Agreed! I generally give things to friends and family. I don't loan money because that's a recipe for disaster- but I will freely give whatever I can when friends & family are in need (with no expectation or hope of getting it back). If it's something I need back, I won't loan it / give it.
[pulling the nail] Can he give you the 383, even though you don't have the car any more? Then at least you could sell it and recoup some of your dough. BTW, $4,000 seems like it must be a very healthy motor!!!! You gonna do wheelstands with that Caprice or what?
