Pestered for rides/favours
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Hi guys just wondered if others with supercars get pestered the second someone knows you have on in the garage? I keep getting asked for all sorts of things and find it difficult to say no, sometimes for the sake of not offending and then when it's someone who you meet professionally and it will affect them wanting to work for you. This week I had my barber wanting his kid taking to some event and the next day my plumber heard I had a Ferrari as someone he knew had seen me and the first question was can I take his wife's friends kid with mild mental health problems up the road. I said yes both times as I don't want to go to another barber and by saying no when his kid was stood there looking at me would make me look a tool and the plumber....well chances of him turning up when the boiler breaks if I Say no is unlikely! So how do you guys get around it or am I just doomed to keep having randoms in the Ferrari? As a side note I'm fully aware any kind of payment could invalidate my insurance so I made sure when both offered 'fuel money' it would be done FOC and no favours or money was required.
You come across a thoroughly decent chap. Some might flatly refuse.
Only a suggestion, but you could volunteer your services for Sporting Bears occasionally, then if people ask, politely tell them you attend such events and suggest they go too?
Other than that, the more people find out you've done this, then the requests will be more frequent to the point you might no longer enjoy your pride and joy as you should.
Only a suggestion, but you could volunteer your services for Sporting Bears occasionally, then if people ask, politely tell them you attend such events and suggest they go too?
Other than that, the more people find out you've done this, then the requests will be more frequent to the point you might no longer enjoy your pride and joy as you should.
If the time is bad, just say you're busy but could do it another time.If I've got the time then I never say no, mainly neighbours kids ask for a spin & they love it...
When I was 14 I used to go hang around DK engineering to see what they had in, most people were unfriendly to55ers tbh, however on one occasion a guy took me for a spin in a 328gts, I was speeches & will never forget how I felt that day...
When I was 14 I used to go hang around DK engineering to see what they had in, most people were unfriendly to55ers tbh, however on one occasion a guy took me for a spin in a 328gts, I was speeches & will never forget how I felt that day...
Well I had a F430 spider which to most people is simply a 'Ferrari' ergo a 'super car'. Not once did I get asked for a single favour by anyone, had it for a year. Though I know our cleaner was a bit upset when I sold the F430 as she loved telling her friends that her employer had a Ferrari haha.
I think the attention (and thus the requests) is just part of it, if you don't want attention probably don't buy a Ferrari. Somewhat obvious and not a very helpful thing to say I know, but honestly it's a part of driving a car that comes from arguably the most desirable auto brand. Attention with these cars is inevitable, kind of like wearing a low cut dress if you are a busty woman haha. Just enjoy the positive attention if you can and make someone's day in the process. Ultimately if you want a quieter life buy a Merc, or prepare a list of some good excuses!!
I think the attention (and thus the requests) is just part of it, if you don't want attention probably don't buy a Ferrari. Somewhat obvious and not a very helpful thing to say I know, but honestly it's a part of driving a car that comes from arguably the most desirable auto brand. Attention with these cars is inevitable, kind of like wearing a low cut dress if you are a busty woman haha. Just enjoy the positive attention if you can and make someone's day in the process. Ultimately if you want a quieter life buy a Merc, or prepare a list of some good excuses!!
imo its extremely poor form to ask you while the kid is standing there 
If you don't want to / can't do it, its unfair to make you say no and disappoint the child. It would have been far more appropriate to have a quiet word out of earshot of the kid surely.
I've only got a Gallardo but they're rare here. Wages are low in comparison to UK, yet cars are more expensive so there just isn't the same ability for a lot of professions to get into decent cars here. You're not going to see any doctors in snot green lambo's in the algarve!
If kids are interested in my car i'll always take them for a spin if i have the time, and let them get a few pics etc. A few people have asked me to use the car for wedding things etc, I've always refused those. I'm not wasting half a day (and booking it months in advance) to take some adult to church and back in a car they can't afford, purely to impress their mates, f
k that. Its a different ballgame to a kid wanting a look at it and me saying hey i'm not doing anything in the next 30 mins so go ask your mum and jump in. People don't seem to understand that its a bit silly to ask someone you don't know to reserve you half of a sunday 3 months from now. Also taking someone out a spirited run around the back roads is fun in itself... creeping around a church car park at 10mph isn't.
Its also even more bizarre if they come out with "but i'll give you some petrol money". If you can afford a car that people would want to ask to borrow, I doubt the deciding factor was losing £50 of fuel
If you don't want to / can't do it, its unfair to make you say no and disappoint the child. It would have been far more appropriate to have a quiet word out of earshot of the kid surely.I've only got a Gallardo but they're rare here. Wages are low in comparison to UK, yet cars are more expensive so there just isn't the same ability for a lot of professions to get into decent cars here. You're not going to see any doctors in snot green lambo's in the algarve!
If kids are interested in my car i'll always take them for a spin if i have the time, and let them get a few pics etc. A few people have asked me to use the car for wedding things etc, I've always refused those. I'm not wasting half a day (and booking it months in advance) to take some adult to church and back in a car they can't afford, purely to impress their mates, f
k that. Its a different ballgame to a kid wanting a look at it and me saying hey i'm not doing anything in the next 30 mins so go ask your mum and jump in. People don't seem to understand that its a bit silly to ask someone you don't know to reserve you half of a sunday 3 months from now. Also taking someone out a spirited run around the back roads is fun in itself... creeping around a church car park at 10mph isn't.Its also even more bizarre if they come out with "but i'll give you some petrol money". If you can afford a car that people would want to ask to borrow, I doubt the deciding factor was losing £50 of fuel
Edited by KFC on Sunday 12th July 09:32
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Sharing the love is all part of the charm.... As andrew says priceless
Since above episode, I've not had one strange kid knocking on the door asking for a spin like their mates...
I owe so many people rides still, 4years on, but no one holds it against me it hasn't happened yet...
Sharing the love is all part of the charm.... As andrew says priceless
Since above episode, I've not had one strange kid knocking on the door asking for a spin like their mates...
I owe so many people rides still, 4years on, but no one holds it against me it hasn't happened yet...
I agree.Some helpful replies there guys so thank you. Really like the idea of the charity days as it gives an alternative to saying no but at least it's a time and date of my choosing not just when people 'require' a flash car for an event. I hope that I didn't come across as being a miserable sod, when I took the car to a classic car night last week I was happy for people to take pics and have a sit in as it was on my terms just getting a bit fed up with being put on the spot to turn up when it suits someone's needs to get one up on the neighbours/ school friends etc. To top it all off on Friday I had a chap who is a shop tenant of my fathers genuinely asking to borrow it! I was so shocked I just burst out laughing as we have rarely exchanged more then pleasantries and him explaining that he can't drive as insurance is too expensive after his drink drive conviction. I was so shocked as I would never have the nerve to ask someone to lend me their car even if I was stuck never mind just for a play in it! Anyway hopefully doing a couple of charity days a year will keep people at bay and I can enjoy the car and show it people when I have the time and have planned on doing so. Thanks again guys
sfella said:
Some helpful replies there guys so thank you. Really like the idea of the charity days as it gives an alternative to saying no but at least it's a time and date of my choosing not just when people 'require' a flash car for an event. I hope that I didn't come across as being a miserable sod, when I took the car to a classic car night last week I was happy for people to take pics and have a sit in as it was on my terms just getting a bit fed up with being put on the spot to turn up when it suits someone's needs to get one up on the neighbours/ school friends etc. To top it all off on Friday I had a chap who is a shop tenant of my fathers genuinely asking to borrow it! I was so shocked I just burst out laughing as we have rarely exchanged more then pleasantries and him explaining that he can't drive as insurance is too expensive after his drink drive conviction. I was so shocked as I would never have the nerve to ask someone to lend me their car even if I was stuck never mind just for a play in it! Anyway hopefully doing a couple of charity days a year will keep people at bay and I can enjoy the car and show it people when I have the time and have planned on doing so. Thanks again guys
Wow!!!!! That really does push it.What region do you live in? I just can't ever imagine people being like that around here, maybe it's a locality thing too.
sfella said:
Some helpful replies there guys so thank you. Really like the idea of the charity days as it gives an alternative to saying no but at least it's a time and date of my choosing not just when people 'require' a flash car for an event. I hope that I didn't come across as being a miserable sod, when I took the car to a classic car night last week I was happy for people to take pics and have a sit in as it was on my terms just getting a bit fed up with being put on the spot to turn up when it suits someone's needs to get one up on the neighbours/ school friends etc. To top it all off on Friday I had a chap who is a shop tenant of my fathers genuinely asking to borrow it! I was so shocked I just burst out laughing as we have rarely exchanged more then pleasantries and him explaining that he can't drive as insurance is too expensive after his drink drive conviction. I was so shocked as I would never have the nerve to ask someone to lend me their car even if I was stuck never mind just for a play in it! Anyway hopefully doing a couple of charity days a year will keep people at bay and I can enjoy the car and show it people when I have the time and have planned on doing so. Thanks again guys
You don't come across as a miserable sod. Far from it. The car is yours, you worked for it, you pay petrol, insurance, tax and all the other expenses which come with it. As somebody says, it is very poor form to ask while the kid is there. My son was taken for a couple of rides while at a Ferrari dealership, one by a Scud owner and then the showroom manager took him in a 458. Lovely surprise and generously given. However, I would never even think about asking, I take him to several Sporting Bears events. To me that is even better as he gets a ride and I donate to childrens charities. Winners all round, the drivers always say how much they enjoy it too. Whatever you do, it is your choice and you should not be criticised at all for it.Asking to borrow it is just comedy gold though!
I had a Sporting Bears passenger ride in a 458 today, fifty quid very well spent, it was FANTASTIC 
Anyway, the owner was more than happy to let kids sit in the drivers seat
On the other hand I've seen people who are very precious about their cars
At the end of the day it's up to you who gets to go in the car; don't feel bad about refusing rides
BTW I'm still buzzing
Anyway, the owner was more than happy to let kids sit in the drivers seat
On the other hand I've seen people who are very precious about their cars
At the end of the day it's up to you who gets to go in the car; don't feel bad about refusing rides
BTW I'm still buzzing
Here's my perspective: I am an extremely shy person - I don't do well with strangers and I've accepted that. When people ask me for a ride, I try to be very polite and say no and I've never had a problem. Not only is it a issue of shyness, but I simply don't know you. For all I know, you could be a bad person with ill intent. Heck, I don't even give pretty girls free rides!
I think its great that some of you offer people a chance to experience joy even if its only for a short ride around the block. I am however, not completely closed off to the idea of giving rides. But maybe one of these days you will get lucky and catch me driving around Casino square in Monte-Carlo
I think its great that some of you offer people a chance to experience joy even if its only for a short ride around the block. I am however, not completely closed off to the idea of giving rides. But maybe one of these days you will get lucky and catch me driving around Casino square in Monte-Carlo
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