*Sigh* I need to have a little conversation with my local Les Schwab

[AdironRider]

This exact same scenario happened to me on my ix back in the day. The one Nando bought and built his car (well motor from).

There is no fucking way he got 100k. It took me almost a year to get a 2k check.

This is an insurance payout and nothing more. Damages? Please. Homeboy got his car totaled most likely and got a check for that, nothing more me thinks.

[matthugie]

Glad things worked out, and I hope you get better soon. Sounds like you have a positive attitude about things, and that will serve you well. Good luck man.

[ninjaotter]

is this dude OK? I remember him messaging me several months back and never heard from him again. that was probably 6+ months ago.

and damn, some of the people in here bitching about him getting a settlement. wow. get a life! For all we know this kid could have passed away.

<3 I'm still alive.

I got a nice check, and finally a begrudging apology.

I moved into a much nicer condo in a bigger city (access to better hospitals), paid some medical bills, went back to school, and put money in the bank. My R32 GTR will have to wait a few more years. I could have pulled it off, but it would have stretched things a little bit too thin. Plus they're becoming legal to import, so they should be cheaper in a few years.

My health is...not great. However, I'm alive. I got a dog, and have a nice view of the ocean (well, I think its a bay or sound of some kind, but its six of one, half dozen of the other). I'm building a CNC machine and a 3D printer, mostly to further my love of building things. Dealing with dust and noise in a condo is an issue though...my neighbors So, all in all, I'm pretty happy.

My E30 is still in my garage, waiting for me to find a new chassis to transplant its heart into. Almost scored one for $200 last weekend, but my health kept me in bed instead of out buying old cars. Its tempting to just go spend $5000 or $10000 and get one of the beautiful cars listed on here, but it wouldn't be mine, and I'm not healthy enough to do the labor.

...and Nando, I am still working on that new cluster we talked about. Its coming along very nicely. Its really wasted in a car with such limited telemetry, but I'm getting it to do some interesting things.

[Sea Aych]

Well this thread was a roller coaster ride
I hope everything worked out for op!

[nando]

is this dude OK? I remember him messaging me several months back and never heard from him again. that was probably 6+ months ago.

and damn, some of the people in here bitching about him getting a settlement. wow. get a life! For all we know this kid could have passed away.

[ClayW]

Well, I talked to the manager at Les Schwab today. He was not nice. I told him that I'd prefer to do this without a lawyer to save everyone money, and that I'd be happy to get it checked out by anyone they want.

He said that they would not be paying out under any circumstances short of a court order. I replied that if I have to get a lawyer, they are going to end up paying for it anyway, so its just going to cost them more money. He promptly hung up. So, I called my lawyer (had him on retainer for another thing last year), and I'll let him handle it. In the mean time, I'm driving my old beat to hell Isuzu pickup. At least it gets 55MPG, but it tops out at about 55MPG haha.

Talking to my tow truck driver from the other day, it sounds like this Les Schwab has issues with things like this happening, and this is the third time in two months that he has towed someone that had work done at Les Schwab and had it go bad.

Its too bad. If they had cut a check for the cost of a used body panel, and some of the suspension parts, I would have been happy. That, and an apology. I'm not a litigious guy, and I'm not out to get rich off this. No one got hurt, my car will survive, and I was only slightly annoyed at having to sit on the side of the road for an hour. Now? Its going to cost them a shit load.

I know everyone is concerned about "not being a litigious guy", but this is exactly why you take someone to court. A business took your money and damaged your property. They are accountable for the parts, the labor and a rental car while it gets fixed. You also have the right to get it fixed wherever you please. You also have the right to cash the check for the full amount of labor and parts and do whatever you please.

It's not about suing them into the ground; it's about making it right.

[stefennn]

Good luck, and good on you for grabbing them by the balls!

[LSM3]

Curious about mansions and GTR's....

[Raxe]

Good luck OP, hope everything works out for you on Monday.

[ninjaotter]

No need to explain any further on your condition if you don't feel comfortable about it. We are all just randoms on a forum who are cheering you on for a good recovery and a good settlement with the douchebag's who ruined your car and potentially harmed you. Glad to hear you are getting what is considered reasonable to you!

I dont mind talking about it, I just never thought to bring it up. It started in my liver and spread to my kidney, spine, and lymph nodes before they caught it. Ironically, I was in a car accident (not in the BMW), which caused the doctors to do some X Rays, and that's when they found things where they shouldn't be. I've gone through lots of surgeries, and a lot of other treatments to give me a fighting chance. My odds of surviving are higher than my odds of dying at this point, which is a change from where things were 6 months ago.

Anyway, I meet with my lawyer on Monday to discuss whatever they offered. Hopefully I'll have an apology, a check, and a NDA to sign. Well, I dont really want to sign an NDA, but I'm assuming they're going to insist on it. As long as there is an apology attached, I plan on taking the offer. I know it'll be enough to cover what I've lost, and I dont want to push for anymore. If its six figures, its six figures. If it isn't I'm not going to dwell on it. Just means I'll be looking for another E30 instead of an NSX, which isn't the worst thing in the world. It should let me get some wheels, a big brake kit, and some coil overs so I can have some fun. Maybe I'll complete the 5 lug swap I've got in the garage.

Funny story though, the same Les Schwab is being sued by someone else for the exact same thing...it happened yesterday. Someone isn't learning their lesson. I sort of wonder if there might be some faulty equipment involved or something.

If I can post what the final number is, I will. Hopefully with some picture evidence. I am warning you now that I will not jeopardize a cash settlement by breaking a non disclosure agreement just to prove the trolls wrong. So if I come back and say, "Hey, everything is settled!" and provide no additional details, that's what happened. I may even have to edit my old posts or have this thread deleted to satisfy the terms of the NDA. Just watch my threads for the next few months and see what new toys I buy (or dont). Gonna be honest though, I am most excited at finishing my degree.

And on a totally unrelated note, does anyone here from Bellingham own a white 4 door 325ix, stock, and live in the York District? I might leave a note next time I pass your car. I also got to see a Porsche GT3 RS sliding around in the rain. It was a good day for car spotting. A random Ferrari that I couldn't identify because I'm not well versed on late 90's Italian cars, a MK IV Supra wide body, an old school M5 and M6 playing with each other on the freeway, and a fully caged obviously built Evo 9 that went ripping out of a parking lot so hard I think it fractured the black top.

[gtdragon980]

No need to explain any further on your condition if you don't feel comfortable about it. We are all just randoms on a forum who are cheering you on for a good recovery and a good settlement with the douchebag's who ruined your car and potentially harmed you. Glad to hear you are getting what is considered reasonable to you!

[ninjaotter]

Thanks for the kind words and nice thoughts about the cancer thing. I thought I had mentioned it on here before, but I guess not. Its mid to late stage, and relatively serious. But, it is what it is, and I try not to dwell on it too much. I spend a lot of nights in the hospital hooked up to Morphine or various other opiates and benzodiazepines to calm me down and let me sleep. If anyone cares I can post more details about the exact what's how's and why's of the "Crap That's Killing Ninjaotter."

Anyway, the deal hinges on the apology right now. I'll probably just accept the offer on the table, but the threat of going to court and the massively increased publicity is making them sweat a little bit. There is more than enough money involved at this point to make me happy.

Night kids, I've got to get to sleep.

[turge]

GTFO. When have I ever kicked anyone who's down. Please show me. IIRC when everyone called vlad names and his girl a tranny i was the only one who said stop! I'm not kicking the OP. If I was in his shoes I'd take the money. I just wanna know, if he'll be getting that condo with a view of the water and that NSX or just his e30 fixed.

Go through my posts and pm me any times that I've "kicked people while they're down"

Above post is troll.

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[CrusherCurtis]

A whole lot of butthurt itt. Curtis- just drop it. You are getting mighty old now... every thread you drop your head in to goes down the drain. Why do you feel it is necessary to kick people while they're down?

GTFO. When have I ever kicked anyone who's down. Please show me. IIRC when everyone called vlad names and his girl a tranny i was the only one who said stop! I'm not kicking the OP. If I was in his shoes I'd take the money. I just wanna know, if he'll be getting that condo with a view of the water and that NSX or just his e30 fixed.

Go through my posts and pm me any times that I've "kicked people while they're down"

[tg318is]

A whole lot of butthurt itt. Curtis- just drop it. You are getting mighty old now... every thread you drop your head in to goes down the drain. Why do you feel it is necessary to kick people while they're down? The guy is doing what is right. Also you're doing well to make the few that didn't already think you were a nob to reconsider.

OP- sounds like you're having a rough time aside from this mess. Don't let the minority get to you. Congrats, it's your money, do as you wish, but be wise with it! I sincerely hope you recover fully from this illness. Please do keep us updated despite the hate you're getting.