It isn't interesting really unless Fox is going to claim a 1 litre Polo or nothing is better than a Vauxhall Astra or that arguing with a 70 year old lady that is giving you a 10k gift is a good idea.
I had a crappy old Escort for 2 years that was fine and had every intention in waiting to get something decent but I didn't want to be ungrateful.
You did the right thing mate, it wasnt a here is 10k spend it on what you want gift, so you made the best of it.
Thats that isnt it, i cant see the problem.