And according to him, it would have never happened if he weren't so worried about making the payments of his S550. I think I parked in the 3rd spot from the door to work for free and that was getting there 10 minutes later than normal. 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. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero $1300 2015-present. I did have a brother that loved his WRX, but once again is was always needing something. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! I wanted a nice comfortable ride. I got my luxury car 3 years old and 50% off the retail price and it had only 18K miles on it. It has never broken down and Ive never missed work due to vehicle problems. This is a bit of a counterpoint to the posttitled How to Buy a Car. . A new attending driving a beater may have 5-50%. Why or why not? I am a melting pot guy and I believe most white people are that way now. Besides, I have a feeling a lot of these features are much less reliable than we think. total of $1000 in interest over the life of the loan. While possible, it would be a major lifestyle decrease for most. 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. How is linking to a news article Tesla bashing? Attempting to rationalize it as anything else is unnecessary and sad. i hate it when a fine chick is dating another fine chick!!! 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. I love cars. It just means that these things are a choice not obligation. Picking a car that suits your target market is a good way to put your client at ease. You can get a one-year TIP (temporary import permit) at the border. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:so this is what they are always talkin abouti get it now ----------huh? lol, OK Mot!! 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 . Oh and btw, let's not turn this into a strictly gender thing, I have seen women do the same thing. 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. I am amazed what we do for wives and children. I might very well be mistaken), Mexicans of a lower socioeconomic status really dont give a fuck about tomorrow. While most people wont admit it, we all judge people by what they have. 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. The import duties / eco tax seem to hinge on the vehicle value and age. I would go in more details but it's hard to type while driving. 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. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. 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. What do non-Armenians think of Armenian culture? There, I fixed it for you. The Armenian diaspora that resides in Glendale is one of many, so pinni But I will admit I overbought and splurged on my personal vehicle and the low-interest loan helped me do that. It is a splurge. "-Then he is Armenian Iranian.Crank up the pop rabiz music! 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. El Sauz is the place in Glendale for burritos. My latest car cost me about 0.4% of my net worth (excluding home), and that seems like too much. Why do Armenians have big noses? I dont think Ive ever traded a car in. 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. That's better than a kick in the teeth, but it isn't going to change their lives by any means. "-Your man is Iranian from Armenia? If my current car exploded along with my credit score and I had to buy something with cash, Id probably have kept it pretty cheap since at this stage of the game I dont like being without a comfortable cushion. I recently bought a used luxury vehicle (2010 BMW). And yeah, we're saying the same thing lol.David S very impressive. Then I pump 4400 lbs of water into it and drive it around the lake full throttle just to see how big of a wave I can make behind it. Why do Armenians and Azeris pretend to be European? The number of Armenian have decreased SO much with force that Armenians have to avoid interracial marriage for decades to save the old race that survived for centuries. 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. It's too beautiful of a language to lose. t pass is unlimited and can be used on weekends Realtors spend a lot of time in their cars. I think 15-20 minutes is the max without figuring out a way to sleep before driving. Full disclosure, I did buy a new car, but negotiated off the full out the door price. Was it ever something where I would have considered any of them unreliable? Driving probably isn't the most dangerous activity I do. 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. Have you been paid off by Toyota to bash Tesla like this? That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. The Yerevan-Gyumri road has a large police presence; only cross the solid white line if you are certain no cops are waiting for you. 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! Yes. (and then having to do this all over again when its time to pick the car up from the mechanic). My Honda Fit serves me well. can someone please tell me what the correlation is between driving an expensive car and living in an apartment??? Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. And more importantly, missing a childs baseball game or piano recital is something that a doctor will never get back. The racial makeup of the city was 63.6% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 16.1% Asian American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 10.1% from two or more races. just kidding. The night shifts and general lack of flexibility are probably the most physician-specific issues. He never really gives a reason for this. Cops just give everyone a ticket that goes 5mph over speed limit. Its a total luxury for me. Were fast, impatient, and don't like traffic. Two sets of pissed-off parents *chuckle*. If you arent in the beater camp (Im not for my wife/kids) I 100% agree this is the way to go. Even Teslas latest tech isnt fully autonomous. maybe I need to check out Armenia to understand this. Not a useful metric. At least that was the only fee they could find for me. Not to mention you can buy two Sequoias for the cost of a Tesla. None of us get out alive. We think its fine to buy a noncertified car and bank any savings. 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. 19.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. But I must admit Im often tempted to write the check to pay one off. For doctors or other high-income professionals, within reason, of course. Factors to Consider as a Realtors When a Car. Plenty of hotels claim they have parking, by which they mean street parking, which is not always guaranteed. 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. Where to start? 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"! lol, Reed "tarded" T. says:Also, why do they wear so much damn cologne?------------------------just be glad that they do, not just an Armenian, any guy!!! You may have been winning the argument. 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. My personal fear is not my own distractions but those of the drivers around me. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They are very useful, though. The next thing I will do is admit defeat. Its also important to consider the fuel economy of a car. 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? Thanks for the insight. That's called a splurge- when you buy something you can afford because it will make you happier. Routine maintenance, never a breakdown. Thus, if you have to drive the family to inspection, therell be enough space in the car to occupy them. I can only think of one place in my state where that could work, and it would severely restrict recreational opportunities. That said, I think it isimportant to avoid justifying bad financial behavior. One small accident and they're fucked. Study after study has shown this to be true. Putting down the phone doesnt help the guy behind you from ruining your day. Getting rid of that rusty Chrysler product in favor of the used Toyota Sequoia and buying the wife a new one feels like he took my advice, though obviously it was independent. This is the main reason I pay cash for cars as it keeps me from overbuying. Now, Im just joking, but were all doing our part to kill the planet. I want to see what happens if it's a Turkish guy. . My cost to upgrade from an older Subaru was $9k, though Im sure it will be much more over time with higher maintenance costs. Likewise, the smart investor knows the importance of protecting his or her income and insuring his or her life, so why should that investor choose to embark upon the by-far most dangerous daily activity in an old, mildewed rust bucket? 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! Are Germans really that cool with nudity? Wouldnt want to smell the BO, I'd categorize C as a sympathetic conformist.LoL. 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. Based on the classy joints you've been yelping, your English skills come as no shock to me. In fact the funny thing is the cars weve had the most issues with were my wifes newer and more reliable cars. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. But a lot are. and it's just how those people's priorities are set. I have had my Honda Civic that I bought new since 2002. Brakes for that year were incredibly expensive.couldnt get off label calipers so got bent over again.A/C died at about 120k miles. All young, head shaved, sweat suit with a leather jacket. Generally speaking you can get away with that on a three year lease too, but on sportier cars the consumables go quick. No way he is getting my business, Neighbors had two Benz-house foreclosed a few yrs later Well, we don't have a good reputation for driving in LA. I was born in Armenia. I think the fact that the poster misspelled "seen" as "scene" says everything about her intelligence or lack thereof. Bought my first brand new car right out of med school drove it for 14 years. Most times, realtors lease the car. In it for the long haul. Drive a 10 year old car and you will be way ahead. This makes more sense commercially for agents who like to drive the latest. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? Even maintenance costs are far less, since new cars offer near-zero maintenance over the initial years of ownership, often included with the purchase price. 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. @ Barry.. lol =] I guess that could be true @Fern.. no I havent. Youll even find realtors that use public transport. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. 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. # 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. For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. Realtors drive nice cars to appear successful and attract clients. Armenians are considered to be white. 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. -uber is more comfortable, *Ive done them all favor control of driving myself and opt for subsidized parking option Armenians are the best drivers here. If you think cars are unreliable, go buy a boat. Armenians are hard working and family oriented people. Credit cards, monthly payments, 0% interest for x months its all the same psychology. Yet I see benz after benzhmmm *Scratches head*. No bullshit. 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. Buying a car for reduced stress is just justification. The problem with Armenia is, nobody Where's a seat belt and their cars are propane there. Some motorcyclists report paying nothing at all. G, I m sorry to hear of your experience. Its like a liver though. 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! Driving home with all the windows open was the cheap option for staying alive back then. Again, doubt theres some amazing difference between a 2008 and 2016. Throw in self-entitled pedestrians and cab and marshutka drivers who think they'd give Schumacher a run for his money, should they have gotten the opportunity, as well as the average age of the cars on the road to rival that of the tech in our military, and you have the ajabsandal that is Armenians roads, and that's to say nothing about the road conditions themselves (which are admittedly improving as of recent). ======================you're right. No. 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. This was a response to the transmission-plagued Dodge Durango that the editor has praised previously. There werent any cheap blue tooth devices at the time but that wouldve been great. . You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. 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 Cheap not hot chicks at such a classy joint?? 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! Oh, and that's the last cussword for today. And again, this post was not intended to be about the author, but about the readers in general. We have one car because we only have one parking spot. He also has kept a beloved 1995 toyota pickup from high school. Now you're safe from being whacked!!! Same mentality that caused armenia to be run into the ground by greedy people. 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. Perhaps he is referring to the stress of having to repair a car from time to time. People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. born in Iran! I did date others though but it just happened that fell in love with an Iranian Armenian. I find the luxury car market to be nauseating. 75 miles each way to work, but honestly dont mind. With what money?!!". January 6th is also the day that the three wise men are said to have visited Jesus in the manger. It may not matter to many people, especially here, but thinking more broadly about appeal. I love my small city ~300k people. Stop spending so much time in an automobile! Armenian women are great mothers, wives, sisters and daughters because they know how to respect and gain tbeir respect. 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. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:genocide shmenocide -----------------------------fuck you. About 0.1% seems right to meI need to get richer or get a cheaper car! To you guys, it sounds like something silly. Absolutely. The statement that most Armenians drive nice cars is not a stereotype, rather a statistical observation. Again Ill point to the professionals fascination with products like life and disability insurance here. 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. !But thats mostly is also a strong word! The majority of my posts are here. Another example "let's go out for dinner for Dad's bday". We have now owned an 11 year old car and a brand new car for about 4 months. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//, By the way, check this..Like I said, no every body is like that.youtu.be/rTmL4goF4nA, "Before we work on artificial intelligence, why don't we do something about natural stupidity" S.P. If our kids don't speak Armenian, their kids won't either. In some areas, luxury cars are perfect because theyll work perfectly. My wife is in her last year of residency and I feel it is important for her to have a newer, larger, reliable vehicle. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. There has been quite a bit of improvements in engineering. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. "With the money we'd be spending on a stupid dinner, I'll cook you guys a feast!" 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., 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. Cheaptimes M. says:I was in Gdale last niteI had a Troys burrito--------------You blew it. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! Same model, same trim package. 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. - Podcast #218, 10 Bits of Financial Advice for the Average American, Fix the Car or Buy a New One - Podcast #116, Physicians, Bankruptcy, and What to Do If You're Stuck There, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wfFiT0cSsY, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wb66PzljP8. If two people like each other then it shouldn't natter whAt other ppl think. While Im not comfortable driving a beater and personally risking it; in reading all of WCIs articles, I do agree that using the reliability argument for a new car is probably no longer valid. 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.) The reason is that people think the law is for police to fine citizens. 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. Sold it and bought a bicycle when starting med school. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I did it. The main roads in the country are very good to excellent. Were still several years out from truly autonomous transportation. A doctor would never choose to use old, unreliable equipment in the OR. 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. This is my point. But we will need a different (not necessarily new) car in 1 year. Do my own wrenching? If you really want to increase your safety, move closer to work and put down the phone. I assume he is tying this into the reliability argument above. Due to extreme resiliency and a tendency to stick together and help one another out, Armenians have not diminished. Nor does it mean I'll stop cooking for him. The number of Armenian have decreased soo much with force that Armenians have to avoid interracial marriage for decades to save the old race that survived for centuries. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. This includes the following. 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