That's probably not even half of it. The problem is Lake Powell is 285 miles away and the Tesla X range while towing a boat is 100 miles. Cars are depreciating assets, simple as that. Auto accidents are among the leading causes of accidental death and injury in the United States. Reasons Realtors Drive Nice Cars. enjoy your culture. 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. Although its not completely accurate, there are some elements of truth to this belief. Caucasus mountains where Caucasian comes from runs through Arminia. # 2 I am not Mr. Money Mustache. And more often than not, this guy owns or has access to other unused vehicles when his usual beater is out of service, be it a second beater, a weekend toy like a Corvette, or, more often than not, the stay-at-home wifes car (which coincidentally is a much nicer, newer, more reliable car than the frugal buyers own car). Realtors that drive luxury cars do it because they believe it helps their business. The premium gas alone would have turned me off. The difference is pretty shocking! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. That has a sociological explanation too if you wanna hear it. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. 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. Cynthia. 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! We don't have any Armenian specials. 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. In fact, I traded that car in on a Toyota . Bought my first brand new car right out of med school drove it for 14 years. The answer isn't so simple. She has no time to deal with taking a car into the shop and I have no desire to try and make substantial repairs on my own to save money. Drive a beater get rich, oh boy where to start with the Bostonian! 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. We tend to get overly (sometimes unnecessarily defensive lol). i hate it when a fine chick is dating another fine chick!!! I had nothing to do with it. Your email address will not be published. After the genocide of 1915, Armenians migrated all over the world. t pass is unlimited and can be used on weekends Weak! Maybe a used Corvette next time. There are no free volatility-reducing lunches that will inexpensively reduce your portfolio risk, and there is no risk fairy to insure the risky parts of your portfolio on the cheap. 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 think its fine to buy a noncertified car and bank any savings. In some cases, that means going for the luxurious brands. If you think cars are unreliable, go buy a boat. Nor does it mean I'll stop cooking for him. Cynthia, there is a big difference between an individual decision and just general tendencies of a large group of people. And apparently $60K is insufficient to guarantee that you can even open your door in the morning. Are you Armenian? He also has kept a beloved 1995 toyota pickup from high school. Traded in? 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.!!!! Iranian ArmoGot all kinds versions here!lol. It's because they've been here longer and have had more time to adapt, assimilate and evolve. Winter tires are not compulsory in the snowy season. it's a new way of thinking. While I disagree with your position, you held your own in the debate. 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. Interracial marriages are understandable the vanishing of a culture is a serious concern.3) Who are you to decide that Armenians are not enjoying their life and need a new mentality. For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: In the same way that people dress for the job, cars are fundamental to a realtors lifestyle. Are we exceptionally bad compared to the the rest? Browse Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles in Medina, NY for sale on Cars.com, with prices under $4,000. Yeah, but if I was a high income professional a cool car would be my weakness. 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. Certified pre-owned cars can offer similar warranties and like-new quality for a fraction of the cost of buying new. So, most agents go for luxury cars to give the impression theyre doing well. Realtors arent different from average people. 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. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! Consider the guy who was watching a movie a few months ago while the Tesladrove itself.. For example, if youre a buyers agent for family homes, it makes more sense to drive a car that can accommodate a whole family. The reason behind my chuckling is because of the question, asking if The point of the genocide was to get Armenia off the map. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? Realtors drive nice cars to appear successful and attract clients. Thats actually really impressive to get your transportation costs that low. 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. But then Id live thousands of miles away from mountains, canyons, family etc. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? That M3 was a depreciation monster, despite buying it for literally half price lightly used, not to mention something that gives you a bunch of expensive flashing lights on the dash every few months. stop defending yourself. Life is dangerous. chillax.seriously. The population density was 6,362.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,456.1/km). . 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. someone (the original owner) got hosed and someone (me) got a hell of deal. The best thing to do is take the high road and ignore the idiots who do this. Give the Appearance of Nuclear / Thorium Cars - Solar Cars -- Electric Cars -- Hybrid Cars: What are latest Progresses n public availability ? You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. This beater driver is unphased by a check engine light or an SRS warning flashing on the dashboard, so long as the car runs and drives. This was a response to the transmission-plagued Dodge Durango that the editor has praised previously. Rox G. says:KC "beach wood" O. says:Lebanese Armos have 401ks and 529ks but still roll a Benz. Driving, especially an automobile with an expensive price tag, In response to the luxury debate I just wanted to share the following: I agree an hour commute after a night shift is too far. Beyond that, cars dont necessarily mean a realtor is successful or good at their job. For realtors, their reasons for driving nice cars include: 1. 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. Neither was a CPO but were both under warranty at time of purchase. I speak all 3 dialects. Attempting to rationalize it as anything else is unnecessary and sad. Something to be said about the two year leases is that you should never have to replace anything at all. I might very well be mistaken), Mexicans of a lower socioeconomic status really dont give a fuck about tomorrow. I want to see what happens if it's a Turkish guy. 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. 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. Yes, yes, and pay the mercedes with a walfarejajaja, Here we go, a cute language they always speak, jajaj. 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. And those who dont care wont even notice. For example, a resident with a negative net worth of $200K has an infinite ratio. Needless to say I want that car to start everytime, all the time. "With the money we'd be spending on a stupid dinner, I'll cook you guys a feast!" So in essence they are the original Caucasians. I could move to Texas and make more money, pay less in taxes, and buy two houses like mine for the same price. Even a five year loan only gets you to $12,000 or about half the purchase price. 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. And thats on the flat, which the road isnt. And it isn't like it is a subject I had never written on before. Many will go for comfortable and nice vehicles that arent too expensive. I take public transportation to and from work probably 80% of the time. Not a useful metric. Hahaha you're a good sport about it. --------------------------It's not a matter of assimilating. I think 15-20 minutes is the max without figuring out a way to sleep before driving. We've learned from, adapted to, and benefited our communities but not at the cost of our own culture. The next thing I will do is admit defeat. 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. Excellent point. I did date others though but it just happened that fell in love with an Iranian Armenian. Some clients might pick a realtor based on the car they drive. lol, OK Mot!! No car ownership is definitely the utopian/dystopian future. Were still several years out from truly autonomous transportation. 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. Did we occasionally do some work on them? Thus, if you have to drive the family to inspection, therell be enough space in the car to occupy them. I burned through a clutch beating on a lovely high-end Nissan Maxima back in the day during a 3 year lease. I think this strikes a balance between reliability and frugality that Im comfortable with. I don't understand. are you or are you not? 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. I've never even written that word before "/. If you're rich, drive whatever you want. Not sure that metric is so useful. Traffic incidents happen all the time because of the mentality that a car is more than a necessity to get you from A to B. 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. but then again its stupid choices that people make and again its not an Armenian thing, Its people in General! But I've noticed a similar trend in Mexicans but not with cars. Not to mention that he is the most pickiest person in the world, he will only marry girls that are under 30 and have to be super hott. Great cars dont necessarily mean the person is the best for the job. They make it rain. Youll even find realtors that use public transport. yuummm Troys you should have invited me. We get married and pay off vette and student loans. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, I hate them. We bring money into a family. Armenians are the best drivers here. Here's why. For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. I can also walk to: gym, grocery store, pet store, park, pharmacy, really everything. 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. Hrag. what breakfast burritos are better than Corner Cottage?I need something for Sundays when they're closed and Saturdays after 11. lol. Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. Many realtors know this and dont bother getting a luxury car. If you are that proud of your country, why did you leave? http://fortune.com/2016/07/20/aaa-breakdown-new-tech-study/. Again, as a high income professional if the cost of an auto repair is causing a financial stress, you are screwing your financial life up severely. It can take a lot and heal itself as long as you dont push it over the edge. The Armenians are just one example that is right in my face every day. There is an interesting video/study of one of the worst cars of all time, a Bon-Aire I believe being demolished by a mid 2000s Chevy Malibu. Its past the most precipitous depreciation, has most of the modern safety and amenity features and is usually 30-50% off new model sticker. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. The reason that Armenians rich is: 1. they hard working people. 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. 3-5 year old seems to be the sweet spot. 2023 - The White Coat Investor Investing & Personal Finance for Doctors. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The best two separate chevy technicians could tell me? Armenian willing to work. Doug, that makes me feel bettermisery loves company. My first priority is financial independence or a solid trajectory towards it. All that said and done, we dont have 6 cars. A new attending driving a beater may have 5-50%. ready? Check out our custom tour offer: competitive prices, tailored to your needs and wants. 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. The second, third, and fourth 50k miles are usually the best deal IMO. I'm an Armenian guy and I dont give a mass-a-two-shits what race someone dates. My Honda Fit serves me well. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. And yeah youve got to return your lease in drivable condition ;). At a minimum, it would seem like sleeping in a call room might be a little easier, or hiring an uber for the 50 mile commute at the same cost of the hotel. I have to laugh when I see people talk about how inexpensive cars are unreliable. BMW Armenia Family -BMW Armenia Commercial AdsBMW Fans!!. In fall of 2013, husband (then boyfriend) purchases brand new corvette stingray just out of residency. Or does it just look good to see a bunch of diffrent ethnicities walking around? 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! Like WCI said, there is a big difference spending $60k on a new car when you are a multimillionaire vs a resident or a doc fresh out of residency. Mr. Daste's next argument is that a fancy new car reduces your stress. Id prefer my metropolitan area had half as many people as it does. While possible, it would be a major lifestyle decrease for most. Bought my second new car 17 years ago still driving it. It's not the majority you speak of, it's a tiny minority. Not at all, we're excellent and responsible drivers. Probably better to just stick with buying only what you need unless you elect to splurge on something. It depends on the individuals personal choices and life! Is there a reasonable justification for a resident to buy a new car on credit? He also misses a few. -uber is more comfortable, *Ive done them all favor control of driving myself and opt for subsidized parking option Lovely. I grew up in NYC where I had friends of every ethnic background. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. 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. The best car rental search engine for Armenia is Economy Bookings. 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. So, why do realtors drive nice cars? 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). Ukraine people strong! Plenty of hotels claim they have parking, by which they mean street parking, which is not always guaranteed. nobody (including me) is judging you. My examples were more towards a general mentality. If you see a realtor driving the latest luxury car, it doesnt mean that they bought the car. This conversation is older than 2 months and has been closed to new posts. 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. Yes. 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. Have you been paid off by Toyota to bash Tesla like this? had a photographer for my kid bar mitzvah show up at my home in a BENZ Realtors are independent contractors working on commission. I am amazed what we do for wives and children. @Jeanny.. Take example of an Armenian girl.. Go to an Armenian wedding and check out the cars in the valet. The Armenians drive Mercedes, BMW, Bentleys, usually with paper plates. 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. I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. I put in a new stereo myself to do hands-free calling and navigation. Totally agree with that. 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. They have never broken down and rarely needed much more than a new battery. Finding parking space in the city center can be difficult. Id rather use my laptop but general idea is the same. Not make or break for doctors, but I still hate throwing money away. Sold when moving out of the country. And finally the family and professional expense of a breakdown can be extensive. ", Have I got a Vietnamese girl for you. Sometimes people get to see the car a realtor drives before seeing them. OK speak in complete sentences with no #. ready? 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. ---1) "please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you." A home mortgage is usually borrowed for how long. 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. Thats actually really impressive to get your transportation costs that low a about... 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