Literary Master 1978

"Buy a car?" Tao Yushu was stunned at first, then smiled and said, "Why are you buying a motorcycle again?"

Seeing that Tao Yushu misunderstood what he meant, Du Feng hurriedly said, "Sister, I'm not buying a motorcycle, I'm buying a four-wheeled car."

"Car?" Tao Yushu was surprised when she heard it, "Cars are so expensive, why buy that thing?"

"It's convenient! Riding a motorcycle is hot in summer and cold in winter, and the risk factor is high. You have to be careful when riding.

With a car, you don't have to be afraid of wind and rain, cold winter, and go to work comfortably, how great!"

Du Feng said it very well, but Tao Yushu didn't listen at all, and kept shaking her head, "No, no, no, that thing is so expensive, a car costs 200,000 or 300,000, how can our family afford such an expensive thing."

Listening to her words, Lin Chaoyang silently opened the passbook he had just brought back, and saw the six-digit deposit starting with "5". Tao Yushu glared at him.

"Sister, it's not expensive. You can buy a car for 40,000 or 50,000 yuan, and you can pick any car for 100,000 yuan." Du Feng said.

"Buy a Fiat?"

In the 1980s and 1990s, cars were always an unattainable luxury for Chinese people. Except for a few businessmen who had the financial strength to buy cars, the income of most ordinary people was not enough to support such high consumption.

But in fact, not all cars were so expensive in this era.

For example, the Warsaw that Du Feng saved up for himself, and the Fiat imported from socialist brother countries in Eastern Europe.

The Fiat 126P was first introduced into China to barter for a batch of machine tools.

After being imported, this car quickly became the standard for the first batch of wealthy 10,000 yuan households, because its price was only 7,000 yuan.

Although it is small in size and has a small displacement, it is a sedan after all!

This Fiat can be said to fully satisfy the ordinary people's dream of owning a private car, and it has become one of the best-selling private cars in the 1980s.

"How much does a Fiat cost? It's a Japanese car. Hainan is full of cars now. You can buy a 3.0L top-equipped Crown for 100,000 yuan.

I have two friends who are dealing in cars there. I plan to get a Crown to drive.

I thought of coming to ask you and my brother-in-law if you need to buy a car. Cars in Hainan are really cheap now! Cabbage price!"

Du Feng said at the end, a little greed flashed in his eyes.

If it weren't for his strict family education, he really wanted to go to Hainan to be a dealer.

In January this year, the old man took a trip to the south and decided to open up 14 coastal cities.

Hainan has been open to the outside world since then. At this stage, due to the influence of tariffs, there are many restrictions on the import of foreign cars in China, and the price is extremely expensive.

Hainan has taken advantage of this policy and liberalized car imports.

Because of the policy support, there was no problem with Hainan's imported cars at the beginning. Hainan only imported 2,000 cars in the first half of the year.

Following this trend, Hainan can not only generate income with the support of policies, but also develop the economy, which should be a good thing.

As a result, in the second half of the year, the situation suddenly changed and took a sharp turn for the worse.

At a national meeting of directors of industrial and commercial bureaus held in Taiyuan, Shanxi, the leaders of Hainan conveyed the opinions of relevant leaders of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce from the meeting:

In order to invigorate the economy and dredge commodity circulation, mainland agencies, groups, enterprises and institutions go to Guangdong and Fujian to purchase imported cars. With the approval of the competent authorities of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, if they are indeed used for production or scientific research, they should be released;

Collectives and individuals who go to Guangdong and Fujian to purchase imported cars for their own use with certificates from district and county competent departments should be released.

Before this meeting, according to regulations, cars imported into Hainan could only be sold and operated locally in Hainan. After this meeting, cars imported into Hainan could be sold out of the island, which was of course great news for Hainan.

In July, the month after the meeting, the Hainan District Government approved the import of 13,000 cars into Hainan Port, which was 6 times higher than the total import volume in the first half of 1984.

At that time, the imported cars in Hainan were mainly Toyota from Japan, which had to be ordered through Hong Kong and transported to Hong Kong.

The FOB price of a 12-seat Toyota Coaster was only four or five thousand US dollars, a Crown was less than six thousand US dollars, and the top configuration was less than ten thousand US dollars.

After these cars were imported into Hainan, even if tariffs were paid, there was a 100% or even 200% profit.

The policy was liberalized, and the profit was still so high, even Liu Xiahui could not resist such temptation!

Therefore, in the second half of 1984, Hainan entered a crazy car import mode, with almost tens of thousands of cars entering the port every month. Local government agencies, groups, enterprises and institutions also heard the news and went to Hainan to buy cars.

After all, the price difference of buying a car from a local car trading company at this time was not a little bit, but double or triple.

Even the government had to go to Hainan Island to buy a car, not to mention those second-hand dealers who wanted to take advantage of the loopholes to make money.

Tao Yushu rarely cared about cars. She felt a little frightened when she heard Du Feng's description.

"If you do this, something will go wrong sooner or later, right?"

"Of course. This is a policy flaw, but by the time the higher-ups realize it, they'll have already made all the money."

Du Feng replied to Tao Yushu and asked: "How about it? Sister, why don't you buy one too and take advantage of the bargain. Maybe the authorities will close this loophole sometime, and it will cost you two dollars by then." Three hundred thousand to buy a car.”

Tao Yushu hesitated after hearing this. She is not the kind of person who has high requirements for material life and pursues an extremely comfortable life. She only rides a motorcycle because it is fast and efficient.

"Chaoyang, what do you think?"

"I listen to you." Lin Chaoyang said nonchalantly.

Tao Yushu forced him and said, "Don't you always say there's nothing big going on at home? This time something big happens, and you have to make the decision."

On weekdays, Lin Chaoyang often joked that Tao Yushu had the final say in small matters at home, and he had the final say in major matters. Unfortunately, nothing major had ever happened at home.

Du Feng couldn't help but laugh a little while listening to the conversation between the couple, but for the sake of his brother-in-law's face, he still suppressed his laughter.

Lin Chaoyang glanced at Du Feng and saw that his expression was more solemn, and Lin Chaoyang was satisfied.

"It's not a bad idea to buy a car. It will make it easier to go out in the future."

Du Feng said: "Yes! Brother-in-law, think about how grand it would be to drive a Toyota Crown on the road!"

In European and American countries, the Crown is at best a cost-effective family car.

But in today's China, the number of cars itself is very small, and ordinary people have seen any kind of luxury car, with whatever configuration they want, and the good-looking Crown is the representative of luxury cars.

"What's the use of grandeur? A car is just a means of transportation!" Tao Yushu said.

Du Feng retorted: "Sister, you don't understand if you don't do business. This thing represents strength. If I ride a bicycle to talk business with you, can he be the same as if I drive a car to talk business with you?"

"Cars are just a type of strength. Real strength should be displayed in your career. This is the right way."

"Okay, okay!" Lin Chaoyang interrupted the argument between the siblings and asked Du Feng: "What kind of cars are there?"

"Toyota."

"Just Toyota?"

Du Feng explained: "Brother-in-law, Japan's automobile industry is now competing with European and American countries. The main thing is high quality and low price. People in Hainan also want to make more money. Importing an American car or a European car can't make as much money as a Japanese car. many."

Lin Chaoyang nodded slightly. Personal emotions are personal emotions, but other people's things have merits, so we have to admit it.

"Then buy a Crown."

Du Feng clapped his hands and said excitedly: "Heroes see the same thing! Brother-in-law, we both thought of going together."

Lin Chaoyang joked: "Okay, it seems you have made a lot of money this year."

Du Feng smiled modestly, "I have invested all my money in the video studio. How can I have any money? I only have enough money left to buy a 2.0L."

He asked again, "Brother-in-law, Crown now has many models with various configurations. Which model do you want?"

"The 3.0L one you just mentioned is the top model, right?"

"yes."

"Then go for that one, just buy a good one."

Du Feng gave a thumbs up, "Brother-in-law, you still have the strength!"

Lin Chaoyang scolded him with a smile, and Du Feng said with a smile: "Let's buy two cars at once, and I'll let them give you a discount. I'll go to Hainan in two days and drive the cars back to you."

"Okay, I'll leave this to you."

After Du Feng left, Tao Yushu still couldn't believe it, "Are we going to buy a car now?"

Lin Chaoyang looked at her, and he could probably understand her mentality. A few years ago, they were worried about buying a bicycle.

This era is changing so fast that people are always caught off guard.

"Reform means life will always be better than before, otherwise what's the point of reform?"

More than a week later, Du Feng drove two Toyota Crowns back to Yanjing from Hainan and thoughtfully helped Lin Chaoyang complete the procedures.

The policy for individuals to purchase private cars was only opened this year, and it is much easier for ordinary people to go through the procedures to buy a car than before.

This morning, a white Crown parked at the door of Lin Chaoyang's house.

Du Feng got out of the car, closed the car door neatly, and did not forget to gently press the car key and lock the door. His posture was indescribably chic and high-spirited.

He entered the courtyard and asked Lin Chaoyang to come out and take a look at the car. Unexpectedly, six or seven people swarmed out of the house.

Hearing that Du Feng was coming to deliver the car today, brother and sister Tao Yucheng and Tao Yumo came to watch the fun, as well as Lin Erchun and his wife.

Everyone followed Du Feng to the entrance of the courtyard and saw a Crown parked there. It had a square outline with sharp edges and corners. The paint was bright and shining in the sun, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Compared with the BBA of the same period, the appearance of the Crown is indeed very outstanding. As soon as it parked in front of Lin Chaoyang's house, it attracted the attention of many neighbors. At this time, the car was already surrounded by neighbors watching the excitement. .

Du Feng handed the car keys to Lin Chaoyang, "Brother-in-law, get in the car and take a look. Your car is much better than my low-end car. I regret not working harder to get a higher-end car."

Lin Chaoyang got in the car. Compared with most cars of this era, the Crown's interior is much more refined, just like the domestic new energy vehicles after 2020 compared with joint venture cars.

The design style of the interior is as angular as the exterior of the car. Except for the slight curvature of the steering wheel, other places are straight, full of a sense of technology and luxury.

As for the configuration, this Crown has a full range of configurations, which not all cars will have even 40 years later.

3.0L V6 engine, ABS anti-lock braking system, four-wheel independent suspension, TEMS electronically controlled suspension system, cruise control, independent air conditioning, refrigerator, automatic headlights, electric rearview mirrors, steering wheel and seat memory functions...

Du Feng introduced him with spittle, just like a car dealer.

In the end, he did not forget to touch the velvet seat with gleaming eyes, and said in his mouth: "If I had a little more money, I would have to get a top-notch car. Compared with your car, my car It’s almost time to catch up with the beggar.”

The one Du Feng bought was still a Crown, but it was not as richly equipped as Lin Chaoyang's car.

After Lin Chaoyang read it, his family members took turns getting in the car to experience it. Lin Erchun and his wife sat in the car and touched it, marveling at it.

When it was my uncle's turn to get in the car, he couldn't wait to get into the driver's seat.

Men, they have no resistance to cars as they do to beautiful women.

Tao Yumo sat next to him, looking at him with a disgusted expression, "Brother, please control yourself, your tongue is almost dripping from the steering wheel."

Tao Yucheng wiped the corners of his mouth subconsciously, and then glared at his sister, but at this moment he had no time to lecture the girl. The crown in front of him had already attracted all his attention.

"This car is great, great!" Tao Yucheng said with admiration.

Tao Yumo joked: "Work hard and try to buy one in a few years."

Listening to his sister's words, he looked sad, "I can't afford such a good car in my lifetime!"

"Isn't the video parlor that you and my sister-in-law have very profitable?"

Tao Yucheng became even more frustrated when he heard this, "I work for your brother. Besides, your sister-in-law has the money, so what kind of car can I buy?"

Tao Yumo didn't have any sympathy when he heard this, but instead took pleasure in his misfortune.

"Don't be dissatisfied. Others gave me the capital, and it was my sister-in-law who did the hard work. You are just lying around making money, and you are not happy anymore!"

Tao Yucheng was speechless by his sister. He opened his mouth to refute, but Tao Yumo didn't give him a chance at all and rolled down the window to ask Du Feng.

"Brother, how much did my brother-in-law spend on this car?"