Would you buy a Chinese car?

amit · 28th September 2005, 01:20

A survey (assuming it was reliably done!) in Germany threw up a interesting result. 1 in 8 Germans are ready to buy a chinese car.
how many of you are ready to buy a Chinese car? Take a look at some Chinese cars shown at the Frankfut Auto Show:

1. Zhongua. base model has a 2.0L engine priced at approx Euro 18,000 or US$22,000. The company Euro Motors Brilliance Auto expects to sell 5,000 Zhonghuas in Germany in 2005 and up to 40,000 cars all over Europe in 2006.

2. The new CD, made by Chinese carmaker Geely. The car costs about 10,000 Euro (around US$12,200). Top Speed 170 kmph.

3. the HQ, made by Chinese carmaker Geely. The small car, which comes with five gears and a 1.2 liter engine, costs about 4000 Euro (around US$4900).

Mods please merge the two threads.

Aditya · 28th September 2005, 07:01

Honestly, those cars look decently price. I would however, carefully scrutinise safety and quality before considering a Chinese product. My vote is for the third option.

drpullockaran · 28th September 2005, 07:51

If they could sell the Palio at a cheaper rate here I would be more than willing to plonk my hard earned cash on the car from FIAT.

raajks · 28th September 2005, 08:40

Chinese cars use the USE and throw technology. As a stock car, we could may be use it. For any modifications on the same would be difficult

Stratos · 28th September 2005, 08:42

If I find the quality of the product, good. Assuming that China being one of the major growing markets for automobiles, they should and hopefully will make better cars in the near future which will be cheap, yet good on quality. There are many hit international cars being launched in China which may be the start of it.

X-Machine · 28th September 2005, 20:21

I would preferably like to wait for their safety to improve.Only then i might `think` of recommending it.

I would personally never buy a chinese car.

X

Deeps · 28th September 2005, 20:59

I'd prefer to wait for 5 years atleast. But looking at the pics above, the cars look very very attractive in terms of looks and price.

ajmat · 29th September 2005, 08:31

If make by a forgeign manuacturer in Chine - yes, otherwise, I will wait andd watch - Chinese bikes never made it over here

Steeroid · 29th September 2005, 11:06

I dont think we will ever be able to beat their cost structure. Why bother developing a 1-lakh car? Tata should get a chinese manufacturer to make the cars for them and export it to India, then badge it Tata.

There's a chinese hypermarket here (about 5 million square feet) where the standing joke is that you only need to wave Dhs.10 in front of them - they'll sell you the stuff for the smell of it, and if you actually give them the tenner they'll add the girl at the counter to your pack.

BUSA · 29th September 2005, 12:46

I would not prefer to buy a Japanese car! Quality is a issue and it only looks good! Nothing else!

Whats so exceptional about the Zhongua(looks Maybachish)! Its a 2.0L car with a 10L price! we get a Elantra on par!

Also if i am not mistaken some Chinese Auto copied Honda CR-V and made a FR-V and priced it lower! Honda sued them! Was it in China or japan?

RX135 · 29th September 2005, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

If make by a forgeign manuacturer in Chine - yes, otherwise, I will wait andd watch - Chinese bikes never made it over here

I saw them in Nepal and they were all show-no go. Even old RX100s plying around can whip their asses.

ajmat · 29th September 2005, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

I would not prefer to buy a Japanese car! Quality is a issue and it only looks good! Nothing else!

Whats so exceptional about the Zhongua(looks Maybachish)! Its a 2.0L car with a 10L price! we get a Elantra on par!

Also if i am not mistaken some Chinese Auto copied Honda CR-V and made a FR-V and priced it lower! Honda sued them! Was it in China or japan?

Looks like a CRV - body on chasis + old isuzu engine

typeOnegative · 29th September 2005, 13:22

Funny sounding name? Sorry. No can do.

Flippant reason, but there it is.

typeOnegative · 29th September 2005, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

I would not prefer to buy a Japanese car! Quality is a issue and it only looks good! Nothing else!

Errr. Come again? That was weird.

BUSA · 29th September 2005, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Errr. Come again? That was weird.

Type O

I meant chinese! LOL

View Poll Results: Would you buy a Chinese Car?
Yes	9	21.95%
No	15	36.59%
Only if their Quality Improves	17	41.46%
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28th September 2005, 01:20	#1
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 450 Times	Would you buy a Chinese car? A survey (assuming it was reliably done!) in Germany threw up a interesting result. 1 in 8 Germans are ready to buy a chinese car. how many of you are ready to buy a Chinese car? Take a look at some Chinese cars shown at the Frankfut Auto Show: 1. Zhongua. base model has a 2.0L engine priced at approx Euro 18,000 or US$22,000. The company Euro Motors Brilliance Auto expects to sell 5,000 Zhonghuas in Germany in 2005 and up to 40,000 cars all over Europe in 2006. 2. The new CD, made by Chinese carmaker Geely. The car costs about 10,000 Euro (around US$12,200). Top Speed 170 kmph. 3. the HQ, made by Chinese carmaker Geely. The small car, which comes with five gears and a 1.2 liter engine, costs about 4000 Euro (around US$4900). Mods please merge the two threads. Last edited by amit : 28th September 2005 at 01:29.
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28th September 2005, 07:01	#2
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18,833 Thanked: 81,290 Times View My Garage	Honestly, those cars look decently price. I would however, carefully scrutinise safety and quality before considering a Chinese product. My vote is for the third option.
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28th September 2005, 07:51	#3
drpullockaran BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ERNAKULAM Posts: 962 Thanked: 385 Times	The Palio is made in CHINA If they could sell the Palio at a cheaper rate here I would be more than willing to plonk my hard earned cash on the car from FIAT.
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28th September 2005, 08:40	#4
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Chinese cars use the USE and throw technology. As a stock car, we could may be use it. For any modifications on the same would be difficult
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28th September 2005, 08:42	#5
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,620 Thanked: 1,598 Times View My Garage	If I find the quality of the product, good. Assuming that China being one of the major growing markets for automobiles, they should and hopefully will make better cars in the near future which will be cheap, yet good on quality. There are many hit international cars being launched in China which may be the start of it.
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28th September 2005, 20:21	#6
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	I would preferably like to wait for their safety to improve.Only then i might `think` of recommending it. I would personally never buy a chinese car. X
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28th September 2005, 20:59	#7
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 170 Times	I'd prefer to wait for 5 years atleast. But looking at the pics above, the cars look very very attractive in terms of looks and price.
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29th September 2005, 08:31	#8
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,061 Thanked: 29,721 Times View My Garage	If make by a forgeign manuacturer in Chine - yes, otherwise, I will wait andd watch - Chinese bikes never made it over here
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29th September 2005, 11:06	#9
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,752 Times	I dont think we will ever be able to beat their cost structure. Why bother developing a 1-lakh car? Tata should get a chinese manufacturer to make the cars for them and export it to India, then badge it Tata. There's a chinese hypermarket here (about 5 million square feet) where the standing joke is that you only need to wave Dhs.10 in front of them - they'll sell you the stuff for the smell of it, and if you actually give them the tenner they'll add the girl at the counter to your pack.
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29th September 2005, 12:46	#10
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	I would not prefer to buy a Japanese car! Quality is a issue and it only looks good! Nothing else! Whats so exceptional about the Zhongua(looks Maybachish)! Its a 2.0L car with a 10L price! we get a Elantra on par! Also if i am not mistaken some Chinese Auto copied Honda CR-V and made a FR-V and priced it lower! Honda sued them! Was it in China or japan?
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29th September 2005, 13:22	#13
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 28 Times	Funny sounding name? Sorry. No can do. Flippant reason, but there it is.
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