And thats on the flat, which the road isnt. I had friends who were inter racial and it made no difference to us if I were to date someone of there race. The best way to reduce your chance of dying in an automobile? BTW, I drive 30 minutes to work everyday because I moved so that my children had better school opportunities. If you choose a CPO, be sure to read the fine print on any warranty that is offered to determine whether the vehicle has been certified by a manufacturer, dealer, or third party.. Different things make different people happy. The statement that most Armenians drive nice cars is not a stereotype, rather a statistical observation. 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. Some realtors drive pickup trucks, sports cars, etc., because its what works for them. Granted, most readers know I'm a bit of a risk taker. That stuff is heinous. @ Barry.. lol =] I guess that could be true @Fern.. no I havent. 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. Budgeting a little extra for quality transportation goes hand in hand with the mentality of a financially savvy physician who goes to great lengths to reduce risk by using proven methods and quality equipment for treatments, obtaining adequate malpractice and liability insurance and using various financial vehicles to insure his or her income and life. Seriously though, different strokes for different folks. How is linking to a news article Tesla bashing? The main roads in the country are very good to excellent. Even that 2005 Sequoia would make Mr. Money Mustache cry, since a 2005 Camry would save a ton of money on purchase price and running costs. Many luxury and semi-luxury brands offer further safety features and have models with zero fatalities as attestation to their effectiveness. 3-5 year old seems to be the sweet spot. I can only think of one place in my state where that could work, and it would severely restrict recreational opportunities. The reason is that people think the law is for police to fine citizens. Agreed though, difference between a 2005 and 2016 Sequoias is probably nil. The second, third, and fourth 50k miles are usually the best deal IMO. For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: 1. Just call it what it is. That's right, the fancy new one. The takeaway was nice around town collectors car, never to be driven on the highwaythen I saw one on the 405 that weekend, crazy. Aremenians ARE white, dipstick. You do not need an international drivers permit. 50 if there is no charger at the lake (and there isnt.) In my own family, my brother bought his car and business then figured how to pay for things. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, I hate them. 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. I know, I know.It's so not me. Ill also add that not having kids makes the decision quite different. I would go in more details but it's hard to type while driving. Wouldnt want to smell the BO, I'd categorize C as a sympathetic conformist.LoL. So anytime you see someone driving normal, most likely Armenian. Lets seethere was that little fire in the catalytic converter, the power steering pump that went out (that took 2 trips to figure out), the linkage/boot replacement, a hiccup in the brakes, and now there is a fuel leak somewhere so it isnt passing emissions and is therefore illegal to drive. Armenians spend for today, they enjoy lavish things. 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. 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. We don't have any Armenian specials. # 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.. Not to be snarky, but if your wife is still a resident, she is not a high-income professional (yet). Nor do they seem to attract uncontrolled motorists the way new cars do. 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. The reason that Armenians rich is: 1. they hard working people. Bought my second new car 17 years ago still driving it. Not at all, we're excellent and responsible drivers. The difference is pretty shocking! Armenian men are encouraged to get married with other race's because they will grow the number of Armenians. 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. They need SOMETHING to be proud of ever since the kardashians became popular. sticker price new was 58,500. walkway cost including taxes and title was 35k. 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., I know when I moved out for school, all relatives freaked out that I was moving out but its just a matter of preference, and most armenians do stay with parents till marriage! 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. Realtors that drive luxury cars do it because they believe it helps their business. And I just looked through your posting history and you rarely post in this forum, for the most part. A sports car for those fun days like a Z06 or Porsche 911 turbo 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. In addition, I generally am not too concerned about buying a car without a warranty but the newer computer controlled luxury cars make me think twice about that! Decoupling buying an item from paying for it causes people to spend more. Many realtors know this and dont bother getting a luxury car. Your email address will not be published. I have to laugh when I see people talk about how inexpensive cars are unreliable. Im an attorney in private practice, and I wanted to upgrade my vehicle to have me look more successful. Just like it would suck if Mexicans were to cease to exist. Public transport: ~$84.50 (without work subsidy) monthly bus + T link pass, Uber pool: ~$120: $3 per leg x 2 legs per day- to and from work x 20 days of work (M-F) We tend to get overly (sometimes unnecessarily defensive lol). A car that shows theyre successful at their job. A nicer classy car to go out in or travel long distance or go out with kids such as an Aucra MDX, AUDI Q7, BMW X5, or maybe a large 4 door sedan In fact the funny thing is the cars weve had the most issues with were my wifes newer and more reliable cars. Especially when it's a good looking or well accomplished person that is a credit to their race- this person would get a lot of grief for dating outside the race. I just want to point out three things. You have a very lucky BF. 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. El Sauz is the place in Glendale for burritos. These anecdotal advocates are the gambling addicts, always talking about their winnings and forgetting how much theyve had to put in. 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. 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). Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. Armenian girls are smokin' hot! Anything but AXE that crap is horrific! But then Id live thousands of miles away from mountains, canyons, family etc. Absolutely. I've never even written that word before "/. 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. 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. 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. 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 ! That'll be $4-5K. 06 Subaru WRX. How big is your emergency fund again? From Wikipedia about Glendale, CA:"As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 194,973 people, 71,805 households, and 49,617 families residing in the city. recently bought a 2013 luxury suv w/ <20k miles on it. It's too beautiful of a language to lose. Very cool.. LOL. Go ahead and buy whatever you like, but dont bother explaining why its safer than my choice. Bought my first brand new car right out of med school drove it for 14 years. It is my splurge for myself as I wanted to provide something better for my kids. Reliability is not a reason to buy an expensive car, especially on credit. enjoy your culture. In response to the luxury debate I just wanted to share the following: In fact, he considers me a jerk for making him live somewhere for four years that he didn't want to live and deploy across the world for long enough that hischildren didn't recognize himwhen hecame home. Are we exceptionally bad compared to the the rest? 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. 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. . I have a lot of friends from your background, but none of them can answer this question. and its not true at allmaybe one and two here and there but then again thats EVERY culture.. here and there some guy will always treat their women like crap, and here and there every women will treat their guy like crap! I really admire the physicians willing to tolerate a garbage job for city living. That's because they're part of the 63.6% white. 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. He will be doing the Pro portion and I'll write the Con, although long-term readers obviously won't be surprised by what I write in the Con section.]. At least both of us abandon the concept of wrenching to save money. 1 week later someone ignores my green light and totals my new car. Did we occasionally do some work on them? nobody (including me) is judging you. Second that. Doing all the math, Im not sure Ive come out ahead, as Ive already had to replace the tires, and I think the brakes will probably need to be replaced soon and this light comes on about the anti-skid system every 4th or 5th time I drive it, because even though it was really low mileage and well-maintained, its still an 8 year old car, and I live in a sunny climate near the ocean where things just rot. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly// ------------------------This is untrue and ignorant. yuummm Troys you should have invited me. 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. 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. Driving home with all the windows open was the cheap option for staying alive back then. Great cars dont necessarily mean the person is the best for the job. born in Iran! That's called a splurge- when you buy something you can afford because it will make you happier. I beat your ass you say bad things about Ukraine! had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ Id prefer my metropolitan area had half as many people as it does. All young, head shaved, sweat suit with a leather jacket. Just admit it, call it a splurge that makes no reasonable financial sense, and be done with it. Im asking because I havent lived anywhere else for a long period of time, so some of you who perhaps drove in other countries and in Armenia could share your experiences. I find the luxury car market to be nauseating. 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! Of course, now that I am done with training and debt-free, I will admit I do like to splurge. Only normal maintenance outside of the 5 minutes it took for each bulb. Financial Wellness and Burnout Prevention for Medical Professionals, Continuing Financial Education Las Vegas, Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference Park City. But a lot are. and it's just how those people's priorities are set. 1991 Jeep Cherokee $1100 2006-2009. I love my small city ~300k people. 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). My personal fear is not my own distractions but those of the drivers around me. Thats actually really impressive to get your transportation costs that low. total of $1000 in interest over the life of the loan. Sold when moving out of the country. 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. So add to that sleek Corvette a stylish aluminum-foil sticker on the windshield behind the toll tag. Get the party started, bust out the arak. What do borrowers use to secure a mortgage loan? This shouldn't happen, but sadly it does. "-Then he is Armenian Iranian.Crank up the pop rabiz music! I would love to have 6 or more different cars in my garage/driveway. The Durango died. But everyone in my immediate family has an extremely expensive car. I forgo rental as we have a spare vehicle. The very frugal car buyer can keep a used car going seemingly forever with supposedly little to no work. Driving probably isn't the most dangerous activity I do. Cynthia. http://fortune.com/2016/07/20/aaa-breakdown-new-tech-study/. Theres nothing wrong with enjoying city life. I don't think it is too bad, since the sicker you are the easier you are to care for, but I can assure you that the stress of dropping a car off at the mechanic and sharing a car for a day or two (or renting a car) once every couple of years is so far down my stressor list that it can be safely ignored. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Was it ever something where I would have considered any of them unreliable? 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. While a financially independent doc driving a nice car might be at 0.1%. Teslas are great. It's about the fact that Armenians will cease to exist if the race doesn't continue. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! I know most Armenians would do anything to make their family happy and would follow the norm and date within their culture, and its a shame specially when we live in a country filled with such diversity! 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. 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. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. 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. As a reason to get a newer car, its pretty dumb, but better than any of the other posited reasons above. 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. I should have made the topic " who believes you should stick to your own ethnicity and why". Take my free wholesome award, you made a amazing joke. As a child of the 80s Ive luckily never known what its like to borrow at 7, 8, 9%, much less 15 or 20% during the Carter administration. Two sets of pissed-off parents *chuckle*. Yes, I also don't agree with it Apotheosis but I've seen it happen plenty. Up to about $8k in bills and 5 unplanned trips to the shop. In Defense of Physician Vehicle Spending by Craig S. Daste, Jr. Realtors spend a lot of hours in the car. The Armenians drive Mercedes, BMW, Bentleys, usually with paper plates. I (and the rest of my family) have successfully managed to do both. I worked a really oddball schedule at a steel mill one summer during college and often wasnt sure whether it was AM/PM after waking up or getting off shift. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! 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. When it comes to reliability, I'll take a car with 250K miles on it over a brand new boat anytime. If you're rich, drive whatever you want. So in essence they are the original Caucasians. Some clients might pick a realtor based on the car they drive. 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. Theres a common perception that realtors drive luxury cars and the latest models. get off the lease treadmill buy certified used Japanese autos. My 2002 Subaru WRX is still going strong, no breakdowns, all amenities still working @ 209k miles with only regular maintenance. t pass is unlimited and can be used on weekends Rox G. says:KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. Interesting new metric. You lose!!!! Due to extreme resiliency and a tendency to stick together and help one another out, Armenians have not diminished. I got my luxury car 3 years old and 50% off the retail price and it had only 18K miles on it. Wrenching on an old car might be a great hobby for a pensioner with a penchant for British sportscars, but for a practicing physician its one more source of stress and loose thread to tie up in a mountain of tangled strands. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. Nice post. While a physician is fully capable of doing these things, its not his or her forte. KC why the fuck are you so funny? I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. -uber is more comfortable, *Ive done them all favor control of driving myself and opt for subsidized parking option Realtors arent different from average people. Something to be said about the two year leases is that you should never have to replace anything at all. Exactly. Choose a reliable model and a vehicle that receives your mechanics approval. 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. Works fine. Armenian 101 lolI teach Armenian history in UCLA but dont have alot of time to do this free here, take a class about Armenians and everything will be clear, in fact take a class in anything, at least you can have a strong arguement. 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 ! Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:so this is what they are always talkin abouti get it now ----------huh? Yeah, it is little bit of a splurge, but a car is a real product that provides a real benefit. Maybe he is referring to the stress of not having a warranty to pay for repairs. Spending a little extra money on quality, reliable transportation is a sound financial investment which is easily affordable for virtually every physician. The import duties / eco tax seem to hinge on the vehicle value and age. Excellent discussion, however I am increasingly asking myself, Should I even own/drive a car? In the next 5 to 10 years, that will become a more practical and common question for all of us. Its a total luxury for me. Oh boy. Thanks for the insight. 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. "@ Peter No he is Armenian! That's just justification. #pottymouth! . 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. Although its not completely accurate, there are some elements of truth to this belief. 3. they know how to make money. I did have a brother that loved his WRX, but once again is was always needing something. This isnt an attack, is really love to hear what you love about a huge city so much that the jobs are worth it. They want the best of everything because they/we came from a land where (as a result of the genocide/wars/natural disaster/soviet union/bad leadership) we had nothing.An Armenian would rather have a nice car, and start several businesses (one of which is bound to be successful) than to work for someone else and drive crappy cars.I hold the same philosophy with shoes.. not cars. According to him theyre very reliable, not expensive to maintain, yadda yadda yadda. Its also important to consider the fuel economy of a car. I wanted a nice comfortable ride. That's better than a kick in the teeth, but it isn't going to change their lives by any means. Of course, not all agents drive luxury cars. There is something to be said about the opportunity cost involved with taking the car in/tow, getting a shuttle, and picking it up. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. If I were a doctor that didnt have to do any marketing for my professional practice, then I would still be driving the Subaru or more precisely I would have traded it for another Subaru with an automatic transmission. However, if your target market is multimillionaires or youre a listing agent in Beverly Hills. Required fields are marked *. Now she drives a 2005 Toyota Sienna and it is excellent. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? It makes more sense to drive a luxury car. There are way more Lexus/MBs/BMWs driving around town than there are wealthy people. Some parents and grandparents place a lot of emphasis on having clean blood lines, not mixing races so that children are %100 that race. 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! ----------------------------------Personally, I drive a jetta. Are you Armenian? 75 miles each way to work, but honestly dont mind. Armenians creating a bad reputation for themselves #100000. Who tf races in a volkswagen especially in Burbank? Armenians are the best drivers here. You can buy it at the border, but it is cheaper to buy it online via ASWA, which aggregates all the Armenian insurance companies. He never really gives a reason for this. It's really expensive to go to theme parks. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! 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 Someone trying to get a million-dollar house may feel more comfortable discussing the deal with someone driving a Lamborghini or Lexus. (it is my boat on the lake). I consider it a luxury, though I spent half of what many people I know spend on a new car. This is my point. I don't understand. are you or are you not? i def. This conversation is older than 2 months and has been closed to new posts. Balance is the most important thing when making a decision. The problem is that a lot of immigrants don't assimilate. 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. Brakes for that year were incredibly expensive.couldnt get off label calipers so got bent over again.A/C died at about 120k miles. Diesel Truck for towing. Without repeating myself too much. This question is of interest not only to the Armenians themselves, but also to representatives of other nationalities. 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. You can choose from a wide array of car choices Even been threatened with violence. Glendale is considered one of the most dangerous cities to drive because of bogus numbers. Because Armenian girls are beautiful, who would want to share? It has anti-lock brakes, a dozen airbags, trailer sway control, blind spot indicators, back-up camera, a sonar, and even a really annoying beep when we don't put our seat belts on. To you guys, it sounds like something silly. chillax.seriously. But he takes it in good stride. 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). Reasons Realtors Drive Nice Cars. But I will admit I overbought and splurged on my personal vehicle and the low-interest loan helped me do that. But Ill go ahead and implore the readers to stop reading after Dr. Jims paragraph about admitting defeat. 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 . One couple reported paying some 100 euro of different taxes at the border. For us, the best solution has been to sleep in a hotel near the hospital after a night shift. Let's say he can get 6% after-taxes and fees and totally ignore the risk. 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! Diagnosing a transmission whine or a driveline clunk doesnt assist a patient or develop the doctors skills. people need to stop thinking that we all drive expensive cars and live for only today and not think about the future! 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. The most booked rental car type is the economy type and the SUV. Brake light wiring issue. A luxury car with bad fuel economy will be a disaster, especially if the realtor isnt a big earner. 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. Projecting success is quite important for the role as theyre constantly meeting new people. In it for the long haul. -replaced a headlight bulb and tail light bulb. Just got home from dropping it off to see if they can do something so it passes the smog test. But I must admit Im often tempted to write the check to pay one off. Before you know it, youre justifying 3 michelin star restaurants every night. The rest of us will get there too lol. 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