Blow that Dough! - 2018

[Just_Steve]

Bought my DW a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, The bells have whistles and the whistles have bells.

 

[ncbill]

Bought my DW a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, The bells have whistles and the whistles have bells.

Please tell us you got 'em the 5-speed manual...

 

[Just_Steve]

Please tell us you got 'em the 5-speed manual...

Unfortunately no, DW does not do manual.

 

[ncbill]

Unfortunately no, DW does not do manual.

yeah, here in our family only I know how to drive stick.

my youngest wanted me to get the Crosstrek or Impreza with a 5MT so they could learn, but I told them not unless everyone would commit to learning.

 

[ShokWaveRider]

That's the "Texas Big Truck Gals".

Funny I was not looking at the Hat and Boots..... I did not notice them.

 

[Just_Steve]

yeah, here in our family only I know how to drive stick.

my youngest wanted me to get the Crosstrek or Impreza with a 5MT so they could learn, but I told them not unless everyone would commit to learning.

I think the 18's come with a 6MT. I could get into that.

 

[RobbieB]

Ordered up a dozen oysters and a pound of fresh Bluefin tuna from Catalina.

Eighty bucks for a DIY sushi supper -

 

[Tailgate]

New Club Glove bag just for the hell of it

 

[W2R]

Ordered up a dozen oysters and a pound of fresh Bluefin tuna from Catalina.

Eighty bucks for a DIY sushi supper -

Yum!!! Duly saved the link, thanks.…

 

[RobbieB]

Glad you think so. Give 'em a try, everything I've bought from them has been fantastic.

 

[DrRoy]

We are just back from Spacefest, an astronauts' convention where you can rub shoulders with the surviving Apollo flyers. The max ticket was $1K. Bought some autographs, too. As soon as I got home, I ordered up some new filters for my camera.

 

[iloveyoga]

90% done!

 

[Downtown]

I was passing through El Paso recently and made an appointment for a custom boot fitting at Rocketbuster Boots (https://www.rocketbuster.com). They make amazing handmade boots to suit the most scrutinizing customers and they have a very impressive shop with many talented, happy artisans. Some of their designs are super colorful and could absolutely be considered works of art. I ordered the “Regal Eagle”, which is more traditional in style and I got to pick-out the materials. Definitely a splurge, but they should last a lifetime. I’m patiently waiting while they make them (just for me!).

 

[Kelor]

Wowzers! That is indeed a "Blow that Dough" experience!

 

[RobbieB]

2019 Fully Loaded Impala;

Forty five grand -

 

[NYEXPAT]

I was passing through El Paso recently and made an appointment for a custom boot fitting at Rocketbuster Boots (https://www.rocketbuster.com). They make amazing handmade boots to suit the most scrutinizing customers and they have a very impressive shop with many talented, happy artisans. Some of their designs are super colorful and could absolutely be considered works of art. I ordered the “Regal Eagle”, which is more traditional in style and I got to pick-out the materials. Definitely a splurge, but they should last a lifetime. I’m patiently waiting while they make them (just for me!).

Years ago I used to have boots made at "Buffalo Chips" in NYC. One time I was in there and they had a pair they made for Malcolm Forbes that he never picked up. As I was looking around Damon Wayans came in and started eyeing them. We ended up in a bidding war and Damon graciously let me have them at $2,000.00. Funny thing, they were neither Damons or my size!

 

[W2R]

2019 Fully Loaded Impala;

Forty five grand -

Wow, GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for the photo. That Impala was worth the wait.

 

[pb4uski]

Very nice. Who would ever had thought that an Impala would be $45k?

 

[REWahoo]

Very nice. Who would ever had thought that an Impala would be $45k?

True. The last time I priced one it was $3,000 (1965).

 

[street]

2019 Fully Loaded Impala;

Forty five grand -

Beautiful!

 

[street]

I was passing through El Paso recently and made an appointment for a custom boot fitting at Rocketbuster Boots (https://www.rocketbuster.com). They make amazing handmade boots to suit the most scrutinizing customers and they have a very impressive shop with many talented, happy artisans. Some of their designs are super colorful and could absolutely be considered works of art. I ordered the “Regal Eagle”, which is more traditional in style and I got to pick-out the materials. Definitely a splurge, but they should last a lifetime. I’m patiently waiting while they make them (just for me!).

Those boots will be the best fitting boot you will ever wear!

I had a pair of boots built many years back. This artist/boot maker worked out of an old building no really name of the business. This old cowboy made the best shoe that I ever owned can't even describe how well they fit and wore. I went to have him make me another pair and he had moved closer to his family.

 

[cyber888]

Slighty used but fully loaded bimmer for $25k with 20,000+ miles ... navigation, m sports package, heated steering, xenon headlights, paddle shifter. 0-60 in 4.8 sec, 35-36 MPG highway. 2 year certified manufacturer warranty. Brand new sticker price was $45K. Glad I saved $20k. Looks brand new.

 

[Dtail]

Slighty used but fully loaded bimmer for $25k with 20,000+ miles ... navigation, m sports package, heated steering, xenon headlights, paddle shifter. 0-60 in 4.8 sec, 35-36 MPG highway. 2 year certified manufacturer warranty. Brand new sticker price was $45K. Glad I saved $20k. Looks brand new. View attachment 29283

Looks great. I love bimmers.

 

[RetireAge50]

Heated steering? [emoji854][emoji23]

 

[NW-Bound]

Heated steering is cool, oh wait, hot, for cold climates. And it is easily done with an embedded resistance heater.

Where I am, I want a cooled steering wheel, so my hands won't get burned. A study says the steering wheel temperature can reach 127F when the outside air is only 100F.

And the seat can reach 123F. So, air-conditioned seats too, please.

PS. And the record temperature here is 122F. In the shade!