You know the world is going mad when

[nouze]

there are people who turn down birthday presents like the one in link below

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2860934.htm

[ZOLLAR]

nouze said:

there are people who turn down birthday presents like the one in link below

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2860934.htm

That can't be the real reason?>

[5lab]

i got my gf an MX-5 for her birthday (would have been her first car), which she decided she didn't want. She ended up with a ford ka, the back seats of which have been used twice (not like that!!).

the '5 has stayed, and is coming with me to the ring. so not all bad

[ZOLLAR]

5lab said:

i got my gf an MX-5 for her birthday (would have been her first car), which she decided she didn't want. She ended up with a ford ka, the back seats of which have been used twice (not like that!!).

And

5lab said:

the '5 has stayed, and is coming with me to the ring. so not all bad

[Asterix]

Out here in Dubai we get lots of exotica that comes up for sale with delivery mileage that are unwanted gifts.

[Riknos]

I'm always dubious of the reasons why cars get sold when so new, something like 'unwanted birthday present' doesn't quite fit with me; it's more likely that it's horrible to drive, unreliable etc.

[James Dean]

Was about to make a thread a post that RR as well.

[anonymous-user]

I`d rather have the cash. They look ok from a distance but up close eugh

[XJ84]

I turned down a free car once. Granted it wasn't a RR Phantom drophead but I had my reasons. However this is PH, is such a thing ever acceptable?

[66comanche]

Riknos said:

I'm always dubious of the reasons why cars get sold when so new, something like 'unwanted birthday present' doesn't quite fit with me; it's more likely that it's horrible to drive, unreliable etc.

Hardly likely to apply in this case though is it!

[aka_kerrly]

What are the chances of these people adopting me? I'd be happy to accept a RR as a birthday gift.

[STW2010]

XJ84 said:

I turned down a free car once. Granted it wasn't a RR Phantom drophead but I had my reasons. However this is PH, is such a thing ever acceptable?

Unless it was pink, no

[JulianHJ]

A mate of mine went to uni about 15 years ago with some bloke who wanted an Elise for his birthday. His parents couldn't get hold of one in time, so got him a new MX-5 instead.

Apparently he was so upset he kicked all the panels in. Mummy and Daddy took it away and repaired it, before giving it back to him.

[bozmandb9]

Riknos said:

I'm always dubious of the reasons why cars get sold when so new, something like 'unwanted birthday present' doesn't quite fit with me; it's more likely that it's horrible to drive, unreliable etc.

Did you click through? Are you seriously saying this about a brand new unregistered Rolls Royce for £314,000? Maybe it's a ringer eh???

[nouze]

ZOLLAR said:

That can't be the real reason?>

Welll, maybe she (or he) couldn't afford the premium ha ha ha

[Denis O]

Not quite sure why an unregistered vehicle had a "REGISTRATION NUMBER"

[chunkymonkey71]

JulianHJ said:

A mate of mine went to uni about 15 years ago with some bloke who wanted an Elise for his birthday. His parents couldn't get hold of one in time, so got him a new MX-5 instead.

Apparently he was so upset he kicked all the panels in. Mummy and Daddy took it away and repaired it, before giving it back to him.

They should have kicked his panels in.

[Chas88]

Well it's my birthday today so if anyone feels like buying me one (or just giving me the cash) I won't say no.

[Mr GrimNasty]

I should imagine this happens a lot, especially with new cars with a long order period. Perhaps the person it was bought for is no longer alive/a friend, or perhaps they just didn't want to project that image or have the responsibility and attention driving such a car would entail - I wouldn't want it, there are far nicer and more 'considerate' (i.e. less likely to provoke envy) ways to say you've blown a third of a million on a car.

[chunkymonkey71]

Mr GrimNasty said:

I should imagine this happens a lot, especially with new cars with a long order period. Perhaps the person it was bought for is no longer alive/a friend, or perhaps they just didn't want to project that image or have the responsibility and attention driving such a car would entail - I wouldn't want it, there are far nicer and more 'considerate' (i.e. less likely to provoke envy) ways to say you've blown a third of a million on a car.

Fair point! I'll sell you mine for £315,000. You might be a bit disappointed though...!