My Years As a Car Dealer

Chapter 0129: Buying a used car is based on the age of the car, not the mileage

"It was a 2011 minicooperclubmanfun." Zhang Chen said the model of the mini, "It is a 5-door, 4-seater hatchback, which is different from the normal BMW mini. Its sporty style, especially its 'suicide gate', is found on the million-dollar luxury car, the Rolls-Royce Phantom."

"Suicide door? What is suicide door? Where is it? Why didn't I see it?" Wang Longfei was attracted by the sultry appearance of the 2011 minicooperclub manfun, and walked over curiously, standing at the front of the car a little excited, "You said It's a five-door, four-seater hatchback, how come I only see two door handles?"

"Look, it's really five doors." The curious baby Wang Longfei's barrage of questions almost drowned Zhang Chen. Zhang Chen walked around the BMW mini and opened one door for the driver and the two opposite the rear. The doors, one of the passenger's doors, were all open.

Especially when Zhang Chen pulled the door without a door handle behind the co-pilot, the two doors spread out, one on the left and one on the right, like the wings of a butterfly vibrating, which was particularly compelling, ceremonial and fun.

Zhang Chen told Wang Longfei that almost all cars on the road had front-opening doors, that is, pulling the door handle to open the door forward.

Rolls-Royce Phantom and this 2011 minicooperclubmanfun's unique suicide door is very different. It has two adjacent front and rear doors. The front door is pulled forward and the rear door is opened backwards. There is a very large space, enough for the VIPs in the back row. It is very convenient and smooth to get on and off the car with the elegant lady, instead of bending your head and twisting your body to get in and out of the car.

In fact, the rear-opening door is an "original design", on the contrary, the almost universal front-opening door is an improved version.

Rear-opening doors were popular in the 1930s, and were seen on cars like Lincoln and Ford until the 1960s.

But it didn't take long for the so-called "suicide" door design to be completely phased out.

Because in the early days, there were no seat belts, no automatic locks and other safety equipment on the car. If the rear door of the car speeding at high speed on the road was not tightly closed, the reverse airflow would suddenly open the door, and the passengers inside would be easily thrown out. Car crashed.

Later, for safety reasons, this door design was gradually phased out. Only one model retained the rear-opening door, or the front door pressed the rear door. Only when the front door was opened, the rear passengers could open the rear door.

"Oh, so that's how it is!" Zhang Chen's explanation was clear, Wang Longfei nodded reassuringly, now that technology is so advanced, he is no longer afraid of the passengers in the back row falling to his death while driving.

Through the open car door, Wang Longfei looked down at the interior of the BMW mini, and suddenly smiled. He found that the tachometer, stereo, and air-conditioning vents inside were all circular, especially the big circular center control pestle there. Especially kawaii.

The shape of the gear handle in the shape of a racing helmet is very good-looking and feels very good to the touch.

In addition, the shapes of the various buttons in the car are also very different from other models. All of them are very similar to the buttons on the plane. They are all in the style of levers. Wang Longfei fiddled up and down a few times curiously, and heard the click. The sound of clicking, the resilience is super Q, and it is very fun to operate.

"How much is this 2011 minicooperclubman?" Wang Longfei sat in the passenger seat and was reluctant to get up, looking up at Zhang Chen, his eyes full of fiery eyes, "Tell me about it in detail."

"You mispronounced, it's minicooperclubmanfun." Zhang Chen corrected Wang Longfei with a smile, telling him that it was not a commemorative edition, and the miniclubman was divided into three and five editions.

The first edition is minioneclubman.

The second edition is minicooperclubmanfun.

The third edition is minicooperclubmanexcitement.

The fourth edition is minicoopersclubmanfun.

The fifth edition is minicoopersclubmanexcitement.

To put it bluntly, the first version, the first version of minioneclubman, is purely a beggar version. Versions 2 and 3 are the second paragraph. The 4th and 5th editions are the third, which is the sports model.

The biggest difference between the 2nd and the 3rd is that the 2nd is a naturally aspirated engine, and the 3rd is a turbocharged engine with a T, with paddle shifters and sports buttons.

In addition, the configuration of the three parts of the car of the two fun versions and the two excitement versions is basically the same. In other configurations, the fun version is less than the excitement version. Seat heating, automatic air conditioning, harmony audio DVD, automatic anti-dazzling rearview mirror, roof rack, xenon headlights, etc.

As for the first model of the beggar, it has fewer sunroofs, run-flat tires, cruise control, sports seats, rain sensor, automatic headlights, reversing radar, etc. than the fun version with reduced configuration. The configuration is extremely low.

Wang Longfei was confused by the various technical terms and configuration names introduced by Zhang Chen, and his head was like a mess. He couldn't understand which model and which version was. He only heard clearly that there was still a BMW mini. The sports version was beyond his expectations.

"BMW mini doesn't pay attention to appearance, is it a model that beauties and urban white-collar workers like? Why is there a sports version?"

Zhang Chen shook his head slightly.

When the rich and beautiful little sisters, young ladies and white-collar workers in big cities buy a car, the first consideration is the appearance, good looks, and high quality.

What kind of acceleration, what maintenance and repairs, what common faults, what independent suspension, what family practicality, ... are all out of consideration.

After the mini brand was incorporated into BMW, it has become the darling of the fashion industry with its excellent marketing. It gives most people the impression that it is a fashionable and exquisite luxury car. With its cute and cute design, it has captured the hearts of many beauties. The pursuit of urban white-collar workers.

I have to admire the designers of miniclubman, they designed a classic, cute and high-value appearance, and fully took care of practical and economical health, and achieved a perfect balance between the two.

In the past two years, it has often been said that Honda is a space magician, blowing the Fit to the sky. In fact, in front of the BMW miniclubman, the Fit has been abused into scum, and it is not worth mentioning at all.

Even though the miniclubman is small, there are four big men sitting down, and the knees and head are not crowded at all.

Its luggage compartment volume is 260 liters, and when the rear seats are fully folded, the storage space can reach 930 liters.

In addition, the opposite door at the rear of the car can be set to open in any direction, which makes the loading of luggage very convenient and easy, and it is more than enough to move furniture.

In order to make the body as small as the Japanese K-car have more space, BMW miniclubman designers put the four wheels of the MINI in the four corners of the car.

While improving the space and practicality, the handling of the BMW miniclubman has become better. With such a small body, it has become an advantage when cornering, and has achieved good results in some racing competitions.

Therefore, in the eyes of players, the BMW miniclubman is not only a fashion darling, but also a dream big toy.

Its handling is very mechanical, and the steering wheel is not light for girls, but a little heavy.

In addition to the lovely circle as the keynote of the interior, other buttons such as the resilience of the buttons and the feeling of pulling the gear lever are extremely traditional, and the mechanical buttons are more like a performance car.

Listening to Zhang Chen's introduction, Wang Longfei looked down at this cute, handsome, and attractive BMW minicooperclubmanfun that could meet the operational needs, and asked anxiously, "How much is this car? Is it suitable for me? ?"

"How much is it?" Zhang Chen hadn't received the system's reminder to buy a car just now. He thought Wang Longfei was curious. He was playing with it, but he didn't expect that he really wanted to buy a car, so he asked, "Don't you like Ruizhi? Interested? Are you empathizing so soon?"

"It's not that I'm scared by the two sellers who have lost their souls today. I feel relieved to buy a car from your four-sea auto dealership, and I'm not afraid of being cheated." Wang Longfei explained, "Ruizhi is too expensive and too difficult to buy, and it's a Toyota logo. Is there a brand of BMW mini that attracts attention?”

"Oh so!" Zhang Chen answered Wang Longfei's second question earnestly, and solemnly told him that this minicooperclubmanfun was not suitable for him, and the whole mini series were not suitable for Wang Longfei.

"Why? I think it looks pretty." Wang Longfei protested loudly. There was one thing he didn't dare to say. Only with such a cute minicooperclubmanfun can he get off the list as soon as possible and find a girlfriend.

Zhang Chen understands Wang Longfei's careful thinking. This BMW minicooperclubmanfun is a personal one-handed car with an actual value of 70,000 kilometers. The official guide price of the 4S shop at that time was nearly 300,000, and the landing price was more than 300,000. Now Sihai Motors is listed at 90,000. Nine.

"Nine thousand nine?" Wang Longfei's face was flushed with excitement. It was much cheaper than Reiz, and he couldn't help but want to buy it.

"You listen to me." Zhang Chen told Wang Longfei that this BMW minicooperclubmanfun is equipped with a high-power, high-torque 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, which can accelerate from 100 kilometers to 10.9 seconds, the sports version can reach seven seconds, and the average fuel consumption is 6.8 L/100km, in addition to being more fuel-efficient and the engine power is weak, it's just a sufficient level. It's just good for urban walking, don't think about who will go on the track.

In fact, the acceleration from zero to 100 is in the early ten seconds. It is not the biggest disadvantage of the BMW minicooperclubmanfun. Its maintenance is very expensive, which is completely at the level of BBA luxury cars.

The maintenance cost of Jetta and Bora is only 200, and the maintenance cost of miniclubman is simply sky-high. It is not something that a student like Wang Longfei can afford. At least the monthly income is more than 10,000.

In terms of maintenance, the maintenance labor cost of the BMW minicooperclubmanfun is high and the accessories are expensive. For a stick like a door lifter, the 4S shop dares to charge seven or eight hundred, even if it is a roadside repair shop, it will cost four or five hundred.

Not to mention changing the headlights, changing the central control, repairing the engine, etc. The high labor costs and accessories can dominate the car.

As for the manipulation issue that Wang Longfei had been concerned about, Zhang Chen poured cold water on him again.

In terms of driving experience, in addition to the high definition of the reversing image, the steering wheel is heavy when the whole car is driven, and the young lady can practice the unicorn arm.

The chassis is also not so comfortable, and it doesn't feel comfortable at all. You can enjoy the same treatment as the A45 when you pass the speed bump.

Zhang Chen also said that the BMW minicooper club manfun is prone to leakage of coolant, the engine is prone to carbon deposits, the gearbox is prone to shifting after a long time, the engine sometimes fails to start normally, you can't find any reason, etc. After common problems and shortcomings, Wang Longfei was completely stunned. .

Zhang Chen is very considerate of customers and tries his best to recommend models that suit their needs.

Wang Longfei is Zhang Chen's classmate, so I don't recommend him to buy this BMW minicooperclubmanfun.

To this end, Zhang Chen gave Wang Longfei the last blow, telling him to buy a used car, mainly looking at the age of the car, not the mileage.

In terms of vehicle age, used cars are generally divided into quasi-new cars within one year, one to three years, three to five years, five to eight years, and more than eight years.

A quasi-new car within one year has a mileage of about 20,000 kilometers.

This kind of second-hand car has almost no major problems in the car itself after excluding accident cars, blister cars, illegal kings, and mortgage cars.

At the same time, the OEM also provides the original factory warranty, but the price does not have much advantage over the new car, especially the value-preserving artifact like the Highlander, Fit, Prado, etc., if you buy it within a year, it is almost only a tax cheaper. .

Furthermore, it is a one- to three-year model, and the mileage is mostly between 30,000 and 70,000 kilometers.

Compared with the prospective new car within one year, there will be a certain price advantage. You can almost buy your favorite model at the price of 60% to 80% of the original model. It is suitable for buying a new car. Due to various reasons Crowds with insufficient money in their pockets.

Of course, Zhang Chen is talking about joint venture brands. Most models of domestic brands have lower three-year value retention rates and cheaper prices.

The exaggeration is that some unpopular niche cars, such as Zhang Chen's Jaguar XJ, Alfa Romeo, etc., have a depreciation rate of almost 50% in three years. Zhang Chen's new Jaguar XJ landed in the early 1 million, two years. It was only worth 500,000 to 600,000 yuan when it was sold. It was so miserable that car dealers were not willing to accept it.

Therefore, if you want to buy a model with a car age between one and three years, you can focus on some niche cars with stable quality. It is quite cost-effective to play for a year or two and then sell it.

Three- to five-year-old models belong to the stage of high cost performance, and the value retention rate has basically dropped by 60% or lower.

Those models with a mileage of less than 100,000 kilometers are in peak condition and are suitable for people who pay attention to economy and practicality.

Zhang Chen reminded Wang Longfei that in addition to accident cars, blistered cars, illegal cars, mortgaged cars, etc., the three- to five-year-old models should be guarded against off-line cars, that is, retired taxis.

Since taxis are in operation, almost 24 hours a day without stopping, they can run hundreds of thousands of kilometers, or even 500,000 to 600,000 kilometers in three to five years, far exceeding that of home use. The normal mileage of the car, the condition of the car is very bad, it can't be saved by repair, no matter how cheap it is, it should be avoided.

Three to five-year-old cars are the most worthwhile and cost-effective models. Zhang Chen recommends Chery Wang (Infiniti) and Volvo, as well as certain models from Mitsubishi.

The quality of these models is stable, worry-free and durable, but the market does not recognize them, and the value preservation rate is so low that people are speechless.

For example, the 2015 Volvo XC90T6 Zhiya Edition is an imported five-door seven-seat SUV, 8-speed manual transmission, 2.0 mechanical + turbocharged engine, and the car weighs two tons, but the fuel consumption is only 8.5.

Unexpectedly, a car is 4950mm long, 1958mm wide, 1776mm high, and has a minimum ground clearance of 238mm. The two-ton Volvo XC90 can accelerate from zero to 100 in 6.5 seconds. What kind of ordinary Civic, Ma 6, Si Bo Rui are not afraid, want to do it at any time.

In terms of configuration, Volvo XC90 is equipped with front double wishbone independent suspension, rear multi-link independent suspension, as well as traction control, body stability control, parallel assist, lane departure warning system, cruise control, and automatic parking. , engine start and stop, hill assist, steep descent, electric trunk...

It has all the configurations that SUVs should have, and also has configurations that other OEMs don't have. Even some luxury cars have active braking safety systems, suspension soft and hard adjustment, suspension height adjustment, and front seat functions. Functions such as heating and ventilation have not fallen.

In short, the quality of imported Volvo XC90 is stable, and the style that always pays attention to safety is more reassuring to car owners than most other models.

The official guide price of its new car is 838,600 yuan, and the landing price has reached one million.

However, a Volvo XC90 with a car age of three or four years and a mileage of less than 50,000 kilometers, the price of a used car is almost under 500,000, which can save more than half of the money.

Zhang Chen spoke earnestly, Wang Longfei and Hou Lei listened earnestly, and even Wang Keqiang was interested, urging Zhang Chen to let him talk about the five- to eight-year-old models.

"Five to eight years old car can be said to have depreciated most of the value, suitable for people who play racing and pay attention to high cost performance.

At this stage, the price of the car source is low, the car condition is normal, the engine, gearbox, shock absorber, etc., the oil leak has been opened, the oil leak has begun to seep, the rubber, wiring is aging, covering parts, There are abnormal noises in the interior, more and more faults in electronic circuits, and problems such as burning oil for overhauls. The cost is not a small amount.

Unless it is a transitional model, it is not recommended for ordinary people to buy it. Zhang Chen pointed to Wang Longfei's favorite BMW minicooperclubmanfun and said, "Like this BMW miniclubman, which was licensed in August 2011, is nearly eight years old, with carbon deposits, abnormal noises, and cooling leaks. The fluid, the gearbox jumped into gears, the engine became angry from time to time, and it couldn't start. With Wang Ge's rambunctious character, if one day he was lying on the road, it would be really ineffective every day. "

Finally, Zhang Chen said that cars over eight years old belong to older car sources. The price of some models is as low as 10,000 to 20,000 yuan. It is a good choice for people who like luxury cars or old cars. It's good to do collections, we ordinary people should not join in the fun.

Zhang Chen's introduction was well-founded and coherent, and Wang Longfei was convinced.

More importantly, Wang Longfei believed in Zhang Chen's character, believed that he would not cheat himself, and believed that he would not deceive his friends.

"Forget it, don't buy it." Wang Longfei finally gave up the eight-year-old BMW minicooperclubmanfun. What Wang Longfei didn't know was that the knowledge of the BMW minicooperclubmanfun that he learned when he saw the car today caused him to cause a huge controversy. The misfortune caused Zhang Chen to go into a rage in order to save him and for the safety of his brother. Of course, this is another story. Remember the website address, www. biquxu. Com, it is convenient to read next time, or you can enter this site by entering "" in Baidu