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. 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. But I've noticed a similar trend in Mexicans but not with cars. The only real solution will have to be that, just reality. This makes me want to order the Armenian Special at Jack in the Box.Armenian customer: "Let me hevvv Arrrrmenian Special"Jack in the Box Cashier: *puzzled look* "Uhhh, sir. Terrible at choice making and following basic rules and common sense while driving, most definitely. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? 1 week later someone ignores my green light and totals my new car. im only making observations. And when you have to take those headaches to the mechanic, theres a good chance you the physician will be sized up as an easy mark with a big wallet. For general tips, see Driving the Silk Road. Maybe he is referring to the stress of not having a warranty to pay for repairs. Just call an UBER and done, I can take care of the car on the weekend or another day that Im off. I have scene many Armenian guys date other girls and there is no issue.. Michael I failed to mention other instances I have come across. The same can be said for a lot of races and females being upset about the same thing. Yeah, but if I was a high income professional a cool car would be my weakness. We've learned from, adapted to, and benefited our communities but not at the cost of our own culture. 4. Absolutely. Armenian willing to work. . I might very well be mistaken), Mexicans of a lower socioeconomic status really dont give a fuck about tomorrow. Credit cards, monthly payments, 0% interest for x months its all the same psychology. Comment below! I had nothing to do with it. All questions and reports about driving in Armenia are welcome at our driving in Armenia forum thread. 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. Realtors are independent contractors working on commission. 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 Not to mention you can buy two Sequoias for the cost of a Tesla. 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. It was either buy a new engine or sell it to the junkyard. I really admire the physicians willing to tolerate a garbage job for city living. Before you know it, youre justifying 3 michelin star restaurants every night. I think it has to do with feeling a sense of pride toward your race. The majority of my posts are here. As an emergency physician, some say I have a stressful job. Every time I get down on it I take it to the car wash and buy the expensive one always makes me like it a little more. I believe they made that 2001 F150 until 2004. That said, safety features are primarily a way for auto manufacturers and dealers to sell more cars. ready? The Yerevan-Gyumri road has a large police presence; only cross the solid white line if you are certain no cops are waiting for you. 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! But the truth is that we are clinically (not just statistically) no more safe in that car than we are in the 2005 Sequoia. Finding parking space in the city center can be difficult. Maybe weve done that already, but I have great faith in our societys engineers that a tech solution will save us from ourselves. im only making observations. One couple reported paying some 100 euro of different taxes at the border. You may have been winning the argument. 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. Bad is the wrong word. Tesla has the best marketing of their systems, but nothing more than anyone else has and at times less technologically. Getting a car is a major expense which means its important to make the right choice. Neither was a CPO but were both under warranty at time of purchase. I'm yet to find one prettier than me, KC. He took his business from being a small mom and pops trucking company to a nationwide extremely successful business. While I disagree with your position, you held your own in the debate. Yes, yes, and pay the mercedes with a walfarejajaja, Here we go, a cute language they always speak, jajaj. Financial Wellness and Burnout Prevention for Medical Professionals, Continuing Financial Education Las Vegas, Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference Park City. 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. Why not have both flags? Rox!! 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). 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.!!!! But I suppose in your case your wife is commuting out of the war zone and into the suburbs . Not to be snarky, but if your wife is still a resident, she is not a high-income professional (yet). For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. In some cases, that means going for the luxurious brands. 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. -only normal maintenance and a new battery. 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. Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. Please let us know how it worked out for you. Its also important to consider the fuel economy of a car. i def. I bought a $20 bluetooth speaker for my 2005. KC, but I'm Armo-Armo.Cynthia, I love the black outfit with the open back wayyyyy more! I don't think it would be acceptable in any other country to drive around the flag of any other country. Traded in? I didn't know this was a thing. 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. 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. It is my splurge for myself as I wanted to provide something better for my kids. Next morning, the Corvette wont unlock. had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ Beyond that, cars dont necessarily mean a realtor is successful or good at their job. Why does a lot of people not get this? All that said and done, we dont have 6 cars. The difference is pretty shocking! I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. The rules of the road in Nice are similar to other parts of France, you will just need to keep a few things in mind: Remember that you will be driving on the right-hand side of the road, and it is uncommon for local drivers to use turn signals, obey traffic signs, or yield to traffic already on a No one is deluded into thinking that the BMW is a more reliable car. 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. When (if) rates ever go back up to historical levels, it would become very difficult (for me at least) to justify borrowing any money on a depreciating asset like an automobile. You lose!!!! . I thinkthat much more condemnation wouldbefall an Armo woman if she were tochose a partner outside of the matrix.LoL, @ Peter No he is Armenian! Brakes for that year were incredibly expensive.couldnt get off label calipers so got bent over again.A/C died at about 120k miles. 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. 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. As I told me dad when I was 16, I'm going to make enough money someday that I don't have to work on my own cars. I don't even change my own oil any more. Of course, now that I am done with training and debt-free, I will admit I do like to splurge. Ill also add that not having kids makes the decision quite different. Most dont even seem to know/understand basic rules. You spelled welfare wrong, cunt. Cheaptimes M. says:Orange dress CynthiaIs armenianShe is hawt looking I would date herBut fear I gets jumpedCheaptimes-----------------------------------haha thanks Sexy! In my own family, my brother bought his car and business then figured how to pay for things. Id prefer my metropolitan area had half as many people as it does. Im an attorney in private practice, and I wanted to upgrade my vehicle to have me look more successful. Weak! According to him theyre very reliable, not expensive to maintain, yadda yadda yadda. It's because they have more pride in their own country than America! The worst example of keeping-up-the-Joness since a car is always one of our most visible possessions (as counter example, what percentage of the hundreds of people you know have ever set foot in your house?, but people at work know where you park). Cynthia. Well, it's true but that was a joke. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. I am glad I made this thread I learned a lot. Not a useful metric. 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. (and then having to do this all over again when its time to pick the car up from the mechanic). It's about the fact that Armenians will cease to exist if the race doesn't continue. 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 I got my luxury car 3 years old and 50% off the retail price and it had only 18K miles on it. I am very perturbed by people saying stick to your own! Putting down the phone doesnt help the guy behind you from ruining your day. Go to an Armenian wedding and check out the cars in the valet. Also available on Audible! Great cars dont necessarily mean the person is the best for the job. Used Cars, New Cars, Buying Cars, Selling Cars, The following errors occurred with your submission. You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. The difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. That has a sociological explanation too if you wanna hear it. OK speak in complete sentences with no #. First and foremost, and most obviously for a medical professional, having a vehicle break down can lead to thousands of dollars in opportunity cost. Orange dress Cynthia is very hawt! live your life. I can only think of one place in my state where that could work, and it would severely restrict recreational opportunities. yuummm Troys you should have invited me. 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 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. 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 main roads in the country are very good to excellent. 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. It is a splurge. it's a new way of thinking. The best two separate chevy technicians could tell me? Reasons Realtors Drive Nice Cars. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. Get the party started, bust out the arak. 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. At least both of us abandon the concept of wrenching to save money. 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 the reality is that old cars break down and arent designed to last forever, and despite some peoples luck, most old car drivers will be faced with unforeseen breakdowns and annoyances. No. Breakdowns are actually happening more than ever. 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) Same model, same trim package. Did we occasionally do some work on them? Only normal maintenance outside of the 5 minutes it took for each bulb. Secondly, I personally know several girls (and guys) who are married to non Armenians. 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. Now he comfortably pays for a Panorama Porsch, a Ferrari spider 360, and a house on the hills.Would I do the same? Heck, you could get twice the mileage out of a Prius instead of your Fit but apparently hate the planet too much. Different things make different people happy. They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. I just had a few questions. Could it be a bad model year? @ Barry.. lol =] I guess that could be true @Fern.. no I havent. Theres a common perception that realtors drive luxury cars and the latest models. t is crowded Not to mention he still parties like he's 21 lol. Perhaps he is referring to the stress of having to repair a car from time to time. Second that. If love to hear about all the other perks this city job offers. stop defending yourself. And according to him, it would have never happened if he weren't so worried about making the payments of his S550. Very cool.. I should have made the topic " who believes you should stick to your own ethnicity and why". You do not need an international drivers permit. 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 . 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