Car owners share what fuels buying decisions

(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-04-24 06:53

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A car trader discusses the merits of a locally made vehicle with a potential buyer. Liu Junfeng / For China Daily

Philip Huang, male, 31, real estate developer

I have a 2.4L Audi A6 and a 3.5L Infiniti FX35.

My two cars are for different purposes, with the A6 for formal business occasions and the Infiniti for my personal pursuit of driving pleasure.

For my next vehicle I have a very clear goal - the Audi Q7 3.6 FSI. My budget is around 1 million yuan.

My requirements for vehicles change with the age. In the past I cared a great deal about power. Now I have my own family and welcoming our new baby, so passenger comfort and space become new considerations.

For example, the trunk compartment should be big enough to carry baby's items and the interior roomy enough for a whole family.

I expect the vehicle can drive steady and smooth even at a speed of 120 km/h on an expressway.

Duan Jidong, male, 33, assistant to the general manager at a logistics company

I have a 1.6-liter Volkswagen Jetta.

I plan to change for a new car in 2011, which will cost 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. I prefer German or Japanese brands, for example, Volkswagen, Toyota or Honda.

Style, driving pleasure, fuel saving are my considerations.

Wang Hao, male, 34, business development director at a European cement company

Now I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 AT and I'd like to buy a new car in one or two years because of the increasing size of my family.

The price should be 200,000 to 250,000 yuan. It might be a European brand.

I prefer vehicles that can meet my demands both in sport and business. The vehicle should also be fuel-efficient, have good power and good drivability.

Li Qing, female, 30, media staff

I have an Audi A4, 1.8 T.

I plan to buy a new one in three years. I feel a little tired of ordinary cars and become more interested in the SUV.

The budget should be around 400,000 yuan.

Among many concerns for car, safety comes first, of course. In addition, it should have a stylish interior and fashionable in exterior appearance.

Andy Liang, male, 42, sales director of a domestic pharmaceutical group

Now I have a Soueast Lioncei 1.6 MT. I plan to change a new one by the end of this year for family use. I prefer a SUV or MPV.

The cost should be 200,000 to 500,000 yuan.

I care about interior space and driving pleasure.

Li Yanqiong, female, 30, marketing staff

I have a Geely MT5+EPS, but will buy a new car by the end of this year for family use.

The cost should be around 300,000 yuan.

Safety is the most important thing when I make the decision.

Yang Senyan, female, 27, advertisement manager for a State-owned broadcaster

I have no cars yet. I plan to buy one in 2011. I will use it mainly for the family, and also for business.

I would pay 180,000 to 220,000 yuan for a new car.

I care most about safety and fuel saving in selecting a car. Environmentally friendly and good-looking vehicles are also my taste.

Dong Yu, female, 30, staff at a foreign trade organization in China

I have a Toyota Reiz 2.5. In two to three years I will buy a new car for taking my family outdoors.

The budget should be within 300,000 yuan. Comfort, interior space and style are my considerations when buying a car.

Yin Haiyou, male, 26, student

I don't have a car yet. I will buy one in three years for work and travel.

The cost should be 100,000 to 150,000 yuan. I prefer German or Japanese brands, especially Volkswagen or Toyota and their branch brands.

Comfort, safety and style are among my concerns when selecting a car.

Mou Pengmin, male, 25, Bank of China staff

I have no cars yet, but will buy in three years. I plan to buy an apartment in the outskirts of Beijing so I will need a car to drive to work.

The budget should be 100,000 to 150,000 yuan. Price and brand recognition will impact my choice of a car.