From knock-off old-man's electric vehicles to industrial giant

Chapter 237 Starry Sky's move was too insidious! (3800)
Lu Zhiheng was moved by this sincere system.

It's possible to tell whether this kind of service attitude is just an act to sell cars or genuine.

Some 4S stores are very good at putting on a good show, and they can even offer free meals and water, but that's just temporary flattery; their service ends when the car is delivered.

On the other hand, Xingchen didn't try to sell the car much at all from beginning to end.

Comparing the two, the difference is obvious.

...

But then again.

Even with the best service, you still need to inspect the car.

"Let me test drive the car first..."

Lu Zhiheng decided to compare the two cars through actual experience.

The reputation and vehicle quality of Japanese automakers over the years are evident, while newcomers like Xingchen Automotive may have high specifications on paper, but the actual driving experience is still uncertain.

He has never liked to listen to one-sided praise online, but rather follows his actual experience...

"Hmm? This seat... it's so soft and comfortable!"

As soon as I sat down.

Lu Zhiheng's serious expression suddenly froze.

It offers a very comfortable semi-enclosed feel, with the seats covered in genuine leather. Even the areas within reach on the door panels are padded. The ergonomic seats and the sophisticated, minimalist interior design constantly stimulate the senses.

hiss--!
These seats... seem more comfortable than those in the Highlander?

wrong.

Not necessarily, I'll try a few more times!
Having just test-driven the Highlander that morning, with the lingering warmth and feel of the previous car still on his backside, Lu Zhiheng diligently compared the differences between the two. After several minutes of repeated test drives and observations, he finally came to a conclusion.

The seats in the Starry Night L7 are larger and more comfortable than those in the Highlander! They also have more features!

No, the seats are even more comfortable than those in other joint venture models he has test-driven.

It's important to know that seats are very important. A car should be easy to drive, and secondly, the seats shouldn't be too uncomfortable. Otherwise, you'll experience back pain after driving for a long time, and you won't want to drive even the best car for long. These are all based on experience.

Looking at the large screen inside the car, Lu Zhiheng initially thought it was quite flashy.

However, the actual feeling inside the car is completely different.

The UI is large and beautiful, and the navigation display is aesthetically pleasing. He tried touching it a few times, and the response was very sensitive, without any lag.

Although there was no review, he had a feeling that the screen quality was much better than the Android flagship phone he bought for several thousand dollars.
Watch and watch.

My heart was stirred.

I gradually felt the urge to place an order.

Is this a domestically produced car? Domestically produced cars have reached this level?
With a starting price of 32.88 yuan, it offers so much more than the Highlander, and the experience is significantly better.

"Let's try again. The driving quality and ease of driving are key factors for a car!"

Lu Zhiheng kept reminding himself to be wary of these superficial efforts. The internal tuning of a car is very difficult, and in recent years, many domestic cars have also done a good job with their superficial aspects.
For example, he tried out the seven-seat version of the BYD Tang.

How to say it.

The power is indeed fierce, but the braking and accelerator pedals are too non-linear. The power delivery is too jerky in the early and mid-range, while the braking response is only strong in the mid-range. This gives the driver a serious lack of confidence and makes the car difficult to control. Even when the power mode is set to the eight-second range, the non-linear pedal feel is still there.

In contrast, while the power of joint venture gasoline cars may be sluggish, the overall tuning is more in line with the feel of the pedals, which are details that can be perceived from the driving perspective.

soon.

Twenty minutes passed.

Led by the official sales staff, Lu Zhiheng took the Starry Night L7 for a test drive.

Before he even got out of the car, his face was already filled with astonishment!

hiss--! !

How can this five-meter-long, six-seater SUV be so easy to drive??
The comfortable pedal feel and linear power delivery are exactly what you press down, with no excess power, precise to the millimeter. And whenever he wants to slow down or press the brake pedal, the vehicle's braking force continuously follows, combined with the lowest level of regenerative braking, creating a subtle feeling of oneness between man and machine!
Something is wrong!
Nine out of ten something is wrong!
Despite its large body and wheelbase, it doesn't feel as agile as the sedans he drives when turning or making U-turns.

But who says the Highlander's turning and U-turn capabilities are any better?
The chassis's vibration damping, along with the dynamic adjustment of the CDC and air suspension, filters out the minor vibrations from the road surface, making the ride incredibly smooth.

To be honest, this was the first time in his more than 30 years of life that he had driven a car with air suspension.

This thing is just too expensive in the joint venture car market.

It's the kind of car that, even when it's just sitting there, gives people the feeling that its class and price make it unattainable.

……

all in all.

Lu Zhiheng originally came with the intention of scrutinizing and finding fault.

But now he can hardly find any fault with him.

If you remove the car emblem, he would believe you if you said it was a joint venture luxury car worth over 500,000 or 600,000 yuan.

My desire to buy a car and lock in the deal has become increasingly strong!

It's as if something is missing in my heart if I don't buy this car.

"hiss--!!"

Just as he couldn't resist taking out his phone to place an order.

"Wait... let's go back and consult with my wife first."

Lu Zhiheng's intense desires were brought to a halt at this moment.

Mainly.

He is a man who respects his family and his wife.

Besides, the savings account for buying the car is still in my wife's hands.

……

I got home in the afternoon.

The wife, Zhong Chu, was watching TV with the child in the living room.

"Honey, I went to look at cars this morning..." Lu Zhiheng sat down and briefly recounted his experience of looking at cars that morning.

"You have to pay extra to buy a car? Is this how it is in the car world for all men?" Zhong Chu, the wife, didn't know much about cars and asked with a questioning tone.

"There's nothing we can do. It's a joint venture brand, and at the end of the year, no 4S store will not raise prices. My colleague Xiao Liu bought a BMW last year. He haggled with the salesperson until the end, but he still had to pay extra to get the car," Lu Zhiheng said, shrugging.

One might feel resentful if they are overcharged or have their prices inflated, but when they learn that everyone else is raising their prices, does that make them feel a little better? Does it become easier to accept?

Don’t worry about scarcity, but worry about inequality!

The same applies to price gouging.

“However, that Starry Sky L7 is indeed excellent. I can’t find any fault with it in any aspect. The only drawback is that the brand has only been established for a short time, only two or three years…” Lu Zhiheng sighed, feeling quite conflicted and passive.

At that moment, his wife grabbed the remote control, turned off the TV, and got up to put on her coat.

"Uh, what are you..."

Lu Zhiheng was taken aback.

Zhong Chu glanced at him and said, "What are you standing there for? Go take a look at the car... If it's good, we'll order it today. You keep complaining, saying that joint venture car companies are not fair and that new energy vehicle companies are too inexperienced. If you don't buy this car, you'll dream about it all night. You should also see if the Xingchen L7 is really as good as you say."

Lu Zhiheng's expression changed from surprise to joy.

The two traveled together and arrived at the Star Auto brand direct-sale store.

"This car seems much better than that Highlander..."

Zhong Chu doesn't know much about cars, but he can still see the difference.

After sitting in the second row.

They kept making sounds of amazement.

"There's also a large refrigerator here!" "Yes, ma'am, our Starry Sky L7 is equipped with a dual-temperature refrigerator, supporting temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius and -15 degrees Celsius. Both heating and cooling are very quick and convenient..."

"It can heat and control the temperature, so does that mean it can also be used to warm milk and reheat food for babies?"

"That's right, I can demonstrate it for you live if you need it."

……

The official sales representative skillfully demonstrated the functions of the dual-temperature refrigerator.

Lu Zhiheng discovered that his wife was completely immersed in the "big refrigerator" offensive. When she heard that it could heat up milk and food, her eyes seemed to light up!
"Buy this car!!"

I briefly tried out the rear seat features.

Zhong Chu uttered these words as he got out of the car.

"This car even has a small table in the back seat. The salesperson told me that children can eat, read, and be fed baby food on it..."

The fervor in his eyes was no less than that of Lu Zhiheng after he looked at the cars that morning!
Women can be terrifying when they get carried away.

Lu Zhiheng was speechless: "Wife, you're wrong to look at cars like that. You've only experienced the second row. Features like small tables and refrigerators aren't very technologically advanced. You have to consider both the space and the driving experience when choosing a car."

"So how is the driving experience and interior space of this car?"

"very good."

Lu Zhiheng was speechless.

……

With both votes in favor, the configuration and order for the Starry Night L7 were finally secured.

After receiving a complimentary gift upon delivery, Lu Zhiheng was informed by the salesperson that he would have to wait more than a month to pick up his car.

Although this process was lengthy, I felt much more at ease than paying extra to get a car from a joint venture.

Moreover, the service and attitude were very pleasant from beginning to end, and you could even earn points while waiting for the bus.

Under the guidance of official sales.

Lu Zhiheng downloaded the Xingchen Auto App and browsed the vehicle parts in the Xingchen community and car mall beforehand. He finally felt a sense of relief and peace of mind...

With this matter settled, I can go back to work with peace of mind before the New Year.

……

I went to work early the next morning.

As soon as I opened my eyes, I reached for my phone next to my pillow.

For some reason, Lu Zhiheng opened the Xingchen Auto App to check the vehicle's status.

The system indicates that it will take another month to pick up the car.

He closed the app.

I went out to eat and then drove to work.

As soon as I drove to work, I took a breath and checked the time on my phone. On a sudden impulse, I opened the app to check the vehicle's status.

It shows that we still need to wait another month...

noon.

After finishing lunch, Lu Zhiheng took out his phone to watch videos, and then couldn't resist opening the app to check the vehicle's status.

The message indicates that you will need to wait...

He suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Damn it! It takes another month? How can anyone go to work with peace of mind?!"

He was upset and suddenly realized something was wrong.

Forcibly suppressing the anxiety in my heart, I scrolled through the internal community of the Starry Sky app to distract myself, but I found a post about a public group for Starry Sky L7 and subconsciously joined it.

"Welcome to the group, esteemed owners of the Starry Night L7."

"Another new car owner!"

There were about two hundred people in the group, and they were all recently formed. Lu Zhiheng quickly started chatting with the other people in the group.

……

How much longer until everyone can pick up their cars?

He sent a message.

This sparked a lively discussion among the car owners.

"I placed my order the day after the press conference, and I still have 20 days until I can pick up my car."

"I checked out the car before placing the order, and there's still a month left."

"It's so painful! My car delivery time is still forty days. Ever since I paid the deposit, I have to open the app dozens of times a day to check it. I also see posts from other people who have picked up their cars, and I'm so envious. I feel like ants are crawling all over me!!"

"+1+1!"

……

"By the way, Xingchen Motors offers free meals for test drivers, and car owners can keep getting free meals. That's a pretty amazing system. Do you guys think Xingchen Motors might lose money? Their operating costs are too high," Lu Zhiheng added.

After changing my identity as a car owner, my perspective also changed.

While Xingchen Automotive's move is commendable, the possibility of losses, future operational difficulties, or a reduction in service rights is a worrying issue.

Other car owners also have something to say about this.

"Mr. Xu has a broad vision."

"Starry Sky Dining Hall is so awesome! The more you eat there, the better it gets. The food cooked fresh by the chef is so satisfying, much better than takeout!"

……

"Whether Xingchen Motors is losing money or not is hard to say, I'm going to freeload off them, anyway, they've already lost a lot of money..."

One of the owners of the Star L7 bike, who had locked his order, said something that surprised everyone.

"Hey buddy, when you freeload, it's not like you're getting a free meal. How could you possibly lose out?"

"Here's the thing, I was originally a Star S7 owner. When I heard that the direct-sale store had a free meal perk, I went there. But I only went three times before I couldn't resist the sinful impulse and placed an order for a Star L7 Dawn Gold..."

You know what? I was sitting there eating my lunch, enjoying a free meal, and that flashy car kept trying to seduce me! Seduce me! Seduce me!!
I……"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone wore tense expressions. (Elderly person's mobile phone on the subway)

"puff!"

"This is a sad story." (laughs and cries)

"666... ​​Saving a few dozen yuan on food resulted in spending over 300,000?!"

"This guy's right, that's exactly what lured me in when I went for the test drive! Damn!!"

……

"That's not the worst part. The worst part is that I got angrier and angrier as I thought about it. I took my buddy out for a free meal, determined to recoup some of the cost of the car. As a result, my buddy also fell for it and couldn't help but place an order for one."

I bought the high-end version, and he bought the premium version.

"6666!!"

"Look on the bright side, you spent 300,000 yuan on a meal card, and you also got one for your buddy."

"Hahaha, I can't take it anymore, my stomach hurts from laughing so much... Xingchen's move was so sneaky!!"

　The owner experience was a bit slow, mainly reflecting the changing mindset in the early stages of the new energy vehicle consumer market, the price gouging for delivery, the transition between old and new ideas, and the differences in store services...

　　You can call it water, or just let it lie flat and do whatever it wants... but if you read it all in one go, you should get a complete description.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)