America's Mountains Are King

Chapter 6 Buying a Car
Although there is indeed a driver's license in China, because China is not a member of the International Road Treaty, the international driver's license is actually not valid in the United States; so now, Qi Ping really needs a driver's license.

The driver's license in the United States is also regarded as people's identity documents, which can be used for many things, such as flying, staying in hotels, and so on.That is to say, with a driver's license, you don't need to bring other identity documents, such as passports, etc.The driver's license has your photo, your name, and your driver's license number. This is arguably one of the most common documents, and it also includes the so-called social security number, which is almost as powerful as a passport.

The driver's license test in the United States is divided into two steps: a learning driver's license and an official driver's license.You must first get a learner's license, as long as you can pass the written test and recognize road signs.Once you have a learner's license, you can take the road test.

Of course, there is no problem with the written test. Although I only had a driver’s license and no car when I was in China, I still know some traffic rules; Just try it.

American law stipulates that if a person with a learner's driver's license wants to drive on the road, there must be a person with a full driver's license sitting next to him.During the road test, the staff of the driver's license office are of course sitting next to you.The staff mainly depends on your driving, parking, turning, and ability to obey traffic rules.After passing the road test, the official driver's license will be issued on the spot.

Qi Ping is still doing well now, and it is also because he has money to do things easily; relatively speaking, his speed of getting a driver's license must be much faster, who made him a millionaire, and now he is not stingy to increase the speed of getting a driver's license Woolen cloth.In fact, not long after he came to the United States, when he got his green card, he had already started to take the driver's license test; so now, Qi Ping can also be a little extravagant and buy his first car. car.

Sports car, this is too fancy; not only because sports cars may be more expensive, but most importantly, they are not very practical now.Obviously, the dirt road in the Fairyland Forest Farm is not easy to walk, and my house is still at the foot of the mountain, so I still need pickup trucks, SUVs and other vehicles with better power and off-road performance.

Americans like pickup trucks, which are practical and elegant; pickup trucks are characterized by the comfort of a car while being powerful.American-style pickups are luxurious and sturdy, with complete configurations. They are mainly used for riding, and there are all kinds of accessories in the car.Therefore, whether it is safety performance or comfort, it is comparable to that of a car.

And one thing is also a bit of hearsay, that is, pickup trucks can be declared for work use, which can avoid a lot of taxes.And the pickup truck can also be modified, exaggerated painting, put on large off-road tires, listen to rock music to start a road trip, this is really a kind of enjoyment.This also seems to cater to Americans' preference for outdoor sports.

Qi Ping feels that he also needs a pickup truck now, which is more convenient; now that the forest farm is just being built, the money in his hand really cannot be wasted.It is also convenient to have a pickup truck, so it is convenient to come in and out and bring something back.

I found a Ford dealership in San Diego, and Qi Ping went for the Ford F-150.It is a classic car, the best-selling model, and tops the top ten best-selling cars in the United States, winning the title of Best Car in America for many years in a row.This car also has a nickname, that is, the Raptor.

"Big hurdles are just small hurdles".This is the Raptor, the advantages of the Raptor: outstanding personality, strong off-road ability, and good stability in long-term off-road driving.

It is so appropriate and appropriate to describe the Ford F-150 with the two words fierce and huge; the Ford F-150 is very long, wide and tall, with a body of nearly six meters and an axle of more than [-] meters distance, a body width of just over two meters and a body height of nearly two meters.

This is a picture of wildness and roughness in the American style. The pickup truck has a meaning that represents exceptionally hard work.It's clear that such a big guy is really good for work.

Obviously, the Ford F-150 has not lost the "technology" guy, and some technological configuration information such as the driving computer and the large-size central control screen are displayed very comprehensively.The seat is customized and has a higher shock resistance for off-road vehicles.The cockpit has a wide space, and in addition to the basic configuration, Qiping also chooses an audio system, a rear-view camera, a stainless steel retractable tow hook attachment at the rear of the vehicle, and so on.Obviously, this is the top match.

I have always heard that domestic cars are expensive. The key is that the tariff is too high, which is basically half more; now the price of this top-of-the-line car is 50 US dollars, which is a little bit higher, and the domestic low-light distribution is generally low. It is still difficult to drive away with a bare car of 20 yuan.Calculated, this is a gap of almost [-] RMB, and Qi Ping feels that he has made a lot of money.

Accompanied by a car salesman, I tested a car, a silver-gray Ford F-150. The displacement of 6.2L is sufficient and full of power; not to mention a small dirt slope, even a desert can be used.Qi Ping felt that he liked this car very much, so he had no doubt to write a check.

Finally, I am a car owner. When I was in China, I always looked at some cars eagerly. Although I liked them very much, I was short of money. Basically, they were relatively ordinary cars, but they were still out of reach.And now driving this powerful pickup truck, Qi Ping still has a sense of accomplishment; although pickup trucks are not very popular in China, they are considered very good in the United States.

I saw a lot of pickups along the way, all kinds of pickups; it seems that pickups are Laomei's favorite car, not bad.

"I'll go there in a few days. Can I bring some friends with me then? I've been planning to go to your place for the past two days. My colleagues are all envious and jealous. They just want to see the charm of the leisure forest farm. "Luo Yi lowered his voice, he seemed to be at work, and he was not concentrating on his work.

"No problem, I've just turned over here, but it will definitely be complete in a few days. Come together at that time, but it's up to me. I only have four rooms here, and I can only let out three; If you want to take the opportunity to do something, count the number of people, and I will arrange it for you." Qi Ping joked that Luo Yi didn't want to come, but he really couldn't take care of him when he came here now; so he was also waiting, waiting until At least Qi Ping has settled down before coming here.

The two chatted for a while, and Luo Yi still had to go to work; as for Qi Ping, he still needs to continue making big purchases.Having a pickup truck can't satisfy him, so he ran to find a quad bike, also known as a beach car.

This kind of vehicle is simple and practical, and has good off-road performance; this kind of vehicle has wide tires that can increase the contact area with the ground, generate greater friction and reduce the pressure of the vehicle on the ground, making it easy to drive on beaches, river beds, Trails, streams, and harsh desert terrain.

There are actually many types of ATVs, such as recreational all-terrain vehicles, farmer vehicles, snowmobiles and military all-terrain vehicles.

Qi Ping thinks that the low-displacement recreational all-terrain vehicles that are common on beaches and grasslands, the labor tools with better off-road performance and larger load capacity, and the farmer's vehicles used for operations such as farms and orchards are more suitable for him.

After thinking about it, he works like a pickup truck, but his car is actually more for running around the forest farm; so he made up his mind, it is a sports four-wheeler, this is a big toy of his own .

The world's most powerful all-terrain vehicle brand is Arctic Cat, which mainly designs, manufactures and sells all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and related parts, clothing and other ancillary products.Among them, the Wildcat 1000 is the best all-terrain vehicle, and Qi Ping felt very excited.

Generally speaking, all-terrain vehicles have no canopy, so naturally we can’t look at this car by the standards of cars; but the roll cage all over the body of this car proves the strength and safety of the car. The long double-wishbone front suspension design also makes this car have better stability and can deal with difficult terrain more easily.

It's just that this car is really not cheap. It looks like a toy car like this, but it also has a price of more than 3 US dollars. This is just a relatively ordinary sports version.Although Qi Ping clicked his tongue, he really felt that this car was really necessary; not only for fun, but also because this car was very suitable for forest farms.

So needless to say, with a wave of his hand, he was writing a check again; Qi Ping now spent almost $20 on the car, plus the furniture and other expenses at home two days ago were no less than $100.In the blink of an eye, $[-] was gone, and now Qi Ping had $[-] million in his hands, which made him even more cautious.

One million US dollars seems like a lot, and it is indeed not a small number in the United States; but there are still many places to spend money on flushing, so the money must be spent wisely, otherwise the pressure will be really high big.

But this is something that can't be helped, Qi Ping didn't spend money recklessly, these are all things that should be taken for granted, he still knows how to measure, and he won't act like a nouveau riche just because he is rich.Although he seems to be a bit of an upstart, Qi Ping feels that he is still very low-key.

(End of this chapter)