A few hundred dollars a month matters to me especially with the costs of young kids. The Armenians drive Mercedes, BMW, Bentleys, usually with paper plates. Maybe a used Corvette next time. 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. I prefer new but would have accepted a CPO small to mid-sized Japanese coupe/sedan. Cynthia have you ever dated a Latino guy? Do my own wrenching? Of course there are exceptions to this but most people stay with their own people and culture so what's the benefit? It has some impacts on attracting clients. Have you been paid off by Toyota to bash Tesla like this? Otoh, the real reason to get a newer car is connectivity. Research, browse, save, and share from 36 Trailblazer models in Medina, NY. Let's take a really expensive repair, such as a transmission on a big SUV. 3. they know how to make money. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. I hope i did not come off as ignorant. Did you say Ukraine people are weak? just kidding. (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! @Monique I cringe when I hear people say racial pride. The best car rental search engine for Armenia is Economy Bookings. We bring money into a family. "Me: *Pointing to my new Armenian friend* "I'll have what he's having. Cops just give everyone a ticket that goes 5mph over speed limit. Or is this just exaggeration by angry drivers. You can buy a big beater just as easily as a small beater, as my old Durango demonstrates. Are Europeans really rude to American tourists? Nor does it mean I'll stop cooking for him. Diesel Truck for towing. Go ahead and buy whatever you like, but dont bother explaining why its safer than my choice. 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. sticker price new was 58,500. walkway cost including taxes and title was 35k. LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK, wait. Some realtors go for nice cars that represent their brand to the client. I just had a few questions. 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). Think of the multiplication problem here. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. . 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 reason that Armenians rich is: 1. they hard working people. LIke I said to KC in response to his ex who had a 401k, etc they've been in America longer and are more evolved. Many docs in her group have fallen asleep while driving home and crashed. ready? Haha, sorry to laugh, but that isnt the typical Japanese car people would think about. 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. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. 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. 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. it's a new way of thinking. For example, someone marketing homes to the uber-rich young people could go for a sports car. Check out our custom tour offer: competitive prices, tailored to your needs and wants. ready? we just laugh. The population density was 6,362.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,456.1/km). Something to be said about the two year leases is that you should never have to replace anything at all. 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. maybe I need to check out Armenia to understand this. Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. I had a stick and so couldnt trade to drive my wifes 2003 Honda Pilot when I needed a bigger rig. This makes me want to order the Armenian Special at Jack in the Box.Armenian customer: "Let me hevvv Arrrrmenian Special"Jack in the Box Cashier: *puzzled look* "Uhhh, sir. 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. How big is your emergency fund again? In my opinion, if a person would rather enjoy their car today than their pension tomorrow its their decision and I'm all for it. . 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. No bullshit. I have also driven a $60,000 car. How to extend your cars stay beyond that we do not know yet. The difference is pretty shocking! First and foremost, and most obviously for a medical professional, having a vehicle break down can lead to thousands of dollars in opportunity cost. Buying a car for the safety features is just justification. Maybe they hit financial independence a month earlier if they do that their entire life. Reddit's most popular sub for everything related to Armenia! But Ill go ahead and implore the readers to stop reading after Dr. Jims paragraph about admitting defeat. Even been threatened with violence. I'm sorry, I wish I never came across this thread. Photos from this morning's AYF Washington DC "Ani" EU plans to send new observation mission to Armenia for "India selling weapons to Armenia is Unfriendly " :Aliyev. Its a total luxury for me. . But the same cars in another area would be a waste of money. There has been quite a bit of improvements in engineering. So why should the equipment a physician uses to get from patient to patient be any different? One couple reported paying some 100 euro of different taxes at the border. chillax.seriously. In my own family, my brother bought his car and business then figured how to pay for things. 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. 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. It's really expensive to go to theme parks. my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? Stop spending so much time in an automobile! 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. ---1) "please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you." total of $1000 in interest over the life of the loan. If you see a realtor driving the latest luxury car, it doesnt mean that they bought the car. They need SOMETHING to be proud of ever since the kardashians became popular. I will put my money on the Toyota any day of the week. 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). Not sure that metric is so useful. Im all for personal decisions and choosing what you want but if youre on white coat investor. Don't justify what is, in essence, a splurge as a smart financial move. After that, I recommend you enjoy the good life however you want to define that. But it could also be for comfort and personal branding. I can only think of one place in my state where that could work, and it would severely restrict recreational opportunities. "BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! nobody (including me) is judging you. You mean Armenian Iranian, right?Barry, are you the only that can concur with me that AXE=ASS? 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? Glendale is considered one of the most dangerous cities to drive because of bogus numbers. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! Winter tires are not compulsory in the snowy season. She's 33 and won't move out til married either.Armenian - Vietnamese. After the genocide of 1915, Armenians migrated all over the world. 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. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! Why is it OK for Armenians to fly Armenian flags on their cars? But driving that same car in Ohio would be a total waste of money and resources. Instead of complaining about how others are and what they do, put your remote down, get your ass off the couch and get to work 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 wanted a nice comfortable ride. Weak! Id prefer my metropolitan area had half as many people as it does. Balance is the most important thing when making a decision. Ssshhhh.do you really want all those city dwellers to move elsewhere? The point of the genocide was to get Armenia off the map. Bro if more armenians lived in actual LA there would be no traffic. I have driven nothing but beaters. 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. Another example "let's go out for dinner for Dad's bday". This is my point. BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! This is because they follow the old Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the modern Gregorian calendar. Like any electric car, its fine for commuting but lousy for road trips. My first priority is financial independence or a solid trajectory towards it. Did we occasionally do some work on them? im only making observations. The best two separate chevy technicians could tell me? 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. But then Id live thousands of miles away from mountains, canyons, family etc. Go to an Armenian wedding and check out the cars in the valet. I am glad I made this thread I learned a lot. -only normal maintenance and a new battery. In it for the long haul. Let's look at what that arbitrage is really worth. Yes, there are people who--and vehicles that--will do this for you, but they will cost you a pretty penny. For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: 1. 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. I find the luxury car market to be nauseating. 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. No one is deluded into thinking that the BMW is a more reliable car. 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. 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. I was born in Armenia. None of us get out alive. Just call an UBER and done, I can take care of the car on the weekend or another day that Im off. BMW Armenia Family -BMW Armenia Commercial AdsBMW Fans!!. Driving as fast as they want and blasting whatever Why do Armenians have big noses? Just like it would suck if Mexicans were to cease to exist. Guess which one has been in two minor fender benders? But the truth is that we are clinically (not just statistically) no more safe in that car than we are in the 2005 Sequoia. whats worse is when a fine chick is dating a ugly chick!!!! People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. Why not have both flags? In most cases, realtors that drive luxury cars lease them. 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. Bad is the wrong word. Can that be your default? 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.!!!! I know 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, but I have peace of mind knowing she wont have any problems getting around town with her rotations and that I dont have to worry near as much about me or her being injured in a collision. 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. 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. I don't understand. are you or are you not? I'm an Armenian guy and I dont give a mass-a-two-shits what race someone dates. 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.!!!! # 2 I am not Mr. Money Mustache. Owning reliable car doesnt have to be expensive. Just need to take all operating costs into consideration, plus how much the happiness factor plays into it. People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. I think it has to do with feeling a sense of pride toward your race. While possible, it would be a major lifestyle decrease for most. 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. . 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. Armenian men are encouraged to get married with other race's because they will grow the number of Armenians. I judge people by character not by their ethnicity or race. Having said that, IMO the Glendale Armenians are for the most part really arrogant, obn Not to mention you can buy two Sequoias for the cost of a Tesla. I believe they made that 2001 F150 until 2004. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:so this is what they are always talkin abouti get it now ----------huh? As to buying on credit, I have put a little extra in retirement, but its primarily for us to have more liquidity. Of course, but it's a pretty good case control study for us! Attempting to rationalize it as anything else is unnecessary and sad. 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. 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. live your life. Ill take environmentalist criticism only from those driving electric cars and cycling. So add to that sleek Corvette a stylish aluminum-foil sticker on the windshield behind the toll tag. "let's get him a cartier watch". Its also important to consider the fuel economy of a car. I see people as people I am of Italian and Irish decent my family has always taught me we are the same. I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. enjoy your culture. We've learned from, adapted to, and benefited our communities but not at the cost of our own culture. 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. Future Me is also upset about that whole life policy, the stupid home purchases, and that dumb mortgage refinance. Hahaha you're a good sport about it. LOL. "@ Peter No he is Armenian! 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. You may have been winning the argument. A sports car for those fun days like a Z06 or Porsche 911 turbo had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ 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! It's not the majority you speak of, it's a tiny minority. Neither was a CPO but were both under warranty at time of purchase. Youll even find realtors that use public transport. If you really want to increase your safety, move closer to work and put down the phone. 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? 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. Also, the gas mileage sucks, so that adds to the cost. 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 A new attending driving a beater may have 5-50%. Tesla has the best marketing of their systems, but nothing more than anyone else has and at times less technologically. This is too long already, so I'll keep it short. Works fine. This is a 400 bed hospital so were not talking a doctors office. Even lower cars have wifi and bluetooth now, that will be the big line in the sand. She is a sweetheart but faces lots of scrutiny from only other Armenians. It's a good thing. Decoupling buying an item from paying for it causes people to spend more. It may not matter to many people, especially here, but thinking more broadly about appeal. 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. You can start your search via the form below. Hrag. what breakfast burritos are better than Corner Cottage?I need something for Sundays when they're closed and Saturdays after 11. lol. My reason for buying this car is for show, or more precisely for marketing. The best and easiest way to do so is to front load your retirement in the first 5-10 years of practice and then allow it to grow till you retire. For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. I've never even written that word before "/. 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. I feel very strongly about this and What Michael the Gospel Douche said is just disgusting. I didn't know this was a thing. I could move to Texas and make more money, pay less in taxes, and buy two houses like mine for the same price. Yet when I asked for a Jetta instead of a BMW, their response was. oh come on, it's only an extra $200 a month. 2. I was stranded a grand total of one time for about 6 minutes while waiting for someone to come along to jump it. Perhaps the only physician-related issue worth separating out (otherwise this is applicable to any high income person) is the issues with irregular night shifts. An old classic muscle car (too many options out there) 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 know, no every body is like that, but mostly// ------------------------This is untrue and ignorant. I get it, its stupid to drive a 100thousand car and live in a apartment! I have a friend doing the same thing in Chicago. They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. Take my free wholesome award, you made a amazing joke. Excellent point. Don't be cheap. I did it. One day (many years from now) Except mine will be of the Italian variety. Jelly ass peeps!Then turn around and break a neck trying to check out the imports. I did have a brother that loved his WRX, but once again is was always needing something. Theres a common perception that realtors drive luxury cars and the latest models. $15 uber to about 30 Michelin stars as well, if you're into that (I am). Come to Los Angeles and I'll show you bad drivers. Vehicle Breakdowns Hit Record High in U.S. Same model, same trim package. Realtors spend a lot of hours in the car. 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 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. Some clients might pick a realtor based on the car they drive. My family's come a long way too. Wifi in your car is really just a built in cell phone and data plan. A doctor would never choose to use old, unreliable equipment in the OR. 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. KC why the fuck are you so funny? but then again its stupid choices that people make and again its not an Armenian thing, Its people in General! Instead I've noticed it with other forms of enjoying life. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, I hate them. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. Of course not. A luxury car with bad fuel economy will be a disaster, especially if the realtor isnt a big earner. "-Your man is Iranian from Armenia? A luxury car in bad shape doesnt communicate successfully. 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 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. Perhaps he is referring to the stress of having to repair a car from time to time. 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. Reasons Realtors Drive Nice Cars. That stuff is heinous. someone (the original owner) got hosed and someone (me) got a hell of deal. 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. If you are doing well financially, then by all means go for it. born in Iran! That sounds terrible. The authors arguments illustrate precisely why personal finance requires very few math skills, but plenty of stop making excuses skills for spending money. Ive had my car break down a couple times, usually its a battery thing, but it never kept me from going to work, so I thinks a silly argument. 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 . Straighten out your financial life today! Beyond that, cars dont necessarily mean a realtor is successful or good at their job. Great cars dont necessarily mean the person is the best for the job.
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