Diagnosing a transmission whine or a driveline clunk doesnt assist a patient or develop the doctors skills. and as I said its in every culture~ so MOSTLY Armenian men DONT treat their women like shit! While possible, it would be a major lifestyle decrease for most. I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. The second, third, and fourth 50k miles are usually the best deal IMO. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Im not counting the usual stuff (prophylactic timing belt replacement, plugs, batteries, clutch, rotors, brakes, tires). I really admire the physicians willing to tolerate a garbage job for city living. Paying 1.49% over 4 years. it's a new way of thinking. Ssshhhh.do you really want all those city dwellers to move elsewhere? Ive definitely wasted too much money on frivolous cars in the past (a convertible Mini-Cooper that I had for 1 1/2 years comes to mind), and I have definitely learned so much from this blog. A new attending driving a beater may have 5-50%. You are required to have a warning triangle, first aid kit and fire extinguisher with you in the car. Financial Wellness and Burnout Prevention for Medical Professionals, Continuing Financial Education Las Vegas, Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference Park City. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Then I pump 4400 lbs of water into it and drive it around the lake full throttle just to see how big of a wave I can make behind it. Why do Armenians have big noses? In fact the funny thing is the cars weve had the most issues with were my wifes newer and more reliable cars. Bought my second new car 17 years ago still driving it. The problem is Lake Powell is 285 miles away and the Tesla X range while towing a boat is 100 miles. Go to an Armenian wedding and check out the cars in the valet. Helps the economy. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? She has no time to deal with taking a car into the shop and I have no desire to try and make substantial repairs on my own to save money. 2016 How to Buy A Car link actually directs to 2013 May I Please Finance My Car. I grew up in Glendale during the 60s thru 70s. A fun small town that was safe. Since the Armenians have infiltrated our town it has never been It is infinitesimal! The majority of my posts are here. Balance is the most important thing when making a decision. Up to about $8k in bills and 5 unplanned trips to the shop. I am amazed what we do for wives and children. I think many readers can easily handle car maintenance and even a breakdown here and there, but to many physicians (and people in general) these events are bewildering experiences which lead them to walk into a mechanics shop as a huge mark multiple times a year. It is my splurge for myself as I wanted to provide something better for my kids. Our most recent purchase was a brand new decked out huge land yacht known as a Toyota Sequoia. By comparison, many residents and attending physicians only have one car and they need it to run reliably every day. can someone please tell me what the correlation is between driving an expensive car and living in an apartment??? Do my own wrenching? and to be honest, I think its because when it came to the others I might not have given it my best to make it work because deep down inside I was feeling that I COULD/MIGHT disappoint the "parental control"! When it comes to reliability, I'll take a car with 250K miles on it over a brand new boat anytime. The rest of us will get there too lol.-------------------------------------------All my family has Savings, Life insurance and 401Ks. We havent been here long, and yet manage to do that. Thank you Rafik jan!If a woman (of any race) doesn't want to be treated as inferior, then she should establish herself as an individual and strive towards self efficacy (this should never be at the cost of femininity, beauty, and grace). Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. So r u a conformist or a trailblazer?Is your bf an Iranian Armo as well? Let's look at what that arbitrage is really worth. Traded in? It's a good thing. Not only do I consider it a badge of honor to drive a beater, Im sure Ive saved a bundle over the years on insurance and car payments. Most times, realtors lease the car. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. And more importantly, missing a childs baseball game or piano recital is something that a doctor will never get back. Generally, having to pull over on the highway with traffic flying by can be a frightening experience. If you sell low-budget homes, driving a luxury car might make the buyer think youre overcharging on commission, and theyll try to bring it down even when its low enough. So, its more important that you make extra efforts to keep your car looking great. Aside from accidents, breakdowns on the road or at work can leave you in a dangerous situation, and being stranded is something a successful physician should seek to minimize as much as possible. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Make sure you know what you are getting, or consider staying just outside of the center. Aremenians ARE white, dipstick. "Armenian customer: "No, no, you do, you do 4 Jumbo Jeck, 4 cheecken sendweech, 4 large fry, 4 drink $5.99.Jack in the Box Cashier 2: "May I take your order? People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. I agree that someone making $50K a month can throw away $250 or $500 a month without significant effect on his financial life. Are germans really that hard to be friends with? I enjoy driving and consider myself a car guy, but I have to admit, if I could enjoy never having to sit in traffic ever again or even have to endure any lengthy commutes at all, I think I would happily embrace the automobile-free lifestyle . @Monique I cringe when I hear people say racial pride. Were fast, impatient, and don't like traffic. If you have a mid five figure income, it will prevent you ever becoming wealthy. My last car, long falling apart, was literally undriveable as it came to a smoking stop in front of my housethat was an easy decision. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. There are no free volatility-reducing lunches that will inexpensively reduce your portfolio risk, and there is no risk fairy to insure the risky parts of your portfolio on the cheap. The size of the country became smaller throughout years while Muslim countries took Armenian land and people.In 1604 AD Iranian government took thousands of Armenians to Iran by force just because they knew Armenians are good at building cities and creating homes. Our notes are at 1.49% and 1.79%, and any savvy physician with good credit should be able to obtain those rates or better. But as we can see, inexpensive cars are also extremely reliable. I would love to have 6 or more different cars in my garage/driveway. Bruh, bruh, bruh, I am not advocating that you buy a BMW. This way, you can avoid disappointing the clients that care about cars and that sort of thing. I work with a 41 year old Armenian guy, he still lives at home with his parents and won't move out until he gets married. Cynthia have you ever dated a Latino guy? The size of the country became smaller throughout years while muslim countries took Armenian land and people.In 1604 AD Iranian government took thousands of Armenians to Iran by force just because they knew Armenians are good at building cities and creating homes. I was stranded a grand total of one time for about 6 minutes while waiting for someone to come along to jump it. The difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. Most dont even seem to know/understand basic rules. But I must admit Im often tempted to write the check to pay one off. The answer isn't so simple. Traffic incidents happen all the time because of the mentality that a car is more than a necessity to get you from A to B. Realtors that drive luxury cars do it because they believe it helps their business. I assume he is tying this into the reliability argument above. The one in the driveway costs me over $300 to fill it's 67 gallon tank with premium at the lake. They listed my trade-in at a very attractive price. In it for the long haul. While this may be true, its not absolute. Still anecdote? I dont think Ive ever traded a car in. As a realtor trying to get a car, these are the things you should consider: The location matters when getting a car. Straighten out your financial life today! Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! In between times, it runs great and $1k here and there is cheaper than a new car, but at what point do you just throw in the towel? If love to hear about all the other perks this city job offers. In response to the luxury debate I just wanted to share the following: I consider it a luxury, though I spent half of what many people I know spend on a new car. Just like how it would suck if there were no longer any Chinese people or the language or the art in the world. My dad was born in Haleb, Syria. Their mothers are too.Why do the Armenian men feel so insecure? Sorry for sounding like such a bleeding heart, but I dont find offhandedly mentioning trying to singlehandedly kill the planet funny at all because it contains a kernel of truth. All this would make sense if the author was pictured in front of a Toyota Camry instead of a BMW. Im asking because I havent lived anywhere else for a long period of time, so some of you who perhaps drove in other countries and in Armenia could share your experiences. He never really gives a reason for this. I find the arguments about reliability unfounded and amusing. The thought of even having to walk 10 minutes from my car to the hospital is laughable, let alone paying 5.50 a day pre tax or not that is crazy. The same can be said for a lot of races and females being upset about the same thing. At a minimum, it would seem like sleeping in a call room might be a little easier, or hiring an uber for the 50 mile commute at the same cost of the hotel. So much this, haha! Getting rid of that rusty Chrysler product in favor of the used Toyota Sequoia and buying the wife a new one feels like he took my advice, though obviously it was independent. Finally, this is the time for a nice car for myself I fly to Colorado to purchase specialty car with 20K miles, not new but like new, in cash. 4. . Mr. Daste notes that Im spending a few grand extra per year on vehicles which we could be putting away for retirement or otherwise, and as such were borrowing against our futures. I have borrowed from Future Me before and it turned out that Future Me didn't appreciate it. and its not true at allmaybe one and two here and there but then again thats EVERY culture.. here and there some guy will always treat their women like crap, and here and there every women will treat their guy like crap! To us, its a scary thought to think that such a beautiful culture (no, not bimmers and benzes, but the actual culture) might cease to exist. I think the fact that the poster misspelled "seen" as "scene" says everything about her intelligence or lack thereof. Weak! One day (many years from now) Except mine will be of the Italian variety. It has some impacts on attracting clients. Armenians are considered to be white. Maybe you make a million a year I dont know, but I know the jobs I looked at in Boston are 1/3 of what Im making in the mid west, and that extra buys a lot of vacations to cities. A new car comes with new everything, new filters, new battery, new tires, new seals, new rings, new belts, new bulbs, new washer fluid in the tank. Spending money on a new or quality used vehicle offers the physician several undeniable benefits: 1) reliable transportation for an individual whose time is inherently valuable, 2) safety and protection during a daily dangerous activity, 3) lowered level of stress with less uncertainty and worry, 4) limited exposure to large, unforeseen repair bills and 5) less frequent and less expensive maintenance costs. Sometimes, the car can also communicate something about the values of the person driving it. I define it like this: Alife free from financial worries, a career where you make a real contribution to society, a few luxuries along the way, the ability to help others financially throughout your life, and a comfortable retirement at a time of your choosing. Many consider the car a business expense rather than just personal use. The newest cars have the latest safety features from advanced airbags to superior crumple zones, and even features like cross traffic alert, lane keep assist and collision mitigation to keep you from having the accident in the first place. Don't be cheap. But I think in many ways were very similar. But they may lose money as a result. Again, as a high income professional if the cost of an auto repair is causing a financial stress, you are screwing your financial life up severely. I just had a few questions. The main roads in the country are very good to excellent. Heck, you could get twice the mileage out of a Prius instead of your Fit but apparently hate the planet too much. The problem with Armenia is, nobody Where's a seat belt and their cars are propane there. The post was not to defend my particular choices, but to advocate that spending a little money on a new or new-ish quality vehicle can be a worthwhile expense for a doc or other high-income professional. David S. says:Armenians are one of the oldest races that still exist, they are very small in number and that means it will be very easy to disappear from existance if interracial marriages become common for Armenian women. I get it, its stupid to drive a 100thousand car and live in a apartment! I'm not sure I could pick an Armenian woman out of a lineup. But a lot are. and it's just how those people's priorities are set. The resale value of used cars is also proportionally much higher since someone else has already paid the massive depreciation that comes with driving a new car off the dealer lot. That has a sociological explanation too if you wanna hear it. They have 12 operators signed up to their platform at the moment: all the major companies like Hertz, Avis, Sixt and This beater driver is unphased by a check engine light or an SRS warning flashing on the dashboard, so long as the car runs and drives. I have a friend doing the same thing in Chicago. Your email address will not be published. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! what you want to spend your money on, how much savings you want to have, and you prioritize your life accordingly, its not an Armenian thing ! it's a new way of thinking. Nor do they seem to attract uncontrolled motorists the way new cars do. Sold when moving out of the country. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//, By the way, check this..Like I said, no every body is like that.youtu.be/rTmL4goF4nA, "Before we work on artificial intelligence, why don't we do something about natural stupidity" S.P. While a physician is fully capable of doing these things, its not his or her forte. Routine maintenance, never a breakdown. ----------------------------------Personally, I drive a jetta. Spending a little extra money on quality, reliable transportation is a sound financial investment which is easily affordable for virtually every physician. Clients want that, and it gives them the confidence that the realtor will help them close the deal. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. The problem is that a lot of immigrants don't assimilate. Even maintenance costs are far less, since new cars offer near-zero maintenance over the initial years of ownership, often included with the purchase price. In most cases, realtors that drive luxury cars lease them. Fern "America's Next Top Yelper" P. says:I work with a 41 year old Armenian guy, he still lives at home with his parents and won't move out until he gets married. 1996 Honda Civic $1000 2010-2013. LOL you guys are funny!Its not fair that im generalizing this with all Armenians there are a lot of us who love all, and dont care! I've never even written that word before "/. Not a useful metric. No. I know, I know.It's so not me. Attempting to rationalize it as anything else is unnecessary and sad. The only real solution will have to be that, just reality. I put in a new stereo myself to do hands-free calling and navigation. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. Cars are depreciating assets, simple as that. "let's get him a cartier watch". The cheapest reports come out on 3000-4000 dram for 2 weeks. Many will go for comfortable and nice vehicles that arent too expensive. I have driven a sub-$2,000 car. But the same cars in another area would be a waste of money. Not make or break for doctors, but I still hate throwing money away. But literally last time I met him for lunch, he had to roll down the window of his SL550 to grab the exterior door handle to let himself out , Craig Daste thinks fancy cars bought on credit are worth it. WAIT, thats not what I think, is it?? Driving in Armenia presents few challenges, even if your fellow motorists are likely to drive a little wilder than what you are used to at home. Credit cards, monthly payments, 0% interest for x months its all the same psychology. Auto accidents are among the leading causes of accidental death and injury in the United States. Despite my love of cycling and all things financial, I am quite comfortable spending 5-8 times his annual spending and spending way more on a car and gasoline just to keep my head off the ceiling. As a child of the 80s Ive luckily never known what its like to borrow at 7, 8, 9%, much less 15 or 20% during the Carter administration. But realize that what you drive will affect the rate at which you move from non-rich to rich in significant ways, especially if you don't have a mid six figure income. (Yes, we are trying to singlehandedly kill the planet.). For general tips, see Driving the Silk Road. Remember, I drove a sub $2,000 car for four years and a $4,000 car for six years, not counting the sub $3,000 car I drove for three years and the two sub $8,000 cars wedrove for 6 years. The reason is that people think the law is for police to fine citizens. So which is it? The Yerevan-Gyumri road has a large police presence; only cross the solid white line if you are certain no cops are waiting for you. Gave me a good chuckle, but Armos are too cool for seatbelts, too freespirited to be bound by traffic rules, and too self-aware not to drive impaired. I am a melting pot guy and I believe most white people are that way now. Other than that, given that you seem to want to generalize from the restricted examples that you've seen to the whole communitylet me then, as an Armenian male, say that I am sorry. maybe I need to check out Armenia to understand this. Someone trying to get a million-dollar house may feel more comfortable discussing the deal with someone driving a Lamborghini or Lexus. Very cool.. Road quality. ---1) "please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you." I keep hearing (and seeing) that Armenians are terrible drivers. And I just looked through your posting history and you rarely post in this forum, for the most part. I like the black suede pants Cynthia too! Also available on Audible! Alternator, battery, all 4 tires because the alignment went out on a road trip, lthe whole computer had to be replaced after it failed and the car became nonfunctional. This is my point. For example, a resident with a negative net worth of $200K has an infinite ratio. It's because they've been here longer and have had more time to adapt, assimilate and evolve. I want to see what happens if it's a Turkish guy. Doug, that makes me feel bettermisery loves company. The culture is very strong and full of correct paths that it will be difficult for a different race to creat a family with an Armenian. After that, I recommend you enjoy the good life however you want to define that. This is definitely true. Like any electric car, its fine for commuting but lousy for road trips. Reddit's most popular sub for everything related to Armenia! A luxury car with bad fuel economy will be a disaster, especially if the realtor isnt a big earner. Not to mention that he is the most pickiest person in the world, he will only marry girls that are under 30 and have to be super hott. So for a week my husband appeared to be stealing a fire-engine red sports car from the parking lot every time we had to drive somewhere in public. Driving an older car to avoid the extra couple grand we spend on depreciation could easily cost the same amount in maintenance and unforeseen repairs. With Armenians, its a bit different. When you are writing a very large check for a car versus a monthly payment (even if you can easily afford either) you start thinking long and hard about what your actual needs and wants are for a car. I will put my money on the Toyota any day of the week. Are we exceptionally bad compared to the the rest? I think it has to do with feeling a sense of pride toward your race. (it is my boat on the lake). Of course as highly educated professionals our financial decisions couldnt be altered by something like that, just like our clinical decisions are impervious to drug reps, right? And it is not only about a desire to exert ones independence by driving. --------------------------It's not a matter of assimilating. 1 week later someone ignores my green light and totals my new car. No car ownership is definitely the utopian/dystopian future. had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ The next thing I will do is admit defeat. If you tracked the repair and maintenance numbers carefully, I think youll find the used car is almost always less expensive with more time involved for those things. My ride is a 2009 subaru impreza fully paid off! The rules of the road in Nice are similar to other parts of France, you will just need to keep a few things in mind: Remember that you will be driving on the right-hand side of the road, and it is uncommon for local drivers to use turn signals, obey traffic signs, or yield to traffic already on a Cynthia. Why's everybody cockblock'n whitey?He's just try'n to get a nut like every other squirrel out there.Ive seen and heard guys of every race do this with outsiders. In fact, sitting in my garage right now is a 2005 Toyota Sequoia and a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. If our kids don't speak Armenian, their kids won't either. I know most Armenians would do anything to make their family happy and would follow the norm and date within their culture, and its a shame specially when we live in a country filled with such diversity! I'm an Armenian guy and I dont give a mass-a-two-shits what race someone dates. A few reports have come in regarding the payments to enter by car or motorbike, more data points are very still welcome in the driving in Armenia thread. Let's take a really expensive repair, such as a transmission on a big SUV. I worked a really oddball schedule at a steel mill one summer during college and often wasnt sure whether it was AM/PM after waking up or getting off shift. Jelly ass peeps!Then turn around and break a neck trying to check out the imports. I just had a few questions. @Jeanny.. Take example of an Armenian girl.. people need to stop thinking that we all drive expensive cars and live for only today and not think about the future! We drive ok cars, not too expensive, but things that take us from A to B We do spend money to enjoy our life, but we think long term as welland We are Armenian! I bet Future You doesn't appreciate you spending his money either. Armenian brats in the greater Los Angeles area who are handed powerful cars, then make terrible decisions and kill people are not only dumb asses but also terrible drivers. live your life. You can buy it at the border, but it is cheaper to buy it online via ASWA, which aggregates all the Armenian insurance companies. as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. What do non-Armenians think of Armenian culture? There, I fixed it for you. The Armenian diaspora that resides in Glendale is one of many, so pinni Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. [Editor's Note: What a year it has been for the discussion of automobile purchases on this site! And those who dont care wont even notice. For example, if youre a buyers agent for family homes, it makes more sense to drive a car that can accommodate a whole family. I agree, the expense of maintenance or repairs should not be stressful for a high-income professional, but the experience of having to feel like youre getting ripped off by a mechanic or a tire-salesman is. And it isn't like it is a subject I had never written on before. Yes, yes, and pay the mercedes with a walfarejajaja, Here we go, a cute language they always speak, jajaj. Gotta say that thing is fun in the snow, which I could use right now. You do not need an international drivers permit. Realtors drive nice cars to appear successful and attract clients. I don't understand. are you or are you not? Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. She is a sweetheart but faces lots of scrutiny from only other Armenians. In addition, I generally am not too concerned about buying a car without a warranty but the newer computer controlled luxury cars make me think twice about that! Instead I've noticed it with other forms of enjoying life. In fact, he considers me a jerk for making him live somewhere for four years that he didn't want to live and deploy across the world for long enough that hischildren didn't recognize himwhen hecame home. cars being driven by Armenian teens. nobody (including me) is judging you. 3. they know how to make money. Driving home with all the windows open was the cheap option for staying alive back then. Maybe he is referring to the stress of not having a warranty to pay for repairs. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. Others will get there too, just like your family has. BREAKING: 16 children who have been unable to return to With the temperatures down to -10, the Azeri Press J to jump to the feed. In fact, I traded that car in on a Toyota . As stupid as it may sound to others; no matter how crummy a day I had at the office, driving away in my $70000 luxury muscle car puts a smile on my face. My cost to upgrade from an older Subaru was $9k, though Im sure it will be much more over time with higher maintenance costs. Rox, I think we're saying the same thing here! They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. Hey Jeanny, here's a language you should learn to speak English. Moving to Indiana is not a great option since kids definitely benefit from many parks in walking distance, plus my 15-minute bus ride to work and ability to get home in 10-minutes on Uber if needed for kids). cost obviously depends on where you live mine is a 3 mile / ~20 min trip, Work subsidized parking $5.50 / day (pre-tax) 10 min walk from garage, Long list of Pro/cons for eachsuch as The Armenians drive Mercedes, BMW, Bentleys, usually with paper plates. Every time I get down on it I take it to the car wash and buy the expensive one always makes me like it a little more. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. I do sometimes go to Troy's, though, but I either get their "Giant Burger" (it's just a hamburger, but pretty tasty) or their pastrami sandwich, which ain't too bad for like $5.25 or something like that (it satisfies my pastrami urge, without me having to try to The Hat.). But most dont care. Let's say he can get 6% after-taxes and fees and totally ignore the risk. I did it. We have now owned an 11 year old car and a brand new car for about 4 months. Realtors are independent contractors working on commission. If you decide to get it at the border, watch out. He also is willing to endure a lack of luxurious amenities such as air conditioning, windows that roll down, interior that doesnt mildew or an exhaust that doesnt sound like an air raid signal. someone (the original owner) got hosed and someone (me) got a hell of deal. You dont need a brand new car to have a reliable car. we just laugh. All that said and done, we dont have 6 cars. G, I m sorry to hear of your experience. Rox G. says:KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. January 6th is also the day that the three wise men are said to have visited Jesus in the manger. But I've noticed a similar trend in Mexicans but not with cars. The population density was 6,362.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,456.1/km). None of us get out alive. Don't justify what is, in essence, a splurge as a smart financial move. Reliability is not a reason to buy an expensive car, especially on credit. Some realtors go for nice cars that represent their brand to the client. People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. That's just justification. Armenian men are encouraged to get married with other race's because they will grow the number of Armenians. Breakdowns are actually happening more than ever. The authors arguments illustrate precisely why personal finance requires very few math skills, but plenty of stop making excuses skills for spending money. To us, it seems like the self-driving car technology is not far enough along to justify the price. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! Mr. Daste's next argument is that a fancy new car reduces your stress. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:one does not simply walk into mordor -----------------what do you mean? We bring money into a family. The number of Armenian have decreased soo much with force that Armenians have to avoid interracial marriage for decades to save the old race that survived for centuries. . lol, OK Mot!! #pottymouth! Can you explain in more detail please? What do borrowers use to secure a mortgage loan? Are Europeans really rude to American tourists? He took his business from being a small mom and pops trucking company to a nationwide extremely successful business. I forgo rental as we have a spare vehicle. 4% of $50K is $2K a year, and less in future years. First and foremost, and most obviously for a medical professional, having a vehicle break down can lead to thousands of dollars in opportunity cost. lol, Reed "tarded" T. says:Also, why do they wear so much damn cologne?------------------------just be glad that they do, not just an Armenian, any guy!!! Cheap not hot chicks at such a classy joint?? The difference is pretty shocking! A year old Subaru Forester is hardly an extravagant purchase at around $22,000, but I dont see how the payments could possibly be only $200 / month without a significant down payment. Works fine. And according to him, it would have never happened if he weren't so worried about making the payments of his S550. This makes more sense commercially for agents who like to drive the latest. Give the Appearance of Success. Plus, I feel worse every time the kids slam the brand new doors into neighboring cars (including our other Sequoia in the garage.) Armenian women are great mothers, wives, sisters and daughters because they know how to respect and gain tbeir respect. There's only one who has my heart and he knows who he is, The best response to the subject - George Carlinyoutube.com/watch?v=xDgm, Armenians women, dont want to be with armenians guys, because they threat them like shit!, they see the womens lower than them, dont know how to respect women, even with their own mothers.!!!! Not to mention you can buy two Sequoias for the cost of a Tesla. Because Armenian girls are beautiful, who would want to share? Armenian willing to work. I think this strikes a balance between reliability and frugality that Im comfortable with. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//--------------------I know I know you said NOT Everyone but mostly!! Not to mention he still parties like he's 21 lol. And finally the family and professional expense of a breakdown can be extensive. Thought this was pretty funny though since it reminds me of my dear old dad who swears by Mercedes. I could have spent maybe $5k less on something not quite as nice that still fit the bill. One small accident and they're fucked. I just want to point out three things. If you really want to increase your safety, move closer to work and put down the phone. Next morning, the Corvette wont unlock. Are Germans really that cool with nudity? I have this friend that has been with his Armenian girl friend for years and he cannot go to any of her family parties also Armenian guys actually come up to them and tell him that he should not be with her. Most Armenian parents are very strict when it comes to their daughters dating a non armenian!and its not even about them being armenian or not its a specific type of Armenianthere are 3 types. .. Armenians from Armenia (who hate everyone else).. Armenians from Iran (who hate everyone from Armenia).. Armenians from Lebanon (who pretend they love all, but hate all)most armenian families would hate it if their daughter/son dates a different ethnicity, and most will hate if their daughter/son date a different type of armenian this is due to THEM the FAMILY, getting along with the family of the other person who is being dated. (which is pretty selfish of them) but thats how they were all raised its kinda sad at times, but for most it works, Wait, I've gotta Armo friend from Greece.Where does she fit into this hatred matrix.LoL. Current car is VW Passat diesel that VW has to buy back for $25,000 by the end of 2017 due to the lawsuit on emissions. That's it. In my own family, my brother bought his car and business then figured how to pay for things. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly// ------------------------This is untrue and ignorant. Armenians, like most other Middle Eastern groups, have ancient history and a very unique, exotic look. I've had plenty of Armenian/Assyrian/ Greek I see people as people I am of Italian and Irish decent my family has always taught me we are the same. Not at all, we're excellent and responsible drivers. You can buy a new car today in that price range with automatic braking, which might help with occasional distraction, but its not really a solution. "-Your man is Iranian from Armenia? Future Me is also upset about that whole life policy, the stupid home purchases, and that dumb mortgage refinance. It just means that these things are a choice not obligation. In Defense of Physician Vehicle Spending by Craig S. Daste, Jr. Anyone care to comment ? Besides, I have a feeling a lot of these features are much less reliable than we think. Look up online. Budgeting a little extra for quality transportation goes hand in hand with the mentality of a financially savvy physician who goes to great lengths to reduce risk by using proven methods and quality equipment for treatments, obtaining adequate malpractice and liability insurance and using various financial vehicles to insure his or her income and life. For the doctor who leases, trades a car in on something new every few years or even buys something a couple years old on the same schedule, he or she will never have to research what tires to buy, shop around a timing belt service, or become an expert on replacing an automatic transmission, because he or she has sold that car long before any of those things come up. Some realtors drive pickup trucks, sports cars, etc., because its what works for them. And yeah youve got to return your lease in drivable condition ;). Have about 200 thousand miles and lost about 7% range. I dont know that theres some big difference in buying a car thats within ten years old, but much older than that and newer cars really do fare much better in crashes. I am a Glendale native and lived in Glendale for more than half my life. Usually I get along with the Armenians. One of my jobs had a lot of Armeni For my wifes car I probably would have bought her the same thing if I had to pay cash since she is on a much tighter schedule and needs something safe, sizable and reliable. Then again, when I think about it, I have seen this sort of behavior with all people and races. Likewise, the smart investor knows the importance of protecting his or her income and insuring his or her life, so why should that investor choose to embark upon the by-far most dangerous daily activity in an old, mildewed rust bucket? Caravanistan is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Made in Eurasia by Steven & Saule2011 - 2023, Do you have a request for this tour operator? I beat your ass you say bad things about Ukraine! I havent owned a car since 2008, so I may not have any authority to say anything here, but you can bet that when we do own cars in the future they will be used fuel-efficient machines. El Sauz is the place in Glendale for burritos. I don't think it is too bad, since the sicker you are the easier you are to care for, but I can assure you that the stress of dropping a car off at the mechanic and sharing a car for a day or two (or renting a car) once every couple of years is so far down my stressor list that it can be safely ignored. born in Iran! Even if realtors arent driving clients around, they still spend a lot of time in the car. So should you just eat cat food? Cynthia S. says: people need to stop thinking that we all drive expensive cars and live for only today and not think about the future! But everyone in my immediate family has an extremely expensive car. You already have one of those in your pocket! The Volvo and pickup have had issues, but they never quite died on either of us. This conversation is older than 2 months and has been closed to new posts. Perhaps he feels he is arbitraging the difference between his investment return and the cost of the credit. # 3 The linked to chart shows that large cars do better than small cars in accidents, but there is precious little data that shows a new car is significantlysafer than a 5 or even 10 year old car. KC why the fuck are you so funny? That's called a splurge- when you buy something you can afford because it will make you happier. I would go in more details but it's hard to type while driving. I love cars. Never a breakdown. "Notice how even though 1 in 4 Glendale residents are Armenian, there isn't a separate category for them? One might downplay how he had to get his engine rebuilt, as if a project that puts his vehicle in the shop for weeks is somehow as routine as an oil change. I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. Bro if more armenians lived in actual LA there would be no traffic. http://fortune.com/2016/07/20/aaa-breakdown-new-tech-study/. Yes. Excellent point. "Me: *Pointing to my new Armenian friend* "I'll have what he's having. Is there a reasonable justification for a resident to buy a new car on credit? "BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! Different things make different people happy. Needless to say I want that car to start everytime, all the time. There is something to be said about the opportunity cost involved with taking the car in/tow, getting a shuttle, and picking it up. After I wrote the first draft of the post I was glad to see that the WCI himself traded in that Durango on a new Toyota, so perhaps hes softened up a bit in his old age . Cheaptimes M. says:Orange dress CynthiaIs armenianShe is hawt looking I would date herBut fear I gets jumpedCheaptimes-----------------------------------haha thanks Sexy! Just call it what it is. Lets seethere was that little fire in the catalytic converter, the power steering pump that went out (that took 2 trips to figure out), the linkage/boot replacement, a hiccup in the brakes, and now there is a fuel leak somewhere so it isnt passing emissions and is therefore illegal to drive. My family's come a long way too. Im all for personal decisions and choosing what you want but if youre on white coat investor. -uber is more comfortable, *Ive done them all favor control of driving myself and opt for subsidized parking option That sounds terrible. If you're going to make a half million bucks every year for three decades, you're going to have to churn Lamborghinis to really screw things up with cars alone. From 1890-1915 Armenians were massacred by Turks and Azerbaijan (Armenian genocide) Only because Armenians were SO smart that they were taking over Turkish government with all of the bright politicians. Wrenching on an old car might be a great hobby for a pensioner with a penchant for British sportscars, but for a practicing physician its one more source of stress and loose thread to tie up in a mountain of tangled strands. New vehicles are loaded with advanced technology designed to keep drivers and passengers safe and on the roadnot in the breakdown lane. Police is kind to foreigners; talking your way out of paying a fine tends to be easy. Also, the gas mileage sucks, so that adds to the cost. That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. So, why do realtors drive nice cars? Yeah, it is little bit of a splurge, but a car is a real product that provides a real benefit. What does that mean?2) We care. This not cool IMO. That car is a little more niche and as suck will be much more expensive to fix/maintain that a honda accord etc. A brand new, fully warrantied large sedan like a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry can be bought for about $20,000 or leased for under $250 a month. Not a chance. My first priority is financial independence or a solid trajectory towards it. This is the main reason I pay cash for cars as it keeps me from overbuying. But he takes it in good stride. The best way to reduce your chance of dying in an automobile? If your husband hadnt bought a cheap Chevy that never would have happened. This thread is so typical in regards to generalizing.Stop it. He also has kept a beloved 1995 toyota pickup from high school. I have had my Honda Civic that I bought new since 2002. For full disclosure we are currently driving two luxury-brand SUVs (Lexus and Acura) which were bought used, heavily depreciated, for about $30,000 each. No way he is getting my business, Neighbors had two Benz-house foreclosed a few yrs later Just look at your location and choose what works. The difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. Excellent discussion, however I am increasingly asking myself, Should I even own/drive a car? In the next 5 to 10 years, that will become a more practical and common question for all of us. Wouldnt want to smell the BO, I'd categorize C as a sympathetic conformist.LoL. Buying a car for reduced stress is just justification. But it could also be for comfort and personal branding. Second that. We have no idea how to even start trouble shooting the spaceship / military level electrical issues, and as the designers could not deign to mar the sleek surface with a keyhole, I drive the RELIABLE pickup (she is now of legal drinking age) 50 minutes the wrong way for my commute to drop my husband at work, then to the Chevy dealership to triage the remote start issue, then back at the end of the day to pick him up. Terrible at technical driving skills, not necessarily. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, I hate them. For one, a lot of them do various types of fraud, and then use that money to pu Theres a common perception that realtors drive luxury cars and the latest models. The metric just varies so much I dont think it does much. Armenian 101 lolI teach Armenian history in UCLA but dont have alot of time to do this free here, take a class about Armenians and everything will be clear, in fact take a class in anything, at least you can have a strong arguement. You'll never know luxury, you'll never know class, and quite frankly, you'll never know English. Im not at the point that I want to lease, but never never never will I buy a used car as a daily driver. Even a five year loan only gets you to $12,000 or about half the purchase price. We get married and pay off vette and student loans. Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. (Los Angeles: moving to, drive) User Name: Remember Me: Password : Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Okay, I will give him this one. BMW Armenia Family -BMW Armenia Commercial AdsBMW Fans!!. Of course, now that I am done with training and debt-free, I will admit I do like to splurge. I've got two in the garage and one in the driveway. Picking a car that suits your target market is a good way to put your client at ease. It's about the fact that Armenians will cease to exist if the race doesn't continue. We have two car notes despite the fact that we could buy with cash. You have to multiply the likelihood of you being in an accident by the likelihood that this particular accident is one such that without that particular safety feature you die or are injured but with it you are just fine. I have to laugh when I see people talk about how inexpensive cars are unreliable. The reason behind my chuckling is because of the question, asking if Ill also add that not having kids makes the decision quite different. At any rate, between the How to Buy A Car and the How To Get Rich By Driving a $5,000 Car I received this guest post from Craig S. Daste, Jr., an attorney who happens to be married to a doc. So, realtors achieve that successful projection. maybe I need to check out Armenia to understand this. The difference in safety between a cheap beater car and a quality new vehicle can easily be a trip to the ICU or even the coroners office vs walking away from the accident. They make it rain. Were still several years out from truly autonomous transportation. Consider the guy who was watching a movie a few months ago while the Tesladrove itself.. Lots of fun at the time, but It turns out they actually wanted the car back in drivable condition which cost another couple thousand at lease end. Please let us know how it worked out for you. She occasionally works a night shift (worst is shift ending at 6AM, when dawns light actually makes you more tired than driving home at 3AM in the dark). Most firms will allow the car to be taken to Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh but there may be a surcharge. Due to extreme resiliency and a tendency to stick together and help one another out, Armenians have not diminished. Could it be a bad model year? Reader strategy #5: Dont buy a car unless you have to. I'm yet to find one prettier than me, KC. There are way more Lexus/MBs/BMWs driving around town than there are wealthy people. It is a splurge. what you want to spend your money on, how much savings you want to have, and you prioritize your life accordingly, its not an Armenian thing ! If you can catch one before the initial 36/48 month warranty expires, you can rest pretty easy knowing that youre not inheriting the first owners problems too, and without having to deal with 3rd party warranties. Well done, Craig. However, in the Pro section above, Mr. Daste is mostly engaging in justifying poor financial decisions, and I'm going to call him out on it. A sports car for those fun days like a Z06 or Porsche 911 turbo A broken down vehicle can mean having to wait on a tow, riding to the dealership with the tow-truck driver, renting a car, taking a cab, etc. im only making observations. My philosophy isn't to live like a resident forever, but to do it while you are a resident and then for a few years afterward to jumpstart your way to financial independence. Iranian ArmoGot all kinds versions here!lol. "With the money we'd be spending on a stupid dinner, I'll cook you guys a feast!" David does Hovanessian teach at UCLA still? And again, this post was not intended to be about the author, but about the readers in general. So realtors try to get a car thats comfortable enough. The reason that Armenians rich is: 1. they hard working people. Beyond that, cars dont necessarily mean a realtor is successful or good at their job. Cynthia, there is a big difference between an individual decision and just general tendencies of a large group of people. During this interview season, Ive spent a lot of hours driving (approximately 65) and I can say Ive seen as many newer cars abandoned on the interstate, hazards blinking, as I have seen beaters. And thats on the flat, which the road isnt. Its a total luxury for me. In fall of 2013, husband (then boyfriend) purchases brand new corvette stingray just out of residency. Youll even find realtors that use public transport. 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