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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,465
    JM, I migt be missing something. I get using the torque wrench to make sure they are on tight enough, but how can you tell they are too tight? Either they tighten, or it clicks, is the way I understood it. And as long as they are at or above your setting, it will click.

    and what's the point of the 4 way? Do you undo all the nuts, then spin them back on hand tight and finish with the torque wrench?

    very rare to see a car with a wheel coming off. Can't be too big an epidemic at the tire stores.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    What makes that decision even more perplexing is that the State of Ohio charges a 2.5% fee on tax obligations paid credit card and BitPay, who has been contracted by the state to handle the currency exchanges, will charge a 1% fee so superficially it looks like it's a benefit to business owners but paying by ACH or check is free so it doesn't cost less.
    1997 Honda Prelude Base - 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance - 2021 Honda Passport Sport - 2006 BMW 330Ci ZHP
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,592
    When I go to car shows I just take pictures of the cars. B)
    OK admit it, the models you are taking pictures of don't have wheels.
    Do they still do that at car shows? I’ve never seen models hanging off cars but maybe the big city shows go more extravagant. While I have no trouble admiring good looking women I think they are a distraction when I’m looking at metal beauties. :p
    Here in Chicago they do, or at least the last time I went a couple of years ago. Don't see why they would stop it. 

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,592
    berri said:
    I've actually heard people talk/bag about buying $50 or $100 worth of lotto tickets to improve their odds on big jackpots. If you look at the odds of winning, such a purchase barely moves the probability needle, so lack of math knowledge can be a factor in lotto and gambling.
    Well buying twice as many tickets does double your odds, but it's going from 0.0000003% to 0.0000006%. My rule of thumb is that the payoff has to justify the odds. So if the mega millions odds are one in 300 million, the pay out has to be in the area of 600 million to justify a 2 dollar ticket.

    Yeah I play the lottery very rarely.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,592
    Well this is interesting. https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/26/us/ohio-business-pay-taxes-with-bitcoin-trnd/index.html
    That makes absolutely no sense to me, especially since BitCoin is in freefall these days. By the time Ohio processes the payment it could be worth 10% less. Good opportunity for BC holders wanting to bail though.
    Just mentioned that to a business colleague. Give it a year. You’ll hear of some outrageous shortfall in Ohio’s coffers because of bitcoin payments. Something tells me there’s a state representative who has a hand in this with a sizeable bitcoin holding.
    Most likely that rep has an interest in an exchange market where bitcoins are exchanged.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    jmonroe1 said:

    suydam said:

    @snakeweasel : Never had a dead battery, alternator or starter problem, or flat tire?

    You will now. :'(

    jmonroe
    He's back!
    I missed jmonroe1 with his snappy quick comments.........haven't missed jmonroe the original as much.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    ab348 said:

    Welcome back JM (or JM1)!! Where have you been?

    I don't know if we want to ask that question.
    Probably waxing the Gennie, or looking at dining room sets.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    edited November 2018


    suydam said:

    @snakeweasel : Never had a dead battery, alternator or starter problem, or flat tire?

    I haven't had an alternator or starter problem since 1980. I rarely have battery issues and when i do it's usually time to replace anyway


    Flat tires rarely happen at the best possible time, or in the nicest weather.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,697
    Go prepared, no issues. Not prepared? Issues! :(


    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,373
    stickguy said:

    JM, I migt be missing something. I get using the torque wrench to make sure they are on tight enough, but how can you tell they are too tight? Either they tighten, or it clicks, is the way I understood it. And as long as they are at or above your setting, it will click.

    and what's the point of the 4 way? Do you undo all the nuts, then spin them back on hand tight and finish with the torque wrench?

    very rare to see a car with a wheel coming off. Can't be too big an epidemic at the tire stores.


    If I can't break a lug nut loose with my 20 inch 4-way, it is on to tight.

    Yes, I break loose all 20 lugs nuts with my 4-way then use the 4-way to tighten them. I know, this is only a "feel" thing but it has worked for me for many many years. Years ago, I'd go home and use my torque wrench to check my skill with the 4-way and I was always within the allowable torque range. As a result of my success, I can't remember the last time I checked my work with a torque wrench. As for not seeing whells come off, I agree it is a rare occurrence, but I know 2 people where this did happen. My experience has been over torqued lug nuts rather than under torqued lug nuts. So not wanting to have over torqued lug nuts if I should have to change a flat is why I still check when someone has touched my wheels. Saying I am OCD about this, is putting it mildly.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,373
    xwesx said:

    Go prepared, no issues. Not prepared? Issues! :(


    I'd say you explained that just right. :p

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,373
    driver100 said:

    jmonroe1 said:

    suydam said:

    @snakeweasel : Never had a dead battery, alternator or starter problem, or flat tire?

    You will now. :'(

    jmonroe
    He's back!
    I missed jmonroe1 with his snappy quick comments.........haven't missed jmonroe the original as much.
    Who asked you? :@

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,684
    edited November 2018

    pensfan83 said:
    That makes absolutely no sense to me, especially since BitCoin is in freefall these days. By the time Ohio processes the payment it could be worth 10% less.

    Good opportunity for BC holders wanting to bail though.
    The bitcoin is converted by the processing company to US Dollars BEFORE it is put through to The State of Ohio Treasurer as full payment. IIRC, there is a 1% service fee for the bitcoin conversion to the business paying the tax vs. 2.5% for credit card payments.

    Mr. Mandel has it well-in-hand. He is the first in the country. He put the checkbook of the State of Ohio onto the internet a few years back so that the public can see what and everything that is paid by the State. He even made the checkbook available to cities, counties, and school districts to put their public information onto the internet.

    http://ohiotreasurer.gov/Transparency/Ohios-Online-Checkbook

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,245


    berri said:

    I've actually heard people talk/bag about buying $50 or $100 worth of lotto tickets to improve their odds on big jackpots. If you look at the odds of winning, such a purchase barely moves the probability needle, so lack of math knowledge can be a factor in lotto and gambling.

    Well buying twice as many tickets does double your odds, but it's going from 0.0000003% to 0.0000006%. My rule of thumb is that the payoff has to justify the odds. So if the mega millions odds are one in 300 million, the pay out has to be in the area of 600 million to justify a 2 dollar ticket.

    Yeah I play the lottery very rarely.

    Ha ha, that’s exactly my policy. I read somewhere that one of the multi-state megas had odds 256 million to one so I only buy a ticket when the payout is more than that.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    edited November 2018


    berri said:

    I've actually heard people talk/bag about buying $50 or $100 worth of lotto tickets to improve their odds on big jackpots. If you look at the odds of winning, such a purchase barely moves the probability needle, so lack of math knowledge can be a factor in lotto and gambling.

    Well buying twice as many tickets does double your odds, but it's going from 0.0000003% to 0.0000006%. My rule of thumb is that the payoff has to justify the odds. So if the mega millions odds are one in 300 million, the pay out has to be in the area of 600 million to justify a 2 dollar ticket.

    Yeah I play the lottery very rarely.
    Ha ha, that’s exactly my policy. I read somewhere that one of the multi-state megas had odds 256 million to one so I only buy a ticket when the payout is more than that
    .

    Yeh, anything less than $600 million isn't going to change your life enough anyway.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    jmonroe1 said:

    driver100 said:

    jmonroe1 said:

    suydam said:

    @snakeweasel : Never had a dead battery, alternator or starter problem, or flat tire?

    You will now. :'(

    jmonroe
    He's back!
    I missed jmonroe1 with his snappy quick comments.........haven't missed jmonroe the original as much.
    Who asked you? :@

    jmonroe
    I'm the only one who commented around here that you had disappeared....you should be thankful someone actually missed you :D

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,245
    Today’s curmudgeon rant:

    Went to the store and on the way saw a beautiful Audi S6 in the next lane. Too bad the driver was a beaut as well. He cut into my lane without signaling and then scooted through holiday traffic back and forth again never touching the turn signal. Are bulbs really expensive on those cars?




    Then I found a perfect parking spot right in front of the store....ecxcept.... some lazy clod had just left his basket there when the cart rack was 20feet away at the front door. The person was probably late for his appointment at the gym and didn’t want to wear himself out.

    Finally after I came out I find an Infinity G35 had pulled in crooked next to me so that his rear bumper was almost touching mine. I briefly toyed with the idea of swinging wide and dragging my bumper across his fender. The PT already has damage which is being fixed courtesy of the utility company so it would be the perfect revenge.

    But I’m not that kind of person.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,245

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,618

    I briefly toyed with the idea of swinging wide and dragging my bumper across his fender. The PT already has damage which is being fixed courtesy of the utility company so it would be the perfect revenge.

    But I’m not that kind of person.

    You're a better man than I -- mind you, that's a low bar.

    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,772
    I think the word 'Genesis' brought jmonroe1 back.
    Back in the day, I thought driver001 was pretty insightful and witty, driver002, not quite as much, etc...
    Now... so here we are. ;)
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • jmonroe1jmonroe1 Member Posts: 9,373

    Today’s curmudgeon rant:

    Went to the store and on the way saw a beautiful Audi S6 in the next lane. Too bad the driver was a beaut as well. He cut into my lane without signaling and then scooted through holiday traffic back and forth again never touching the turn signal. Are bulbs really expensive on those cars?




    Then I found a perfect parking spot right in front of the store....ecxcept.... some lazy clod had just left his basket there when the cart rack was 20feet away at the front door. The person was probably late for his appointment at the gym and didn’t want to wear himself out.

    Finally after I came out I find an Infinity G35 had pulled in crooked next to me so that his rear bumper was almost touching mine. I briefly toyed with the idea of swinging wide and dragging my bumper across his fender. The PT already has damage which is being fixed courtesy of the utility company so it would be the perfect revenge.

    But I’m not that kind of person.

    You just think like one.

    jmonroe
    '15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's.
    '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,772
    This whole thing with GM closing plants to save money sounds like it's something do with getting their stock to a minimum price for management bonuses.
    https://wdef.com/2018/11/27/gm-spent-10b-on-stock-buybacks-then-cut-jobs-to-save-4-5b-2/
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    Is this why all you guys are hot for the G70?

    I'm not completely sold for a number of reasons;
    Just before the Genesis G70 came out Stinger was supposed to be a great buy, but, they kind of trash it,
    How many Motor Trnd picks end up being great cars in the long run?
    Last year's pick was Gulia, how did that work out?
    They have gone on about how past Genesis models competed directly with BMW etc and were a better buy etc.,
    Other contenders were;
    Buick Regal
    Ford Mustang
    Ford Transit Connect
    Hyundai Accent
    Hyundai Elantra
    Honda Clarity
    Kia Forte
    Lexus ES
    Lexus LS
    Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
    Nissan Altima
    Toyota Avalon
    Toyota Corolla Hatchback
    Volkswagen Jetta

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,684
    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    I think the word 'Genesis' brought jmonroe1 back.
    Back in the day, I thought driver001 was pretty insightful and witty, driver002, not quite as much, etc...
    Now... so here we are. ;)

    There is only one and only Driver100....no cheap imitations.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    Today’s curmudgeon rant:

    Went to the store and on the way saw a beautiful Audi S6 in the next lane. Too bad the driver was a beaut as well. He cut into my lane without signaling and then scooted through holiday traffic back and forth again never touching the turn signal. Are bulbs really expensive on those cars?


    Then I found a perfect parking spot right in front of the store....ecxcept.... some lazy clod had just left his basket there when the cart rack was 20feet away at the front door. The person was probably late for his appointment at the gym and didn’t want to wear himself out.

    Finally after I came out I find an Infinity G35 had pulled in crooked next to me so that his rear bumper was almost touching mine. I briefly toyed with the idea of swinging wide and dragging my bumper across his fender. The PT already has damage which is being fixed courtesy of the utility company so it would be the perfect revenge.

    But I’m not that kind of person.

    How come no domestics were mentioned that cut you off?
    Equal time!

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,847
    I think the problem is you're treating Judge Judy as if she was an actual Judge. Judge Judy is, legally, considered to be arbitration.
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    Nice car but not much different from the Stinger. Too bad, in most states, you can't buy the G70 at a Hyundai dealership.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,697
    jmonroe1 said:

    xwesx said:

    Go prepared, no issues. Not prepared? Issues! :(


    I'd say you explained that just right. :p

    jmonroe
    Hahahaha! Sometimes brevity is the best option. :D
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,245
    edited November 2018

    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    I’d like to see a real lawyer review some of her decisions. I think they make the case into an arbitration rather than a court of law to avoid having to follow the law too closely. That results in JJ’s opinions and ratings pressure determining outcomes.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481

    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    She's not a real judge. She's a TV personality and former judge. So her decisions don't mean anything.
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,847
    @Mr_Shiftright Only partially true. When you sign-up to go on the show, both parties sign a binding arbitration agreement stating that whatever the TV Judge decides is what goes.

    What you also don't see, is you get paid for the appearance on the show and typically the show handles whatever amount of money is in question. So ultimately, no one is responsible for anything, regardless of how things shake out.

    Remember that DV claim I posted about a while back? They ended up settling, but one of those Judge TV shows reached out to my friend.
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited November 2018
    Yeah, it's a lot like arbitration rather than "real" court. I think the limit on the show is $5000 in dispute. I suspect it's all rather scripted but I do find it interesting nonetheless. "

    She also gets on my nerves, however.

    Want to hear something funny (or tragic, perhaps). In a recent nationwide survey, fully 10% think Judge Judy is on the Supreme Court.



  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,847

    Yeah, it's a lot like arbitration rather than "real" court. I think the limit on the show is $5000 in dispute. I suspect it's all rather scripted but I do find it interesting nonetheless. "

    She also gets on my nerves, however.

    Well if Judge Judy bothers you, I hear we're going to have Judge Jerry Springer soon on TV. Chair throwing optional, I'm sure.
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,772
    "There is only one and only Driver100....no cheap imitations."
    That can't be manufactured. B)
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,684
    edited November 2018

    I’d like to see a real lawyer review some of her decisions. I think they make the case into an arbitration rather than a court of law to avoid having to follow the law too closely. That results in JJ’s opinions and ratings pressure determining outcomes.

    I agree with the posts here and I'm being dramatic about Judge Judy's results.

    BUT, she's always browbeating people who have an opinion about the law with her knowledge of the law because she went to law school. That implies she's following the law, rather than rearranging the deck chairs to suit her _opinion_ of how things should come out or how the producers want to do things for ratings.

    In fact, she challenged the elderly Atlanta resident about where did the defendant go to law school. To which the defendant replied, "The school of hard knocks."

    I think that was a perfect answer, same as many here have lots of knowledge and experience from the schools of hard knocks.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    driver100 said:
    I think the word 'Genesis' brought jmonroe1 back. Back in the day, I thought driver001 was pretty insightful and witty, driver002, not quite as much, etc... Now... so here we are. ;)
    There is only one and only Driver100....no cheap imitations.
    Thank God!  :D

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,684
    edited November 2018
    Does anyone else have a problem with the bookmarks page NOT changing the number of unread posts after you've read them? It used to be if I read a topic, the reload of the bookmarks page showed no unread posts for that topic.

    I've seen this problem on my XP laptop with chrome, my 10 laptop with chrome and edge, and my LG android cellphone using chrome browser.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    Well, Lowe’s delivered and installed my new GE Washer/Dryer Combo.  Definitely not as good as my 27 year old GE Combo that bit the dust.  Slightly smaller washer and dryer, but I will just have to do an extra load.  Just hope it lasts the rest of my life.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,582
    @abacomike, here’s hoping the waser/dryer lasts a long long time.
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,847
    carnaught said:
    @abacomike, here’s hoping the waser/dryer lasts a long long time.
    Seconded
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,330
    driver100 said:


    I'm the only one who commented around here that you had disappeared....you should be thankful someone actually missed you :D

    I noted his absence before you did. I figure I've been nice enough to JM that he might have added a codicil to his will to my benefit, so I was wondering if I was going to receive a surprise gift. ;)

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    She's not a real judge. She's a TV personality and former judge. So her decisions don't mean anything.
    She is the highest paid TV personality, $147 million last year...he opinions means a lot more than any of our opinions.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594



    Want to hear something funny (or tragic, perhaps). In a recent nationwide survey, fully 10% think Judge Judy is on the Supreme Court.

    You mean she isn't :s

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    driver100 said:

    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    She's not a real judge. She's a TV personality and former judge. So her decisions don't mean anything.
    She is the highest paid TV personality, $147 million last year...he opinions means a lot more than any of our opinions.
    Good gig! I don't know that her opinions mean anything of significance in the grand scheme of things, but they are apparently worth more than mine! :D
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,471
    Many BMW demographic types moved over to Audi several years ago. You see it on the road. The brand isn't just for stuffy dentists and accountants anymore.

    Today’s curmudgeon rant:

    Went to the store and on the way saw a beautiful Audi S6 in the next lane. Too bad the driver was a beaut as well. He cut into my lane without signaling and then scooted through holiday traffic back and forth again never touching the turn signal. Are bulbs really expensive on those cars?


    But I’m not that kind of person.

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,330
    edited November 2018

    Does anyone else have a problem with the bookmarks page NOT changing the number of unread posts after you've read them? It used to be if I read a topic, the reload of the bookmarks page showed no unread posts for that topic.

    I've seen this problem on my XP laptop with chrome, my 10 laptop with chrome and edge, and my LG android cellphone using chrome browser.

    Yes, noted here last week. A fix was supposed to happen after the weekend. Haven't seen it yet.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    I am not sure of the facts.
    A/C cost $6900
    Did the lady pay the repairman $3000 so far?
    The insurance company paid her $6900 less $1500 deductible = $5400.
    Doesn't the repairmen get $3000 + she can pay him another $3900 from the $5400 she got from insurance.
    Wouldn't she get back $1500 because she overpaid by giving him $3000 instead of $1500.
    The only error is somehow the repairman should get his $6900.

    I sometimes disagree with Judge Judy, she ignores some facts and thinks she knows everything.....but, usually she does a tremendous job of getting to the truth, which is quite a feat with some of the people that come before her. I like the way she can tear people apart and find the truth, usually!

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    ab348 said:

    driver100 said:


    I'm the only one who commented around here that you had disappeared....you should be thankful someone actually missed you :D

    I noted his absence before you did. I figure I've been nice enough to JM that he might have added a codicil to his will to my benefit, so I was wondering if I was going to receive a surprise gift. ;)
    I think you will be waiting longer than what Mikes new washer and dryer will last for.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    driver100 said:

    Judge Judy just had a case on the show airing tonight that breaks new case law. An air conditioning repairman submitted a bid to repair a lightening damaged AC unit for an older woman for $6900. She paid him $3000. But her insurance company paid her the $6900 minus the $1500 deductible.

    Judge Judy found the lady was committing insurance fraud. But only found in judgement for $5400 in the repairman's favor, ignoring the $1500 that was the deductible which is not the repairman's problem. JJ is always waving contracts in the air saying if it isn't inside these 4 corners of the written contract, it doesn't exist. Yet she ignored the $6900 contract for the repair. It's not the repairman's fault the lady had a $1500 deductible on her homeowners.

    Is this more judges rewriting law? Does this mean if I have an accident and I have a $1000 deductible on my Cruze, I only have to pay the shop $5000 instead of the $6000 bill because of the $1000 deductible?

    I'be been thinking more and more of JJ's decisions are screwy the last couple of years. This settles it in my opinion.

    She's not a real judge. She's a TV personality and former judge. So her decisions don't mean anything.
    She is the highest paid TV personality, $147 million last year...he opinions means a lot more than any of our opinions.
    Good gig! I don't know that her opinions mean anything of significance in the grand scheme of things, but they are apparently worth more than mine! :D
    Yeh, like her opinion is worth about $146,999,999.75 more than yours or mine.

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