If you could have 1 vehicle for free regardless of price

[GrandSportC3]

Somebody offers you the following with outlined conditions:

1) you can have ANY NEW VEHICLE that is commercially available right now (a vehicle that you can go and buy without having to wait years to get it) and the person offering to you will pay for it.

The following conditions apply:

1) you can't make money off the vehicle (i.e. by renting out the vehicle or any other way to profit from the vehicle)
2) you can never sell the vehicle. If it breaks or you don't want it anymore, it will be crushed. Once the car is gone you can drive and own any other car again.
3) during ownership of that vehicle, you may NOT own or drive any other vehicles (including business, family or friend's vehicles)
(all the vehicles you currently have will be taken from you and you get fair market value)



Do you
a) accept the offer
or
b) reject the offer

If you choose a), what vehicle would you want for free as your ONLY vehicle ?

[Anjdog2003]

Smart car for two.

[GrandSportC3]

Originally Posted by Anjdog2003

Smart car for two.

[Bill]

Who buys the gas (or electricity, for our EV enthusiast friends)?

[Unsuspicious]

Do I have to pay the insurance?

[Unsuspicious]

Are they making current model year Abrams tanks that would count as new?
Drive it for a day, let it get scrapped, then go car shopping again.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Who buys the gas (or electricity, for our EV enthusiast friends)?

The electricity is "free," didn't you know that?

Haven't you ever seen posts (not here) by EV people who laugh and cheer every time they go by a gas station?

[GrandSportC3]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Who buys the gas (or electricity, for our EV enthusiast friends)?

you just get the car for free but you are responsible for maintaining it including gas or charge. You can choose liability only insurance if you want as you are not paying for the car and it would be free and clear.

[GrandSportC3]

Originally Posted by Unsuspicious

Do I have to pay the insurance?

yes, but as you won't have a loan on the car, you can choose liability only which is not going to be higher on a more expensive car.

[GrandSportC3]

Originally Posted by Unsuspicious

Are they making current model year Abrams tanks that would count as new?
Drive it for a day, let it get scrapped, then go car shopping again.

Just a new car/suv/truck

[GrandSportC3]

I actually think that I would probably reject the offer with those conditions if I have to sell my current vehicle. I dream of owning a pininfarina Battista BUT it is a 2 seater and I have 2 kids, so, I couldn't even take my kids anywhere.. 2 seater as only car would not work for me.. So, I guess I would have to pass.. If I was single, I would choose the Pininfarina Battista.

[MadInNc]

New FordGT or, Rolls Royce Phantom

[GrandSportC3]

Originally Posted by MadInNc

New FordGT or, Rolls Royce Phantom

I'm not sure if you can actually go and buy a NEW Ford GT. Are they actually for sale or do you have to get on a loooong list and wait years to get a new one?
Ford GT is an incredible looking vehicle.. new or old.. They have always been amazing looking.

EDIT: Did a quick search and you can buy a NEW 2012 Ford GT

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Probably a few million though but for the purpose of this theoretical scenario, this doesn't matter.

[donuts]

Rolls Royce Phantom

[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by GrandSportC3

I'm not sure if you can actually go and buy a NEW Ford GT. Are they actually for sale or do you have to get on a loooong list and wait years to get a new one?
Ford GT is an incredible looking vehicle.. new or old.. They have always been amazing looking.

EDIT: Did a quick search and you can buy a NEW 2012 Ford GT

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Probably a few million though but for the purpose of this theoretical scenario, this doesn't matter.

I was on list, and rejected it a few yrs ago. Wasn’t right time for a 2nd. I know where to buy them on MSO still or new, want Blk/Slv to match my 05

And I have been looking

[Bill]

Tough question. I mean, everyone needs a truck at some point. I'm a business owner. I can't drive a company truck? I need a truck to work, to haul trailers, equipment, etc.

So if I can't have a work truck of some sort also, then I guess I'd probably choose a 3/4 ton diesel, Chevy, Dodge, or Ford.

[cptlo306]

I'd do it. I'd have to do some research to pick the exact vehicle but one that comes to mind is a Lamborghini Urus. It's a fast Lambo and still has some utility with it being an SUV.

[Jobaka]

Originally Posted by MadInNc

New FordGT or, Rolls Royce Phantom

FWIW:
Not street legal.
No price listed.
Availability unknown.
Nice looking car, though.



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[Egnalf]

Originally Posted by MadInNc

I was on list, and rejected it a few yrs ago. Wasn’t right time for a 2nd. I know where to buy them on MSO still or new, want Blk/Slv to match my 05

And I have been looking

Are you saying there are unsold new ones still out there?

[Jughead]

Won't work for me. I need both a car and a truck.

But would pick a Porsche 911 S AWD