Chapter 87: Buying a Car (Part I)
After eating, Ye Luo and Xia Xiaofei mentioned the matter of buying a car.
Xia Xiaofei learned of his plan and said with a smile: "It's just right, by the way, I also bought a few cars for the studio, we have several people in the studio now, and we can't travel without a car." ”
Originally, Ye Luo didn't plan to buy a car, after all, he couldn't drive a car on the island, but he was an island owner worth hundreds of millions, so if he didn't have a car, wouldn't it be like that?
Besides, he can't always take a taxi every time he comes to the city, and at the same time, he also knows that since Mina and the others have decided to develop on the road to stardom, they will definitely need a nanny car as a means of transportation.
So, he had to put his plans on the agenda now.
"Then let's buy it together and save you the trouble. ”
Ye Luo nodded and agreed without hesitation.
Hearing this, Xia Xiaofei said with a happy face: "Then let's eat it quickly, and after eating, we will go to Sao Paulo to buy it." ”
"São Paulo?" Ye Luo's face showed confusion.
"Eh, you see, I forgot that you just came here, and there are many places that you don't know yet. ”
Looking at Ye Luo's puzzled look, Xia Xiaofei patted his forehead and explained: "St. Paul is the most populous and largest city in Hawaii, and we belong to Newfoundland here, and it is one of the many islands in Hawaii that has an airport. ”
"Like the island of Newfoundland where we are now, there are no less than a thousand in the Hawaiian Islands, of course, not all islands are the same, some are large, some are small, some are large, some are small, some are rich, some are poor, although several Hawaiian leaders have tried to improve those poor islands, manpower and material resources plus a lot of monetary preferential policies have never been able to change, resulting in this problem has been a problem that has plagued the head of Hawaii for many years. ”
"However, the island of Newfoundland where we are now is also ranked in the top 10 among the many islands in Hawaii, both in terms of population and economy, in addition to not being able to compare with the top 10 islands, but it must have a huge advantage over the islands that are behind the rankings. ”
Xia Xiaofei said these things, Mina, Lavigny and Fit, the three authentic Hawaiians, all know, and although Lydi and Tong Yiya are Chinese, they are not from Hawaii, but immigrated with their parents when they remember, and they have heard some of these things.
Compared with the women present, only Ye Luo, who had just been in Hawaii for less than a month, didn't know these things at all.
He didn't even know the name of the place he was in now, if Xia Xiaofei hadn't said that it was called Newfoundland, he probably wouldn't have known.
"That's right...... Okay, let's eat first, and then go to the São Paulo you mentioned. ”
Ye Luo nodded suddenly, and then said with a wry smile: "If you hadn't told me these things today, I guess I wouldn't know about it, speaking of which, I really don't know much about the Hawaiian Islands, and I don't even know what the place we are currently in is called, if you didn't say it's called Newfoundland, I would have thought it was a city." ”
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Located in the southwestern part of the Hawaiian Islands, St. Paul is the capital, largest city, and important port of the Hawaiian Islands.
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the city is located at the heart of the North Atlantic shipping route and is also home to Aqua Blue's famous seafood market.
Ye Luo and Xia Xiaofei went on a passenger ship, Newfoundland is not far from Sao Paulo, less than 100 kilometers in a straight line, because it is an archipelago, so the traffic is only a passenger ferry, as for cars and other trips can only be on the island.
After all, Hawaii's economy as a whole is not strong enough to support the construction of bridges between all the islands.
Coupled with the geographical location, it is natural for the islands to rely on passenger liners.
Standing on the deck, feeling the cool sea breeze blowing in your face, smelling the light smell of the seawater, and enjoying the leaves.
Looking at the endless sea water everywhere, the sea breeze blowing, the blue sea surface is undulating, the snow-white waves are surging hard, and from time to time there are seagulls crying and flying by, plus the blue clear sky, everything is clean.
"Do you like the ocean?" asked a middle-aged man in a nineteenth-century English gentleman's waistcoat and suit, standing next to Ye Luo.
Ye Luo smiled: "Yes, why don't you like it? It is the cradle of life, and it is also the home of most of the life on the water blue star now." ”
Xia Xiaofei interjected: "Ye Luo, I'm glad to be able to meet you on Newfoundland Island, I feel more and more that you are born to belong here, especially if you are still an island owner, you have your own sea area, if you want to develop in fishing, then you will enjoy a lot of preferential policies." ”
"The ocean will not disappoint the children and grandchildren who love her, and she will give you enough to pay. The man in the vest smiled and nodded.
The man in the vest was probably in his forties, dressed as a gentleman, and his speech and demeanor were also very aristocratic, he seemed to be very interested in Ye Luo, and kept chatting with him, and finally when the passenger ship sailed into the St. Paul's pier, he stretched out his hand and said, "It's a pleasure to communicate with you, what is your name? I'm Ross Harlem." ”
"I'm also easily able to communicate with you, Mr. Harlem, and I'm Ye Luo. Ye Luo smiled and shook hands.
"Also the mayor of Newfoundland. Xia Xiaofei added on the side.
Ye Luo's smile suddenly brightened by three points, and the handshake strength increased by three points.
The encounter with Mr. Mayor was just a small episode on the road, and then Xia Xiaofei led Ye Luo and Mina to the largest car-buying center in São Paulo, 'Caesars Motor City', which was full of 4S shops and full of cars.
Interestingly, Hawaii, a country that has a faint hint of a sprint to the advanced capitalist countries, does not have its own independent car brands, but has many ship brands.
Because although the land area is vast, the actual population is a little more than 100 million, and because of the geographical relationship, Hawaii is composed of many archipelagos, so passenger liners have become a means of transportation between the islands, and the car can only be used as a means of transportation on the islands.
What's even more interesting is that there are only a few islands in the Hawaiian Islands that have 4S shops like this that specialize in selling cars, and many of the islands are second-hand.
Ye Luo and Xia Xiaofei walked into the Motor City, and a young man in high spirits greeted them and asked, "I'm Gray, the service engineer of Caesar Auto City, can I ask if there is anything I can do for you?"
Xia Xiaofei said: "My boss wants to buy a few cars, so please take us to see them." ”
When Gray heard that several people were here to buy a car, his eyes lit up suddenly, and he quickly introduced: "Then what type of car do you need? Jeep, MPV, SUV, sedan, van, or truck?"
It is said to be an automobile city, but in fact it is a bit like a car exhibition hall, and there are bright cars everywhere, and there is a light smell of rubber in the air, and people are looking at the cars.
Ye Luo remembered his supercar in Huaxia that cost hundreds of millions, and couldn't help asking: "What brands do you have for the better sports cars here?"
As soon as Gray heard this, he knew that the young man in front of him was very rich.
You must know that although there are many cars in each of the islands in Hawaii, people do not pay attention to the luxury and brand of the car, and generally pay attention to practicality.
In addition, Hawaii may have the lowest proportion of sports cars in many developed countries, because most of the areas here are islands, sports cars can only be driven on the island, and the price is often much more expensive than boats, so many people would rather buy a used car when buying a car, and when buying a boat, they will buy as good as possible.
After all, boats tend to be more popular than cars in Hawaii.
Xia Xiaofei frowned slightly, and persuaded: "Ye Luo, you either buy an SUV, or buy a jeep, the worst is a sedan, don't buy a sports car, most of the roads on Newfoundland Island are not suitable for sports cars." ”
Ye Luo thought about it for a moment and said, "That's an SUV." ”
The sedan is boring, the jeep is too ugly to buy a sports car, and the compromise is an SUV.
"If you want to buy an SUV, then I recommend the Honda XR-V, Land Cruiser or Pajero, in addition to the Lexus RX and Infiniti QX80 are also good choices, these cars are the best selling cars in their price range, safe, fuel-efficient, comfortable ......"
These five cars span between 100,000 and 1 million, from economy to luxury and comfort, no matter what grade Ye Luo chooses, he has a choice, which shows how skilled Gray's business is.
However, the more Ye Luo listened to it, the more he didn't like it, he said: "Wait, these cars are all Japanese cars, right?"
Gray smiled: "Yes, sir, Japanese cars are the most popular right now because they are the most fuel-efficient, economical enough, and beautifully made." ”
"No, I don't buy Japanese and Korean cars, take me to see American cars or European cars. Ye Luo shook his head and said.
Although Ye Luo has crossed over to the water blue star, but he was an angry young man when he was on the earth, whether he crossed over or not, Ye Luo didn't buy Japanese cars, he would boycott Japanese products within his ability, anyway, it was not bad money, and if he wanted to buy something from the United States or Europeans.
Gray immediately changed his tone and said, "If you want to buy an American car, then I recommend ...... to you."
"Upscale. Ye Luoniu added coaxingly.
"High-end American cars, it has to be Cadillac, if anyone can represent the American automotive technology, it must be the pride of Detroit, the pride of Americans, Cadillac!"
Gray said, "I recommend you take a look at the President!"
Under the leadership of Gray, Ye Luo and Xia Xiaofei went directly to Cadillac's storefront, and a car with a colorful shield inlaid on the front suddenly appeared in his field of vision.
Cadillac's store was relatively deserted, and when Ye Luo went straight to President No. 1, the waiter immediately rushed up enthusiastically, and hot coffee and fragrant cookies were served one after another.
"Nearly six meters long, more than two meters wide and high, doesn't this guy look like a monster? But look at the delicate paint and workmanship, and look at the luxurious interior inside, and you will understand, sir, this car is specially designed for successful people like you. I bet if you're sitting in there, you're the president!" Gray said.
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