Champagne Taste

“When it rains look for rainbows, when it's dark look for stars”

~ Oscar Wilde

Champagne taste on a beer budget.

Am I really that person?

I don't believe I am.

This car shopping thing does have me questioning myself though.

I know I don't need or for that matter want the highest end SUV available.

For me it's all about function,then comfort and a touch of style.

It's also about value.

As a teenager,I remember Ricardo Mantalban enticing me with the feel of rich Corinthian leather (whatever that is).

To be honest, I don't like leather seats.

When it's hot, they stick to your ass.

I could care less if my dashboard had walnut trim or not.

What I do want is a reliable comfortable car that fits my lifestyle.

The beer budget does play a part in this.

I have seen some vehicles that I would really like. They are twice as expensive as what I can afford.

Really nice,just too expensive.

Besides, what do I really need in a car?

More than the basics , that's for sure.

I used to have a business associate who would survey what everyone else at the table was eating.

While he never had a problem choosing his meal, he always checked out the other plates on the table.

The result?

He was always disappointed in what he had ordered.

He never seemed to enjoy or be satisfied with his own meal.

He didn't just appreciate the other meals. He was desirous.

It was comical as well as sad.

I finally bit the bullet yesterday. We needed to resolve the car situation sooner than later.

Susan had some wants as well as some "it would be nice" items.

She got her wants and maybe even a few nice.

For me, the low miles,overall condition and concerns about future maintenance and repair won out.

The truth is, I am neither a beer or champagne kind of guy.

A glass of water will quench my thirst, but every once in a while some ice tea sure is a refreshing treat!

Shavua Tov!