By comparison, many residents and attending physicians only have one car and they need it to run reliably every day. Buying a car for the safety features is just justification. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! And the auto insurance statistics illustrate that there is in fact a dramatic difference on claims for personal injury, bodily injury and medical payments between larger, more expensive vehicles and smaller, cheaper ones. Owning reliable car doesnt have to be expensive. Driving home with all the windows open was the cheap option for staying alive back then. Let's look at what that arbitrage is really worth. That $1,850 car needed two (used) tires, windshield wipers, and a battery over the course of four years. That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. I keep hearing (and seeing) that Armenians are terrible drivers. Well done, Craig. We have one car because we only have one parking spot. So should you just eat cat food? Based on the classy joints you've been yelping, your English skills come as no shock to me. 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., For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. For example, a resident with a negative net worth of $200K has an infinite ratio. Drive a 10 year old car and you will be way ahead. 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. The second, third, and fourth 50k miles are usually the best deal IMO. "let's get him a cartier watch". There are definitely other ways, can get a portable wifi device pretty cheap as well. The best and easiest way to do so is to front load your retirement in the first 5-10 years of practice and then allow it to grow till you retire. we just laugh. 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. His Mitsubishi Montero has magically lasted for 18 years with no problems, and so should your Kia Sorrento. 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. So, realtors achieve that successful projection. You'll rarely ever meet an Armenian with a 401k plan, or life insurance, or a savings plan, or a college fund. I forgo rental as we have a spare vehicle. Lovely. We think its fine to buy a noncertified car and bank any savings. I had a 2006 Subaru WRX as well.it was a maintenance hog.purchased new.almost all highway miles.new turbo and some valve work at about 100k miles. ---1) "please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you." maybe a bit hyperbolic, but generally agree for example, college towns are usually quite easy to do as well (guess it depends what you consider major). This includes the following. ", Have I got a Vietnamese girl for you. Rox G. says:KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. Only normal maintenance outside of the 5 minutes it took for each bulb. 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. 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 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. Just admit it, call it a splurge that makes no reasonable financial sense, and be done with it. There's only one who has my heart and he knows who he is, The best response to the subject - George Carlinyoutube.com/watch?v=xDgm, 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.!!!! There werent any cheap blue tooth devices at the time but that wouldve been great. Cynthia. 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. 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. Armenian brats in the greater Los Angeles area who are handed powerful cars, then make terrible decisions and kill people are not only dumb asses but also terrible drivers. -uber is more comfortable, *Ive done them all favor control of driving myself and opt for subsidized parking option I remember back in the day I heard him speak; he's amazing.. Cyn I don't think KC's Armenian lol he's a liar.btw, my mom was born in Iran. Let's assume they're pretty nice cars, maybe one is a $30K car and the other is a $20K car, so $50K total. 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. Of course as highly educated professionals our financial decisions couldnt be altered by something like that, just like our clinical decisions are impervious to drug reps, right? But then you went and posted false half truths about Tesla. (Yes, we are trying to singlehandedly kill the planet.). You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. What stereotypical characteristics am I looking for? Up to about $8k in bills and 5 unplanned trips to the shop. While I disagree with your position, you held your own in the debate. Yeah, but if I was a high income professional a cool car would be my weakness. Straighten out your financial life today! 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.]. But driving that same car in Ohio would be a total waste of money and resources. Choose a reliable model and a vehicle that receives your mechanics approval. For doctors or other high-income professionals, within reason, of course. Ill also add that not having kids makes the decision quite different. Three posts already and now this one! Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. I hate them and want them dead. They are assholes beyond belief. Everyone hates them so I dont know where they get their money from. We need anoth Throw in self-entitled pedestrians and cab and marshutka drivers who think they'd give Schumacher a run for his money, should they have gotten the opportunity, as well as the average age of the cars on the road to rival that of the tech in our military, and you have the ajabsandal that is Armenians roads, and that's to say nothing about the road conditions themselves (which are admittedly improving as of recent). 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. If your husband hadnt bought a cheap Chevy that never would have happened. For example, if youre a buyers agent for family homes, it makes more sense to drive a car that can accommodate a whole family. I love my small city ~300k people. She occasionally works a night shift (worst is shift ending at 6AM, when dawns light actually makes you more tired than driving home at 3AM in the dark). I really admire the physicians willing to tolerate a garbage job for city living. For us, the best solution has been to sleep in a hotel near the hospital after a night shift. So realtors try to get a car thats comfortable enough. 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. 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. The problem with Armenia is, nobody Where's a seat belt and their cars are propane there. Are Europeans really rude to American tourists? 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. I really meant wifi, thats the big delineation in our data hungry age with overages and the like. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. It was either buy a new engine or sell it to the junkyard. Give the Appearance of Success. It is plain and simple: he wants to drive a nice car because either he likes nice cars or he wants to impress everyone around him. 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. BTW, I drive 30 minutes to work everyday because I moved so that my children had better school opportunities. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. 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. 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. Terrible at choice making and following basic rules and common sense while driving, most definitely. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//, By the way, check this..Like I said, no every body is like that.youtu.be/rTmL4goF4nA, "Before we work on artificial intelligence, why don't we do something about natural stupidity" S.P. 4% of $50K is $2K a year, and less in future years. You may have been winning the argument. And for you multicultural lovers why is for the most part everyone sticks with "their own". Ukraine people strong! 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. Instead of complaining about how others are and what they do, put your remote down, get your ass off the couch and get to work Armenians are one of the oldest races that still exist, they are very small in number and that means it will be very easy to disappear from existance if interracial marriages become common for Armenian women. 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! We are not India or even Brazil level yet, but shit's still scary, and the number of road fatalities is absolutely disgusting. Prices tend to go way up for foreigners: anywhere from 10 000 to 27 000 dram for 2 weeks. Its like a liver though. Why or why not? For long-term parking and the papers necessary, see the car storage in Armenia forum thread. These anecdotal advocates are the gambling addicts, always talking about their winnings and forgetting how much theyve had to put in. People have turned into fried brain sheep over here when it comes to driving. In my opinion, if a person would rather enjoy their car today than their pension tomorrow its their decision and I'm all for it. If you decide to get it at the border, watch out. 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. 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. Agree and have faith, but we need to put resources towards research and not these mindless for political appeal things weve been doing. For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. From 1890-1915 Armenians were massacred by Turks and Azerbejan (Armenian genocide) Only because Armenians were soo smart that they were taking over Turkish government with all of the bright politicians. Why is it OK for Armenians to fly Armenian flags on their cars? The best car rental search engine for Armenia is Economy Bookings. Works fine. According to him theyre very reliable, not expensive to maintain, yadda yadda yadda. 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. Maybe they hit financial independence a month earlier if they do that their entire life. "@ Peter No he is Armenian! $15 uber to about 30 Michelin stars as well, if you're into that (I am). Are you Armenian? and to be honest, I think its because when it came to the others I might not have given it my best to make it work because deep down inside I was feeling that I COULD/MIGHT disappoint the "parental control"! Rox, I think we're saying the same thing here! Many realtors know this and dont bother getting a luxury car. Maybe a used Corvette next time. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Paying 1.49% over 4 years. Yes. My dad was born in Haleb, Syria. KC Lebanese ArmoRox Armo ArmoMe! 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?? Im all for personal decisions and choosing what you want but if youre on white coat investor. Ssshhhh.do you really want all those city dwellers to move elsewhere? "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 feel very strongly about this and What Michael the Gospel Douche said is just disgusting. I have also driven a $60,000 car. Just call an UBER and done, I can take care of the car on the weekend or another day that Im off. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero $1300 2015-present. This question is of interest not only to the Armenians themselves, but also to representatives of other nationalities. And those who dont care wont even notice. That's called a splurge- when you buy something you can afford because it will make you happier. # 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.. Or what if a study was to be conducted with the number of BMWs amongst Armenians in Glendale compared to the that of other cultures with similar income?Yes, not everyone is like that. Spending money on a new or quality used vehicle offers the physician several undeniable benefits: 1) reliable transportation for an individual whose time is inherently valuable, 2) safety and protection during a daily dangerous activity, 3) lowered level of stress with less uncertainty and worry, 4) limited exposure to large, unforeseen repair bills and 5) less frequent and less expensive maintenance costs. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! I believe they made that 2001 F150 until 2004. My cost to upgrade from an older Subaru was $9k, though Im sure it will be much more over time with higher maintenance costs. At least that was the only fee they could find for me. chillax.seriously. It just so happens I know this couple personally. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:so this is what they are always talkin abouti get it now ----------huh? Can that be your default? This is definitely true. I will put my money on the Toyota any day of the week. A year old Subaru Forester is hardly an extravagant purchase at around $22,000, but I dont see how the payments could possibly be only $200 / month without a significant down payment. Caravanistan is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Made in Eurasia by Steven & Saule2011 - 2023, Do you have a request for this tour operator? The reason that Armenians rich is: 1. they hard working people. 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. Spending a little extra money on quality, reliable transportation is a sound financial investment which is easily affordable for virtually every physician. Where to start? David S. says:Armenians are one of the oldest races that still exist, they are very small in number and that means it will be very easy to disappear from existance if interracial marriages become common for Armenian women. The Armenians are just one example that is right in my face every day. As to buying on credit, I have put a little extra in retirement, but its primarily for us to have more liquidity. That said, I think it isimportant to avoid justifying bad financial behavior. Mr. Daste's next argument is that a fancy new car reduces your stress. Not to mention you can buy two Sequoias for the cost of a Tesla. 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.!!!! 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) Armenians are the best drivers here. 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 . 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.) It makes more sense to drive a luxury car. Customize your tour, You can buy it at the border, but it is cheaper to buy it online via, Please let us know how it worked out for you. Even lower cars have wifi and bluetooth now, that will be the big line in the sand. Certified pre-owned cars can offer similar warranties and like-new quality for a fraction of the cost of buying new. That's probably not even half of it. They don't want to be a part of our culture and they are basically using us. Generally, having to pull over on the highway with traffic flying by can be a frightening experience. Let's say he can get 6% after-taxes and fees and totally ignore the risk. as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. Buying a car for reduced stress is just justification. Stop spending so much time in an automobile! If you are doing well financially, then by all means go for it. But yea, if youre in Boston, NYC, DC, Chicago, San Francisco etc Ubering/sharing/renting a car can be a cost-effective and convenient alternative to car ownership. Instead I've noticed it with other forms of enjoying life. # 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. The racial makeup of the city was 63.6% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 16.1% Asian American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 10.1% from two or more races. You are required to have a warning triangle, first aid kit and fire extinguisher with you in the car. My personal fear is not my own distractions but those of the drivers around me. Are we enjoying life too much or not enough? No car ownership is definitely the utopian/dystopian future. 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. The only real solution will have to be that, just reality. I hope i did not come off as ignorant. I think the fact that the poster misspelled "seen" as "scene" says everything about her intelligence or lack thereof. im kind of scattered) but you have your whole life to work on tomorrow. 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. In most cases, realtors that drive luxury cars lease them. My 2002 Subaru WRX is still going strong, no breakdowns, all amenities still working @ 209k miles with only regular maintenance. Even been threatened with violence. If you really want to increase your safety, move closer to work and put down the phone. Financial Wellness and Burnout Prevention for Medical Professionals, Continuing Financial Education Las Vegas, Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference Park City. -Needed a new fuel pump. Most dont even seem to know/understand basic rules. Not make or break for doctors, but I still hate throwing money away. 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. enjoy your culture. Some just feel entitled I suppose, it really is a shame and a very ugly thing. Then again, you might be Armenian and that was why you were being so defensive? 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. "Notice how even though 1 in 4 Glendale residents are Armenian, there isn't a separate category for them? If you can catch one before the initial 36/48 month warranty expires, you can rest pretty easy knowing that youre not inheriting the first owners problems too, and without having to deal with 3rd party warranties. Perhaps he feels he is arbitraging the difference between his investment return and the cost of the credit. 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. It's really expensive to go to theme parks. You shouldn't have to drop your culture to embrace another one. Kevin W. says:Melt or get out of the pot. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. I think I parked in the 3rd spot from the door to work for free and that was getting there 10 minutes later than normal. In it for the long haul. 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. Another example "let's go out for dinner for Dad's bday". stop defending yourself. While a financially independent doc driving a nice car might be at 0.1%. Before you know it, youre justifying 3 michelin star restaurants every night. I think we're the best drivers and I have many different types of people to compare that too. Hahaha you're a good sport about it. It really was not until I moved from NY I see that people are racist and I hate it. If two people like each other then it shouldn't natter whAt other ppl think. 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! 1 week later someone ignores my green light and totals my new car. So why should the equipment a physician uses to get from patient to patient be any different? The best car rental search engine for Armenia is Economy Bookings. But this idea that a certified, pre-owned car is somehow special has been pretty much debunked by Consumer Reports. After that, I recommend you enjoy the good life however you want to define that. My reliable Japanese sportscar has started falling apart at 100k miles. But it could also be for comfort and personal branding. In response to the luxury debate I just wanted to share the following: stop defending yourself. 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