Sorry, but I need a rant!

Oh no. That's awful. And after you were so excited.

OH dear!

Is there any way you can have mr.P come up the decision about another car with him thinking it is his idea,a sort of reverse scicology or is he firmly stuck on the idea,ask him how will you get the car back to the garage if a breakdown occurs in the 3 mths warranty period,or just drip little idea's and let him have a think.mr.g. has loads of ideas that where mine to start with and he is still clueless as to how he agreed to them.go and have a large or two.

How about downright defiance and rebellion???
Buy a bright red little old banger of your choice.... or whatever.
What's the worst he can do?

Just say no! You are an amazing lady who has come through so much. You are entitled to an opinion!

I think Mr P was /is buying a car that he wants even though he actually thinks he's buying it for you. And, being a man, he won't admit he's made a mistake. I bet he never stops and asks people for directions either. Mind you, he is still doing it with the best of intentions, which makes it hard to stand up to .

Did you see a photo of the car before you bought it? What's wrong with the colour/interior?

The trouble is, those who haven't seen the previous threads about phoenix's birthday car have missed a lot of info!

P Nothing to stop you selling it after a short time, is there?

This thread is under the heading of "Am I being unreasonable?"......Well simple answer 'YES'.
The poor bloke can't do right from wrong. If I were "Mr P" I would cancel it, get my money back...and keep the money!
On the drive on your birthday would be a child's peddle-car...wrapped in a bow.............Then you could really stamp your feet, scream til you're sick and carry on behaving like a big kid. (The bow would probably be the wrong colour as well)

Hope this helps!

No, it doesn't Pete!

Why don't you swap with his car?

Hope Pete isn't Mr. P

!

Phoenix I do not think you are being unreasonable at all. If it's supposed to be yours you will want to feel comfortable driving it. You say you are not very tall. Can you see out of it reasonably well? Reach the pedals comfortably etc.
To buy a car that you have never actually sat in and appears to be mechanically unsound is a waste of money and IMHO just daft. I really do wonder just whose toy this is supposed to be. Yours or his.

Phoenix (((hugs)))

Thanks all, (except Pete)

Mr P and I have now had a more civilised discussion, he wanted to phone tomorrow and cancel the sale, but I have suggested that we do have the whole weekend to think about it.

A few moments ago we both came up into the office, and he did actually look at some of the other cars on Autotrader, then fell in love with a grey BMW something or other, god knows what, but calm seems to have been restored.

Yes, I know I'm a very lucky person to have someone who wants to give me such an extravagant present, and yes, to some (Pete) I may seem to be behaving like a spoilt child, but it is supposed to be me who will be driving the damn thing! (I would like to point out that we are looking at cars that are considerably less than £5k, not that that is anyone's business)

Nellie you have a really good point about the visibility thing, the dealer had to raise the level of the drivers seat for me!

#wishidneverbloodymentionedit

But you see, again it's Mr P who has 'fallen in love' with the BMW phoenix. It seems that it's not what you want but what he wants...

You shouldn't be blushing, phoenix, you should be kicking ass!

I'll change my shoes

Actually, I think it may be all right after all, not entirely sure, but fingers crossed.

Good-oh.

All quiet here, Mr P fast asleep, we will see what the next day brings!

As I used to say to Jack, and with apologies to atheists, good night, god bless, sweet dreams.

The car was delivered yesterday.

Later on today I will drive it for the first time.

Enjoy

I have missed all the goings on but I hope all is well when you get to drive it phoenix