MMB Chapter 58 Buying a Car
Chapter 58 Buying a Car
"Welcome to Volt, gentlemen. How can I help you?" the male salesman said with a smile.
Xiao Kai glanced at the other person and nodded.
"Excuse me, we'd like to learn about pickup trucks. Would it be convenient for you to take us to see one?"
"Of course, no problem. Please follow me."
After the male salesperson finished speaking, he led the two of them toward a display stand in the corner of the hall.
At this moment, two pickup trucks are parked quietly here.
One of them was slightly smaller, while the other was noticeably larger.
They all looked similar, but the larger one was clearly better looking, and Xiao Kai took a liking to it at first glance.
He pointed to the larger pickup truck and asked, "Can you tell me about this one?"
"OK!"
The salesman smiled and nodded, then went to the pickup truck, opened the door, and began to introduce the vehicle.
"This vehicle belongs to our Volt pickup truck Raptor series. It is 5.93 meters long, 2.19 meters wide, and 2.01 meters high. It is equipped with a 3.5L V6 gasoline engine with turbocharging, producing a maximum horsepower of 416 hp and a maximum power of 311 kW. It also features a 10-speed automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds!"
The staff member described the pickup truck's specifications in great detail.
However, as he continued his story, Xiao Kai became increasingly suspicious.
Although he doesn't pay much attention to cars, he still knows a little about them.
The configurations the salesperson mentioned earlier were clearly not what he was looking for.
A 3.5T engine with 416 horsepower sounds like a gas guzzler, and the price probably won't be cheap either.
"At the same time, this vehicle has a wading depth of 810 millimeters, making it the best choice if you have off-road needs..."
"etc!"
Seeing that the salesman was still passionately talking, Xiao Kai quickly stopped him.
"You tell me the price first!"
"OK!"
"We currently only have this one version of the Raptor series, with a suggested retail price of 828,800 yuan. If you choose to pay in installments, you can get a 20,000 yuan discount on the original price, plus..."
"Cough cough~"
Upon hearing that it would cost over 80 yuan, Xiao Kai trembled involuntarily, and almost choked on the warm water the salesperson offered him.
"Good heavens, over 80! I couldn't afford that even if I sold myself!"
Xiao Kai thought to himself and then pointed to the slightly smaller pickup truck lane next to him.
"Ahem, let's leave this car as it is for now! Could you please introduce the one next to it?"
Although this pickup truck didn't look as imposing as the bigger one, it seemed particularly pleasing to Xiao Kai's eyes at that moment.
I must say, this salesperson is really competent and has a good eye for business.
After seeing Xiao Kai's behavior before and after, she clearly guessed his predicament, but she did not show any disdain or other negative emotions. She just smiled and went to the smaller pickup truck to continue.
"Okay, sir, let us introduce this car."
"This vehicle is the Ranger series pickup truck under our Volt brand, which is specially designed for users with general off-road and cargo-carrying needs."
As the salesperson explained, Xiao Kai gained a deeper understanding of the Ranger motorcycle.
Just as Xiao Peng said, this Ranger is perfect for him.
In terms of price, this car is very affordable. The official guide price for each version ranges from the gasoline four-wheel drive automatic version at 18.98 yuan to the special edition at 28.98 yuan, each with its own characteristics.
Overall, Xiao Kai still prefers the diesel four-wheel drive automatic version.
Of course, it's not just because this version is cheap, at only 19.38 yuan, but mainly because it's equipped with a diesel engine.
Since I will be going fishing in various mountains and rivers frequently in the future, I will have higher requirements for the power of the vehicle. Diesel engines have high torque and are less likely to get stuck in mountainous environments.
While some comfort is sacrificed, it is more fuel-efficient.
In addition, the other features of this car are also quite good.
Although the body is a whole size smaller than the Raptor, it has all the essential features.
It has everything imaginable, including an 8-speed automatic transmission, a central differential, independent front and rear suspension, turbocharger, four-wheel drive differential lock, electronic parking brake, reversing camera, large central control screen, ABS, automatic cruise control, brake assist, driving mode switching, vehicle stability system, tire pressure monitoring, airbags, and dozens of other features.
Although it has less horsepower, only 186, its overall off-road performance is significantly better than other brands in the same price range.
It is also easier to modify.
For Xiao Kai, this is the most suitable option.
After listening to the salesperson's introduction, Xiao Kai already had an idea in mind, but he still wanted to ask Xiao Peng for his opinion, so he pulled him aside and started talking.
Sure enough, Xiao Peng's idea coincided with his, and he also preferred the diesel four-wheel drive automatic version.
Seeing this, Xiao Kai called the salesman over and pointed to the Ranger pickup truck in front of him, saying, "Let's take this one, the diesel four-wheel drive automatic version!"
"Sir, do you mean you're going to buy it?"
The salesperson was clearly taken aback by Xiao Kai's quick decision and was momentarily stunned.
Based on his past experience with clients, they usually came to see the products several times before making a final decision, so he had long been prepared for Xiao Kai to not buy them for the time being.
Xiao Kai made the decision to buy a car so quickly, which made him overjoyed.
"Yes, we have cars in stock. Are there any discounts?"
Xiao Kai nodded. That's how he does things; once he's made a decision, he won't dwell on it too much.
"We have the car you want in stock, but it needs to be sourced from elsewhere, which will take about a week. Are you paying in full or taking out a loan?" the male salesperson continued.
"A loan!" Xiao Kai said.
"Okay, please have a seat and some water. I'll go and apply for the best possible discount for you right away!"
After finishing his sentence, the male salesperson walked towards the back of the hall.
He returned shortly afterward, bringing with him good news.
Based on Xiao Kai's situation, they set up several preferential plans for him to choose from.
After discussion, Xiao Kai and Xiao Peng finally chose one of them.
The car loan is 8 yuan, with 2 years of interest-free financing, and the monthly payment is only a little over 3000 yuan.
In addition, the car price has been reduced by 3 yuan from the original guide price, but the number of free maintenance services has been reduced from 3 to 1. However, it can still include registration and some small items in the car, such as a dashcam and floor mats.
Including vehicle purchase tax and insurance, Xiao Kai will need to pay more than 108,000 yuan to successfully purchase this car.
After a flurry of activity, Xiao Kai quickly signed the contract and paid a deposit with the help of the salesperson.
Next, all we need to do is wait for the car to be transferred from elsewhere, and then we can complete the final payment.
After leaving the Volt 4S store, Xiao Kai and his group did not immediately set off back, but instead went to browse the car market.
In his words, "Since we're already here, how can we not take a look around?"
Even though I've bought a car, it doesn't mean I won't buy other cars in the future. It's good to take this opportunity to learn more about them.
And you can also compare it with other pickup trucks; there might be a better option.
Xiao Kai and his companion spent almost the entire day there.
Ultimately, after comparing them, Xiao Kai found that the Ranger was the most suitable.
It's worth mentioning that during this time, Xiao Kai also took a fancy to another car, the Jeep Wrangler Gladiator. That car looked better, had better performance, and was more suitable for modification, but it was also more expensive, so he only looked at it.
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