dlfort Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I bought my first 09 shelby and went to the 2012 bash and did the snakes at the lake run was awsome.they were such great times loved to meet all shelby owners.make a long story short.I sold my dream car to help someone out so they wouldn't lose there house one of the worst decision I ever made.I gave her $10,000 she made 1 lousy house payment paid other bills have not received 1 penny in 4 years wow you never no.so don't give up your shelby unless you are 100% you are doing the right thing.sry had to vent because going to miss a nether bash sure miss all the fun I had with that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hope it wasn't Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Sorry to hear of your troubles. Good luck, hope you can recover the money. You can always get another car in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I've heard people say "don't let friends borrow money unless you don't mind never getting it back". Sorry Dude it's a tough lesson to learn. Been there, Done that, got the T-Shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 People are not always who you think they are ... I have faith you will get another Shelby, until then you are still part of the family whether you own one or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 People are not always who you think they are ... I have faith you will get another Shelby, until then you are still part of the family whether you own one or not. Well put! I couldn't have said it better myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I hear you. I sold my 2012 Boss 302 after going to both events you mentioned. I bought a crappy little house in San Jose and sold it a year later, making 100k. Parlayed that into a MUCH better house on 2 acres with a half hour commute to Silicon Valley. I miss my Boss a lot, but I'll be back in the saddle of a Shelby someday soon! The most I'll give ANYBODY is 100 bucks. I give out 20's from time to time if someone looks down on their luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I've heard people say "don't let friends borrow money unless you don't mind never getting it back". Sorry Dude it's a tough lesson to learn. Been there, Done that, got the T-Shirt. At least you got a T-shirt. Sounds like the OP didn't even get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgco Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Problems are opportunities for improvement. ( And usually the bigger the problem the bigger the opportunity ). For example I can see this is an opportunity for you to learn a very important lesson and an opportunity for you to get another better Shelby next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlfort Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yes it was my girl friends sister yes it is a lesson learned now saving for another shelby hope to have one next year for the bash love being with all shelby owners an all its stands for have fun at the bash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 If it isn't a signed loan in writing, it is a gift! At least that is what I learned the hard way as well. The signed loans now are usually repaid eventually. Sometimes with a bit of guilt thrown at the person that needs some nagging. I do better at helping fiends in need than relatives who always have a sense of entitlement because we are relates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I bought my first 09 shelby and went to the 2012 bash and did the snakes at the lake run was awsome.they were such great times loved to meet all shelby owners.make a long story short.I sold my dream car to help someone out so they wouldn't lose there house one of the worst decision I ever made.I gave her $10,000 she made 1 lousy house payment paid other bills have not received 1 penny in 4 years wow you never no.so don't give up your shelby unless you are 100% you are doing the right thing.sry had to vent because going to miss a nether bash sure miss all the fun I had with that car. Sorry to hear that bud..all the best and hope you have your dream car back soon along with your 10k...can't understand some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 It's tough to get rid of a Shelby, but sometimes, things just have to be done....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hello, now you live in my world... anyone who meets me at the Bash will understand my situation, but dude unless its a life saving emergency you just can't loan or give money to family. Once that bank opens they'll never remember you helped the 1st time or 2nd or 5th If the car makes you happy say like mine do over my family, just say NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I've heard people say "don't let friends borrow money unless you don't mind never getting it back". Sorry Dude it's a tough lesson to learn. Been there, Done that, got the T-Shirt. An old coworker gave me some advice years ago that I have used for MANY years. His philosophy in life was, " I will loan you the money you need, if you pay me back, I will loan it to you again. If you do not pay me back, DON'T EVER ask for a loan again". Now I dont know how much of a limit he had, but I was in dire need of $100 at the moment. I paid him back a week later. He was a great friend and coworker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I hear you. I sold my 2012 Boss 302 after going to both events you mentioned. I bought a crappy little house in San Jose and sold it a year later, making 100k. Parlayed that into a MUCH better house on 2 acres with a half hour commute to Silicon Valley. I miss my Boss a lot, but I'll be back in the saddle of a Shelby someday soon! The most I'll give ANYBODY is 100 bucks. I give out 20's from time to time if someone looks down on their luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sorry to hear it, typically someone in that situation isn't getting out of it with $10K. Expensive lesson, I hope you get another one soon. I agree with others, I don't loan money to someone with financial issues. That said I have given too folks down on their luck, most of the time they didn't ask for it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSHELBY Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 fyi nice guys always finish last.... and obviously the squandering of money got her into that situation so give her more money...... more squandering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop_rob Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 You can always get another one - there are some great low/no mile examples out there! ANYTIME I loan ANYONE money, I assume I will never see it again. if I am fine with that when i loan it it does not matter later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Handler Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 It only cost you $10K to rid yourself of her. Be thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altruism Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 One word (acronym) for you Buddy..... MGTOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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