Chapter 111

“Fuck!”

The next morning.

Luke couldn’t help but burst out dirty words when he opened his eyes.

The party at the bar last night was to celebrate his promotion to detective.

In Reed’s words, one more rising star in the police force.

It ended up falling off just outside the bar door.

Luke had been waiting for a call, hoping the patrolman would find his motorcycle soon, but never heard back.

Luke had planned to go shopping today to buy some things that were missing from his home, but now it was inconvenient to go out without a car.

He could only change his plans and buy a car first.

Luke has no experience in buying a car in Los Angeles and has to find a counselor.

Colleagues are working, he took a few days off to rest.

It’s always bad to find another coworker to go look at cars with.

After a while, Luke picked up his cell phone and dialed a number.

“Hi.”

An elderly man’s voice came from the cell phone, “Did you kid dial the wrong number?”

“Grandpa, that’s what I’m calling.”

“I’m glad you remembered my cell phone number.”

“Of course, I always remember it.”

“What can I do for you?”

“Do you have time today? I’d like to ask you a favor.”

“Tell me.”

“I want to buy a car, but I don’t have much experience and I need a counselor.”

“As a counselor, no problem, but I’ll lend you the money.”

“I have the money.”

“Good, see you in a minute.”

Half an hour later, an Audi Q5 drove into the Ruidu neighborhood.

Luke stood in front of his house and waved as the car pulled up to the door and the passenger side window opened.

An older white man probed and said, “This is a nice neighborhood.”

Luke got in the passenger side and surveyed it, “Nice car too.”

“Yeah, I’m a rich old man.”

Luke shrugged, “No wonder Uncle Val hasn’t been getting ahead, so he’s got a powerful backer.”

“Don’t even think about it, I’d rather give you my inheritance than him.”

“I hope you live a long life.”

“Hypocritical brat.” As the old man started the car, he asked, “What kind of car do you want?”

“Haven’t thought about it yet.”

“What’s the budget?”

“Around eighty thousand dollars.”

“I can understand young people wanting to buy a nice car. I was the same when I was younger, but you have to live within your means.

I heard from Linda that you haven’t paid off the loan on that Harley yet, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

It’s not too late to buy a luxury car when you’re as successful as I am.”

Originally, Luke didn’t feel too much about the sermon because he wasn’t a person who liked to overspend and spend money recklessly.

But hearing the word Harley brought back sad memories.

“Grandpa, I totally agree with your words, spending should indeed be done within your means.

Some time ago, I solved a big case and received a bonus of over a hundred thousand dollars.”

“Are you teasing me?”

“I’m telling the truth.”

“Bullshit, I don’t believe that solving a case can be rewarded with that much money, otherwise I would have gone to become a cop long ago.”

Luke asked lightly, “Have you ever heard of Schilder Hasson?”

“Sure, the Impressionist Schilder Hassen, a marvelous oil painter, what’s it to you?”

“I solved a case about his oil painting, it was worth ten million dollars, do you still think a hundred thousand dollars is too much?”

“Wow wow, you’re a lucky boy.”

Luke grinned, “You can’t solve a case with luck alone.”

“Better than your uncle, at least you can afford to rent a house.” The old man lamented, “God, what mistake did I make in my past life, having to raise a son at such an old age.”

There are also car 4S stores in the United States, but we rarely hear of incidents similar to the domestic pitting of customers.

Americans do not pit people?

Of course not.

Forty years ago, American 4S stores were just as pitiful, and more so than in China.

In those days, the United States car has been very popular, but the repair cost is very expensive, the rights of consumers are not protected, a woman car owner through the rights to change all this.

Her Passat had a breakdown and went to a 4S store for repairs. The 4S store promised to fix it soon, and the female owner didn’t think much of it, so she left her car there first.

After a few days the female owner to pick up the car, but the 4S store said to wait a few more days, the female owner agreed, but a wait is three months.

The female owner is anxious, you do not have time to repair me to a different place to repair.

But when the female owner made a request, but was refused, the reason is to sign a repair contract.

At that time, the female owner was furious, is my own car, they can not make the decision?

The female owner began the road of defense.

This road is not easy to walk, but also suffered a lot of threats, but the female owner still insisted, in the support of many car owners to obtain the attention of the relevant departments.

The loophole in the law was filled. Since then the quality of automobiles and the rights of consumers have been guaranteed.

According to Luke’s budget and requirements, Grandpa Robert helped him choose a few brands.

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Lexus and so on.

Then, the two began the road to choose a car, these brands of cars are good, just to see which is more appropriate.

The two went to the BMW store first, Luke test drove the BMW 740, the car still feels very good, just the field of vision may be worse than the SUV.

Luke also test drove the BMW X6, which is a coupe-type SUV, the model, interior, operation and power are all good, the only drawback is the sliding back shape, resulting in less space in the rear.

Luke, who is six-foot-five, sat a little top-heavy in the back.

Robert then suggested that Luke test drive the X5.

Luke’s impression was that the X6 was more expensive than the X5, and definitely better.

But in Robert’s words, the X6 is just different from the X5, not necessarily better than the X5.

And in terms of value retention, X5 is better than X6.

In his opinion, the X6’s positioning is problematic, favoring sporty SUVs that are inherently four-dimensional.

BMW car comprehensive performance is good, Luke test-drive after some of the heart already has a general standard.

Then test drive the car, can not be worse than this brand of car.

Then, another test drive Lexus.

Lexus sells well in the US.

Japan is the United States of America’s little pony, Japanese car prices are lower than the same level of the United States, the enterprise itself is controlled by the United States, most of the profits of the car companies back to the United States of America’s pocket.

Luke isn’t much of a cynic, but there’s always a dislike of the Japanese.

If the conditions were average, one might consider a Japanese car from the standpoint of fuel efficiency.

There was no way around it, being poor enough to count the price of gas and not be in a position to pick one.

But now it’s different, he has money, so naturally he has to pick what he wants.

He simply test drove a Lexus and left.

The next one was a Porsche 4S store.

The exterior looks quite beautiful with its streamlined body.

When I opened the door and prepared to test drive, I felt that the interior was general and the configuration was not as good as that of a BMW.

After inquiring, I realized that this is the standard equipment, while Porsche generally need to be optional.

In the salesman’s words, this is a reflection of the uniqueness of Porsche cars.

Spending more money is one aspect, the key is to wait three to six months to pick up the car.

Luke is in desperate need of a car right now, and by then the yellow flowers will be cold.

It felt like the car company was a bit pretentious.

Finally, Luke went to the Mercedes-Benz 4S store.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw the black Mercedes G500.

Unlike the streamlined cars nowadays, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a square silhouette, a very simple design silhouette, but there is an indescribable beauty, hardcore, atmospheric, domineering, and fashionable.

The two round headlights, like the two big eyes of the buds, made the appearance appear much more rounded as well.

Luke was instantly attracted to it.

Entering the car for a test drive, very comfortable leather seats, very spacious, high body, good vision, realizing the freedom of space in the car.

Start the car, very strong power, high attainment in performance and operation.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G500 adds a lot of technology, through the large screen with a multifunctional sports steering wheel, 360 ° camera intelligent parking system, remote start, negative air ion generator in the car ……

With its retro-trendy styling and the ‘bullet-loaded’ slamming sound, this car is the ‘dream car’ in many men’s minds.

Of course, this car is not without its drawbacks.

The only drawback is that it is too expensive, costing $120,000 for a naked car.

Buy a car in the United States need to pay excise tax: generally ranging from 6% -8%, state tax laws vary.

A car in Los Angeles lands at almost $130,000 dollars.

This is beyond Luke’s budget.

Luke now has $212,000 in total assets.

Of that, $167,000 in cash and $45,000 in system reserves.

To buy it, it was affordable to buy it in full.

But then again, he thought it was a bit expensive.

Let him give up and buy a different car, and he was a little reluctant in his heart.

This is not to say that other cars are not good, BMW X5X6 are quite good, but some things are afraid to compare.

If you don’t see the Mercedes G500, forget it.

But since he saw it, he really likes it.

Luke was torn, wavering, so he ran to lunch first.

Went to a Chinese restaurant, asked for a few dishes, and drank a little wine.

Robert’s look at his grandson had changed a bit.

Also didn’t give any more advice, Luke’s financial ability had exceeded his expectations.

He also has no experience in this area, never bought such an expensive car ah!

After a meal, Luke figured out that since he can afford it, he should buy what he likes.

The money is gone, you can earn it again.

In the afternoon, a ruthless, bite the bullet, mention the Mercedes-Benz G500.

Men, you have to be tough on yourself.