What others think is a good car may not be suitable for you, especially these cars that are "applauded but not popular"!

Recently, the author discovered an interesting phenomenon. Several of my friends came to complain after buying a car. , I won’t buy it myself. But now after buying a car and driving it for a while, I feel nothing but regret.

Indeed, many experienced drivers around us who think they understand cars will recommend some niche models in order to show that they understand cars and have "style". Many novices will follow the advice of experienced drivers who understand cars. Opinion, went astray.

Today I would like to tell you about a few cars that relatives and friends praise, but they themselves would never buy.

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Anyone who has driven an Alfa Romeo Giulia can more or less feel that its driving pleasure actually exceeds that of the F30 BMW 3 Series . Coupled with its unique appearance and its popularity when it was first launched, many consumers who love driving and control have become its loyal fans. At that time, as long as you were buying a car and considering driving it, whether it was a forum or a WeChat group, anyone who claimed to know about cars could almost see someone recommending the Alfa Romeo Giulia. But for a period of time, Alfa Romeo Giulia seemed to be far away from everyone's sight.

The reason is that Giulia’s low value retention rate and high maintenance costs in the later period make it difficult for consumers to love it. And the failure rate of this car is also high. For example, in the forum, a car owner just picked up the car for a day and the engine fault light came on. Other failures such as insufficient power and damaged turbines are also common on third-party complaint websites. Therefore, even though everyone agrees that it controls well, for most domestic consumers, it is not suitable for living and is more suitable for playing.

Volkswagen CC

Volkswagen CC is the most beautiful Volkswagen car in the mouth of many people. Although it also comes from the MQB platform, Volkswagen CC seems to have become the "recommended, but OK" among veteran drivers. I will never buy it”.

Why? Volkswagen CC is the typical "beauty at first sight". It's stunning at first sight, but upon closer inspection, especially when you sit in the car, you'll find it more ordinary.

Although CC has a sporty appearance, when you sit in a CC car, you will feel that the interior and configuration are not much different from Magotan. Without much difference, the price of CC is much higher than that of Magotan. This makes it difficult for most consumers who live at home to accept it. Although everyone loves its good-looking appearance, affordability and cost-effectiveness are the fundamental factors for buyers to use a car.

Secondly, although the CC has a good-looking appearance, from a driving perspective, objectively speaking, the overall handling of the CC is not as good as the Magotan. Even if Lao Wang next door brags you about it and finally tricks you into buying it, he himself is probably still driving the cheap and spacious Passat.

Peugeot 508L

After the new Peugeot 508L entered the country, it did not continue the changes of the overseas version. Instead, it canceled the frameless doors and hatchback tailgate. The euphemistic name was to conform to China. Consumers’ car purchasing needs are actually just various compromises under cost control. Moreover, the new Peugeot 508L does not have a spare tire! Only provide tire sealant! Do manufacturers even need to save this cost? This is too stingy.

Although the driving and handling of the Peugeot 508L is indeed good, and the chassis performance can almost compete with BBA’s entry-level models, the 1.6T and 1.8T engines it is equipped with have been used for many years. In addition, the Peugeot brand Awareness is now at a low point, and the market value retention rate is also low. Even though the price of the 508L is very reasonable now, I'm afraid it will be heartbreaking when I sell a second-hand car many years later.

Volkswagen Huian

As the saying goes, you are not afraid of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but you are afraid of Volkswagen with letters. Of course, this is talking about the discontinued Phaeton and has nothing to do with Volkswagen Huian.

However, whenever you tell your relatives that you want to buy a low-key, high-end model, Volkswagen fans will first recommend Passat or Magotan to you, and secondly, experienced drivers who know cars will recommend it to you. Recommend Huiang which is more cost-effective.

As a model on the same platform as the previous-generation Audi A6L, Huian is considered to be the leading choice among Volkswagen's flagship high-end cars in terms of configuration, space, and price. However, the appeal and value retention rate of mass brands in China are no longer what they were back then. In particular, Huiang's presence in the domestic market is close to zero. For such a niche car, it is better to buy a BBA in the same price range.

Subaru XV

When it comes to Subaru cars, many car fans, especially friends from the north, only think of two words: "good car". After all, in the city where the author has lived for more than 20 years, the encounter rate of Subaru on the road is no less than that of the public. However, as an imported brand, Subaru's domestic selling points over the years have still been horizontally opposed engines and four-wheel drive. Models such as the BRZ, which are popular among young consumers, are now sold in limited quantities.

Currently, Subaru’s 4S stores only sell XV, Forester, Outback, and Legacy. The Forester is considered the most popular SUV, and the Outback, as a station wagon, is understandable for its poor sales. However, the Subaru XV, a compact SUV with a manufacturer's guide price of 191,800-231,800 yuan, is hard to sell. Although it has four-wheel drive, for consumers in first- and second-tier cities, XV’s product strength seems to have been marginalized. Coupled with the rise of independent brands in recent years, domestically produced cars also have poor configuration and quality control. Without the improvement in quality, Subaru XV will not be included in consumers' car buying lists.

Finally?

In addition to the above models, there are actually many examples in real life. For example, an experienced driver asked you to buy a Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid model in order to save purchase tax. But he bought a fuel single-action model himself. To sum up, a good car in the eyes of others may not be suitable for you. When buying a car, you have to put your own efforts into choosing it. After choosing it, go for a test drive to find out your needs, see more and experience more, and the one that suits you is the best. OK

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