Let's get right to it.
Lu Rong and Su Tingyun then went to the area in the west of the city where cars were sold.
This area is relatively far from the city center, so car dealerships, which require a large area, are generally located here.
Because the rental fee is relatively cheap, and test drives are also quite convenient.
Lu Rong didn't have a strong preference for car brands.
Because we were used to being poor, we felt that having a car was good enough.
Unlike some nouveau riche who suddenly become wealthy and engage in retaliatory spending, they won't do that.
Therefore, Lu Rong's budget for this car purchase was not high.
The budget was set at around 200,000.
This price is neither too high nor too low; you can basically buy a very good car at this price.
Going further up the value chain, brand effect will generate a much higher premium.
There's a saying that goes, "There's a big difference between having a car and not having one."
However, the difference between owning an ordinary car and owning an expensive car is not that significant.
Expensive cars can go anywhere, and ordinary cars can go to most places as well.
They can also provide shelter from the wind and rain and facilitate travel.
Of course, if you're talking about luxury cars having the feature of letting girls get in, then there's no comparison.
At the same time, Lu Rong also considered that he was still a student and that driving an expensive car would be too flashy.
This is not his style.
Lu Rong is a person with a strong sense of national pride, so when it comes to choosing a car, his first thought is to choose a domestic brand.
As the two walked, they suddenly saw a Hongqi 4S store.
Lu Rong also had some knowledge of Hongqi.
It's a brand with a rich history.
With that in mind, the two went inside without hesitation.
Upon seeing the two enter, the saleswoman greeted them with a smile.
"Are you two here to look at cars?" The salesperson was very polite, even his tone of inquiry was friendly.
It's very pleasant to listen to.
Contrary to what you might see in the news, college students are not treated coldly as if they can't afford the products.
Lu Rong nodded: "I'd like to look at an SUV, with a budget of around 200,000 yuan."
Lu Rong has always preferred SUVs, and considering that SUVs are more convenient for carrying things in the trunk, he naturally doesn't plan to buy a sedan.
Upon hearing Lu Rong's request, the salesperson immediately had a car model in mind to recommend.
"With a budget of over 200,000, I think we should give our Hongqi HS5 a try."
"This car is our main selling model for Hongqi. After several years of market testing, it can now sell more than 10,000 units per month, and the customer feedback is quite good."
Lu Rong also has some knowledge about cars.
Generally speaking, the main models of domestically produced cars are mostly priced in the range of tens of thousands of yuan.
Above that, it's basically the domain of joint venture and imported cars, with very few domestic cars able to stand out.
Because there are many more car models to choose from when the price exceeds 200,000 yuan, many people will basically not consider domestic cars at this point.
This has resulted in domestically produced cars only selling well at low prices, while their sales at high prices are less impressive.
Domestic cars priced at over 200,000 yuan are generally expected to compete with joint venture cars.
In the past, most domestic cars couldn't compete with joint venture cars at this price point, but this model still manages to sell over 10,000 units every month, so it's definitely worth checking out.
It seems that domestically produced cars are no longer what they used to be.
It has already risen to prominence.
"Okay, then I'll take you two to have a look." The salesperson gestured for them to proceed and then led them to a black mid-size SUV.
Upon seeing the Hongqi HS5, Lu Rong's eyes immediately lit up.
This SUV is neither too big nor too small; it falls just into the mid-size category.
It is approximately 4.8 meters long.
If he's tall, he should be around 1.7 meters.
Lu Rong was very satisfied with the size.
Because if it's too small, it's really uncomfortable to sit on.
Lu Rong is 1.8 meters tall, and it's actually quite uncomfortable for him to sit in a small car that costs around 100,000 to 200,000 yuan.
However, if it's too big, it's inconvenient to park, so this mid-size SUV is the perfect choice.
In addition, the car's masculine appearance perfectly matches Lu Rong's aesthetic.
The salesperson walked ahead and opened the car door.
"Sir, you may come up and sit for a while."
Lu Rong didn't stand on ceremony and immediately sat in the driver's seat.
I was immediately drawn in by the luxurious feel of the place.
At over 200,000 yuan, this price is probably only achievable by domestic cars. Basically, everything you can touch is wrapped in genuine leather.
If it were another foreign brand, the interior alone would probably cost at least 400,000 to 500,000 yuan.
Compared to this, domestically produced products offer exceptionally high value for money.
The salesperson kept introducing the model: "The one we're looking at now is the top-of-the-line model, priced at 249,800 yuan. If you buy it now, you'll get a 30,000 yuan discount because it has all the top-of-the-line features and everything you'd expect."
"The car is four-wheel drive, and it is equipped with both active and passive safety features, including a 360-degree panoramic camera and 20-inch wheels."
The salesperson's claims are all theoretical; when it comes to a car, the most important thing is to test drive it and see if it drives well.
"Can I take a test drive?" Lu Rong asked.
"Yes, if you need it, I'll go and process the necessary paperwork for you right now."
Lu Rong: "Okay, thank you for your help."
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