Or does it just look good to see a bunch of diffrent ethnicities walking around? Helps the economy. He never really gives a reason for this. can someone please tell me what the correlation is between driving an expensive car and living in an apartment??? That M3 was a depreciation monster, despite buying it for literally half price lightly used, not to mention something that gives you a bunch of expensive flashing lights on the dash every few months. Its only possible in a major metropolitan area. 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. In most cases, realtors that drive luxury cars lease them. someone (the original owner) got hosed and someone (me) got a hell of deal. Three posts already and now this one! We think its fine to buy a noncertified car and bank any savings. 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. If you're rich, drive whatever you want. You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. ----------------------------------Personally, I drive a jetta. They have 12 operators signed up to their platform at the moment: all the major companies like Hertz, Avis, Sixt and 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. Due to extreme resiliency and a tendency to stick together and help one another out, Armenians have not diminished. Well, it's true but that was a joke. nobody (including me) is judging you. If you decide to get it at the border, watch out. @ Barry.. lol =] I guess that could be true @Fern.. no I havent. 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. Driving home with all the windows open was the cheap option for staying alive back then. . Did we occasionally do some work on them? 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. It's really expensive to go to theme parks. Are we enjoying life too much or not enough? I have driven a sub-$2,000 car. 4. Finding parking space in the city center can be difficult. 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. Many realtors know this and dont bother getting a luxury car. cars being driven by Armenian teens. Theres nothing wrong with enjoying city life. 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. Instead of buying something cheap which will cost you thousands in dollars and time, consuming your happiness, and rattling and squeaking everywhere you go, spending the extra money on the front end and enjoying a safe, warrantied, reliable, comfortable and clean car is by no means an unwise decision. If you have a mid five figure income, it will prevent you ever becoming wealthy. Anyone else have a good solution to the issues with the rare, non-frequent night shifts (when your body is not accustomed to working nights)? Please subscribe to our channel and give us a Like. This not cool IMO. Thus, if you have to drive the family to inspection, therell be enough space in the car to occupy them. Thanks for the opportunity to do this fun guest post! Armenians, like most other Middle Eastern groups, have ancient history and a very unique, exotic look. I've had plenty of Armenian/Assyrian/ Greek 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. 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. Although its not completely accurate, there are some elements of truth to this belief. To us, it seems like the self-driving car technology is not far enough along to justify the price. Mot CYour statement saying who cares, live your life exactly differs Armenian from everyone else because Armenians do not forget who they are and they live a full life based on who the are , your past is what makes of you. I am very perturbed by people saying stick to your own! So which is it? "BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? Balance is the most important thing when making a decision. But a lot are. and it's just how those people's priorities are set. Cops just give everyone a ticket that goes 5mph over speed limit, Maybe 10 years ago, I used to get pulled over all the time, not anymore though and I'm still an aggressive driver. Diagnosing a transmission whine or a driveline clunk doesnt assist a patient or develop the doctors skills. We dont intend to trade it in earlier, since it fits our needs and the buyback price is not significantly adjusted by additional mileage. Let's look at what that arbitrage is really worth. Reliability is not a reason to buy an expensive car, especially on credit. 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. 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. You are required to have a warning triangle, first aid kit and fire extinguisher with you in the car. 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 ! 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 . I just had a few questions. we just laugh. The best car rental search engine for Armenia is Economy Bookings. BEST to be HUMBLE and not keep up with the Jones. You'll rarely ever meet an Armenian with a 401k plan, or life insurance, or a savings plan, or a college fund. I have scene many Armenian guys date other girls and there is no issue.. Michael I failed to mention other instances I have come across. You do not need an international drivers permit. Realtors spend a lot of hours in the 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! If you're not rich, drive whatever you want. But I've noticed a similar trend in Mexicans but not with cars. "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? For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. 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. The very frugal car buyer can keep a used car going seemingly forever with supposedly little to no work. Oh, and that's the last cussword for today. Tesla appears to have the best system, but I recognize that the technology can become a crutch and you will not be alert for the rare moment when the system fails and driver interaction is needed (such as white tractor trailer against a bright sky is invisible to the camera system, like in FL fatal crash). Some realtors drive pickup trucks, sports cars, etc., because its what works for them. 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. Study after study has shown this to be true. A single breakdown per year could easily wipe out any savings by driving a beater car. I hate them and want them dead. They are assholes beyond belief. Everyone hates them so I dont know where they get their money from. We need anoth total of $1000 in interest over the life of the loan. I take public transportation to and from work probably 80% of the time. But yea, if youre in Boston, NYC, DC, Chicago, San Francisco etc Ubering/sharing/renting a car can be a cost-effective and convenient alternative to car ownership. I think the fact that the poster misspelled "seen" as "scene" says everything about her intelligence or lack thereof. Not a chance. This is the main reason I pay cash for cars as it keeps me from overbuying. Well, we don't have a good reputation for driving in LA. Here's why. I know, I know.It's so not me. 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. That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. ---who cares? Beyond easier. I drove a car for 8 years with no power anything, center console didnt even turn on, and I love music so it was no fun, but totally doable. Without repeating myself too much. About 90 grand new after rebates, but I make 400 grand a year and have a net worth of 1.5 million so the car is 7 percent of my net worth. Take our fancy new $60K Sequoia. 4% of $50K is $2K a year, and less in future years. 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. A luxury car in bad shape doesnt communicate successfully. Caucasus mountains where Caucasian comes from runs through Arminia. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:one does not simply walk into mordor -----------------what do you mean? Totally agree with that. Generally, having to pull over on the highway with traffic flying by can be a frightening experience. However Im a hospitalist so at the bottom of the physician financial food chain. This is a workhorse this car should last 20+years Teslas are great. He stated he lived in where there was a large Armenian population so he naturally was exposed to them frequently and/or he might be biased because of that. I think 15-20 minutes is the max without figuring out a way to sleep before driving. Reddit's most popular sub for everything related to Armenia! Future Me is also upset about that whole life policy, the stupid home purchases, and that dumb mortgage refinance. Ten years old and youre probably OK, depending on the specific make and model. January 6th is also the day that the three wise men are said to have visited Jesus in the manger. Aremenians ARE white, dipstick. Bought my second new car 17 years ago still driving it. I wouldnt go so far as to say its a smart financial move, but spending more money on a newer, bigger, more reliable vehicle provides a real additional benefit, though admittedly this justification becomes a slippery slope where youre trading your S-Class Benz in every year. There is something to be said about the opportunity cost involved with taking the car in/tow, getting a shuttle, and picking it up. David S. says: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. Are Germans really that cool with nudity? Yeah, they actually are considered white. Let's say the note is at 2%. While its definitely possible to spend a few grand on a reliable old car, chances are just as good that youre purchasing someone elses headaches. My reason for buying this car is for show, or more precisely for marketing. Is there a reasonable justification for a resident to buy a new car on credit? "@ Peter No he is Armenian! The best thing to do is take the high road and ignore the idiots who do this. It may not matter to many people, especially here, but thinking more broadly about appeal. It's about the fact that Armenians will cease to exist if the race doesn't continue. Generally speaking you can get away with that on a three year lease too, but on sportier cars the consumables go quick. This thread is so typical in regards to generalizing.Stop it. This is because they follow the old Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the modern Gregorian calendar. 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. Sold it and bought a bicycle when starting med school. 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. The night shifts and general lack of flexibility are probably the most physician-specific issues. People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. born in Iran! Recommending it would be ridiculous. I thinkthat much more condemnation wouldbefall an Armo woman if she were tochose a partner outside of the matrix.LoL, @ Peter No he is Armenian! Putting down the phone doesnt help the guy behind you from ruining your day. Hahaha you're a good sport about it. I know there are some die-hard Tesla fans here, but those are basic facts and why they lost the mobile eye contract in the first place (read the SEC filings for details). Im not counting the usual stuff (prophylactic timing belt replacement, plugs, batteries, clutch, rotors, brakes, tires). This is too long already, so I'll keep it short. My family's come a long way too. While this may be true, its not absolute. 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. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. Im not at the point that I want to lease, but never never never will I buy a used car as a daily driver. BTW, I drive 30 minutes to work everyday because I moved so that my children had better school opportunities. For example, someone marketing homes to the uber-rich young people could go for a sports car. Brakes for that year were incredibly expensive.couldnt get off label calipers so got bent over again.A/C died at about 120k miles. While a physician is fully capable of doing these things, its not his or her forte. There are way more Lexus/MBs/BMWs driving around town than there are wealthy people. I was born in Armenia. @Jeanny.. Take example of an Armenian girl.. Sometimes, the car can also communicate something about the values of the person driving it. Drive whatever you want. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Larger vehicles, big sedans and large SUVs, tend to be the safest places to be on the road, and this is backed up by statistics and the laws of physics. And more often than not, hospitals and clinics are in a bad part of town, and shifts can start and end at all times of the day and night. Maybe they hit financial independence a month earlier if they do that their entire life. I went through this debate a year ago when my paid for 2008 Camry was totaled (after being rear ended 3 times in one year, talk about frustrating and lost opportunity cost). 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. People tend to forget things like the lease deposit, down payment, registration fees, taxes, addl insurance costs, maintenance, excess mileage fees (lease) and repairs you simply wouldnt bother making on an older vehicle. In some areas, luxury cars are perfect because theyll work perfectly. 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! But I must admit Im often tempted to write the check to pay one off. Agreed though, difference between a 2005 and 2016 Sequoias is probably nil. 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. The main roads in the country are very good to excellent. Keeping my family safe while driving is important to me and didnt require purchasing new vehicles. By comparison, many residents and attending physicians only have one car and they need it to run reliably every day. 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 Browse Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles in Medina, NY for sale on Cars.com, with prices under $4,000. Public transportation, cab or ride service (Uber, Lyft) might work for her. In my own family, my brother bought his car and business then figured how to pay for things. 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. 2016 How to Buy A Car link actually directs to 2013 May I Please Finance My Car. Tesla has the best marketing of their systems, but nothing more than anyone else has and at times less technologically. I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. There were 73,713 housing units at an average density of 2,405.3 per square mile (928.6/km). The depreciation on a luxury SUV is obviously 5 times that, not including gas and maintenance. Absolutely. However, if a luxury car will be suitable for you based on those considerations, dont hesitate to get it. 1991 Jeep Cherokee $1100 2006-2009. 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. The premium gas alone would have turned me off. uber pool can take longer in travel time First and foremost, and most obviously for a medical professional, having a vehicle break down can lead to thousands of dollars in opportunity cost. KC, but I'm Armo-Armo.Cynthia, I love the black outfit with the open back wayyyyy more! But then you went and posted false half truths about Tesla. Consider the guy who was watching a movie a few months ago while the Tesladrove itself.. You could have just stopped there and asked a simple question: When does the argument for new = better/safer/more efficient/less stress/higher productivity/lots and lots and lots of other things ever end? Terrible at choice making and following basic rules and common sense while driving, most definitely. 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. Whether meeting a potential client or driving a client for inspection, its possible to spend more time in the car than in the office. I feel very strongly about this and What Michael the Gospel Douche said is just disgusting. Oh boy. Check out our custom tour offer: competitive prices, tailored to your needs and wants. Armenian women are great mothers, wives, sisters and daughters because they know how to respect and gain tbeir respect. For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: 1. El Sauz is the place in Glendale for burritos. With what money?!!". I just had a few questions. Buying a car for the safety features is just justification. And apparently $60K is insufficient to guarantee that you can even open your door in the morning. # 1 There is a big difference between buying a fancy new Sequoia with cash when you are a multimillionaire and buying a brand new car on credit as a resident because I just have to be able to get to the hospital and a 10 year old car is just too unreliable.. Well done, Craig. I think it has to do with feeling a sense of pride toward your race. it's a new way of thinking. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//--------------------I know I know you said NOT Everyone but mostly!! Terrible at technical driving skills, not necessarily. So its all about finding a balance. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. I bought a $20 bluetooth speaker for my 2005. Instead I've noticed it with other forms of enjoying life. Lovely. And the auto insurance statistics illustrate that there is in fact a dramatic difference on claims for personal injury, bodily injury and medical payments between larger, more expensive vehicles and smaller, cheaper ones. Jeanny B. says: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.!!!! Drive a 10 year old car and you will be way ahead. Local player Caravan also has the option to pick up at Gyumri airport. If your husband hadnt bought a cheap Chevy that never would have happened. 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! At 12 shifts/mo and $2.25/ride with an occasional uber when its late I guarantee you my personal transportation costs are <$1000k year and it never breaks down or needs repair. Also, the gas mileage sucks, so that adds to the cost. And for you multicultural lovers why is for the most part everyone sticks with "their own". I had a 40 minute one once and that was too long. 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. 1996 Honda Civic $1000 2010-2013. That said, safety features are primarily a way for auto manufacturers and dealers to sell more cars. In regards to the debate over paying cash versus a low interest loan, I think one of the most major points is being missed. recently bought a 2013 luxury suv w/ <20k miles on it. Let's take a really expensive repair, such as a transmission on a big SUV. That car is a little more niche and as suck will be much more expensive to fix/maintain that a honda accord etc. Armenian weddings rule. 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. Now she drives a 2005 Toyota Sienna and it is excellent. -replaced a headlight bulb and tail light bulb. but then again its stupid choices that people make and again its not an Armenian thing, Its people in General! Decoupling buying an item from paying for it causes people to spend more. Getting a car is a major expense which means its important to make the right choice. 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. I have to laugh when I see people talk about how inexpensive cars are unreliable. Paid for that. We have now owned an 11 year old car and a brand new car for about 4 months. . They are just far more willing to let you risk your life to increase their cool factor as a company. 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! Im thinking resell value later on and what others would deem valuable, which if you drove it until dead wouldnt even matter. It's not a big deal. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? We have two car notes despite the fact that we could buy with cash. I prefer new but would have accepted a CPO small to mid-sized Japanese coupe/sedan. # 2 I am not Mr. Money Mustache. Auto accidents are among the leading causes of accidental death and injury in the United States. 75 miles each way to work, but honestly dont mind. Why or why not? 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. In the eastern Orthodox church, Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. This shouldn't happen, but sadly it does. BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! Up to about $8k in bills and 5 unplanned trips to the shop. There werent any cheap blue tooth devices at the time but that wouldve been great. I don't live in an apartment and I don't drive an expensive car.. Marvin D, Armenians are hard working people and you dont need to hate if your not driving one. 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. Credit cards, monthly payments, 0% interest for x months its all the same psychology. This makes it easier for the client and realtor to relate on a more personal level. This means using a lot of gas. I decided to take the insurance money and 3K cash and buy a 2009 Volvo with 27K miles on it instead of a 2015 Subaru Forester for 0% financing (payment wouldve been about $200/month) or an hybrid-electric Ford Fusion. I dont think Ive ever traded a car in. had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ I had nothing to do with it. No way he is getting my business, Neighbors had two Benz-house foreclosed a few yrs later Come to Los Angeles and I'll show you bad drivers. Perhaps he is referring to the stress of having to repair a car from time to time.
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