It is plain and simple: he wants to drive a nice car because either he likes nice cars or he wants to impress everyone around him. my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? Financial planning can help a doc in the Bay Area improve his life just as much as a doc in a small town in Indiana. # 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. A $30K or even $60K car, even one bought on credit, even two bought on credit during residency, probably isn't enough to overcome them financially if they do everything else right. Eventually gave it to my daughter.she totaled it out a couple years ago.walked away with a couple bruises.so happy to get an insurance check that was much higher than I could have sold the POS for. But a lot are. and it's just how those people's priorities are set. Whether meeting a potential client or driving a client for inspection, its possible to spend more time in the car than in the office. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? Armenian weddings rule. A home mortgage is usually borrowed for how long. Breakdowns are actually happening more than ever. Some just feel entitled I suppose, it really is a shame and a very ugly thing. And finally the family and professional expense of a breakdown can be extensive. 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. That said, safety features are primarily a way for auto manufacturers and dealers to sell more cars. In fact, sitting in my garage right now is a 2005 Toyota Sequoia and a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. 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. . Don't be cheap. No one is deluded into thinking that the BMW is a more reliable car. I had nothing to do with it. A nicer classy car to go out in or travel long distance or go out with kids such as an Aucra MDX, AUDI Q7, BMW X5, or maybe a large 4 door sedan And yeah youve got to return your lease in drivable condition ;). 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. Anything but AXE that crap is horrific! Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. $15 uber to about 30 Michelin stars as well, if you're into that (I am). I feel very strongly about this and What Michael the Gospel Douche said is just disgusting. Very cool.. It will be a great deal for someone. I just want to point out three things. Most firms will allow the car to be taken to Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh but there may be a surcharge. Click to learn more! as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. Thats a problem docs fall into all the time. 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. And yeah, we're saying the same thing lol.David S very impressive. And more often than not, this guy owns or has access to other unused vehicles when his usual beater is out of service, be it a second beater, a weekend toy like a Corvette, or, more often than not, the stay-at-home wifes car (which coincidentally is a much nicer, newer, more reliable car than the frugal buyers own car). Yeah, but if I was a high income professional a cool car would be my weakness. While a financially independent doc driving a nice car might be at 0.1%. Most Armenian men are good examples of how a man should be in essence of work, treating women, knowing and keeping family values. nobody (including me) is judging you. Jelly ass peeps!Then turn around and break a neck trying to check out the imports. When it comes to reliability, I'll take a car with 250K miles on it over a brand new boat anytime. For doctors or other high-income professionals, within reason, of course. Armenian men are encouraged to get married with other race's because they will grow the number of Armenians. According to him theyre very reliable, not expensive to maintain, yadda yadda yadda. . Armenia was the first country to accept christianity as a national religion in 301AD, since the geographic location has been surrounded by muslims the number of Armenians have decreased over centuries of living within muslim countries that tried to change Armenia to a muslim country. Decoupling buying an item from paying for it causes people to spend more. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? Required fields are marked *. 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 got my luxury car 3 years old and 50% off the retail price and it had only 18K miles on it. If our kids don't speak Armenian, their kids won't either. There are way more Lexus/MBs/BMWs driving around town than there are wealthy people. It's not the majority you speak of, it's a tiny minority. 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! Ill also add that not having kids makes the decision quite different. Guess which one has been in two minor fender benders? -replaced a headlight bulb and tail light bulb. Yet I see benz after benzhmmm *Scratches head*. It's too beautiful of a language to lose. Shoot, even just buying the last model year will save a bunch and is usually only in the 5-6 year old range, sometimes less. 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. Maybe he is referring to the stress of not having a warranty to pay for repairs. Don't justify what is, in essence, a splurge as a smart financial move. I hope i did not come off as ignorant. A new attending driving a beater may have 5-50%. Getting a car is a major expense which means its important to make the right choice. Same mentality that caused armenia to be run into the ground by greedy people. Why is it OK for Armenians to fly Armenian flags on their cars? Make sure you know what you are getting, or consider staying just outside of the center. The best way to reduce your chance of dying in an automobile? sounds just like in the persian community. But the reality is that old cars break down and arent designed to last forever, and despite some peoples luck, most old car drivers will be faced with unforeseen breakdowns and annoyances. She is a sweetheart but faces lots of scrutiny from only other Armenians. Sometimes, the car can also communicate something about the values of the person driving it. How big is your emergency fund again? 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. Driving home with all the windows open was the cheap option for staying alive back then. No bullshit. But it does happen. specially nowdays, things are changing fast and families are starting to get more used to it, and deep down inside they are all wishing and hoping it doesnt happen to their kid.. haha. "BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! You are quite ignorant. We have a generation of immigrants who want to come here to reap the benefits that generations of Americans have died for but they don't want to assimilate. I really meant wifi, thats the big delineation in our data hungry age with overages and the like. Thought this was pretty funny though since it reminds me of my dear old dad who swears by Mercedes. I just had a few questions. In some areas, luxury cars are perfect because theyll work perfectly. [Editor's Note: What a year it has been for the discussion of automobile purchases on this site! Or is this just exaggeration by angry drivers. Rox, I think we're saying the same thing here! 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. We don't want our culture to end. While this may be true, its not absolute. But I suppose in your case your wife is commuting out of the war zone and into the suburbs . For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: In the same way that people dress for the job, cars are fundamental to a realtors lifestyle. This question is of interest not only to the Armenians themselves, but also to representatives of other nationalities. 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. While a luxury car is nice, whats more important for perception is the cars condition. Are Europeans really rude to American tourists? The majority of my posts are here. Bad is the wrong word. 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. Cops just give everyone a ticket that goes 5mph over speed limit. Not a useful metric. However Im a hospitalist so at the bottom of the physician financial food chain. Can you explain in more detail please? Lessons Driving an $800 Car Can Teach Your Kid, Moving The Goalposts - Attack of the Lifestyle Creep, How Much Car Can You Afford? Some clients might pick a realtor based on the car they drive. You can get a one-year TIP (temporary import permit) at the border. Routine maintenance, never a breakdown. The problem with Armenia is, nobody Where's a seat belt and their cars are propane there. Like WCI said, there is a big difference spending $60k on a new car when you are a multimillionaire vs a resident or a doc fresh out of residency. But then you went and posted false half truths about Tesla. Maybe they hit financial independence a month earlier if they do that their entire life. Spending a little extra money on quality, reliable transportation is a sound financial investment which is easily affordable for virtually every physician. She's 33 and won't move out til married either.Armenian - Vietnamese. A luxury car with bad fuel economy will be a disaster, especially if the realtor isnt a big earner. I had a 40 minute one once and that was too long. live your life. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Mr. Daste's next argument is that a fancy new car reduces your stress. Sold when moving out of the country. Even a five year loan only gets you to $12,000 or about half the purchase price. Do my own wrenching? "let's get him a cartier watch". Cheaptimes M. says:Orange dress CynthiaIs armenianShe is hawt looking I would date herBut fear I gets jumpedCheaptimes-----------------------------------haha thanks Sexy! However, if a luxury car will be suitable for you based on those considerations, dont hesitate to get it. This is a bit of a counterpoint to the posttitled How to Buy a Car. Especially when it's a good looking or well accomplished person that is a credit to their race- this person would get a lot of grief for dating outside the race. Ill take environmentalist criticism only from those driving electric cars and cycling. And I just looked through your posting history and you rarely post in this forum, for the most part. I have lived or worked in Glendale and have for over 16 years. My best friend is Armenian. Glendale is ranked one of the safest cities in the U.S., More detailed is, Armenians have been a developed race for over 6,000 years, a race with a history of kingdoms, religion, artists, writers, etc. ready? I had a 2006 Subaru WRX as well.it was a maintenance hog.purchased new.almost all highway miles.new turbo and some valve work at about 100k miles. I have also driven a $60,000 car. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The book summarizes the most important information on the blog and contains material not found on the site at all. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. But I think in many ways were very similar. I take public transportation to and from work probably 80% of the time. Are germans really that hard to be friends with? Plus, I feel worse every time the kids slam the brand new doors into neighboring cars (including our other Sequoia in the garage.) 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 . Brake light wiring issue. 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? Another example "let's go out for dinner for Dad's bday". Many docs in her group have fallen asleep while driving home and crashed. That's because they're part of the 63.6% white. They listed my trade-in at a very attractive price. Never have to wash the beast either. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. Was it ever something where I would have considered any of them unreliable? You spelled welfare wrong, cunt. 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. Yes, there are people who--and vehicles that--will do this for you, but they will cost you a pretty penny. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:so this is what they are always talkin abouti get it now ----------huh? The worst example of keeping-up-the-Joness since a car is always one of our most visible possessions (as counter example, what percentage of the hundreds of people you know have ever set foot in your house?, but people at work know where you park). I am driving 10 year old volvo I purchased for $3K cash as I am paying off 100K in student loans. 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. This makes it easier for the client and realtor to relate on a more personal level. Different things make different people happy. I honestly like a safe car, so Ive been driving my Tesla model s to work for the last 4 years. Thus, if you have to drive the family to inspection, therell be enough space in the car to occupy them. I'm yet to find one prettier than me, KC. He also misses a few. It is my splurge for myself as I wanted to provide something better for my kids. 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 Cynthia, there is a big difference between an individual decision and just general tendencies of a large group of people. They have 12 operators signed up to their platform at the moment: all the major companies like Hertz, Avis, Sixt and Europcar, supplemented by local Armenian operators: a good mix of the affordable and the reliable. BMW Armenia Family -BMW Armenia Commercial AdsBMW Fans!!. Armenian women are great mothers, wives, sisters and daughters because they know how to respect and gain tbeir respect. 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. Someone trying to get a million-dollar house may feel more comfortable discussing the deal with someone driving a Lamborghini or Lexus. ======================you're right. Send a message, Not exactly what you were looking for? Of course, not all agents drive luxury cars. t is crowded Auto accidents are among the leading causes of accidental death and injury in the United States. The Wealth Equation: Are You a Numerator or a Denominator? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I find the arguments about reliability unfounded and amusing. 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! I dont know if I blogged that story but I left for the lake late Sunday evening and by the time I called to check in on Monday afternoon the car was dead, had been looked at by the mechanic, and had been sold to the junkyard. For long-term parking and the papers necessary, see the car storage in Armenia forum thread. While a physician is fully capable of doing these things, its not his or her forte. But if you look at the best selling vehicle in America, the Ford F150, just 15 years apart: 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wfFiT0cSsY, 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wb66PzljP8. Armenian girls are smokin' hot! It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! 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. Hrag. what breakfast burritos are better than Corner Cottage?I need something for Sundays when they're closed and Saturdays after 11. lol. I guess I'll start with a few disclosures. chillax.seriously. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. He never really gives a reason for this. So, why do realtors drive nice cars? Same model, same trim package. Our most recent purchase was a brand new decked out huge land yacht known as a Toyota Sequoia. Finding yourself stuck in the parking garage downtown at 2:00am is problematic at best. What does that mean?2) We care. Terrible at choice making and following basic rules and common sense while driving, most definitely. We think its fine to buy a noncertified car and bank any savings. WCI, easy edit for you to adjust: --------------------------It's not a matter of assimilating. I burned through a clutch beating on a lovely high-end Nissan Maxima back in the day during a 3 year lease. The point of the genocide was to get Armenia off the map. This not cool IMO. Why not have both flags? Oh, and that's the last cussword for today. Armenians are definitely the WORST drivers in LA its not even close. Brakes for that year were incredibly expensive.couldnt get off label calipers so got bent over again.A/C died at about 120k miles. Exactly. Bought my first brand new car right out of med school drove it for 14 years. Anyone arguing otherwise is already a lost cause. I moved to North Hollywood area almost 2 years ago and before that I had only met one Armenian person my entire life, so I had no stereotypes of Ar Get the party started, bust out the arak. For example, if youre a buyers agent for family homes, it makes more sense to drive a car that can accommodate a whole family. Or what if a study was to be conducted with the number of BMWs amongst Armenians in Glendale compared to the that of other cultures with similar income?Yes, not everyone is like that. Buying a car for the safety features is just justification. enjoy your culture. enjoy your culture. Maybe a used Corvette next time. The best car rental search engine for Armenia is Economy Bookings. born in Iran! 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. All that said and done, we dont have 6 cars. I agree that someone making $50K a month can throw away $250 or $500 a month without significant effect on his financial life. I liked Tesla quite a bit and had an amazing time when I rented one, but they are a company that you cannot treat like a GM, etcas they are far more risk taking than those legacy companies. Besides, I have a feeling a lot of these features are much less reliable than we think. Take our fancy new $60K Sequoia. For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. Aremenians ARE white, dipstick. The Armenians are just one example that is right in my face every day. 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"! 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. lol, OK Mot!! Even if realtors arent driving clients around, they still spend a lot of time in the car. I've always heard my family say (when we were poor lol) "Magic Mountain? Its past the most precipitous depreciation, has most of the modern safety and amenity features and is usually 30-50% off new model sticker. 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! Drive whatever you want. I wanted a nice comfortable ride. Here we discuss Armenian roads and road rules, insurance, customs clearance, car rental and repair. This thread is so typical in regards to generalizing.Stop it. Did we occasionally do some work on them? if you generalize like that it will fall on every culture not just all ArmeniansNo matter what ethnicity you are, you choose how you want to live your life! BEST to be HUMBLE and not keep up with the Jones. Look up online. And more importantly, missing a childs baseball game or piano recital is something that a doctor will never get back. Never a breakdown. Anyone care to comment ? You can buy a big beater just as easily as a small beater, as my old Durango demonstrates. Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. At least both of us abandon the concept of wrenching to save money. Kevin W. says:Melt or get out of the pot. Maybe weve done that already, but I have great faith in our societys engineers that a tech solution will save us from ourselves. Wifi in your car is really just a built in cell phone and data plan. No bullshit. Where to start? 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. Thanks for the insight. The discussion between beater and brand new luxury yacht leaves out my prime target when shopping for a vehicle: the 3-5 year old moderately appointed one owner car. But driving that same car in Ohio would be a total waste of money and resources. I did date others though but it just happened that fell in love with an Iranian Armenian. 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. Have about 200 thousand miles and lost about 7% range. This conversation is older than 2 months and has been closed to new posts. I can think of a different car for different occasions: A daily grunt good gas millage commuter car such as a used small 4 door sedan like a Toyota/Honda or maybe small Acura/Lexus x2 his and hers 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. He also has kept a beloved 1995 toyota pickup from high school. Just call an UBER and done, I can take care of the car on the weekend or another day that Im off. Factors to Consider as a Realtors When a Car. And a beater doesnt need to be a 20 year old, $1,000 car. If your husband hadnt bought a cheap Chevy that never would have happened. It is a splurge. Seriously though, different strokes for different folks. You'll never know luxury, you'll never know class, and quite frankly, you'll never know English. You asked him to elaborate on why the culture might cease to exist, and he did. The second, third, and fourth 50k miles are usually the best deal IMO. My ride is a 2009 subaru impreza fully paid off! The average cost to rent a car in Armenia is about $40 - $70 per day. The reason is that people think the law is for police to fine citizens. No matter your specialty youll be doing better for sure. . nobody (including me) is judging you.