In fact, sitting in my garage right now is a 2005 Toyota Sequoia and a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. 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 I got my luxury car 3 years old and 50% off the retail price and it had only 18K miles on it. sounds just like in the persian community. This is my point. 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. Cars are ridiculously reliable. If you arent in the beater camp (Im not for my wife/kids) I 100% agree this is the way to go. . She is a sweetheart but faces lots of scrutiny from only other Armenians. Most dont even seem to know/understand basic rules. 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.!!!! In response to the luxury debate I just wanted to share the following: Our notes are at 1.49% and 1.79%, and any savvy physician with good credit should be able to obtain those rates or better. Seriously though, different strokes for different folks. Not a useful metric. I would never consider moving to another country and flying the American flag on my car and draping a flag on my hood. I totally agree that buying a car 3 to 5 years old is the way to go. 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. 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? Orange dress Cynthia is very hawt! She's 33 and won't move out til married either.Armenian - Vietnamese. Kevin W. says:Melt or get out of the pot. Well done, Craig. If you are that proud of your country, why did you leave? Bad is the wrong word. The difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. No way he is getting my business, Neighbors had two Benz-house foreclosed a few yrs later The most booked rental car type is the economy type and the SUV. 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. Beyond easier. An old classic muscle car (too many options out there) The average cost to rent a car in Armenia is about $40 - $70 per day. #KC'speople ------------------It's not because they're lebanese. This is the main reason I pay cash for cars as it keeps me from overbuying. Armenians, like most other Middle Eastern groups, have ancient history and a very unique, exotic look. I've had plenty of Armenian/Assyrian/ Greek 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. that really blew my mind. Same mentality that caused armenia to be run into the ground by greedy people. But I think in many ways were very similar. 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. Absolutely. But the truth is that we are clinically (not just statistically) no more safe in that car than we are in the 2005 Sequoia. And apparently $60K is insufficient to guarantee that you can even open your door in the morning. Works fine. 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. KC Lebanese ArmoRox Armo ArmoMe! Total expected cost for above lineup = ~$250-$300K depending on age and specifics. This is definitely true. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:in prison, the armenians do not hang out with the whites--------And yet, they are considered to be white ("caucasian"), just like the paisas don't hang out with the Southsiders, yet they're also both Hispanic/Latin Americans. According to him theyre very reliable, not expensive to maintain, yadda yadda yadda. 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. -only normal maintenance and a new battery. Factors to Consider as a Realtors When a Car. Teslas are great. He never really gives a reason for this. Even that 2005 Sequoia would make Mr. Money Mustache cry, since a 2005 Camry would save a ton of money on purchase price and running costs. Realtors drive nice cars to appear successful and attract clients. 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?? So r u a conformist or a trailblazer?Is your bf an Iranian Armo as well? Okay, I will give him this one. They make it rain. The problem is Lake Powell is 285 miles away and the Tesla X range while towing a boat is 100 miles. If two people like each other then it shouldn't natter whAt other ppl think. The target market also matters. That said, I think it isimportant to avoid justifying bad financial behavior. . Insurance is mandatory in Armenia since April 2018.The minimum insurance period is 10 days, but you can get insurance for longer periods as well. we just laugh. I beat your ass you say bad things about Ukraine! Thats a problem docs fall into all the time. 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 19.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. But the same cars in another area would be a waste of money. I find the luxury car market to be nauseating. I have also driven a $60,000 car. Im not buying a tank just to protect my family. 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. Armenian women are great mothers, wives, sisters and daughters because they know how to respect and gain tbeir respect. Ten years old and youre probably OK, depending on the specific make and model. $15 uber to about 30 Michelin stars as well, if you're into that (I am). 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. 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. 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. Because Armenian girls are beautiful, who would want to share? 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. They listed my trade-in at a very attractive price. Ssshhhh.do you really want all those city dwellers to move elsewhere? Hrag. what breakfast burritos are better than Corner Cottage?I need something for Sundays when they're closed and Saturdays after 11. lol. Glendale is considered one of the most dangerous cities to drive because of bogus numbers. That explains it, we always give him crap about it at work. Cops just give everyone a ticket that goes 5mph over speed limit. ---------------------People don't need to stop thinking that and they won't stop thinking that. please stop being culturally relevant to what your life has offered you. Someone trying to get a million-dollar house may feel more comfortable discussing the deal with someone driving a Lamborghini or Lexus. Agreed though, difference between a 2005 and 2016 Sequoias is probably nil. Weak! Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:genocide shmenocide -----------------------------fuck you. @Jeanny.. Take example of an Armenian girl.. Moving to Indiana is not a great option since kids definitely benefit from many parks in walking distance, plus my 15-minute bus ride to work and ability to get home in 10-minutes on Uber if needed for kids). But we will need a different (not necessarily new) car in 1 year. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly//--------------------I know I know you said NOT Everyone but mostly!! They look like a typical corner used car lot with cars packed in, but they have a lot of nice cars. 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. Without repeating myself too much. Bought my first brand new car right out of med school drove it for 14 years. 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. Reddit's most popular sub for everything related to Armenia! So add to that sleek Corvette a stylish aluminum-foil sticker on the windshield behind the toll tag. live your life. But as we can see, inexpensive cars are also extremely reliable. I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. At least that was the only fee they could find for me. "@ Peter No he is Armenian! A new or newer car is virtually maintenance free, far less likely to have an unexpected breakdown, and provides other substantial benefits during ownership. I have driven nothing but beaters. In fall of 2013, husband (then boyfriend) purchases brand new corvette stingray just out of residency. I grew up in NYC where I had friends of every ethnic background. Michael "The Gospel Truth" G. says:so this is what they are always talkin abouti get it now ----------huh? 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! 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. All this would make sense if the author was pictured in front of a Toyota Camry instead of a BMW. He also has kept a beloved 1995 toyota pickup from high school. I didn't know this was a thing. What stereotypical characteristics am I looking for? Thats actually really impressive to get your transportation costs that low. Now you're safe from being whacked!!! Everyone has a reason for choosing a particular brand or type of car. 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. It has safety features rivaling those of a nuclear submarine. 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. 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. I keep hearing (and seeing) that Armenians are terrible drivers. So in essence they are the original Caucasians. 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. Tricia said she had a check from her totaled Camry plus cash, easily more than half the purchase price on a forester. I love cars. So, most agents go for luxury cars to give the impression theyre doing well. I really meant wifi, thats the big delineation in our data hungry age with overages and the like. For general tips, see Driving the Silk Road. Is there a reasonable justification for a resident to buy a new car on credit? Interesting new metric. During this interview season, Ive spent a lot of hours driving (approximately 65) and I can say Ive seen as many newer cars abandoned on the interstate, hazards blinking, as I have seen beaters. For example, if youre a buyers agent for family homes, it makes more sense to drive a car that can accommodate a whole family. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:as stated before comrades, who cares, live your life the way you want to. You'll rarely ever meet an Armenian with a 401k plan, or life insurance, or a savings plan, or a college fund. No bullshit. I judge people by character not by their ethnicity or race. Having said that, IMO the Glendale Armenians are for the most part really arrogant, obn You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. 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 . . Sold it and bought a bicycle when starting med school. Iranian ArmoGot all kinds versions here!lol. For now, car rental in Armenia means pick-up and drop-off in Yerevan, where there are plenty of options. 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. 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. 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. And it is not only about a desire to exert ones independence by driving. And a beater doesnt need to be a 20 year old, $1,000 car. That way a man knows you can be with him, or without him, but would rather be with him because of love, mutual respect, and passion not because of dependency.I'll be a lawyer in a few years, but that doesn't mean I'll stop being his arm candy. 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. And thats on the flat, which the road isnt. Finding yourself stuck in the parking garage downtown at 2:00am is problematic at best. Of course there are exceptions to this but most people stay with their own people and culture so what's the benefit? 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 But Ill go ahead and implore the readers to stop reading after Dr. Jims paragraph about admitting defeat. We tend to get overly (sometimes unnecessarily defensive lol). In the eastern Orthodox church, Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. Rafik. Kinda noticed by your name =]Rox Thats cool! Straighten out your financial life today! Fern "America's Next Top Yelper" P. says: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. Thanks for the insight. Does that mean the resident is doing something wrong? It just so happens I know this couple personally. Armenian weddings rule. As to buying on credit, I have put a little extra in retirement, but its primarily for us to have more liquidity. im only making observations. So why should the equipment a physician uses to get from patient to patient be any different? I've always heard my family say (when we were poor lol) "Magic Mountain? Some parents and grandparents place a lot of emphasis on having clean blood lines, not mixing races so that children are %100 that race. Just keeping up with the registrations, insurance and oil changes on six cars sounds like wayyy too much opportunity cost. My wife is in her last year of residency and I feel it is important for her to have a newer, larger, reliable vehicle. The best thing to do is take the high road and ignore the idiots who do this. 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. This makes it easier for the client and realtor to relate on a more personal level. Why does a lot of people not get this? But then you went and posted false half truths about Tesla. Very cool.. I just want to point out three things. I know, no every body is like that, but mostly// ------------------------This is untrue and ignorant. 50 if there is no charger at the lake (and there isnt.) Just got home from dropping it off to see if they can do something so it passes the smog test. I'm an Armenian guy and I dont give a mass-a-two-shits what race someone dates. My family's come a long way too. Armenians are definitely the WORST drivers in LA its not even close. Nor do they seem to attract uncontrolled motorists the way new cars do. The Wealth Equation: Are You a Numerator or a Denominator? I live close to Glendale the apartment capitol of the world. Why do Armenians and Azeris pretend to be European? I am a melting pot guy and I believe most white people are that way now. Nice post. 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