S65 E9X M3. Can be had for mid-upper $20s. Bullet proof V8 NA engine, can be had with 4 doors, coupe, or convertible, MTX or auto, and enough cash left over for an aftermarket warranty and $2k rod-bearing swap

And that’s if you have a spare...

If you can’t afford to at least have beer/wine all night, you can’t afford to get married.

True bumper to bumper traffic (not just slow, like a mountain-pass on holiday weekend, or accident 5 miles ahead and 6 lanes compressed to 1) is murder on your calf after about half an hour.

You’re also forgetting the $70k likely wasn’t actually paid. Most plaintiff attorneys work on contingency, e.g. they get a cut of your winnings only if you win. Usually 30% if it settles before trial, up to 50% if it goes to trial. If they lose, attorney gets nothing. Moreover, if there’s something authorizing…

Any lawyer could tell you 2 things: (1) most disputes do not need to go to trial. 90+% settle because the litigation costs are staggering. Those that do go to trial often involve a peripheral issue different than the real dispute, such as emotion, or an outlandish position (e.g. I’m entitled to my attorney fees on a…

The coffee caused 3rd degree burns in 3 seconds, they served their coffee at temperatures far higher than anyone else in the industry, they had received dozens and dozens of complaints and suits from people burning themselves. That wasn’t negligence. They knew and didn’t give a shit, and kept engaging in dangerous…

In short, in this country, negligence does not get you attorney’s fees. It’s literally called the “American Rule”- both sides bear their own costs. Trust me, it’s way better this way. Often times when you have attorney’s fees on the table the tail starts to wag the dog. Say a vagrant “slips” and falls on your…

And if the mechanic fails to do all those steps, then they’re negligent. And they’re responsible for the damages their negligence caused. And that’s exactly what happened here. For simple negligence you do not get attorney’s fees. So, to overcome this, the plaintiff’s lawyer tried to include a consumer protection law…

Nope. Negligence is simple. What is the standard of care? Did the defendant fail to meet that standard of care? If so, you have negligence. Doesn’t matter whether you accidentally did the wrong thing, or forgot to do a thing, had an evil thought in your heart, etc. No ill-will is needed. Your performance failed to…

Practically any failure on a car involves life/safety. Lost a wheel? Crash. Brakes not responsive? Crash. Suspension out of wack? Lose control and crash. Car loses power at speed? Crash.

Small claims usually covers these smaller disputes with damages of less than $10k. Often no attorneys are allowed, and the judges are very pro-consumer.

Curious to see if they appeal, because State Supreme Court is likely to uphold. The general rule in American law is that both sides pay their own respective attorney’s fees, unless they’re specifically authorized by contract or statute. By and large, a simple negligence claim doesn’t provide for attorney’s fees.…

There’s nothing wrong with having multiple accounts, even if you have a few that are dormant, and it’s great for budgeting if you hate budgeting. Wife likes to see her account balance rise and is a workaholic; I want to know how much I can blow on fun. After the auto-deductions to the joint account, retirement,…

So many don’t get this. Marriage has nothing to do with love, happiness, or stability, etc. (obviously nice to have, but not guaranteed). The only thing marriage is, is a legally binding partnership agreement between two people, recognized in the eyes of the government, that the confers legal rights, privileges, and…

“J.C. has had three Mustangs, but it’s time to upgrade. He has a healthy budget, too. But this new ride has to fit a car seat, have three pedals”

OP doesn’t say a lot, but there’s a lot you can infer. By the time a Jalop has bought their 3rd mustang (cars and coffee jokes and all) they’re a mustang guy. 

https://jalopnik.com/a-manual-transmission-isnt-always-the-right-option-1710072869 You still recommend an F80 with a stick?

OP drives a mustang for a reason. No replacement for displacement. 8400 RPM redline and no turbolag.

E90 M3. 4 doors. Manual. V8. Bullet-proof engine (one you replace the rod bearings, $2k-3k job). Can be had for under $30k with less than 60k miles.