Miata Mailing List: November 1993, Message #170
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   From: Piet.Ruyssinck@rug.ac.be (Piet Ruyssinck)
Subject: Re: biker world
   Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1993 03:27:32 -0500

> Before I fell in lust with my young little Miata ('91 white w/red leather),
> I drove a wonderful old '76 Bimmer with over 200K on it and running strong.
> The older BMW drivers (ie, the cars, not the drivers! :-)) would often
> flash headlights when passing. A tradition from the early days when Bimmers
> were rare, cheap, and driven by enthusiasts (not yuppies). I still
> sometimes forget I'm in the Miata and do the same when passing and old BMW.
> :-)

I sometimes flash at miatas too when I'm driving :-( my wife's VW golf diesel.