why do armenians drive nice cars

total of $1000 in interest over the life of the loan. Let's say the note is at 2%. They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. ready? 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! 50 if there is no charger at the lake (and there isnt.) Do my own wrenching? I just had a few questions. Theres nothing wrong with enjoying city life. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, I hate them. You spelled welfare wrong, cunt. Armenians are definitely the WORST drivers in LA its not even close. 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 My 2002 Subaru WRX is still going strong, no breakdowns, all amenities still working @ 209k miles with only regular maintenance. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Someone trying to get a million-dollar house may feel more comfortable discussing the deal with someone driving a Lamborghini or Lexus. Consider the guy who was watching a movie a few months ago while the Tesladrove itself.. Also available on Audible! I think many readers can easily handle car maintenance and even a breakdown here and there, but to many physicians (and people in general) these events are bewildering experiences which lead them to walk into a mechanics shop as a huge mark multiple times a year. That stuff is heinous. Maybe he is referring to the stress of not having a warranty to pay for repairs. Armenians are hard working and family oriented people. The point of the genocide was to get Armenia off the map. Something to be said about the two year leases is that you should never have to replace anything at all. Decoupling buying an item from paying for it causes people to spend more. What do you think? Im a Doc in Boston Uber Pool to and from work costs on ave 50% more than Bus + t monthly pass. 4% of $50K is $2K a year, and less in future years. My wife is in her last year of residency and I feel it is important for her to have a newer, larger, reliable vehicle. Realtors spend a lot of time in their cars. 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. I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. Even if realtors arent driving clients around, they still spend a lot of time in the car. "Armenian customer: "No, no, you do, you do 4 Jumbo Jeck, 4 cheecken sendweech, 4 large fry, 4 drink $5.99.Jack in the Box Cashier 2: "May I take your order? I just had a few questions. 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. 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. What model and year? 2016 How to Buy A Car link actually directs to 2013 May I Please Finance My Car. 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. Have you been paid off by Toyota to bash Tesla like this? Three posts already and now this one! I can also walk to: gym, grocery store, pet store, park, pharmacy, really everything. But a lot are. and it's just how those people's priorities are set. It's too beautiful of a language to lose. So for a week my husband appeared to be stealing a fire-engine red sports car from the parking lot every time we had to drive somewhere in public. That's right, the fancy new one. Most times, realtors lease the car. Good for innovation, slightly worse for buyers. You are quite ignorant. Or is this just exaggeration by angry drivers. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. 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. 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. Yes, their family had a hard time with it in the beginning, but if someone's got a spine they'll stand up for the person they want to be with. If you're going to make a half million bucks every year for three decades, you're going to have to churn Lamborghinis to really screw things up with cars alone. I totally agree that buying a car 3 to 5 years old is the way to go. This is because they follow the old Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the modern Gregorian calendar. Most firms will allow the car to be taken to Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh but there may be a surcharge. Now, Im just joking, but were all doing our part to kill the planet. Two realtors in one city could have different target markets and require different cars. Some realtors drive pickup trucks, sports cars, etc., because its what works for them. Would love wifi in t. I dunno. 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. El Sauz is the place in Glendale for burritos. He never really gives a reason for this. 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. Did you say Ukraine people are weak? nobody (including me) is judging you. Well, it's true but that was a joke. 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 . "-Then he is Armenian Iranian.Crank up the pop rabiz music! 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. Maybe they hit financial independence a month earlier if they do that their entire life. I just call myself Armo because I wanna change the world. Thanks for the opportunity to do this fun guest post! Its also possible that when the client sees the agent in a great car, they assume theyre already doing great and dont need the money. I define it like this: Alife free from financial worries, a career where you make a real contribution to society, a few luxuries along the way, the ability to help others financially throughout your life, and a comfortable retirement at a time of your choosing. BUT. lol My bf is Iranian Armenian! So in essence they are the original Caucasians. In fact, sitting in my garage right now is a 2005 Toyota Sequoia and a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. The problem with Armenia is, nobody Where's a seat belt and their cars are propane there. To us, it seems like the self-driving car technology is not far enough along to justify the price. If our kids don't speak Armenian, their kids won't either. The most booked rental car type is the economy type and the SUV. Send a message, Not exactly what you were looking for? 1991 Jeep Cherokee $1100 2006-2009. . Now she drives a 2005 Toyota Sienna and it is excellent. If love to hear about all the other perks this city job offers. someone (the original owner) got hosed and someone (me) got a hell of deal. Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. Without repeating myself too much. . Realtors spend a lot of hours in the car. I had nothing to do with it. Not make or break for doctors, but I still hate throwing money away. Nice post. Armenians are the best drivers here. $15 uber to about 30 Michelin stars as well, if you're into that (I am). Well, we don't have a good reputation for driving in LA. im kind of scattered) but you have your whole life to work on tomorrow. 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.!!!! That's because they're part of the 63.6% white. 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. Even lower cars have wifi and bluetooth now, that will be the big line in the sand. Yes, I rarely post but I do often read others' posts which is kinda why I don't post often. If you really want to increase your safety, move closer to work and put down the phone. The problem is that a lot of immigrants don't assimilate. I am amazed what we do for wives and children. 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. 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. In the same way that people dress for the job, cars are The night shifts and general lack of flexibility are probably the most physician-specific issues. but then again its stupid choices that people make and again its not an Armenian thing, Its people in General! 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. 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. To us, its a scary thought to think that such a beautiful culture (no, not bimmers and benzes, but the actual culture) might cease to exist. Others will get there too, just like your family has. Realtors arent different from average people. Gave me a good chuckle, but Armos are too cool for seatbelts, too freespirited to be bound by traffic rules, and too self-aware not to drive impaired. Well actually, in essence, yes it is. We are not India or even Brazil level yet, but shit's still scary, and the number of road fatalities is absolutely disgusting. and as I said its in every culture~ so MOSTLY Armenian men DONT treat their women like shit! Finally, this is the time for a nice car for myself I fly to Colorado to purchase specialty car with 20K miles, not new but like new, in cash. If you sell low-budget homes, driving a luxury car might make the buyer think youre overcharging on commission, and theyll try to bring it down even when its low enough. In Defense of Physician Vehicle Spending by Craig S. Daste, Jr. So, realtors achieve that successful projection. This not cool IMO. The average cost to rent a car in Armenia is about $40 - $70 per day. I forgo rental as we have a spare vehicle. Nor do they seem to attract uncontrolled motorists the way new cars do. You lose!!!! Buying a car for the safety features is just justification. Certified pre-owned cars can offer similar warranties and like-new quality for a fraction of the cost of buying new. Even been threatened with violence. Glendale is considered one of the most dangerous cities to drive because of bogus numbers. Glendale is considered one of the most dangerous cities to drive because of bogus numbers. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. Breakdowns are actually happening more than ever. . Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. A few reports have come in regarding the payments to enter by car or motorbike, more data points are very still welcome in the driving in Armenia thread. I have driven a sub-$2,000 car. Up to about $8k in bills and 5 unplanned trips to the shop. 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. Sales calls are considered to be one of the best types of leads that come in to a dealership. 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? We bring money into a family. I decided to take the insurance money and 3K cash and buy a 2009 Volvo with 27K miles on it instead of a 2015 Subaru Forester for 0% financing (payment wouldve been about $200/month) or an hybrid-electric Ford Fusion. 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. However, if a luxury car will be suitable for you based on those considerations, dont hesitate to get it. 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. Just admit it, call it a splurge that makes no reasonable financial sense, and be done with it. The rest of us will get there too lol.-------------------------------------------All my family has Savings, Life insurance and 401Ks. We havent been here long, and yet manage to do that. Jelly ass peeps!Then turn around and break a neck trying to check out the imports. I'm sorry, I wish I never came across this thread. But realize that what you drive will affect the rate at which you move from non-rich to rich in significant ways, especially if you don't have a mid six figure income. Perhaps he feels he is arbitraging the difference between his investment return and the cost of the credit. I do wonder though about interest rates. 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). Yes. A luxury car in bad shape doesnt communicate successfully. Prices tend to go way up for foreigners: anywhere from 10 000 to 27 000 dram for 2 weeks. I didn't know this was a thing. Let's say he can get 6% after-taxes and fees and totally ignore the risk. The majority of my posts are here. 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. The post was not to defend my particular choices, but to advocate that spending a little money on a new or new-ish quality vehicle can be a worthwhile expense for a doc or other high-income professional. I feel very strongly about this and What Michael the Gospel Douche said is just disgusting. Gotta say that thing is fun in the snow, which I could use right now. While most people wont admit it, we all judge people by what they have. This shouldn't happen, but sadly it does. Most firms will allow the car to be taken to Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh but there may be a surcharge. enjoy your culture. In fact the funny thing is the cars weve had the most issues with were my wifes newer and more reliable cars. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! They listed my trade-in at a very attractive price. live your life. This includes the following. I love cars. But literally last time I met him for lunch, he had to roll down the window of his SL550 to grab the exterior door handle to let himself out , Craig Daste thinks fancy cars bought on credit are worth it. WAIT, thats not what I think, is it?? Bruh, bruh, bruh, I am not advocating that you buy a BMW. But I will admit I overbought and splurged on my personal vehicle and the low-interest loan helped me do that. My first priority is financial independence or a solid trajectory towards it. KC why the fuck are you so funny? Iranian ArmoGot all kinds versions here!lol. It's really expensive to go to theme parks. Rox G. says:KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. 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. Agree and have faith, but we need to put resources towards research and not these mindless for political appeal things weve been doing. A new attending driving a beater may have 5-50%. I get why people buy new cars but unless youre keeping them a good long time, its a costly decision. It's not the majority you speak of, it's a tiny minority. Yes, I also don't agree with it Apotheosis but I've seen it happen plenty. She is a sweetheart but faces lots of scrutiny from only other Armenians. Based on the classy joints you've been yelping, your English skills come as no shock to me. But he takes it in good stride. 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. t is crowded That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. KC Lebanese ArmoRox Armo ArmoMe! Cheaptimes M. says:I was in Gdale last niteI had a Troys burrito--------------You blew it. Thought this was pretty funny though since it reminds me of my dear old dad who swears by Mercedes. 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