Let’s talk about the logic behind the tightening of traffic restrictions in Shanghai and the car purchase options for foreign car owners.

In Shanghai, the new motor vehicle restriction policy was officially implemented this week.

As a female driver whose only fuel car in the family is a foreign brand, and the environmental protection standard is still National IV, the truth is that the leakage in the house is not water, it is all my tears (the situation is as miserable as mine) Please type "awsl" on the barrage, ah, no, please type "awsl" in the comment area...).

I am no longer poor. Today I will talk to you about some of the logic behind this policy, and I have thought of several ways out for myself to share with you (3 serious car models recommended).

First of all, let me tell you about the contents of this newly upgraded package. First of all, the restricted driving hours have been extended from the original two periods of 7:00 to 10:00 and 15:00 to 8:00 to 7:00 to 20:00 every day, except for Saturdays, Sundays and all citizens’ holidays. This is not over yet. From the first working day after the May Day holiday in 2021, traffic on the ground in the inner ring will also be restricted from 7:00 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 every day. The time left for me by the policy is running out.

It only took a week from the release of the notice to the implementation, which indeed made people holding foreign cards feel a little suffocated. To exaggerate, after May Day next year, the foreign cards in hand will be They become brothers of Shanghai C in an instant, no one should look down on the other... But let me tell you this, it is only a matter of time that foreign brands are not as good as Shanghai C, because the road resources there have not increased or decreased, but Shanghai's The population is bound to be increasing, and the number of cars is also increasing, because cars are indeed getting cheaper. In the 1990s, cars and houses in Shanghai had the same price, but what about now? Moreover, as people's incomes are indeed getting better and better, it is not uncommon for families to have two cars.

So who among us can control the highest right of way (right to use road resources)?

Answer: The person who bought that piece of iron sheet for 90,000 yuan has no doubt.

Who is next?

Answer: Someone who did not spend 90,000 but still got a green Shanghai card. These people responded to the general trend of new energy, bought new energy when the government called for it, and received green card rewards. Of course, in my opinion, Shanghai’s strong support for new energy and its unrestrained issuance of green cards are also one of the reasons for exacerbating Shanghai’s congestion. But new energy is indeed a trend and the only way to drive the economy.

Who is it at the end?

Answer: The wild card was the most "injured" this time. In fact, compared with 90,000 yuan for iron sheets, the threshold for foreign brands is too low. In the past long time, during most of the day, people who spent 90,000 yuan to buy the highest right-of-way People enjoy the same right of way. In a sense, it is indeed unfair and even a bit cunning.

As a side note, I especially like director Huang Bo’s portrayal of human nature in the movie "A Good Show". Different characters behave differently in competing for limited resources on an isolated island.

And this island is not just a microscopic real world. To quote a sentence I saw on Zhihu: "Driving is not a natural human right." Therefore, in the face of limited resources, discussing the fairness of equal distribution is hooliganism, and it is reality that you get what you pay for.

Seeing this, some people may ask, is this policy just to promote the sales of new energy vehicles? Is SAIC going out of business? I can't judge how many different aspects the original intention of the policy is, but if we extrapolate from the results, as soon as the policy came out, all the rich people went to auction, and the winning rate of 90,000 iron sheets was about to drop again, and those without money all put their minds aside. Now that new energy vehicles are given license plates, sales of new energy vehicles will inevitably rise sharply. In other words, will the price of 90,000 iron sheets increase? There is no need to be pessimistic, but it is true that the price is stable. The price of new energy vehicles has also stabilized. Tesla, for example, will definitely not fall below 200,000 yuan as legendary. This is a good time for them to cut leeks, and monthly sales of 20,000 yuan have stabilized.

Okay, the above is the whole process of my digestion of this established fact, from collapse to understanding, to convincing myself that I must not give up treatment...

Yes, next: Let's talk about the following "treatment plans" that I have thought of for myself. These plans are all based on the starting point of the second car in the family, which means that the car on hand is not intended to be sold.

Option 1: Cadillac CT5

I first went through all the models I had test driven before (of course, the prices had to be affordable for me). Have you started to think about it? Cadillac CT5 (don’t close it yet, this article is really not a good article...) The reason is very simple:

First, considering a fuel vehicle means that I have to pay 90,000 yuan. money, so considering a car worth RMB 350,000 to RMB 400,000 is a little more stressful for me, so the range of RMB 200,000 to RMB 250,000 is definitely the best. At this price, Cadillac has an attractive discount and is rear-wheel drive, which is also better than what I have now. The power output of the oil car is better - 2.0T turbocharged, 237 horsepower, 350 Nm (the current one is 2.4L self-priming, 201 horsepower, 233 Nm, you can guess which car...).

Of course, people who have no requirements for power and disdain the so-called driving pleasure can ignore it. This is just my personal opinion - when buying a new car, the power output should at least not be weaker than the original one, so Driving is so boring... As for which one to choose in terms of configuration, friends who are in need can discuss it with me in the comment area, but I won’t go into it here.

Option 2: Tesla Model? 3

90,000 yuan to unlock the supreme right of way is indeed tempting, but what if you can’t become a lucky one before May next year? What to do? Yes, so I couldn't help but naturally consider the Tesla Model 3. Although there is a vague chain of contempt in the circle of automotive media teachers where people who drive gas cars look down on those who drive electric cars... But so what, if I can't enter the inner circle, will they support me? (Just kidding)

To get back to the subject, I did go to the Tesla showroom downstairs of the company. As an intended car owner, I learned about the process of buying a Tesla. often! pole! speed! Pay a deposit of 1,000 and pick up the car in 4-6 weeks. The landing price is the car price after subsidies plus an insurance fee, and nothing else. Oh, by the way, if the car owner introduces it, you can get a 1,000 yuan overcharge limit. At the same time, because Tesla has a supercharging network, there is no need to provide proof that home charging piles are installed at home. But I do want to complain about Tesla’s sales. The tightening of the foreign-brand restriction policy is always there, and I can’t help but say that it’s so elated that I can’t help but say...

But it’s true, next year’s new energy subsidies The policy has not yet been decided, and going to the next step of the policy, when the congestion is gradually alleviated after increasing the control of foreign license plates, and the congestion is gradually reduced, then the green card quota will have to be controlled, either by queuing up or paying money, or by restricting traffic with the last number. Are you also anxious after being hit by these few words of mine?

Plan 3: Lexus ES

The last plan is commonly known as the "one-stop solution" plan. Why do you say that?

I believe that many people have the so-called "one step to get it right" mentality when buying a car. For example, I don't buy a joint venture and go directly to BBA. A 7-seater SUV, one step at a time, it can be used in all family car scenarios even after the second child is born.

My choice here is to vote for the Japanese luxury Lexus ES. No matter how discerning the automotive media teachers are in everyone's eyes and how much they care about the so-called driving pleasure, when it comes to buying a car yourself or introducing it to relatives, you can never avoid the Japanese option. The reason is of course that it saves worry and can be said to be luxurious. In terms of maintenance and convenience of car use, it crushes any luxury car series, and only Lexus currently holds the highest banner for Japanese luxury. Therefore, the Lexus ES has become the dream car of many people, including me. It has good looks, good quality, and no discounts, but it has no value for money (in the same price range).

Yes, it is so arrogant, but it is definitely not those #youbuy, I recommend, I buy, as the media teachers say? Definitely next time! #? series, because for the vast majority of people choosing a car, stability and peace of mind are always the top priorities.

Okay, let me finally summarize my "crazy output" today.

First, if you are in Shanghai and can get the highest right of way for 90,000 yuan, you must get it. Because the green card currently has no threshold, in the future it will definitely be inferior to the blue card in terms of right of way.

Secondly, if you can only choose a green card, you must do it as soon as possible, or you will have to queue up or pay money sooner or later. It’s better to take advantage of the bonus now.

Thirdly, after getting the green card, you must also have plans to continue to win the blue card. After all, when new energy vehicles are scrapped in the future, the green card will also be scrapped (of course, if you replace it with another new energy vehicle, the green card can be extended).

Fourth, when buying a car at this stage, I will consider the three options of Cadillac CT5, Tesla Model 3 and Lexus ES. As for who I finally chose, it was decided by my wallet...

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.