Chapter 66 66. Nail Polish
After hearing the quotation, Hans sneered and said, "What about the MSRP price?"
MSRP is the suggested sales price of automobile manufacturers. The price written on the invoice is very transparent and can be seen by consumers, but there are more tricks in MSRP.
Sellers help manufacturers sell cars, and they definitely need rebates, sales commissions, etc. After deducting these money, the MSRP price comes out, which is the most instructive price for consumers.
Salespeople certainly can't be honest with them, though.
Xiaoka smiled and said, "Even we don't know the price, only the manager and the boss know it, so I'm sorry, but I can't give an answer."
Hans winked at Li Du, then patted Kaka on the shoulder and led him away, saying something in a low voice.
Soon after they came back, Xiaoka said, "If you don't apply for a loan, the OTD will be 54,000 yuan. This is the real price, absolutely real!"
Li Du looked at Hans, who nodded, and said, "Yes, I don't apply for loans, but cash transactions."
The time he stayed in the United States was too short, and he didn't have a long enough credit history, so it was difficult for him to take out loans to buy large properties such as cars and houses.
Even when a dealer agrees to a loan, the requirements are often onerous, with high down payments and high interest rates.
However, there is a school loan in the United States, that is, if there is a school guarantee, the conditions for student loans can be relaxed. It is a pity that Mr. Li, an unlucky kid, has no school to rely on.
After listening to Li Du's words, Xiaoka showed a happy smile on his face, and enthusiastically took them to the Z4 booth to see the car, poured coffee for them, and explained the structure of the car.
BMW Z4 is a light convertible sports car launched in 2009. As an entry-level two-seater trot of a luxury brand, it is famous for its excellent appearance and relatively spacious space.
Li Du didn't know much about cars, but Hans did. He discussed the configuration with Xiaoka, and then used his bargaining skills comparable to that of the old man in the vegetable market, and asked the dealer to send a few more things.
Xiaoka is a very frank salesman. He said: "In fact, if you can wait, you might as well wait. The Z4 may be discontinued. BMW and Toyota are preparing to jointly produce a Z5 sports car."
Li Du shook his head and said, "It's this car, if everything is fine, then I'll pay the bill."
There are many procedures to go through when buying a new car, such as paying taxes, paying transfer fees, paying registration fees, etc., as well as applying for licenses and buying insurance. It took a long time to complete these procedures.
After completing the formalities and buying the car, Hans happily prepared to drive the new car back home.
Li Du shook his head and said with a smile: "Boss Fu, this car is a gift I am going to give someone, so I hope that when the car is delivered to her, the odometer will be 0."
Boss Fu was taken aback for a moment, and then shouted: "Schete, are you a gift for Hannah, that silly girl?!"
Li Du shrugged and said, "You finally realized it. Of course it was prepared for her. How many women do I know in the United States? Who likes BMW Z4?"
Hannah has always longed for a new car, preferably a sports car, but her salary is not high, and buying a new sports car has become a dream.
Li Du knew that she liked the BMW Z4 a long time ago. When he was cleaning, he saw several car magazines. The papers introducing the BMW Z4 were all torn out. Obviously, Hannah kept them.
For him when he first came to the United States, 50,000 to 60,000 yuan was too much, and he couldn't afford it, but for him now, it was a small amount of money, and it was too easy to earn 50,000 to 60,000 yuan.
Hannah's birthday is less than a week away, so he came to Phoenix this time, and he wanted to buy a BMW for Hannah as a gift.
After hearing his words, Hans smiled gratifiedly and said, "Very good, boy, you finally want to pursue my sister? I can guarantee that if you..."
"Stop, stop, stop, this is a gift of friendship, there is no other meaning." Li Du interrupted him as soon as he heard that he was going to be silly again.
Hans said disdainfully: "A friendship gift of 54,000? Whoever believes who is an idiot!"
Li Du said: "Compared to the help Hannah gave me, this gift is really too light. I will thank her in the future."
Hannah helped him too much, not to mention the various care and life guidance for him during the renting period, not to mention the comfort he gave him after he was kicked out of school, but the little flying insects he relies on now, this is Hannah gave it to him.
Of course, Hannah didn't know it.
The car couldn't be driven back, so Hans found a trailer, and they happened to go back to Flagstaff with the trailer.
The old Ford F150 is still in the repair shop, and it will definitely not be available within a week. It happens to be Hannah's birthday soon, and they will be targeted by treasure hunters, so they simply rest for a few days.
When I got home, the car was temporarily parked in the parking space of Pine Tree Crown.
Li Du carefully protected it with a car jacket, then turned around and saw a cold beauty looking at him curiously with folded arms.
In this way, he quickly took a step back, and said with a smile: "Scare me, when did you appear?"
This cold beauty is dressed in a police uniform, so she is naturally his police lady landlord Rose.
Rose didn't answer the question, looked at him and said, "Is this Z4 yours? Are you a bitch?"
Li Du said displeased: "I'm a sissy? Have you ever seen such a tough sissy?!"
"Men don't keep cats and women don't keep dogs. You have such a big cat, you drive such a popular sports car, and you care so much about hygiene and image. Are you gay?" Rose continued to ask.
Li Du was stunned and said, "You know that men don't keep cats and women don't keep dogs?"
Rose snorted coldly: "Didn't I tell you? My parents are both teachers in Chinese schools. I may know more about some Chinese culture than you."
Li Du said: "Sorry, sorry, but I'm not gay."
"It doesn't matter, I don't discriminate against gays, love is free, right?" Rose left without giving him a chance to explain.
Li Du was so suffocated that he said to Ah Miao: "Made, isn't this bitch crazy?"
Ah Meow blinked, with a blank expression on her fat face.
Li Du continued: "What expression do you have? Are you stupid? She just said that I can't support you, I can't support you."
Meow blinked again, and after realizing it, it jumped up and scratched at Rose's back, with various fierce expressions: "Meow meow meow meow!"
Before going back, he went to the supermarket and saw bamboo shoots for sale, so he bought some.
Back with meat and vegetables, Li Du went into the kitchen to cook, and Rose came over and asked, "Do you want me to help?"
When she got home, she started to dress up at home again, her beautiful legs looked extraordinarily slender and straight against the slim pants.
The floor was clean, she walked on it barefoot, her feet were slender, the skin on the back of her feet was as delicate as jade, her thin toes were joined together, and her nails were as red as vermilion.
Li Du only glanced at it, and Rose's pretty face immediately darkened: "Where are you looking?"
"Look at what nail polish you've put on. Didn't you say I'm gay? I want to do it too." He said angrily.
Rose left the kitchen, but soon she came back, handed him a bottle of nail polish and said, "You're welcome, I'll just treat it as a thank you gift for cooking, then I won't help you, remember to make it for two people in the future meal."
Holding the bottle of bright red nail polish, Li Du couldn't laugh or cry for a moment.