That $1,850 car needed two (used) tires, windshield wipers, and a battery over the course of four years. #pottymouth! 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. I beat your ass you say bad things about Ukraine! Gotta say that thing is fun in the snow, which I could use right now. "-Your man is Iranian from Armenia? 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 75 miles each way to work, but honestly dont mind. You can buy it at the border, but it is cheaper to buy it online via ASWA, which aggregates all the Armenian insurance companies. (Yes, we are trying to singlehandedly kill the planet.). Wouldnt want to smell the BO, I'd categorize C as a sympathetic conformist.LoL. If you're not rich, drive whatever you want. Or does it just look good to see a bunch of diffrent ethnicities walking around? Take my free wholesome award, you made a amazing joke. Make sure you know what you are getting, or consider staying just outside of the center. We are not India or even Brazil level yet, but shit's still scary, and the number of road fatalities is absolutely disgusting. I don't think it would be acceptable in any other country to drive around the flag of any other country. can someone please tell me what the correlation is between driving an expensive car and living in an apartment??? For realtors, its this balance they mostly strive to attain when getting a car. Send a message, Not exactly what you were looking for? The Armenians are just one example that is right in my face every day. 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. "Me: *Pointing to my new Armenian friend* "I'll have what he's having. So, its more important that you make extra efforts to keep your car looking great. My ride is a 2009 subaru impreza fully paid off! Here, we discuss why realtors drive nice cars and what to consider when getting a car as a realtor. If you are that proud of your country, why did you leave? Nor does it mean I'll stop cooking for him. 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. 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 difference those two changes will make is at least 100 times the difference that buying a fancy new car will make. I want to see what happens if it's a Turkish guy. 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. I could have spent maybe $5k less on something not quite as nice that still fit the bill. 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. 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.!!!! Missing a shift, missing a procedure, lost goodwill in having patients wait for hours more than usual in a waiting room, can cost the practitioner thousands of dollars or tens of thousands of dollars or more. 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. Would love wifi in t. I dunno. 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. Mot "non//gargantuan" C. says:my question for the Armenian descent is why only Mercedes and mirrored sunglasses? The Wealth Equation: Are You a Numerator or a Denominator? I did it. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The book summarizes the most important information on the blog and contains material not found on the site at all. You can start your search via the form below. Of course, but it's a pretty good case control study for us! The target market also matters. And according to him, it would have never happened if he weren't so worried about making the payments of his S550. In some cases, that means going for the luxurious brands. But then you went and posted false half truths about Tesla. . 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. January 6th is also the day that the three wise men are said to have visited Jesus in the manger. We have no idea how to even start trouble shooting the spaceship / military level electrical issues, and as the designers could not deign to mar the sleek surface with a keyhole, I drive the RELIABLE pickup (she is now of legal drinking age) 50 minutes the wrong way for my commute to drop my husband at work, then to the Chevy dealership to triage the remote start issue, then back at the end of the day to pick him up. I have a friend doing the same thing in Chicago. I tend to take a more moderate view. 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. Armenians are hard working and family oriented people. I am a Glendale native and lived in Glendale for more than half my life. Usually I get along with the Armenians. One of my jobs had a lot of Armeni The Volvo and pickup have had issues, but they never quite died on either of us. Picking a car that suits your target market is a good way to put your client at ease. Nice post. 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. 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. Yet I see benz after benzhmmm *Scratches head*. Beyond that, cars dont necessarily mean a realtor is successful or good at their job. 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. Tesla has the best marketing of their systems, but nothing more than anyone else has and at times less technologically. But he takes it in good stride. You mean why do they get mad when their women date non-Armenians. Neither was a CPO but were both under warranty at time of purchase. No one is deluded into thinking that the BMW is a more reliable car. Our most recent purchase was a brand new decked out huge land yacht known as a Toyota Sequoia. BTW, I drive 30 minutes to work everyday because I moved so that my children had better school opportunities. If you see a realtor driving the latest luxury car, it doesnt mean that they bought the car. Was it ever something where I would have considered any of them unreliable? Traded in? Just call it what it is. They don't want to be a part of our culture and they are basically using us. By comparison, many residents and attending physicians only have one car and they need it to run reliably every day. I know, I know.It's so not me. it's a new way of thinking. It just means that these things are a choice not obligation. 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. Have about 200 thousand miles and lost about 7% range. Don't justify what is, in essence, a splurge as a smart financial move. They listed my trade-in at a very attractive price. 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! Were fast, impatient, and don't like traffic. Thus, if you have to drive the family to inspection, therell be enough space in the car to occupy them. Many docs in her group have fallen asleep while driving home and crashed. Check out our custom tour offer: competitive prices, tailored to your needs and wants. How is linking to a news article Tesla bashing? Great cars dont necessarily mean the person is the best for the job. A few hundred dollars a month matters to me especially with the costs of young kids. Its only possible in a major metropolitan area. 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). Potholes in Armenia are highlighted with paint, making them much easier to see. Of course not. You can get a one-year TIP (temporary import permit) at the border. In some areas, luxury cars are perfect because theyll work perfectly. Required fields are marked *. uber pool can take longer in travel time Well actually, in essence, yes it is. Totally agree with that. That's it. My wife is in her last year of residency and I feel it is important for her to have a newer, larger, reliable vehicle. My first priority is financial independence or a solid trajectory towards it. Agree and have faith, but we need to put resources towards research and not these mindless for political appeal things weve been doing. Realtors spend a lot of hours in the car. 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. I worked a really oddball schedule at a steel mill one summer during college and often wasnt sure whether it was AM/PM after waking up or getting off shift. For long-term parking and the papers necessary, see the car storage in Armenia forum thread. BREAKING: 16 children who have been unable to return to With the temperatures down to -10, the Azeri Press J to jump to the feed. Likewise, the smart investor knows the importance of protecting his or her income and insuring his or her life, so why should that investor choose to embark upon the by-far most dangerous daily activity in an old, mildewed rust bucket? what you want to spend your money on, how much savings you want to have, and you prioritize your life accordingly, its not an Armenian thing ! So why should the equipment a physician uses to get from patient to patient be any different? This thread is so typical in regards to generalizing.Stop it. Same mentality that caused armenia to be run into the ground by greedy people. Larger vehicles, big sedans and large SUVs, tend to be the safest places to be on the road, and this is backed up by statistics and the laws of physics. It makes more sense to drive a luxury car. Theres nothing wrong with enjoying city life. If you decide to get it at the border, watch out. She's 33 and won't move out til married either.Armenian - Vietnamese. Projecting success is quite important for the role as theyre constantly meeting new people. Another example "let's go out for dinner for Dad's bday". Its a total luxury for me. 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 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. I might very well be mistaken), Mexicans of a lower socioeconomic status really dont give a fuck about tomorrow. But just not an option for fly-over states. 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. I dont think Ive ever traded a car in. This includes the following. Same model, same trim package. 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. The cheapest reports come out on 3000-4000 dram for 2 weeks. I have ranted about this before so I guess I just have to accept the fact that this ignorance exist. The authors arguments illustrate precisely why personal finance requires very few math skills, but plenty of stop making excuses skills for spending money. The discussion between beater and brand new luxury yacht leaves out my prime target when shopping for a vehicle: the 3-5 year old moderately appointed one owner car. I drove a car for 8 years with no power anything, center console didnt even turn on, and I love music so it was no fun, but totally doable.