It makes more sense to drive a luxury car. They have 12 operators signed up to their platform at the moment: all the major companies like Hertz, Avis, Sixt and Europcar, supplemented by local Armenian operators: a good mix of the affordable and the reliable. For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? Of course, now that I am done with training and debt-free, I will admit I do like to splurge. 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. She's 33 and won't move out til married either.Armenian - Vietnamese. 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. I can'tI work to pay off my Jetta, splurge on some shoes here and there and once I become a lawyer, I'll buy myself a house and THEN a nice car. It's not because Armenians are racist. Just need to take all operating costs into consideration, plus how much the happiness factor plays into it. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. My latest car cost me about 0.4% of my net worth (excluding home), and that seems like too much. At least that was the only fee they could find for me. . This makes it easier for the client and realtor to relate on a more personal level. 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risking it; in reading all of WCIs articles, I do agree that using the reliability argument for a new car is probably no longer valid. 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 While possible, it would be a major lifestyle decrease for most. I agree an hour commute after a night shift is too far. But I will admit I overbought and splurged on my personal vehicle and the low-interest loan helped me do that. 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. born in Iran! I really admire the physicians willing to tolerate a garbage job for city living. For doctors or other high-income professionals, within reason, of course. 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 Armenians are the best drivers here. KC, yes you were lucky! Projecting success is quite important for the role as theyre constantly meeting new people. Armenian weddings rule. uber pool can take longer in travel time "-Then he is Armenian Iranian.Crank up the pop rabiz music! Armenian women are great mothers, wives, sisters and daughters because they know how to respect and gain tbeir respect. But just not an option for fly-over states. At least both of us abandon the concept of wrenching to save money. There has been quite a bit of improvements in engineering. Prices tend to go way up for foreigners: anywhere from 10 000 to 27 000 dram for 2 weeks. ======================you're right. 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 Study after study has shown this to be true. 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 know, no every body is like that, but mostly// ------------------------This is untrue and ignorant. Some issues that seem minor for everyone else might be a major issue for Armenians. Send a message, Not exactly what you were looking for? Clients want that, and it gives them the confidence that the realtor will help them close the deal. I live close to Glendale the apartment capitol of the world. Its a total luxury for me. ready? 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. Let's assume they're pretty nice cars, maybe one is a $30K car and the other is a $20K car, so $50K total. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. You may have been winning the argument. That has a sociological explanation too if you wanna hear it. 4. !But thats mostly is also a strong word! In some areas, luxury cars are perfect because theyll work perfectly. 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 . 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. Our most recent purchase was a brand new decked out huge land yacht known as a Toyota Sequoia. 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. Agreed though, difference between a 2005 and 2016 Sequoias is probably nil. And more often than not, hospitals and clinics are in a bad part of town, and shifts can start and end at all times of the day and night. Without repeating myself too much. How big is your emergency fund again? For example, two kids 19 and 17, both Armenian, were just arrested for killing three people in a street race. I didn't know this was a thing. Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. My examples were more towards a general mentality. They listed my trade-in at a very attractive price. 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. You dont need a brand new car to have a reliable car. 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 ! I had a 40 minute one once and that was too long. I've always heard my family say (when we were poor lol) "Magic Mountain? 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. 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. Wife is an ER doc with a 50-mile commute (big city to rural area, live in Chicago and commute to Indianas more physician-friendly malpractice environment. Excellent point. This includes the following. 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. Driving probably isn't the most dangerous activity I do. I had friends who were inter racial and it made no difference to us if I were to date someone of there race. You can buy it at the border, but it is cheaper to buy it online via ASWA, which aggregates all the Armenian insurance companies. Were still several years out from truly autonomous transportation. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! I grew up in Glendale during the 60s thru 70s. A fun small town that was safe. Since the Armenians have infiltrated our town it has never been With Armenians, its a bit different. The reason that Armenians rich is: 1. they hard working people. I'm not sure I could pick an Armenian woman out of a lineup. Total expected cost for above lineup = ~$250-$300K depending on age and specifics. For example, have you noticed that a majority of the people at Magic Mountain, Disneyland, Raging Waters, etc., are mexican families? I could have spent maybe $5k less on something not quite as nice that still fit the bill. I do wonder though about interest rates. Mr. Daste's next argument is that a fancy new car reduces your stress. Many luxury and semi-luxury brands offer further safety features and have models with zero fatalities as attestation to their effectiveness. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! I'm yet to find one prettier than me, KC. 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! I'm an Armenian guy and I dont give a mass-a-two-shits what race someone dates. If you have a mid five figure income, it will prevent you ever becoming wealthy. live your life. 75 miles each way to work, but honestly dont mind. No way he is getting my business, Neighbors had two Benz-house foreclosed a few yrs later Ive lived in Glendale since 1989 and over time there has been a huge influx of armenians here. Back then, most of them were pretty quiet and kept 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! Why is it OK for Armenians to fly Armenian flags on their cars? 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. Get the party started, bust out the arak. These were the neighbor countries of Armenia that frightened and decreased the number of Armenians for centuries and until today. Not to be snarky, but if your wife is still a resident, she is not a high-income professional (yet). http://fortune.com/2016/07/20/aaa-breakdown-new-tech-study/. BTW, the resolution to the key issue was apparently an updated toll tag, whos new remote wavelength was actively thwarting the keys frequency. But the same cars in another area would be a waste of money. 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. Once wealthy, buying luxuries like a new car every few years or even owning multiple cars is reasonable. Wifi in your car is really just a built in cell phone and data plan. Yeah, it is little bit of a splurge, but a car is a real product that provides a real benefit. The Volvo and pickup have had issues, but they never quite died on either of us. 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. Or does it just look good to see a bunch of diffrent ethnicities walking around? ---1) "please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you." Yeah, they actually are considered white. Most dont even seem to know/understand basic rules. Financial Wellness and Burnout Prevention for Medical Professionals, Continuing Financial Education Las Vegas, Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference Park City. Certified pre-owned cars can offer similar warranties and like-new quality for a fraction of the cost of buying new. We dont intend to trade it in earlier, since it fits our needs and the buyback price is not significantly adjusted by additional mileage. Again, doubt theres some amazing difference between a 2008 and 2016. "@ Peter No he is Armenian! Drive a 10 year old car and you will be way ahead. stop defending yourself. I think this strikes a balance between reliability and frugality that Im comfortable with. By comparison, many residents and attending physicians only have one car and they need it to run reliably every day. 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. I totally agree that buying a car 3 to 5 years old is the way to go. Please subscribe to our channel and give us a Like. i def. she cleared the path for you! You can't go back in time to fix today (once it's yesterday loldo u still follow? Decoupling buying an item from paying for it causes people to spend more. Im all for personal decisions and choosing what you want but if youre on white coat investor. So that's 4%. Of course not. Normally, someone is calling in if theyve seen a car you have in your inventory online, and theyre ready to make an appointment to see the vehicle in person, and purchase the vehicle if it meets their expectations. 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. KC, but I'm Armo-Armo.Cynthia, I love the black outfit with the open back wayyyyy more! Don't be cheap. These were the neighbor countries of Armenia that frightened and decreased the number of Armenians for centuries and until today. I am glad I made this thread I learned a lot. A new study by the American Automobile Association found that technologyincluding maintenance reminders and other safety alertshasnt reduced the number of drivers stranded on the roadside. Let's say the note is at 2%. I really didnt want a loan, and I love driving the car because it feels luxurious, but a new car might have made more sense. With what money?!!". We have no idea how to even start trouble shooting the spaceship / military level electrical issues, and as the designers could not deign to mar the sleek surface with a keyhole, I drive the RELIABLE pickup (she is now of legal drinking age) 50 minutes the wrong way for my commute to drop my husband at work, then to the Chevy dealership to triage the remote start issue, then back at the end of the day to pick him up. Just kidding. And finally the family and professional expense of a breakdown can be extensive. Most Armenian men are good examples of how a man should be in essence of work, treating women, knowing and keeping family values. Before you know it, youre justifying 3 michelin star restaurants every night. 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. My 2002 Subaru WRX is still going strong, no breakdowns, all amenities still working @ 209k miles with only regular maintenance. Agree and have faith, but we need to put resources towards research and not these mindless for political appeal things weve been doing. They are just far more willing to let you risk your life to increase their cool factor as a company. nobody (including me) is judging you. Here's why. We tend to get overly (sometimes unnecessarily defensive lol). The difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. Secondly, I personally know several girls (and guys) who are married to non Armenians. Okay, I will give him this one. If you are doing well financially, then by all means go for it. Living like an attending as a resident. So many people go in with a $250 a month budget and come out with a $289 a month payment. I tend to take a more moderate view. Most firms will allow the car to be taken to Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh but there may be a surcharge. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Seriously though, different strokes for different folks. Recommending it would be ridiculous. All questions and reports about driving in Armenia are welcome at our driving in Armenia forum thread. @ Barry.. lol =] I guess that could be true @Fern.. no I havent. Not to mention you can buy two Sequoias for the cost of a Tesla. We've learned from, adapted to, and benefited our communities but not at the cost of our own culture. BTW, I drive 30 minutes to work everyday because I moved so that my children had better school opportunities. Realtors arent different from average people. A new car comes with new everything, new filters, new battery, new tires, new seals, new rings, new belts, new bulbs, new washer fluid in the tank. Im not buying a tank just to protect my family. This means using a lot of gas. But I've noticed a similar trend in Mexicans but not with cars. Im an attorney in private practice, and I wanted to upgrade my vehicle to have me look more successful. 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. So, why do realtors drive nice cars? Go to an Armenian wedding and check out the cars in the valet. First and foremost, and most obviously for a medical professional, having a vehicle break down can lead to thousands of dollars in opportunity cost. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. 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. Yeah, but if I was a high income professional a cool car would be my weakness. One day (many years from now) Except mine will be of the Italian variety. Would love wifi in t. I dunno. Dr. Dahle makes a lot of very fair points. ---------------------People don't need to stop thinking that and they won't stop thinking that. we just laugh. In Defense of Physician Vehicle Spending by Craig S. Daste, Jr. 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. Generally, having to pull over on the highway with traffic flying by can be a frightening experience. Just like how it would suck if there were no longer any Chinese people or the language or the art in the world. Kevin W. says:Melt or get out of the pot. Also available on Audible! I dont think Ive ever traded a car in. "Me: *Pointing to my new Armenian friend* "I'll have what he's having. 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 . It's not that they're bad in the sense that they have bad reaction times, coordination, depth perception, etc. 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.!!!! Required fields are marked *. 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! No car ownership is definitely the utopian/dystopian future. Buying a car for reduced stress is just justification. Credit cards, monthly payments, 0% interest for x months its all the same psychology. This is definitely true. 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., 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. 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. It's not a big deal. At 12 shifts/mo and $2.25/ride with an occasional uber when its late I guarantee you my personal transportation costs are <$1000k year and it never breaks down or needs repair. Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. 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. They need SOMETHING to be proud of ever since the kardashians became popular. Your email address will not be published. The statement that most Armenians drive nice cars is not a stereotype, rather a statistical observation. Many consider the car a business expense rather than just personal use. 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. Consider the guy who was watching a movie a few months ago while the Tesladrove itself.. Can you explain in more detail please? Why does a lot of people not get this? Don't justify what is, in essence, a splurge as a smart financial move. 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. I get why people buy new cars but unless youre keeping them a good long time, its a costly decision. Driving as fast as they want and blasting whatever 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. No. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says: who cares? Even Teslas latest tech isnt fully autonomous. Winter tires are not compulsory in the snowy season. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero $1300 2015-present. 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. 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