From Japanese BMW to BMW X1, my second car in life, thank you for meeting me

Preface - My story with Japanese BMW? In December 2012, when I was about to graduate from my senior year, I ushered in the first car in my life - known as the "King of Corners" "Mazda6. It had been two years since I had received my certificate, and I felt itchy after receiving it. I believe all cyclists also feel this. At that time, I was like a child every day, trying hard to convince my family, and finally bought myself a Mazda 6, which I have been very fond of since I was a child. Thinking about the excitement of picking up the car at that time, maybe I have experienced it a lot, but it is not that profound now. ?What cannot be praised about this "Sheep 6" is that no matter in terms of driving experience, interior space, or reserve capacity, it is a remarkable family car. If you are willing to give a little more accelerator, push it. I can’t say much about the back feeling, but accelerating and overtaking, and precise steering can still give this “King of Corners” a good experience. It is precisely because of this that it brings a certain degree of comparison difficulty to the subsequent car replacement and car selection. ?Seven years of companionship, from graduation, to work, to marriage. In the blink of an eye, it is almost thirty years old. 2019 is perhaps the most special year in my life. I have an additional role. Although I haven’t had time to react, the label of “dad” has been quietly imprinted on me, and my urge to change my car has become stronger.

The day of handing over the car was full of reluctance.

Choose a car - a destined choice? To be honest, changing a car is not a very rational decision for me, because the distance to work is usually very short (you can get to the company by bicycle) ), the car is basically only used for weekend trips or when going back to my parents’ home. The frequency of use is very low, how low is it? ——42,00 kilometers in 7 years. ?But if a person always survives rationally and financially, what fun is there in life? When I graduated, I secretly set a goal for myself, to buy a luxury brand car by myself before the age of 30 (as for what a luxury brand is, everyone has a different opinion, haha). Because of this small goal and the opportunity of the birth of a child, changing the car was finally put on the agenda. ?At the beginning, when I brought up the idea of ??changing my car, my family all rejected it. You don’t need to think about the reason. It’s nothing more than: the baby has just been born, and milk powder doesn’t cost money? You don’t have to drive when you go to work, so why buy a car? Is it free to maintain a car on a regular basis, but then put it in the garage after changing the car? Wait wait...? But when I took my family to the Guangzhou Auto Show in November, there were only two words: "It smells really good." The routines are always surprisingly similar. Like a child, he talks hard and finally convinces his family. Omitted here...? The experience of choosing a car is similar to everyone else. The first thing is the budget issue. After working hard for so many years, with the little savings I had, plus the money from selling the car, I finally set my budget for landing 300,000 yuan. Because the target is a luxury brand, it is natural to forget about some well-reviewed cars, such as the Highlander, Edge, Tanyue, and Tiguan SUVs, and the Asia Dragon sedan. BBA, 30% off tiger, and 60% off leopard have naturally entered the ranks of candidates. ?So what troubled me at first was the 30% off Tiger Discovery. The original price was more than 400,000. At the auto show, the Land Rover badge was available for less than 300,000. However, after subsequent online research, various word-of-mouth evaluations were mixed. Even though it’s not even, it still scares me. Next on the candidate list are BBA's Q3, Q5L, A4L, C-Class, X1, and 3 Series, Lexus's ES200 and NX200, Chery King's Q50L, and Geely King's XT4 and XT6. Due to the issue of brand preference, I still prefer to choose between BBA and Lexus, so I started the test drive journey. ?Audi: I heard that the Q5L is on great promotion. After the auto show, I went to the 4S store for a round of negotiations. The landing price of the 2018 Q5L is 370,000, which is far beyond my expectation. The Q3? 2.0T is not available now, so additional configurations are required. After waiting for two or three months, the rear space is still slightly insufficient, and the overall feeling is more suitable for girls. The A4L has not been updated. It is a front-wheel drive car but the rear bulge is still very high. The appearance looks a bit old now. Pass...? Benz: In fact, in terms of brand preference, my wife prefers Mercedes-Benz. But after the first and last test drive, I gave up the idea of ??her. During the lunch break on workdays, before lunch, I went with two colleagues to a 4S store near the company for a test drive. The GLA is too small to consider, the GLC is too expensive, and if your wallet says you don't consider it, then there is only the beggar's version of the C-class.

I don’t know if it’s because business is so good, or the car I want is too cheap, or maybe I think I won’t buy it, but the whole test drive experience is really not that good. After waiting for the car for more than half an hour (during which we quickly went to have a quick snack nearby), we were asked to accompany the car down to the parking lot on the third floor of the basement. (The key is that the test driver drove onto the ground. My colleague later complained: Can't we just wait on the ground? I deeply agree.) Secondly, during the test drive, the test driver did not take the initiative to introduce the vehicle. Ask, some won't reply, it seems I am more familiar with him than he is. At the end of the test drive, the test driver said I still have something to do and left. Two colleagues and I walked away without even looking back, Pass... (I don’t mean to be slanderous here, I also think it’s just a problem with this 4S store, but I haven’t gone to other 4S stores since. , Feeling is really important. Although you are not buying an expensive car, no one’s money comes from the strong wind. If your service cannot keep up, no matter how good your brand power is, you will not foot the bill.) ?Lexus: It should be mentioned here that people in Dashi Province love Lexus far more than BBA. This also leads to the fact that Lexus basically does not have any discounts here, and it is basically not ready-made, so you need to wait. One of the colleagues mentioned above who accompanied me on the test drive just picked up a titanium gray ES200. I borrowed it for a test drive and experienced it. I am very satisfied with the appearance, interior and space. The only shortcoming is that in terms of power, the tuning is more towards home comfort. To put it metaphorically, it is the kind that makes you fall asleep comfortably while driving. I took my family to the store for a detailed discussion over the weekend. The beggar version of ES200 and NX200 is priced at 340,000 yuan. In fact, it can be better. However, my wife doesn’t like cars and directly excluded the ES (before that, she asked me to test drive the C-class What's going on? Hey, woman). As a mid-sized SUV, the internal space of the NX200 is too narrow, and the configuration of the beggar version is even more appalling. Pass...? BMW: In fact, in terms of test drive time, my first choice is BMW. Because I took my family to see the 2020 X1 for the first time at the Guangzhou Auto Show, it has already become a key consideration. From all aspects, my family is very satisfied. ?I also took advantage of my lunch break to go to the store in Ersha Island, but the test drive in the store only had 19 models of the top-of-the-range 2.0T X1. I simply went through the formalities and drove into the car. The test driver patiently explained the test drive route and precautions. He answered questions in detail during the test drive. I want to give this store full marks for the test drive experience (but there is still a price issue. In the end, it will be sold elsewhere. store transaction). ? Talking about the driving experience, even if it is a front-wheel drive model, BMW is still very satisfactory in terms of power adjustment. In terms of power acceleration, it is naturally more confident than the "Sheep 6". Just step on the accelerator and it will give you enough power. Flying forward with confidence. ?In terms of appearance, the "kidney" on the front face of the 20 model is more domineering, and the grille is wider. Two words: "good-looking"! ?In terms of space, I am 176cm tall. If I adjust the driving position, there is still three and a half fists of space in the back row. The short seats that everyone has criticized, actually have little impact on the premise that the distance is not very long. ?In terms of configuration, it can be said that it has everything you need, because the car is usually used by me or my wife, so seat memory is a must. Other configurations such as electric induction in the trunk, keyless entry/start, and electric folding rearview mirror are very important for a car. They are very practical for new dads and can be easily operated while holding their son with one hand. certainly! The most important thing! It’s the 20-model drumstick gear handle and thong steering wheel! Some car enthusiasts here may ask, why aren’t the 3 Series considered? emmmm.. I was banned by my family.. (If I were single! I would definitely choose the 3 series!)? Car buying chapter - after a rational struggle? After choosing the X1, the next step is to enter the price comparison process. In the early morning According to the information left on the website, I received calls from various 4S stores the next day. Of course, basically they will not quote the lowest price on the phone or WeChat. They all need to be invited to the store for negotiation. I roughly compared the quotes and chose to leave. Talk about the store not far from home. ?I directly skipped the 1.5T model, mainly because it is still available on the budget, so I will definitely go for the 2.0T model. In terms of color, because I saw the car pickup stickers of the car owners and saw the actual car in the garage, Mediterranean blue was the color chosen unanimously by the whole family. ?The main point of confusion is whether to choose the 2.0T leading model or the exclusive model. The negotiated landing price difference between the two models is about 25,000, and it will take two weeks to get a car.

The exclusive model mainly upgrades the T-string steering wheel, 8AT gearbox, four-wheel drive, HUD head-up display, sports exterior design, 19-inch wheels, etc., but in fact, only the T-string and gearbox are attractive to me. ?After a week of various researches on the Internet and tangled struggles in my mind, in the end, rationality prevailed. The car is a depreciated product, and it is better to save more than 20,000 yuan for later maintenance. Therefore, in the end, the 2.0T leading model Mediterranean Blue was selected! ?Pick up the car - like the long wait after three autumns? I placed the order on December 15th, and actually only waited for 10 days. On the 25th, I was informed that the car had arrived. During the waiting time, Like a child, ready to meet his long-awaited toy, the 10 days always feel so long. ?I asked for leave early in the morning on the 26th, and went to the store to pay the down payment for insurance, and then waited another day for the loan information from the bank. I finally decided to officially submit the loan on this special day, the last day of 2019. car. ?After talking nonsense for so long, next, the picture above!

The car has been cleaned and parked at the entrance of the store, and a profile view

The master tied it with a red ribbon

The double exhaust pipes are thicker. Looks good

The Lotus style wheels look good!

Use a wide-angle lens to show the rear face

Get the small target in the sky and white clouds

Look at the front face from a wide angle

Normal perspective Look at the front face

Get in the car and feel the new member

My son was also curious and touched it

Pick up the car and look cool and take photos as a souvenir

Drive Back home

The parking lot back home - the front side

The parking lot back home - the back side

On the second day after picking up the car, It's New Year's Day 2020, and I can't wait to take my family for a ride in the university town to experience the new members.

With the daytime running lights on, it looks domineering

I really like the appearance

The weather is good, many people come to the central lake to fish and fly kites

My son appeared on the scene, an ordinary small lawn is a happy little world

This is the first time I wrote a car pick-up post at Zhijia, and I talked about a lot of my thoughts. This one is considered In a real sense, the first car I bought can be regarded as achieving a small goal I had set before I was 30 years old. There are many words, so I will just keep it as a souvenir. ?Finally, I wish all the car friends, everything goes well and a happy life! come on! [Fist]