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 04/07/2009 03:21:10 PM · #1
New car! 2008 Ford Escape AWD, moonroof, leather, a photographer's car... No stooping to get gear in the trunk, lay it all out in the back at waist height, and the liftgate provides shelter if the weather is iffy, which it was today. Anyhow, say "hi" the Bear and Karma's new ride. The entire xhaust system fell off the old jeep as I pulled into the dealership to make the swap LOL. Perfect timing.



Naturally I topazed 'em, LOL. Except the first I didn't...

R.
 04/07/2009 03:24:30 PM · #2
excellent choice! congratulations :)
 04/07/2009 03:34:56 PM · #3
Nice ride.
 04/07/2009 04:07:53 PM · #4
LOL, I know all about your "iffy" weather! Yep, parts of me took weeks to thaw!
Should be a very nice photographer's car; I agree that the weather protection afforded by the liftgate can be wonderful. It's one (of many) reasons I love my Jetta wagon so much.
 04/07/2009 04:25:13 PM · #5
Doing your part to keep the wheels of commerce turning. Love it. Congrats, enjoy!
 04/07/2009 04:40:08 PM · #6
Great ride Bear! I've been looking at a small SUV for my mountain car. We'll see.
 04/07/2009 04:44:15 PM · #7
Sweet ride Bear, now go get it dirty!
 04/07/2009 04:49:59 PM · #8
Looks a bit soft for a Bear! All that Beige Leather and big soft seats:)

I thought you would have an old beatup truck, with claw marks down the side and teeth marks on the steering wheel?? But you are a Teddy Bear really:))
 04/07/2009 04:58:16 PM · #9
Originally posted by farfel53:
Doing your part to keep the wheels of commerce turning. Love it. Congrats, enjoy!


I had no choice: the Jeep died a painful death at 195,000 miles and 16 years of age. Woulda cost me twice what the car was worth to keep it running. And in the meanwhile the dealers are desperate to move inventory, so I got this one for like a 10K discount under book price, so... But the 5D is totally out of reach now, LOL.

R.
 04/07/2009 05:09:22 PM · #10
Originally posted by SteveJ:
Looks a bit soft for a Bear! All that Beige Leather and big soft seats:)

I thought you would have an old beatup truck, with claw marks down the side and teeth marks on the steering wheel?? But you are a Teddy Bear really:))


I *did* have a 13-yr-old Jeep, scratchy as all get-out. I've earned some comfort for my old age...

R.
 04/07/2009 06:31:58 PM · #11
Congratulations on your new toy. You (and Karma) will love the Escape. I loved driving ours and it's now my hubby's car. I went for something a bit smoother and quiet for my clients (real estate). Yours is much fancier than ours :) but you have most certainly earned it! Put it to good use getting those wonderful shots!
 04/07/2009 06:40:18 PM · #12
Everyone in the U.S. thanks you.... enjoy it!
04/07/2009 06:45:12 PM · #13
Except those GM and Toyota employees of course... :)

Originally posted by nshapiro:
Everyone in the U.S. thanks you.... enjoy it!

04/07/2009 06:47:55 PM · #14
Congrats, Bear! Looks great! I have a 2006 Limited Escape, currently with 19k miles on it - I like it a lot as well.

Have Fun!
 04/07/2009 07:06:16 PM · #15
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Congrats, Bear! Looks great! I have a 2006 Limited Escape, currently with 19k miles on it - I like it a lot as well.


That's kind of scary to think Art and I came to the same vehicle independently...

R.
 04/07/2009 07:10:36 PM · #16
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Congrats, Bear! Looks great! I have a 2006 Limited Escape, currently with 19k miles on it - I like it a lot as well.


That's kind of scary to think Art and I came to the same vehicle independently...

R.


Seperated at birth! Weird, eh?
 04/07/2009 07:40:16 PM · #17
Oh...I miss the days of driving on those beaches!

The envy....the envy!
 04/07/2009 07:44:14 PM · #18
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Congrats, Bear! Looks great! I have a 2006 Limited Escape, currently with 19k miles on it - I like it a lot as well.


That's kind of scary to think Art and I came to the same vehicle independently...

R.

I have a dog as well. Two of them actually. But they both have asses. Other than that, you & I are like two peas in a bowl of alphabet soup. :)
 04/07/2009 08:21:36 PM · #19
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

I have a dog as well. Two of them actually. But they both have asses. Other than that, you & I are like two peas in a bowl of alphabet soup. :)


I prefer to think of us as 2 beans in a steak burrito...

R.
 04/07/2009 08:22:09 PM · #20
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

I have a dog as well. Two of them actually. But they both have asses. Other than that, you & I are like two peas in a bowl of alphabet soup. :)


I prefer to think of us as 2 beans in a steak burrito...

R.


But YOU don't have a Penelope and I do :-)

R.
 04/07/2009 08:23:33 PM · #21
HEY, instead of sitting in here preening about your new truck, you should be glued to your monitor answering interview questions!!

Get to it boy!

Whipcrack!

GRIN
 04/07/2009 08:33:20 PM · #22
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
HEY, instead of sitting in here preening about your new truck, you should be glued to your monitor answering interview questions!!

Get to it boy!

Whipcrack!

GRIN


I'm on it, dude! But it ain't easy being Bear...

R.
 04/07/2009 08:39:28 PM · #23
Well, Robert, I have a vehicle similar to yours only in the 4WD version and Hybrid. I cannot agree with you more on the lift-gate. It comes in mighty handy when shooting in less than optimum conditions if you can get the vehicle where the camera needs to be. I suppose in your environs it may be easier to do that in than mine. Congrats on the purchase! I hope it serves you well!


And for the record, it ain't easy being me either. ;)

Message edited by author 2009-04-07 20:42:50.
 04/07/2009 08:43:46 PM · #24
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I'm on it, dude! But it ain't easy being Bear...

R.


Hope it's not, well, un-bear-able! ;-)
 04/07/2009 09:02:24 PM · #25
Nice Ride!! I look forward to the next visit so you can take me touring in that! Bob's 1996 jeep is still going strong with 265k miles on it!
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