Im not at the point that I want to lease, but never never never will I buy a used car as a daily driver. If you have a mid five figure income, it will prevent you ever becoming wealthy. 4. There is something to be said about the opportunity cost involved with taking the car in/tow, getting a shuttle, and picking it up. 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. Just look at your location and choose what works. 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. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//--------------------I know I know you said NOT Everyone but mostly!! Many will go for comfortable and nice vehicles that arent too expensive. 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 They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. Some realtors drive pickup trucks, sports cars, etc., because its what works for them. Did you say Ukraine people are weak? Just keeping up with the registrations, insurance and oil changes on six cars sounds like wayyy too much opportunity cost. It will be a great deal for someone. The problem is Lake Powell is 285 miles away and the Tesla X range while towing a boat is 100 miles. And then I think we both agree its justifiable to spend more money on the cars your kids ride around in. After the genocide of 1915, Armenians migrated all over the world. Are we enjoying life too much or not enough? Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:in prison, the armenians do not hang out with the whites--------And yet, they are considered to be white ("caucasian"), just like the paisas don't hang out with the Southsiders, yet they're also both Hispanic/Latin Americans. Not at all, we're excellent and responsible drivers. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. I had a 40 minute one once and that was too long. 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. I think we're the best drivers and I have many different types of people to compare that too. We've learned from, adapted to, and benefited our communities but not at the cost of our own culture. Reasons Realtors Drive Nice Cars. And a beater doesnt need to be a 20 year old, $1,000 car. born in Iran! It's a good thing. Just got home from dropping it off to see if they can do something so it passes the smog test. I forgo rental as we have a spare vehicle. That $1,850 car needed two (used) tires, windshield wipers, and a battery over the course of four years. It's not a big deal. You can't go back in time to fix today (once it's yesterday loldo u still follow? That way a man knows you can be with him, or without him, but would rather be with him because of love, mutual respect, and passion not because of dependency.I'll be a lawyer in a few years, but that doesn't mean I'll stop being his arm candy. pretty much debunked by Consumer Reports. 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 I just looked through your posting history and you rarely post in this forum, for the most part. That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. I beat your ass you say bad things about Ukraine! I find the arguments about reliability unfounded and amusing. The best way to reduce your chance of dying in an automobile? In the eastern Orthodox church, Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. I really meant wifi, thats the big delineation in our data hungry age with overages and the like. No way he is getting my business, Neighbors had two Benz-house foreclosed a few yrs later She's not doing that. 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. The reason is that people think the law is for police to fine citizens. Study after study has shown this to be true. Just admit it, call it a splurge that makes no reasonable financial sense, and be done with it. Also available on Audible! That'll be $4-5K. I feel very strongly about this and What Michael the Gospel Douche said is just disgusting. I think the best way for me to reduce my auto-related stress is to avoid having an auto note personally. It's because they've been here longer and have had more time to adapt, assimilate and evolve. I guess I'll start with a few disclosures. The import duties / eco tax seem to hinge on the vehicle value and age. Can that be your default? Armenia was the first country to Why not have both flags? Well actually, in essence, yes it is. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. Not make or break for doctors, but I still hate throwing money away. Maybe weve done that already, but I have great faith in our societys engineers that a tech solution will save us from ourselves. 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. And yeah youve got to return your lease in drivable condition ;). 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. Some clients might pick a realtor based on the car they drive. You may have been winning the argument. Have you considered moving to a smaller city? It is infinitesimal! You have to weigh if parks and your commute is more important than hers, but thats a very personal question. We did it 6 months ago obviously, much easier in a major metropolitan area, but its been incredibly nice to not have a single car to worry about. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? The night shifts and general lack of flexibility are probably the most physician-specific issues. Were fast, impatient, and don't like traffic. Of course, now that I am done with training and debt-free, I will admit I do like to splurge. enjoy your culture. This was a response to the transmission-plagued Dodge Durango that the editor has praised previously. Teslas are great. 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. Kevin W. says:Melt or get out of the pot. For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. Sometimes, the car can also communicate something about the values of the person driving it. But it could also be for comfort and personal branding. maybe I need to check out Armenia to understand this. 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. None of us get out alive. The problem with Armenia is, nobody Where's a seat belt and their cars are propane there. Works fine. The takeaway was nice around town collectors car, never to be driven on the highwaythen I saw one on the 405 that weekend, crazy. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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). Whether meeting a potential client or driving a client for inspection, its possible to spend more time in the car than in the office. That's right, the fancy new one. But your point is valid-a very quick way for a doc to get ahead is to move inland where doctors are still the rich folks in town. But then Id live thousands of miles away from mountains, canyons, family etc. Why do Armenians and Azeris pretend to be European? You already have one of those in your pocket! lol, OK Mot!! 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. (and then having to do this all over again when its time to pick the car up from the mechanic). nobody (including me) is judging you. That's it. 2023 - The White Coat Investor Investing & Personal Finance for Doctors. I take public transportation to and from work probably 80% of the time. Just for safetys sake I believe its easily worth a premium of a few hundred dollars a month (particularly considering the cost of things like disability insurance), and she and I get to enjoy nicer vehicles in the process. 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. BTW, I drive 30 minutes to work everyday because I moved so that my children had better school opportunities. Like any electric car, its fine for commuting but lousy for road trips. For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: 1. Yes. Secondly, I personally know several girls (and guys) who are married to non Armenians. So many people go in with a $250 a month budget and come out with a $289 a month payment. One day (many years from now) Except mine will be of the Italian variety. He took his business from being a small mom and pops trucking company to a nationwide extremely successful business. 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. I want to see what happens if it's a Turkish guy. This is definitely true. In some cases, that means going for the luxurious brands. Stop spending so much time in an automobile! Realtors spend a lot of hours in the car. If your husband hadnt bought a cheap Chevy that never would have happened. WCI, easy edit for you to adjust: 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 Look up online. Beyond that, cars dont necessarily mean a realtor is successful or good at their job. 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. My Honda Fit serves me well. We have two car notes despite the fact that we could buy with cash. I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. just kidding. whats worse is when a fine chick is dating a ugly chick!!!! #backtoclassy.#myfirsthashtag! For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. 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. Most firms will allow the car to be taken to Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh but there may be a surcharge. While possible, it would be a major lifestyle decrease for most. I don't think it would be acceptable in any other country to drive around the flag of any other country. 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. We think its fine to buy a noncertified car and bank any savings. You can choose from a wide array of car choices Despite New Car Tech 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! BTW, the resolution to the key issue was apparently an updated toll tag, whos new remote wavelength was actively thwarting the keys frequency. 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. KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. . Drive a 10 year old car and you will be way ahead. 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. 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. Armenians are the best drivers here. This includes the following. And thats on the flat, which the road isnt. While I disagree with your position, you held your own in the debate. maybe I need to check out Armenia to understand this. Public transportation, cab or ride service (Uber, Lyft) might work for her. 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. Cynthia. 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. Hahaha you're a good sport about it. And apparently $60K is insufficient to guarantee that you can even open your door in the morning. ready? In regards to the debate over paying cash versus a low interest loan, I think one of the most major points is being missed. Even Teslas latest tech isnt fully autonomous. # 2 I am not Mr. Money Mustache. KC, yes you were lucky! Exactly. The statement that most Armenians drive nice cars is not a stereotype, rather a statistical observation. While a physician is fully capable of doing these things, its not his or her forte. 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). All young, head shaved, sweat suit with a leather jacket. and as I said its in every culture~ so MOSTLY Armenian men DONT treat their women like shit! ready? Maybe a used Corvette next time. They're bad in the sense they don't follow rules, are emotional, unorganized and undisciplined which is actually an issue that extends beyond just driving. What does that mean?2) We care. You'll rarely ever meet an Armenian with a 401k plan, or life insurance, or a savings plan, or a college fund. Im not counting the usual stuff (prophylactic timing belt replacement, plugs, batteries, clutch, rotors, brakes, tires). Even lower cars have wifi and bluetooth now, that will be the big line in the sand. I recently bought a used luxury vehicle (2010 BMW). had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ we just laugh. Mr. Daste says he bought two cars on credit despite havingthe cash to buy them (although perhaps he is saying he has enough cash to buy a less expensive car.) Of course not. No. That's just justification. It just means that these things are a choice not obligation. Road quality. ======================you're right. According to him theyre very reliable, not expensive to maintain, yadda yadda yadda. we just laugh. So add to that sleek Corvette a stylish aluminum-foil sticker on the windshield behind the toll tag. yuummm Troys you should have invited me. Insurance is mandatory in Armenia since April 2018.The minimum insurance period is 10 days, but you can get insurance for longer periods as well. Needless to say I want that car to start everytime, all the time. Let's look at what that arbitrage is really worth. 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). After that, I recommend you enjoy the good life however you want to define that. I tend to take a more moderate view. it's a new way of thinking. Id prefer my metropolitan area had half as many people as it does. Armenians are definitely the WORST drivers in LA its not even close. Buying a car for reduced stress is just justification. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. Prices tend to go way up for foreigners: anywhere from 10 000 to 27 000 dram for 2 weeks. Helps the economy. Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. Thanks for the insight. Armenians are the best drivers here. im only making observations. Some drive luxury vehicles, and some drive regular cars. This shouldn't happen, but sadly it does. If you really want to increase your safety, move closer to work and put down the phone. 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. I was stranded a grand total of one time for about 6 minutes while waiting for someone to come along to jump it. Lovely. 50 if there is no charger at the lake (and there isnt.) Living like an attending as a resident. 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. But Ill go ahead and implore the readers to stop reading after Dr. Jims paragraph about admitting defeat. Note personally that we could buy with cash insurance and oil changes on cars. Other country certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our own culture ca n't go back in time fix. 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