Can you really get something for nothin...

mani · 31-01-2007, 12:37

a close family member phoned me this morning to inform me he was buying me a rather large purchase - a car

i was telling my my sis this and she said well i'm sure he'll expect something back in the future...

so it got me thinking do you really get something for nothing or is there always a catch?

WillowTheWhisp · 31-01-2007, 12:40

I would worry if someone wanted to buy me something like that. I'd be thinking "What's the catch?"

panther · 31-01-2007, 12:42

nowts for free in this world,
if someone offered to buy me a car i would ask why?!!!!!!!!!

mani · 31-01-2007, 12:43

thing is this guy is loaded. so its not as if he's scrimping to buy me this. he recently sold one of his businesses and he's going through the tax man to buy me this car - so its money he wasnt going to have anyway

Tinkerbelle · 31-01-2007, 12:44

Depends who the family member is, Father, Brother? Have they come upon some unexpected financial luck (a lottery win etc.) that they'd like to share with close relatives? Have you seen the car yet? It might be a robin reliant!

mani · 31-01-2007, 12:46

its my step bro. the car he's told me over the phone is a brand new avensis 2.2 on a 06 plate

jambutty · 31-01-2007, 12:48

Grab it and run and if it turns out there are strings attached, give it back.

In the meantime enjoy its use.

Tinkerbelle · 31-01-2007, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mani

a brand new avensis 2.2 on a 06 plate

LOVELY! Then in that case take it gratefully, smile sweetly, ask no questions and commit whatever crime he wants as payment

West Ender · 31-01-2007, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by mani

he's going through the tax man to buy me this car - so its money he wasnt going to have anyway

So he's buying this claiming it's a company car is he? Also reclaiming the VAT as a business purchase? Very interesting.............

panther · 31-01-2007, 12:56

if you dont want it tell him ill have it!

cashman · 31-01-2007, 12:57

there is kind people mani, just wish they where in my family.

dont think about is there a catch. and if it turns out there is one,my stock answer is WHO ARE YOU.

Ber999T · 31-01-2007, 13:03

Sounds like you'll either have a brand new car for free or the taxman will be knocking on someone's door soon. Just make sure that step=bro tells you it all OK and get it IN WRITING for your defence if it goes to court!!!!!

mani · 31-01-2007, 13:06

*L*

i do work for him too he owns a old folks home near eccles to which i look over so the high mileage on my car is due to him

this is one of those shud've kept my mouth shut moments...

*groan*

cash - exactly i thought that. i mean my step bro has been a lil shady in the past - his rep in the family due to his past behaviour hasnt been too good but in hte last few yrs i think his gears finally engaged and he has been on very good terms with us.

accymel · 31-01-2007, 13:07

Blooming hell i soo wish i had family members that want to lavish that amount on me

.................yeh i would actually ask what the catch was

But sadly not a reality that happens to me in any sence other than i get catches for free

Ber999T · 31-01-2007, 13:09

then the car is for tax purpose and you need to be careful with your tax returns or else they'll be after you and not him.