That's just justification. chillax.seriously. 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. For example, a realtor in the posh areas of California could be driving a Lamborghini and wont feel out of place. just kidding. Aside from accidents, breakdowns on the road or at work can leave you in a dangerous situation, and being stranded is something a successful physician should seek to minimize as much as possible. KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. Yes, I rarely post but I do often read others' posts which is kinda why I don't post often. Reasons Realtors Drive Nice Cars. Used Cars, New Cars, Buying Cars, Selling Cars, The following errors occurred with your submission. So its all about finding a balance. 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. (and then having to do this all over again when its time to pick the car up from the mechanic). I'm not sure I could pick an Armenian woman out of a lineup. Generally speaking you can get away with that on a three year lease too, but on sportier cars the consumables go quick. uber pool can take longer in travel time I did date others though but it just happened that fell in love with an Iranian Armenian. At least that was the only fee they could find for me. Just swap out the word car in the original post for another noun and it becomes an automatic approval for buying everything new with every possible feature. It's not that they're bad in the sense that they have bad reaction times, coordination, depth perception, etc. Missing a shift, missing a procedure, lost goodwill in having patients wait for hours more than usual in a waiting room, can cost the practitioner thousands of dollars or tens of thousands of dollars or more. Driving as fast as they want and blasting whatever 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. WCI, easy edit for you to adjust: Let's say he can get 6% after-taxes and fees and totally ignore the risk. You asked him to elaborate on why the culture might cease to exist, and he did. In some cases, that means going for the luxurious brands. I totally agree that buying a car 3 to 5 years old is the way to go. Is there a reasonable justification for a resident to buy a new car on credit? I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. My dad was born in Haleb, Syria. Or is this just exaggeration by angry drivers. I just want to point out three things. Oh and btw, let's not turn this into a strictly gender thing, I have seen women do the same thing. Next morning, the Corvette wont unlock. Don't be cheap. It's because they've been here longer and have had more time to adapt, assimilate and evolve. total of $1000 in interest over the life of the loan. I hope I'm not stepping on any toes when I say this. --------------------------It's not a matter of assimilating. 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. Crossing borders with a rental car. 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). She's 33 and won't move out til married either.Armenian - Vietnamese. 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. This is my point. whats worse is when a fine chick is dating a ugly chick!!!! How is linking to a news article Tesla bashing? Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. My cost to upgrade from an older Subaru was $9k, though Im sure it will be much more over time with higher maintenance costs. A luxury car in bad shape doesnt communicate successfully. 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. Yeah, it is little bit of a splurge, but a car is a real product that provides a real benefit. Winter tires are not compulsory in the snowy season. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. And more importantly, missing a childs baseball game or piano recital is something that a doctor will never get back. I think 15-20 minutes is the max without figuring out a way to sleep before driving. $15 uber to about 30 Michelin stars as well, if you're into that (I am). Okay, I will give him this one. Instead I've noticed it with other forms of enjoying life. In regards to the debate over paying cash versus a low interest loan, I think one of the most major points is being missed. It's not the majority you speak of, it's a tiny minority. 1991 Jeep Cherokee $1100 2006-2009. Armenians creating a bad reputation for themselves #100000. Who tf races in a volkswagen especially in Burbank? He took his business from being a small mom and pops trucking company to a nationwide extremely successful business. You are required to have a warning triangle, first aid kit and fire extinguisher with you in the car. Anyone care to comment ? born in Iran! The reason is that people think the law is for police to fine citizens. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. However Im a hospitalist so at the bottom of the physician financial food chain. I think this strikes a balance between reliability and frugality that Im comfortable with. I just had a few questions. 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? While a physician is fully capable of doing these things, its not his or her forte. # 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. They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. It can take a lot and heal itself as long as you dont push it over the edge. January 6th is also the day that the three wise men are said to have visited Jesus in the manger. The takeaway was nice around town collectors car, never to be driven on the highwaythen I saw one on the 405 that weekend, crazy. 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. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, I hate them. For one, a lot of them do various types of fraud, and then use that money to pu I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. Interracial marriages are understandable the vanishing of a culture is a serious concern.3) Who are you to decide that Armenians are not enjoying their life and need a new mentality. ----------------------------------Personally, I drive a jetta. You could say the same thing about healthy food. Certified pre-owned cars can offer similar warranties and like-new quality for a fraction of the cost of buying new. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! Now he comfortably pays for a Panorama Porsch, a Ferrari spider 360, and a house on the hills.Would I do the same? 06 Subaru WRX. Where to start? @ Barry.. lol =] I guess that could be true @Fern.. no I havent. Not at all, we're excellent and responsible drivers. 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. 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. ---1) "please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you." 1 week later someone ignores my green light and totals my new car. After the genocide of 1915, Armenians migrated all over the world. No bullshit. Do my own wrenching? Another example "let's go out for dinner for Dad's bday". i def. 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. Several readers said they dont buy a car when they dont feel they need a new one, instead keeping their ride until it breaks down. 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. Finding yourself stuck in the parking garage downtown at 2:00am is problematic at best. I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. With Armenians, its a bit different. Have you considered moving to a smaller city? I hope i did not come off as ignorant. "let's get him a cartier watch". (Yes, we are trying to singlehandedly kill the planet.). (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! The best two separate chevy technicians could tell me? 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. Yes, I also don't agree with it Apotheosis but I've seen it happen plenty. And when you have to take those headaches to the mechanic, theres a good chance you the physician will be sized up as an easy mark with a big wallet. Sold when moving out of the country. Maybe they hit financial independence a month earlier if they do that their entire life. Maybe weve done that already, but I have great faith in our societys engineers that a tech solution will save us from ourselves. Mr. Daste notes that Im spending a few grand extra per year on vehicles which we could be putting away for retirement or otherwise, and as such were borrowing against our futures. I have borrowed from Future Me before and it turned out that Future Me didn't appreciate it. So add to that sleek Corvette a stylish aluminum-foil sticker on the windshield behind the toll tag. And doesn't that contradict what you said earlier about driving benzes? My reliable Japanese sportscar has started falling apart at 100k miles. 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. Its only possible in a major metropolitan area. If you arent in the beater camp (Im not for my wife/kids) I 100% agree this is the way to go. 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. What stereotypical characteristics am I looking for? Cheap not hot chicks at such a classy joint?? BTW, the resolution to the key issue was apparently an updated toll tag, whos new remote wavelength was actively thwarting the keys frequency. This thread is so typical in regards to generalizing.Stop it. For example, have you noticed that a majority of the people at Magic Mountain, Disneyland, Raging Waters, etc., are mexican families? This question is of interest not only to the Armenians themselves, but also to representatives of other nationalities. Yes. 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. So, realtors achieve that successful projection. im only making observations. Choose a reliable model and a vehicle that receives your mechanics approval. But they may lose money as a result. Who cares how old it is. At least both of us abandon the concept of wrenching to save money. Cars are depreciating assets, simple as that. Armenian weddings rule. The answer isn't so simple. Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. My ride is a 2009 subaru impreza fully paid off! But he takes it in good stride. I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. 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. Well done, Craig. It has safety features rivaling those of a nuclear submarine. 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. Of course there are exceptions to this but most people stay with their own people and culture so what's the benefit? We don't want our culture to end. To you guys, it sounds like something silly. Get the party started, bust out the arak. 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. While driving nice cars will keep a middle class family from ever becoming wealthy, a high income professional family, especially one with two working high-income professionals can certainly drive whatever they want and still eventually become financially independent. Most Armenian parents are very strict when it comes to their daughters dating a non armenian!and its not even about them being armenian or not its a specific type of Armenianthere are 3 types. .. Armenians from Armenia (who hate everyone else).. Armenians from Iran (who hate everyone from Armenia).. Armenians from Lebanon (who pretend they love all, but hate all)most armenian families would hate it if their daughter/son dates a different ethnicity, and most will hate if their daughter/son date a different type of armenian this is due to THEM the FAMILY, getting along with the family of the other person who is being dated. (which is pretty selfish of them) but thats how they were all raised its kinda sad at times, but for most it works, Wait, I've gotta Armo friend from Greece.Where does she fit into this hatred matrix.LoL. We are not India or even Brazil level yet, but shit's still scary, and the number of road fatalities is absolutely disgusting. Same mentality that caused armenia to be run into the ground by greedy people. For example, a resident with a negative net worth of $200K has an infinite ratio. Buying a car for the safety features is just justification. Heck, you could get twice the mileage out of a Prius instead of your Fit but apparently hate the planet too much. lol, OK Mot!! No matter your specialty youll be doing better for sure. Required fields are marked *. The difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. None of us get out alive. But if you look at the best selling vehicle in America, the Ford F150, just 15 years apart: 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wfFiT0cSsY, 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wb66PzljP8. And according to him, it would have never happened if he weren't so worried about making the payments of his S550. Same model, same trim package. pretty much debunked by Consumer Reports. [Editor's Note: What a year it has been for the discussion of automobile purchases on this site! Two sets of pissed-off parents *chuckle*. No. 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. How to extend your cars stay beyond that we do not know yet. I might very well be mistaken), Mexicans of a lower socioeconomic status really dont give a fuck about tomorrow. Neither was a CPO but were both under warranty at time of purchase. I had nothing to do with it. Realtors are independent contractors working on commission. Armenian men are encouraged to get married with other race's because they will grow the number of Armenians. We get married and pay off vette and student loans. #pottymouth! While most people wont admit it, we all judge people by what they have. 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. Well, we don't have a good reputation for driving in LA. -Needed a new fuel pump. Needless to say I want that car to start everytime, all the time. Please let us know how it worked out for you. 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., Vehicle Breakdowns Hit Record High in U.S. 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. You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. My latest car cost me about 0.4% of my net worth (excluding home), and that seems like too much. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. 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. Second that. For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. 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. The premium gas alone would have turned me off. A single breakdown per year could easily wipe out any savings by driving a beater car. The thought of even having to walk 10 minutes from my car to the hospital is laughable, let alone paying 5.50 a day pre tax or not that is crazy. That $1,850 car needed two (used) tires, windshield wipers, and a battery over the course of four years. Now you're safe from being whacked!!! Never have to wash the beast either. 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. Sales calls are considered to be one of the best types of leads that come in to a dealership. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. I got my luxury car 3 years old and 50% off the retail price and it had only 18K miles on it. My 2002 Subaru WRX is still going strong, no breakdowns, all amenities still working @ 209k miles with only regular maintenance. 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. Thanks for the insight. I love reading WCI but have always been slightly miffed of the general recurring theme that you shouldnt spend any money on a car with that beater Dodge Durango as an example, especially when were talking about high-income professionals with valuable time. And a beater doesnt need to be a 20 year old, $1,000 car. We have now owned an 11 year old car and a brand new car for about 4 months. That said, I think it isimportant to avoid justifying bad financial behavior. 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! It's not a big deal. This is too long already, so I'll keep it short. 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. 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. Works fine. A doctor would never choose to use old, unreliable equipment in the OR. Many will go for comfortable and nice vehicles that arent too expensive. My examples were more towards a general mentality. It is a splurge. 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. In fact the funny thing is the cars weve had the most issues with were my wifes newer and more reliable cars. What does that mean?2) We care. Public transportation, cab or ride service (Uber, Lyft) might work for her. I am glad I made this thread I learned a lot. Your email address will not be published. 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. Alternator, battery, all 4 tires because the alignment went out on a road trip, lthe whole computer had to be replaced after it failed and the car became nonfunctional. I'm yet to find one prettier than me, KC. enjoy your culture. im only making observations. Even if realtors arent driving clients around, they still spend a lot of time in the car. For example, someone marketing homes to the uber-rich young people could go for a sports car. So that's 4%. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. Pop a special hole in the back of the license plate, and though it will trigger the theft alarm you can then push buttons in the trunk to open the doors. 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.) I guess I'll start with a few disclosures. 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