to be chockas with electronics & none of our poncy family will know what to do if it ****s itself. Maybe we had better ask Wills lad & maybe put him on the Royal payroll just in case?"

[DiscoMick]

waved to 3 or 4 defenders yesterday on the way to maleny and wootha and got 2 waves back...

waved to a few assorted discos and only got one wave back from a D3 i think it was...Quite a number of Defenders in the Maleny area. I exchange waves every trip up there.

[JDNSW]

Got waved to yesterday by a white D3/4towing avan and travelling west. Anyone from here?

This morning saw a white Defender pointing east with a van attached, in a rest area between Peterborough and Cockburn (if I remember rightly)- I tooted, but it was pretty early, so they were probably still asleep

[Zcoota]

The wave seems alive and strong. Heading into the tunnel in Melbourne on Thursday night in my County and night waved which was reciprocated only to have another Defender flash their lights and wizz past. Very cool [biggrin]

[ATH]

Cook and I were out and about this morning and saw 3 Defenders within 30 minutes. Very rare that is around our area of Perth. She waved to 2 of them but didn't get a response. :(
Serves her right.
AlanH.

[4bee]

Maybe you were driving the Commodore?[smilebigeye]

[ATH]

We were in the D4. Left the Bentley at home as I don't like shopping centre car parks with that..... we do get return hand signals but some are quite vulgar. :)
AlanH.

[one_iota]

On Sunday past I got and gave a big wave.

'twas a snorkelled white D4 in Earlwood (Sydney).

It put a smile on my grumpy dial.

I'd hate to think that we were knobs let alone that we were snobs.

[Chops]

Past a D4 towing a camper trailer (I think) on the way up from Melbourne on Sunday, not only did he slide back into the left lane when he realised I was scooting along fairly well, but then offered a wave as I passed him. [smilebigeye][thumbsupbig]
I did try on the UHF to call him, but obviously he didn’t have his on, or perhaps didn’t realise it was me talking.

[ezyrama]

I had to take the Falcon ute home on the weekend to do some tidying up around the house. It never ceases to amaze me how many Defner's I see when I am not driving mine. I did manage to wave at a white 130 and funnily enough got a wave back. Monday I saw a nice D4 that had a family in it and got an enthusiastic wave from all 4 inside. Must have traded the Defner in on it I suppose.

[Tote]

Got a wave from JDNSW this morning in Yass and then stalked him all the way to Boorowa on the way to the farm. Hope you had a good trip home John,

Regards,
Tote

[travelrover]

Got a wave passing the Richmond RAAF base from a Defender towing a trailer with what looked like a project series vehicle on it ;-)

[JDNSW]

Got a wave from JDNSW this morning in Yass and then stalked him all the way to Boorowa on the way to the farm. Hope you had a good trip home John,

Regards,
Tote

Ah!- was that you? I came to this thread to comment on the exchange! Nice looking dark green dual cab 130 I think.

[Chops]

Got a wave from JDNSW this morning in Yass and then stalked him all the way to Boorowa on the way to the farm. Hope you had a good trip home John,

Regards,
Tote

Haha,, you stalker you 👍

[DieselDan]

100% wave return over the weekend during a drive down to the Otways for a bit of a play. Three 110s and a couple of 90s.

Even got a raised finger off the wheel from a Disco2 driver on the way to work this morning!

[Gerard_A]

Came here to say that I'm a new Land Rover owner (Defender) and the first time I encountered this was from another Defender driving past. Had no idea this was a thing but I (almost) always spot Defenders driving past and now they're waving.
I've had many wave backs and a few I've caught too late. Driving on the Burwood Highway last week I had a white Defender pull up behind me, even slowed down so I could wave as he drove past.
Had no idea the wave was a "Land Rover" thing but will definitely be keeping my eye out for all of them now.

[Tins]

I used to drive an MG. The wave was universal, you saw an MG, no matter which, you waved ( in fact it was a polite two fingered salute ). Sadly, Defender drivers only wave at Defenders ( OK, they wave at my Series ). How about waving at Discos? OK, these days it's hard, when a RR looks like a Ford Territory... , but a D2 is a Land Rover, OK? Wave at it. I wave at you.

[travelrover]

I used to drive an MG. The wave was universal, you saw an MG, no matter which, you waved ( in fact it was a polite two fingered salute ). Sadly, Defender drivers only wave at Defenders ( OK, they wave at my Series ). How about waving at Discos? OK, these days it's hard, when a RR looks like a Ford Territory... , but a D2 is a Land Rover, OK? Wave at it. I wave at you.

I learnt to drive in 1973 in a ‘54 MGTF 1250. Not only did you wave but often stop and have a chat!

[OneOff]

I tend to get about 30% return waves from D1's and D2's. It seems the more they are modified(fat tyres, lift kits) the more waves.

Zero from later Discos and RR's.

Got a wave from a G-Wagen the other day, surprised me at first, then I thought probably an ex Defender driver, he knew about the wave anyway. [thumbsupbig]

[Tombie]

Waved enthusiastically at 2 Defenders south of Whyalla the other day, met with quizzical looks and nothing else.

Then again I was in my Work Toyota [emoji41]

Tried to call them on UHF 40 and got nothing...

[ATH]

Got a wave yesterday from a couple in a dark Puma 110 at Coronation Beach WA. NSW reg. from memory. Got ignored by a wind surfer with a Vic reg. dark 110 in the same place.... must be the D4 that does it. :)
AlanH.

[Johnno1969]

Waved enthusiastically at 2 Defenders south of Whyalla the other day, met with quizzical looks and nothing else.

Then again I was in my Work Toyota [emoji41]

Tried to call them on UHF 40 and got nothing...

Yeah, that's been a thing for me too.....in work cars or whatever and unable to properly communicate with passing Series vehicles and Defenders, waving at them, getting no response and being left with an empty, crushing, rejected feeling: thrown out of the herd. I have thought maybe I should keep a small sign on the dash, which I can hold up as Landies pass, saying "Landy Fan" or "I asked my boss to buy Defenders".

[Milton477]

Did a recent work trip towing the van from Brisbane -> Rockhampton -> Emerald -> Longreach -> Cloncurry -> Hughenden -> Ayr & back down the Bruce to Brisbane & didn't see another Land Rover.

Where the bloody hell are you all?

[Johnno1969]

Did a recent work trip towing the van from Brisbane -> Rockhampton -> Emerald -> Longreach -> Cloncurry -> Hughenden -> Ayr & back down the Bruce to Brisbane & didn't see another Land Rover.

Where the bloody hell are you all?

That's amazing. I have driven quite a lot in Southern Queensland in recent years and have been pleasantly surprised by the number of Defenders I have seen on the Bruce between Gympie and Brisbane.

I just assumed that most of the members of this forum lived in the region.....

[JDNSW]

Off to Melbourne tomorrow - be interesting to see how many I see, and how many wave. (Blue County with two short light bars on the bullbar.)

[Floydo]

Just heading through Maitland to afternoon , in typical TDI summer fashion vents open , windows down. Gave a big out the window wave to a new grey Deefa . Nothing. Probably enjoying his aircon, wishing he had front vents.an it was another 130 as well. Disgraceful

[JDNSW]

Got to Melbourne yesterday. Saw no Defenders on the way, got no waves. Waved at a D1, but no response.

[4bee]

Maybe they were used to the momentary raising off the steering wheel with the forefinger.

Lazy sods![smilebigeye]

[Tote]

Got a big wave from the white TDI 130 in the main street of Yass this morning

Regards,
Tote

[travelrover]

Got a slow ‘lazy’ wave from a dark grey 110 west bound on the north Richmond bridge this afternoon.

[Salinger]

Yeah, that's been a thing for me too.....in work cars or whatever and unable to properly communicate with passing Series vehicles and Defenders, waving at them, getting no response and being left with an empty, crushing, rejected feeling: thrown out of the herd. I have thought maybe I should keep a small sign on the dash, which I can hold up as Landies pass, saying "Landy Fan" or "I asked my boss to buy Defenders".

Haha. We need "My other car is a Defender." stickers.

I've missed a few waves recently and always feel bad about it. Been caught in my head too much lately!

Got a wave from a bloke in an old FJ40 the other day... "Close enough." I thought and gave him one back.

Also copped a wave from a smokeshow blonde in a Disco Sport yesterday... or so I thought. Turns out she was waving to the car behind me... or we were all just waving back wishing it was for us, either or.

[travelrover]

Haha. We need "My other car is a Defender." stickers.



All my other cars are Defenders... ;-)

[JDNSW]

On the way into Dubbo this morning got an enthusiastic (arm out of window!) wave from a Perentie heading the other way on the Mendooran Road. Anyone from here? (I was in the blue County, and yes, I did return it).

[DiscoMick]

I've had several waves from Defender drivers on Sydney's northern beaches this week.

[4bee]

A few days a go we received an E-mail from Mazda on this very subject but I don't think they had thought it through very well. What was ok for Land Rovers is not ok today with a modern car & it's reflective & tinted windscreen.


Today's cars inc Mazdas, are not the same as "yesterdays" vehicles with quick action sliding glass, flat screen, (Thank God,) and there are so many on the road as to make them invisible anyway.

I do not intend to locate a window switch, wait until the window drops @ even 60kmh to wave at someone, another Mazda owner or not.

IDIOTS! You can't play catch-up with today's Technology.

[travelrover]

Yesterday while passing though my old stomping ground of 25 years ago I received waves from a bronze and then white 110’s by the shops in Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill! Saw a number of parked shorties in Rose Bay, Watson’s Bay and Bondi Beach. Black seems to be the colour of choice. They still seem to be trendy in this part of town! We were also in our black shortie..

[viccrewy]

Growing up as a child and then teen in my dads early 90's 110 I used to ponder and be embarrassed about the wave all the time. Now, owning my own 110, I find myself giving everyone the wave; Or the one finger of the wheel. But - this topic hits the nail on the head. 4/5 of the last defender's I've seen in my travels haven't offered anything back in the slightest! I cant tell you the level of red mist that hits me when I don't get a wave back, especially when you watch them, watch you!

[Tote]

Saw a dark green 130 HPCU wit a white roof in the main street of Yass today but I was in the ute and he was in the back playing with a fridge....

Regards,
Tote

[Floydo]

Has anyone noticed that hipster Puma owners are the worst. At not waving. Never have a problem with TDI or Td5 owners.

[DiscoMick]

Has anyone noticed that hipster Puma owners are the worst. At not waving. Never have a problem with TDI or Td5 owners.I wave!

[rick130]

I wave!I don't think you're a hipster though, Mike. [emoji6][emoji23]

[4bee]

I don't think you're a hipster though, Mike. [emoji6][emoji23]


Can one be an older & retired Hipster or is that a contradiction in terms?[bigsad]

[Greg4427]

I’ve decided that I’m going to give waving to all JLR products a go! Not much luck so far though. Had looks of consternation, shock, “do I know you?” looks back in return and some smiles......plus waved at a silver Defender 130 and a white Defender 110 on my way to and from Ballarat today. Presumed they waved back but it was hard to see.

[4bee]

I’ve decided that I’m going to give waving to all JLR products a go! Not much luck so far though. Had looks of consternation, shock, “do I know you?” looks back in return and some smiles......plus waved at a silver Defender 130 and a white Defender 110 on my way to and from Ballarat today. Presumed they waved back but it was hard to see.

Possibly 'cos you were driving a Ford Ranger?

[FARGO]

Got a wave from a blue 110 this morning in the middle of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

[DiscoMick]

I don't think you're a hipster though, Mike. [emoji6][emoji23]I'm growing a pony tail. Doesn't that make me hip? [emoji6]

[4bee]

Got a wave from a blue 110 this morning in the middle of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

A smoky Blue one? How the hell did you see that then?[smilebigeye]

[4bee]

I'm growing a pony tail. Doesn't that make me hip? [emoji6]


Either that or a bit of a Wonker[biggrin]

[DiscoMick]

[emoji1]
Isn't it a rule that blokes retire and grow a pony tail?

[4bee]

No No No, no Pony Tail, a Mistress.[biggrin]

Never heard about a PT.

[ATH]

The Cook, against my advices, always waves at Defenders while we're out and about in the D4. I've told her constantly that their drivers are all thick and don't recognise other LR products but she keeps doing it. :)
That's what comes of having had 3 of them I suppose...... and she'd rather have one of them than something wiv a bit of class about it.
AlanH

[DiscoMick]

Had three waves from other Defender drivers between Lismore and Brisbane today, all returned.

[DiscoMick]

No No No, no Pony Tail, a Mistress.[biggrin]

Never heard about a PT.That reminds of the time when I was living in Thailand and a Thai bloke asked my salary and then said, "You could easily afford a minor wife."
I replied, "You're kidding, I can barely afford my major wife." [emoji15]

[Greg4427]

Possibly 'cos you were driving a Ford Ranger?
Ha ha, where did you get the Ford Ranger idea from mate? I drive a Fuji White Defender 110!!!! [bigwhistle]

[4bee]

Ha ha, where did you get the Ford Ranger idea from mate? I drive a Fuji White Defender 110!!!! [bigwhistle] Greg. It is all about the twisting of the wording for a laugh. :wallbash: Jeeeezuz!

[Greg4427]

Greg. It is all about the twisting of the wording for a laugh. :wallbash: Jeeeezuz!
Jeeeezuz, well sorry I missed your obvious pearler mate [bigrolf]

[4bee]

Never mind. I guess one has to have a Sense of Humour to begin with. [bigwhistle]


[wink11]

[Greg4427]

Never mind. I guess one has to have a Sense of Humour to begin with. [bigwhistle]


[wink11]
Yer well you seem to be stacking them in the aisle 4bee, I see it now....the play on words with your nickname!!! Always admired originality. What a screamer. Merry Christmas [bigsmile]

[Tote]

Got a wave from a Disco 1 and a TDI110 towing a caravan between home and Moree and a shy gidday from a young lady who was checking out the Defender from her V8 Disco 1 in the carpark at Woolies in Moree. Not a wave in Queensland so far....

Regards,
Tote

[travelrover]

Three waves today from 110’s around the Haweksbury. Hadn’t seen any of these before. Would probably have got a fourth from a white 110 on the putty rd but we had to turn off before they were within ‘waving’ range!

Got home still smiling.

[4bee]

Got a wave from a Disco 1 and a TDI110 towing a caravan between home and Moree and a shy gidday from a young lady who was checking out the Defender from her V8 Disco 1 in the carpark at Woolies in Moree. Not a wave in Queensland so far....

Regards,
Tote




Tote, she may have been checking you out, not the Deafener. Weeeeeeeeeeelllllll, who knows?[smilebigeye]

[Tote]

Not a wave but we pulled into the Woolies at Airlie Beach this afternoon and a 2.4 130 observed parking rules and said hello.

Regards,
Tote

[JDNSW]

Spotted a red early 110 Defender wagon as I left Orana Mall today - waves exchanged.

[DiscoMick]

Not a wave but we pulled into the Woolies at Airlie Beach this afternoon and a 2.4 130 observed parking rules and said hello.

Regards,
ToteCome to Maleny and you're sure to get a wave from another Defender.

[Big Nige]

Just moved up to NQLD - quite a few Defenders up here - I wave at each on like a loon! Mostly get a return wave, but not always.

[Tote]

Got waves from both the driver and passenger of a red 130 TD5 towing a caravan in Junee today

Regards,
Tote

[travelrover]

Got a wave this afternoon from an elderly couple in a 130 with an ‘active camper’ slide on on the rear in North Richmond.

[4bee]

Got waves from both the driver and passenger of a red 130 TD5 towing a caravan in June today

Too late Tote, I saw what you did there.[bigrolf]


I was thinking as I read that, that you must have extraordinary powers to see that far ahead. [biggrin]

[Tote]

Too late Tote, I saw what you did there.[bigrolf]


I was thinking as I read that, that you must have extraordinary powers to see that far ahead. [biggrin]

Time travel conspiracy or autocorrect? You be the judge........

Regards,
Tote

[4bee]

A cover up more like.[biggrin]

[DieselDan]

Been a bit quiet in here (for obvious reasons, I guess) but got a 3 from 3 waves on the road to Anglesea today - 2 Defenders and a Series 3.

[JDNSW]

Got a wave from a dual cab 130 near Cowra on the Lachlan Valley Way today - didn't spot it through the rain until the last minute. It was heading south.

[JamesP]

Thought this worthy of sharing as it explains the need for not being to excited when seeing another Defender.

Waving At Other Defenders – THE RULES - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BkHlYVs6Bs)

[travelrover]

Always plenty of waves here in the Haweksbury. We got one this morning through the mirk and rain on the Putty Rd.

[Floydo]

A very rare wave from another 130 in the upper Hunter. Place is full of Yukotas 79's Like arse holes........ everyone has one.
Didn't leaf springs go out in the early 80s??!

[Epic_Dragon]

I wave to everyone from my Disco 2!!! :D had a big wave and thumbs up from some fellas in a nice blue Defender the other day!!!! Always makes my day :D

[4bee]

I wave to everyone from my Disco 2!!! :D had a big wave and thumbs up from some fellas in a nice blue Defender the other day!!!! Always makes my day :D


That's nice & if you ever get a wave from a Bearded fella in a White Mazda CX-3 that'll be me, an ex-Discovery 1 Facelift, owner. No, not a facelifted owner but you get my drift.[bigrolf]

[Epic_Dragon]

That's nice & if you ever get a wave from a Bearded fella in a White Mazda CX-3 that'll be me, an ex-Discovery 1 Facelift, owner. No, not a facelifted owner but you get my drift.[bigrolf]

If you ever see me, come say hello and have a chat :D I will keep and eye out for waving mazdas! :D

[4bee]

If you ever see me, come say hello and have a chat :D I will keep and eye out for waving mazdas! :D


Actually I thought I recognised you in Bunnings a few months ago but alas it wasn't or I didn't think it was. If that person was leading a Horse, (in Bunnings? [smilebigeye]) well it would have been obvious, or even riding a Lawnmower, I could have taken the chance to embarrass myself.

[Epic_Dragon]

Actually I thought I recognised you in Bunnings a few months ago but alas it wasn't or I didn't think it was. If that person was leading a Horse, (in Bunnings? [smilebigeye]) well it would have been obvious, or even riding a Lawnmower, I could have taken the chance to embarrass myself.

haha I would totally take my horse to bunnings, he would love it! LOL. all 18hh of him hahaha. I would even take my mower in LOL. It is a wheelchair these days, hasnt done any mowing in years haha. I do go in bunnings quite often, always in my purple wheelchair now, was a red one before. Normally rolling faster than should be in there [bigrolf] If I see you following me I will pull over somewhere :) I am going to have the first disco with hand controls too it seems :O

[4bee]

haha I would totally take my horse to bunnings, he would love it! LOL. all 18hh of him hahaha. I would even take my mower in LOL. It is a wheelchair these days, hasnt done any mowing in years haha. I do go in bunnings quite often, always in my purple wheelchair now, was a red one before. Normally rolling faster than should be in there [bigrolf] If I see you following me I will pull over somewhere :) I am going to have the first disco with hand controls too it seems :O


If I see you following me I will pull over somewhere

Don't do that, I'll spot you with that description of a Purple Wheelchair & you don't wish to look like an easy pickup do you? [bigrolf] I suppose I could grab a shovel & shove the handle through your spokes to get your attention.[smilebigeye]

I wonder what the Bunning's bloke would say if I asked him "Is that Epic_Dragon over there?" Or I mis-identified you & asked (what turned out to be a total stranger) "Hi, I'm 4bee are you Epic_Dragon?" I bet that'd get some funny looks.:Rolling:

[Epic_Dragon]

[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] my wheelchair is very recognisable, it's making friends everywhere [emoji28]
Don't do that, I'll spot you with that description of a Purple Wheelchair & you don't wish to look like an easy pickup do you? [bigrolf] I suppose I could grab a shovel & shove the handle through your spokes to get your attention.[smilebigeye]

I wonder what the Bunning's bloke would say if I asked him "Is that Epic_Dragon over there?" Or I mis-identified you & asked (what turned out to be a total stranger) "Hi, I'm 4bee are you Epic_Dragon?" I bet that'd get some funny looks.:Rolling:

[4bee]

[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] my wheelchair is very recognisable, it's making friends everywhere [emoji28]

Has it yet got Autographs all over it & things like "Foo Was Here.? [wink11] "Kilroy was here".

[Gumnut]

I was in my Red D4 in Darwin last week; got a very rare double wave from Defender 90, and a bit of UHF chatter from another D4...
Then didnt see another LR of any variety until Bourke, NSW which had a few D4 getting about!!

[travelrover]

Had two waves this week so far. First from a rare banana yellow Td5 shorty and another from a white 110 with a roof rack. I have seen him around the Haweksbury quite a bit recently.

[RecMec]

I wave to any Land Rover vehicle. No probs with other Def owners and those with older Disco's. The Dahlings in their late Disco's, Evoques, Rangies and Velars are something else though. Some stare ahead like robots. Sometimes I might get a reaction such as a quick glance. Older dad 'n mum dahlings are good: "Dahling, who was that person in that green jeep thing who waved at us? The cheek!". Always lotsa targets around the NatCap.

Shall keep sussing, looking for fuel tank diagrams. RecMec.


'54 S1 86" Deep Bronze Green - a beaut goer and all ****e 'n briney, [bigsmile1]
'14 Def 110 Keswick Green - all good but leaking fuel from the tank breather. [bighmmm]

164413164414

[one_iota]

I have a problem...a dilemma. I don't regard the new one badged as a Defender as a true Defender. So will I only wave in return...yes or no?

[DiscoMick]

I wave to any Land Rover vehicle. No probs with other Def owners and those with older Disco's. The Dahlings in their late Disco's, Evoques, Rangies and Velars are something else though. Some stare ahead like robots. Sometimes I might get a reaction such as a quick glance. Older dad 'n mum dahlings are good: "Dahling, who was that person in that green jeep thing who waved at us? The cheek!". Always lotsa targets around the NatCap.

Shall keep sussing, looking for fuel tank diagrams. RecMec.


'54 S1 86" Deep Bronze Green - a beaut goer and all ****e 'n briney, [bigsmile1]
'14 Def 110 Keswick Green - all good but leaking fuel from the tank breather. [bighmmm]

164413164414That green 110 looks nice, although I do like ours in white. [emoji41]

[grey_ghost]

I have a problem...a dilemma. I don't regard the new one badged as a Defender as a true Defender. So will I only wave in return...yes or no?

If it's got a Land Rover badge on it - I always return the wave. No matter what.

I won't go into the debate about the new Defender, other that to say - the world has moved on, I can't wait to see one in the flesh. :)

[JDNSW]

I have a problem...a dilemma. I don't regard the new one badged as a Defender as a true Defender. So will I only wave in return...yes or no?

I appreciate the dilemma - I had the same one when they started calling Rangerovers and their illegitimate offspring Landrovers! I don't have strong feelings about the term "Defender" - I've never owned one! I drive "proper" Landrovers.

[gromit]

I have a problem...a dilemma. I don't regard the new one badged as a Defender as a true Defender. So will I only wave in return...yes or no?

It looks like a lot of the other brands so by the time you work out it's a new Defender it will have gone past. Too late to wave......


Colin

[JDNSW]

It bears about as much relation to the original as the current VW beetle does to the original. In both cases the vehicle is aimed at a completely different market, and has nothing in common in the design.

[gromit]

It bears about as much relation to the original as the current VW beetle does to the original. In both cases the vehicle is aimed at a completely different market, and has nothing in common in the design.

Much the same as the FJ Cruiser, Fiat 500 and the Mini.....

Colin

[JDNSW]

Exactly!

[4bee]

I have a problem...a dilemma. I don't regard the new one badged as a Defender as a true Defender. So will I only wave in return...yes or no?


It would be rude not to.

[Gordie]

Just been reading a review on the latest Suzuki Jimny, and am sorely tempted, as they seem to have taken the place of the old series Landies, and target the market for which the series were intended. Which Landrover or no other, seems to do nowadays. But I suppose I would only get waves from other Jimnys then! Although I would wave to a Jimny from my Landie now, they deserve it, they are cool.

[Vern]

Just been reading a review on the latest Suzuki Jimny, and am sorely tempted, as they seem to have taken the place of the old series Landies, and target the market for which the series were intended. Which Landrover or no other, seems to do nowadays. But I suppose I would only get waves from other Jimnys then! Although I would wave to a Jimny from my Landie now, they deserve it, they are cool.Probably ok if you're 4 foot tall, its about the size of my shoe. Way smaller than a defender

[Gordie]

Probably ok if you're 4 foot tall, its about the size of my shoe. Way smaller than a defenderYep about the size of a series then! hehe.

[Vern]

It looks like a lot of the other brands so by the time you work out it's a new Defender it will have gone past. Too late to wave......


ColinNot in real life, it resembles a new modern defender. Theres one at my local dealer, stands out like dogs balls when amongst all the other rovers. It's truly an awesome looking vehicle

[rick130]

Not in real life, it resembles a new modern defender. Theres one at my local dealer, stands out like dogs balls when amongst all the other rovers. It's truly an awesome looking vehicleDitto.
I've seen one on a tilt tray and another running up the motorway here.

While the front is a little generic you can't mistake it for anything else.

[one_iota]

I saw one!

Bells Line of Road NSW travelling East.

The driver didn't wave! (or I missed the wave).

[travelrover]

I saw one!

Bells Line of Road NSW travelling East.

The driver didn't wave! (or I missed the wave).

Two this morning, one on the Hawkesbury Valley Way east bound (red 110) at 9.48 just east of north Richmond bridge and a D1 in Richmond a little earlier.

[one_iota]

Two this morning, one on the Hawkesbury Valley Way east bound (red 110) at 9.48 just east of north Richmond bridge and a D1 in Richmond a little earlier.

Hi Travelrover,

We have a place in Mount Wilson that we spend time at as much as we can. So we drive the Bells Line frequently. I've become familiar with the local Defenders along the road: those at Hillbilly Cider, Bilpin Burgers, the restaurant at Bilpin village and a Military with the trailer that I often see at Kurrajong Heights or North Richmond. I wave as we pass by.

The Defender to which I referred was the latest incarnation of our marque spotted as we were going to Bunnings at Lithgow. I confess I was in deep conversation with my partner discussing the shopping list when it came the other way.

I'll keep an eye out for you too!

I'm a wihte 110 with AULRO plates.

[travelrover]

Hi Travelrover,

We have a place in Mount Wilson that we spend time at as much as we can. So we drive the Bells Line frequently. I've become familiar with the local Defenders along the road: those at Hillbilly Cider, Bilpin Burgers, the restaurant at Bilpin village and a Military with the trailer that I often see at Kurrajong Heights or North Richmond. I wave as we pass by.

The Defender to which I referred was the latest incarnation of our marque spotted as we were going to Bunnings at Lithgow. I confess I was in deep conversation with my partner discussing the shopping list when it came the other way.

I'll keep an eye out for you too!

Hi One_iota

There are a couple around Kurrajong village and Bowen mountain and a few in north Richmond, a perentie in Freemans Reach at least three 110/130’s in Glossodia two 90’s in Richmond and we have three (2 110’s and a 90) in east Kurrajong. So plenty to wave to most days.. and of course being a major east west rout across the mountains there are plenty passing through..

We always wave [emoji112]

[mfc]

I’ve come to notice the wave decreasing... cockies in defenders( local)tend to have to receive a fair few waves before they sus it out and work out you’re local.... 2 door roc’s and modded classics wave as do many d1’s and d2’s..... however as defenders have suddenly become a “ fad” the waves decrease.... I figure those drivers will become either fanatics And waving fools or flog of there penis extensions And prices will return to a more realistic value ..... my main wave issue is catching my self starting to do the waving fool thing in a barina or a bmw

[Tote]

Not quite a wave, I was parked at the servo this morning in the 130 after filling the diesel pod to take out to the farm. A lady in a blue Hilux next to me went to leave then came back and told me she just wanted to let me know that I had made her day for her, she said that it was so rarely that you see a "proper" land rover and that her dad worked at the land rover factory for 30 years.

Regards,
Tote

[4bee]

Not quite a wave, I was parked at the servo this morning in the 130 after filling the diesel pod to take out to the farm. A lady in a blue Hilux next to me went to leave then came back and told me she just wanted to let me know that I had made her day for her, she said that it was so rarely that you see a "proper" land rover and that her dad worked at the land rover factory for 30 years.

Regards,
Tote

That is a nice little story Tote. Thanks.

[4bee]

Hi One_iota

There are a couple around Kurrajong village and Bowen mountain and a few in north Richmond, a perentie in Freemans Reach at least three 110/130’s in Glossodia two 90’s in Richmond and we have three (2 110’s and a 90) in east Kurrajong. So plenty to wave to most days.. and of course being a major east west rout across the mountains there are plenty passing through..

We always wave [emoji112]


Do you have a bit of a thing going on in them thar hills?:wub:[bigrolf]

[travelrover]

Do you have a bit of a thing going on in them thar hills?:wub:[bigrolf]

Apparently so. I heard sometime ago that there are more series/defenders/perenties per head in the Hawkesbury than anywhere else in NSW according to the RMS.

Three waves yesterday but only one today!

[4bee]

Apparently so. I heard sometime ago that there are more series/defenders/perenties per head in the Hawkesbury than anywhere else in NSW according to the RMS.

Three waves yesterday but only one today!


So REAL Land Rovers & none of that Hairdresser's crap.:TakeABow::Rolling:

[Tombie]

Would explain all the oil in the Hawks!!!

[4bee]

I’ve come to notice the wave decreasing... cockies in defenders( local)tend to have to receive a fair few waves before they sus it out and work out you’re local.... 2 door roc’s and modded classics wave as do many d1’s and d2’s..... however as defenders have suddenly become a “ fad” the waves decrease.... I figure those drivers will become either fanatics And waving fools or flog of there penis extensions And prices will return to a more realistic value ..... my main wave issue is catching my self starting to do the waving fool thing in a barina or a bmw


Yep, you'll have to watch it, that could be embarrassing.[bigrolf]

[86mud]

I am noticing that I am not receiving a wave back from any new Defender owners recently.

I must admit that both times it has been doing the school run so clearly the mum driving the new Defender would have no idea.

Should I just give up and not wave at a new Defender owners assuming that they have no idea about the Defender heritage?

[travelrover]

I am noticing that I am not receiving a wave back from any new Defender owners recently.

I must admit that both times it has been doing the school run so clearly the mum driving the new Defender would have no idea.

Should I just give up and not wave at a new Defender owners assuming that they have no idea about the Defender heritage?

Do they even know it’s a Land Rover?

[86mud]

doubt it.......just a shiny new grocery getter/school run, sport on weekend "car" and just had to get one 'cause hubby's business can right it off

[4bee]

doubt it.......just a shiny new grocery getter/school run, sport on weekend "car" and just had to get one 'cause hubby's business can right it off


Bide your time, what goes around comes around.


Wait until you get waved down by one, all teary eyed & "I
don't know what to do & my old man will be furious", 'cos you are of the same breed.

While lifting the bonnet with much clicking of the tongue & the odd "Uh oh" & sucking of air through teeth, you will be in an admirable position to fill them in on the History. Then leave them to it waiting for a couple of hours for the Breakdown Service to change their flat tyre.

Job done!

[DazzaTD5]

I dont know about a new Defender but I have had a few drivers of the Defender "classic" not wave.
There is a disturbance in the force, the snob factor has leached into the last of the Defender classics.

(we are calling it the Defender classic now arent we?)

[Tote]

I wound the window down and waved to a blue TD5 with a white roof this afternoon and only got a vaguely confused look in return - I was in the RRS though[biggrin]

Regards,
Tote

[cuppabillytea]

I saw two new Defenders in the space of a minute this morning. Didn't rate even a glance from either.

[4bee]

I wound the window down and waved to a blue TD5 with a white roof this afternoon and only got a vaguely confused look in return - I was in the RRS though[biggrin]

Regards,
Tote


Still, they will be aware now & wondering who it was so the next time you meet on the Queen's Highway they may not know you, but will certainly be expecting a wave & LO & BEHOLD, another Land Rover romance will be born.:wub:


[bigrolf]

[4bee]

I dont know about a new Defender but I have had a few drivers of the Defender "classic" not wave.
There is a disturbance in the force, the snob factor has leached into the last of the Defender classics.

(we are calling it the Defender classic now arent we?)

Why not Dazza, it is as wanky as any other title.[bigrolf]

[Col 110]

Whilst I don't generally initiate a wave to a RRS - I will always return a wave from any vehicle thinking that there must be a Defender person in the other car [bigsmile]



I wound the window down and waved to a blue TD5 with a white roof this afternoon and only got a vaguely confused look in return - I was in the RRS though[biggrin]

Regards,
Tote

[windsock]

I dont know about a new Defender but I have had a few drivers of the Defender "classic" not wave.
There is a disturbance in the force, the snob factor has leached into the last of the Defender classics.

(we are calling it the Defender classic now arent we?)

Dunno about other old 110 owners but I correct even the most well-meaning comment that my old 1984 110 is a defender, it is not, it is a just a 110, amongst the first of the dawning of the mighty era, the classic begins there... surely? [thumbsupbig] [biggrin]

Always wave to the "real" land rovers and only a small percentage are not returned. [bigwhistle]

[DazzaTD5]

Dunno about other old 110 owners but I correct even the most well-meaning comment that my old 1984 110 is a defender, it is not, it is a just a 110, amongst the first of the dawning of the mighty era, the classic begins there... surely? [thumbsupbig] [biggrin]

Always wave to the "real" land rovers and only a small percentage are not returned. [bigwhistle]

Yes I admit I do call mine a 110 and correct people that call it a Defender, then I often go down the path of telling them why, the history bluh bluh.

A pet hate of mine though is calling any Series Land Rover a Defender! thats just wrong [tonguewink]

[Gav 110]

(we are calling it the Defender classic now arent we?)

Maybe we just call a 110 a “110”
(If you are lucky enough to have a 90 we will call it a “90”)
The original Defender a “Defender” (90 or 110 added to the end)
And the new Defender “the Metrosexual Defender”
(Waiving to these is optional)
[emoji12][emoji12]

Gav

[Vern]

Yes I admit I do call mine a 110 and correct people that call it a Defender, then I often go down the path of telling them why, the history bluh bluh.

A pet hate of mine though is calling any Series Land Rover a Defender! thats just wrong [tonguewink]I call my 110 a county as i don't in any way shape or form want it to be categorised with the 'other' 110's (defenders/pumas)[emoji1]

[Tombie]

I call my 110 a county as i don't in any way shape or form want it to be categorised with the 'other' 110's (defenders/pumas)[emoji1]

You know that’s the equivalent of some TD5 owners saying they drive an “Extreme”

[4bee]

Maybe we just call a 110 a “110”
(If you are lucky enough to have a 90 we will call it a “90”)
The original Defender a “Defender” (90 or 110 added to the end)
And the new Defender “the Metro sexual Defender”
(Waiving to these is optional)
[emoji12][emoji12]

Gav

There is a New One? OMFG! Must have slipped through. Does it look like everything else on the road these days?

That'd be it, I haven't noticed one. [bigrolf]

[Tombie]

There is a New One? OMFG! Must have slipped through. Does it look like everything else on the road these days?

That'd be it, I haven't noticed one. [bigrolf]

That it certainly doesn’t. Can pick it a mile away.

[Tins]

Do they even know it’s a Land Rover?


They should. The screen, which they will all be addicted to, tells them it is every time they turn it on.

[cuppabillytea]

Went for a bit of a surf and sunburn at Freshy yesterday. Lost count of the waves, even light flashes, at about a dozen.[bigrolf]

[scarry]

Took the sons for a run yesterday,didn’t take long to get a wave.....🤣

Battery charged,started first go,aired up the tyres,it’s been sitting for 4 months...

After driving the other vehicles we have,it takes a while to remember to keep the revs up👍🏻

[scarry]

That it certainly doesn’t. Can pick it a mile away.

Saw one yesterday,with those factory white wheels,lunchbox hanging off the side,wasn’t really a pleasure for the eyes.

They look so much better with alloys,and have some really nice colours,there is a bronze sort of coloured one in the yard at the local dealer,looks fantastic.

The D300 mustn’t be far away,or it’s here,there are a few on car sales with it.

[4bee]

Went for a bit of a surf and sunburn at Freshy yesterday. Lost count of the waves, even light flashes, at about a dozen.[bigrolf]


I thought Light Flashes were reserved for "RADAR AHEAD". I guess you'll know in a couple of weeks Cuppa.

[travelrover]

I thought Light Flashes were reserved for "RADAR AHEAD". I guess you'll know in a couple of weeks Cuppa.

Plenty of light flashing between Defenders around here..

[cuppabillytea]

I thought Light Flashes were reserved for "RADAR AHEAD". I guess you'll know in a couple of weeks Cuppa.
The radars are well and truly on my radar.

[cuppabillytea]

07:50 today; Holden St Ashfield NSW. Got a brotherly light flash from a subtly trick 90, a beautiful Maroon BlackPack: Rego 90.DFR, a very cool plate. He kindly allowed me into the traffic stream.
If said owner is on here I'd like to say, thank you very much and could you please advise what those snazzy fob hinges that hold the windscreen frame on are, what they're made of and where you got them.

[towe0609]

This avo I had a driver of a Jeep Wrangler wave to me. I don't know anyone that drives a Jeep, and given my Defender is NSW RFS Orange, with a Red-Dot AC unit on the roof, and a carry me camper box covered in solar panels - it cannot be mistaken for any other vehicle. It's unique.

So many questions ...

Do wrangler drivers wave to each other? and the driver thought I was a wrangler?

Do they just wish they had a defender?

Is there confusion in the community about the tribal laws of Defender ownership?

Most of my driving life has been in a VW Kombi, or a Defender - both of which have very strong 'waving' cultures ... but I've never had a wave from another brand. Confused.

[DiscoMick]

I've exchanged numerous waves with Defender drivers recently.
Do drivers of new Defenders also wave?

[travelrover]

I got a wave from a Ford Falcon on the weekend! I was in my Td5 Ute..

[4bee]

I got a wave from a Ford Falcon on the weekend! I was in my Td5 Ute..


The Driver may have been on the way to see their Ophthalmologist tr.[bigrolf]

[one_iota]

....
Do drivers of new Defenders also wave?

I suspect those driving on 22" alloy wheels shod with Pirellis won't.

However, those driving on 18" steel wheels with Duratrac tyres probably will.

[tonguewink]