"Buying a car?" Tao Yushu was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: "Why are you riding a motorcycle again?"

Seeing that Tao Yushu had misunderstood what he meant, Du Feng quickly said: "Sister, I'm not buying a motorcycle, but a four-wheeled car."

"A car?" Tao Yushu was surprised when he heard this, "A car is so expensive, why would you buy that thing?"

“It’s so convenient! Riding a motorcycle is hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and the danger factor is high when the meat is covered with iron, so you have to be careful when riding.

With a car, you don’t have to worry about wind, rain, or cold winter months, and you can go to work comfortably, how great it is!”

Du Feng said very well, but Tao Yushu didn't listen at all. He kept shaking his head and said, "If you don't buy it, don't buy it. That thing is so expensive. A car costs 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. How can our family have the money to buy such an expensive thing?"

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Listening to her words, Lin Chaoyang silently opened the bankbook he just brought back. There was a six-digit deposit starting with "5" inside. Tao Yushu glared at him.

"Sister, it's not expensive. You can buy a car for 40,000 to 50,000 yuan. You can choose whatever you want for 100,000 yuan." Du Feng said.

"Buy a Fiat?"

In the 1980s and 1990s, cars have always been an unattainable luxury for Chinese people. Except for a few businessmen who have the financial strength to buy cars, the income of the vast majority of ordinary people is not enough to support such high consumption of cars.

But in fact, in this era, not all cars are so expensive.

For example, Du Feng’s Warsaw car he saved by himself, or the Fiat imported from the socialist brother countries in Eastern Europe.

Fiat 126P was first introduced into China to make up for a batch of machine tools in barter.

After this car was imported, it quickly became the standard equipment for the first batch of wealthy households with 10,000 yuan, because its price was only 7,000 yuan.

Although it is petite and has a small displacement, this is a car after all!

This Fiat can be said to have fully satisfied ordinary people's dream of owning a private car, and it has also become one of the best-selling private cars in the 1980s.

"How many tens of thousands does a Fiat cost? It's a small Japanese car. Hainan is now full of cars. You can buy a 3.0L top-of-the-line Crown for 100,000 yuan."

Two of my friends are parking their cars there, and I'm going to get a Crown and drive there.

I don’t want to come here and ask you and my brother-in-law if you need to buy a car. Cars in Hainan are really cheap now! They are as cheap as cabbage!"

When Du Feng said the last word, a bit of greed flashed in his eyes.

If his upbringing hadn't been too strict, he would have wanted to become a bad guy in Hainan.

In January this year, the old man took a trip to the south and decided to open 14 coastal cities.

Hainan has since opened up to the outside world. At present, due to the impact of tariffs, there are many restrictions on the import of foreign cars in China, and the prices are extremely expensive.

Hainan has taken advantage of this spring breeze of policy to liberalize car imports.

Because of policy support, Hainan had no problems importing cars at first. In the first half of the year, Hainan only imported 2,000 cars.

If this trend continues, Hainan will be able to rely on policy support to generate income while also developing its economy. This should be considered a good thing.

As a result, in the second half of the year, the situation suddenly changed and the situation took a turn for the worse.

At a national meeting of industrial and commercial directors held in Taiyuan, Shanxi, Hainan leaders reported back the opinions of relevant leaders of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce:

In order to revitalize the economy and smoothen the circulation of goods, mainland agencies, groups and enterprises and institutions go to Guangdong and Fujian to purchase imported cars. If they are approved by the competent authorities of the respective provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government and are indeed used for production or scientific research needs, they should be allowed to go;

If collectives or individuals go to Guangdong or Fujian to purchase imported cars for their own use with certificates from district or county competent authorities, they should be allowed to go.

Before this meeting, according to regulations, cars imported from Hainan could only be sold and operated locally in Hainan. After this meeting, cars imported from Hainan can be sold out of the island. This is of course great news for Hainan.

In the month of July after the meeting, the Hainan District Government approved the import of 13,000 cars into Hainan Port, which was six times higher than the total import volume in the first half of 1984.

At that time, the cars imported into Hainan were mainly Toyota from Japan, which had to be ordered via Xiangjiang and transported to Hong Kong.

The FOB price of a 12-seat Toyota Coaster is only four to five thousand US dollars, a Crown is less than US$6,000, and the top version is less than US$10,000.

After these cars are imported to Hainan, even if they pay tariffs, they still have 100% or even 200% profit.

Policies have been liberalized and profits are still so high. Even Liu Xiahui can't resist such temptation!

Therefore, in the second half of 1984, Hainan entered a crazy car import mode. Almost tens of thousands of cars entered the port every month. Government agencies, groups, enterprises and institutions from all over the country also took notice and went to Hainan to buy cars.

After all, when buying a car from a local auto trading company at this time, the price difference is not just a little bit, but double or triple.

Even the public has to go to Hainan Island to buy a car, let alone those second-rate dealers who want to take advantage of loopholes to make money.

Tao Yushu rarely cared about things like cars. She felt a little frightened listening to Du Feng's description.

"If you do this, something will happen sooner or later, right?"

"Definitely. This is a mistake in policy, but by the time the higher-ups react, they will have already made all their money."

Du Feng replied to Tao Yushu and asked: "What do you think? Sister, why don't you buy one too and take advantage of the bargain. Maybe the authorities will close this loophole sometime, and then it will cost you two dollars."

Three hundred thousand to buy a car.”

Tao Yushu hesitated after hearing this. She is not the kind of person who has high requirements for material life and pursues an extremely comfortable life. She only rides a motorcycle because it is fast and efficient.

"Chaoyang, what do you think?"

"I listen to you." Lin Chaoyang said nonchalantly.

Tao Yushu forced him and said, "Don't you always say that there is nothing serious at home? This time there is something serious, and you have to make the decision."

On weekdays, Lin Chaoyang often joked that Tao Yushu had the final say in the small matters at home, and he had the final say in the big ones. Unfortunately, nothing big happened at home.

Du Feng couldn't help but laugh a little while listening to the conversation between the couple, but for the sake of his brother-in-law's face, he still suppressed his laughter.

Lin Chaoyang glanced at Du Feng and saw that his face was a little more solemn, and Lin Chaoyang was satisfied.

"It would be good to buy a car. It will make it easier to go out in the future."

Du Feng said: "Yes! Brother-in-law, think about how grand it would be to drive a Toyota Crown on the road!"

In European and American countries, the Crown is at best a cost-effective family car.

But in today's China, the number of cars itself is very small, and ordinary people have seen any luxury car with any configuration they want. The Crown, which is also good-looking, is the representative of luxury cars.

"What's the use of grandeur? A car is just a means of transportation!" Tao Yushu said.

Du Feng retorted: "Sister, you don't understand if you don't do business. This thing represents strength. If I ride a bicycle to discuss business with you, can he be the same as if I drive a car to discuss business with you?"

"Cars are just a type of strength. Real strength should be displayed in your career. This is the right way."

"Okay, okay!" Lin Chaoyang interrupted the argument between the siblings and asked Du Feng: "What kind of cars are there over there?"

"Toyota."

"Just Toyota?"

Du Feng explained: "Brother-in-law, Japan's automobile industry is now competing with European and American countries. The main focus is high quality and low price. People in Hainan also want to make more money. Importing an American car or a European car is not as profitable as a Japanese car.

many."

Lin Chaoyang nodded slightly. Personal emotions are personal emotions, but other people's things have merits, so we have to admit it.

"Then buy a Crown."

Du Feng clapped his hands and said excitedly: "Heroes think alike! Brother-in-law, we both thought of going together."

Lin Chaoyang joked: "Okay, it seems you have made a lot of money this year."

Du Feng smiled modestly, "I have invested all my money in the video studio. How can I have any money? I only have enough money left to buy a 2.0L."

He asked again, "Brother-in-law, Crown now has several models with various configurations. Which model do you want?"

"The 3.0L one you just mentioned is the top model, right?"

"yes."

"Then go for that one, just buy a good one."

Du Feng gave a thumbs up, "Brother-in-law, you still have the strength!"

Lin Chaoyang scolded him with a smile, and Du Feng said with a smile: "Let's buy two cars at once, and I'll let them give you a discount. I'll go to Hainan in two days and drive the cars back to you."

"Okay, I'll leave this to you."

After Du Feng left, Tao Yushu still couldn't believe it, "Are we going to buy a car now?"

Lin Chaoyang looked at her, and he could probably understand her mentality. A few years ago, they were worried about buying a bicycle.

This era is changing so fast that people are always caught off guard.

"After reform, life will always be better than before, otherwise what's the point of reform?"

More than a week later, Du Feng drove two Toyota Crowns back to Yanjing from Hainan and kindly helped Lin Chaoyang complete the procedures.

The policy for individuals to purchase private cars was only opened this year, and it is much easier for ordinary people to go through the procedures to buy a car than before.

This morning, a white Crown parked at the door of Lin Chaoyang's house.

Du Feng got out of the car, closed the car door neatly, and did not forget to gently press the car key and lock the door. His posture was indescribably chic and high-spirited.

He entered the courtyard and asked Lin Chaoyang to come out and take a look at the car. Unexpectedly, six or seven people swarmed out of the house.

I heard that Du Feng was coming to deliver the car today. Brothers Tao Yucheng and Tao Yumo came to watch the fun, as well as Lin Erchun and his wife.

Everyone followed Du Feng to the entrance of the courtyard and saw a Crown parked there. It had a square outline with sharp edges and corners, and its paint was bright and shining in the sun, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Compared with the BBA of the same period, the appearance of the Crown is indeed very outstanding. As soon as it parked in front of Lin Chaoyang's house, it attracted the attention of many neighbors. At this time, the car was already surrounded by neighbors watching the excitement.
To be continued...