In a heartwarming gesture, a generous individual decided to gift their friend a brand new Destroyer 05, a model that has been gaining popularity in the Chinese automotive market. The car, priced at 7.98万元 (approximately $1,200), is a testament to the growing affordability and quality of domestic vehicles in China.
Background
The journey to selecting this car began in mid-August when the giver started looking for a used car. However, they encountered issues with sellers hiking prices, which led them to reconsider their options and ultimately decide to purchase a new vehicle.
The Purchase
After a two-week search, the giver settled on the entry-level model of the Destroyer 05. Initially, they had considered purchasing the Qin model, but due to the abundance of ride-sharing services in the Jiangsu region, which often use similar vehicles, they opted for the Destroyer 05 to avoid any misconceptions.
The purchase process was swift, with the car being viewed, picked up, and registered in just one day on September 2. The total cost, including the裸车价 (base price without additional options), came to 7.98万元. There was a cash discount of 2,000元, and the insurance cost 6,200元. Since the purchase was made in full, there were no finance charges involved. However, the 4S store offered a loan option with 51,000元 over two years at 0% interest, but this would have included an additional 1,000元 service fee. The package also included three free maintenance services, window film, and floor mats.
Initial Impressions
After driving the car for about 100 kilometers, the giver shared their initial impressions. The in-car experience was described as satisfactory, with precise voice recognition, a comfortable screen, and smooth operation of the infotainment system.
In terms of power, the car performed adequately, whether the battery was fully charged or not. The driver’s seat, however, felt a bit high even when adjusted to the lowest setting, differing from the typical sedan feel. The reversing image quality was disappointing, with a mosaic-like appearance, and the suspension was felt to be on the harder side, possibly due to it being a new car.
The fuel efficiency was impressive, with the car showing a range of 1,100 kilometers after adding 310 yuan worth of fuel, which was used for urban driving. The car is equipped with slow charging only, and the giver has yet to experience the charging time.
The original tires were noted to be slippery, and it was suggested that they be replaced sooner rather than later. Additionally, the giver plans to install a front radar, rear-view mirror folding with one-touch window operation, and automatic window rising upon locking the car, along with a dashboard camera, all purchased from Taobao.
Conclusion
The giver acknowledges that the Destroyer 05, priced at 7.98万元, offers good value for money and reflects the improving quality of domestic vehicles in China. Despite some minor issues, the car is seen as a worthy gift, especially considering the growing trend of affordable and technologically advanced domestic cars in the market.
As the giver prepares to hand over the car to their friend, they express satisfaction with the purchase and the overall experience, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Chinese automakers in the global automotive industry.
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