Originally Posted by cv129

Op, how many times have you been seriously asked to hand over the keys? I am curious because others usually know not to ask to drive another person's car, especially an enthusiast's car.

To your question, I would first gauge the seriousness of the request by semi "laughing it off". 2nd request yields response with a smile "if you buy the car from me". Third time? Just a polite but direct "No, can't do, I do not like people driving my car".