What are the impacts of purchasing China 5 vehicles?

[McSimon]

The introduction of the China 6 standard does not have a significant impact on the majority of consumers; its effects are mainly targeted at automobile manufacturers. The China 6 standard is an emission regulation for vehicle production by automakers, and consumers can still drive China 5 vehicles normally. However, China 5 vehicles experience depreciation: For owners who use China 5 vehicles for personal use, the introduction of the new China 6 standard does not have a noticeable impact. But after the implementation of China 6, China 5 vehicles have seen a significant depreciation. Therefore, if owners plan to sell their vehicles in the second-hand market, they will likely incur losses. Additionally, many manufacturers have already started offering discounts and promotions for China 5 models. So, if China 5 vehicle owners plan to change cars in the future, their old China 5 vehicles will definitely depreciate, and they will have to sell them at lower prices.

[DeNevaeh]

I specifically researched China 5 vehicles when considering a car change recently. The biggest impact is the license plate registration issue - major cities like Beijing and Shanghai now require China 6 standards for new registrations. If your local area still allows registration, that's fine, but selling the car later could be troublesome. There are emission restrictions for cross-city used car transactions now, and China 5 vehicles often face transfer limitations - my friend suffered losses because of this. With China 6 becoming standard, China 5 cars depreciate faster; you'd lose at least 20,000-30,000 yuan when reselling after a few years. However, if you're on a tight budget, China 5 vehicles are indeed cheaper, but you need to pay attention to passing the annual emission tests. Some owners I know reported needing extra cleaning of the three-way catalytic converter to pass inspection.

[LaBenjamin]

Those who are into used cars know that China 5 (National 5 emission standard) vehicles are not very popular nowadays. Many places have restrictions on transferring these cars, making resale particularly troublesome. For example, if you buy a China 5 car from Jiangsu, you might not be able to bring it back to Hangzhou and can only register it in smaller cities. Additionally, the price of China 5 cars is now about 10% lower than China 6 cars, and they depreciate the more you drive them. However, if you're just looking for a cheap car to drive yourself, it's not a big issue. I've been driving older cars myself, and a well-maintained China 5 engine can still last for several years. It mainly depends on where you use it—driving in unrestricted small cities is completely fine, but you should be prepared for when you decide to sell it.

[JourneyFitz]

Buying China 5 emission standard cars really depends on the location. Some cities have already banned the registration of new China 5 vehicles, especially in places like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Even the transfer of used cars is strictly controlled—I've seen cases in Shanghai where people bought China 5 cars but couldn't get them licensed. Moreover, China 5 cars impose a greater environmental burden, as their exhaust treatment systems are weaker than those of China 6. During annual inspections, you'll need to pay extra attention to exhaust emissions, as older cars are more prone to issues. However, China 5 cars are generally cheaper in the market now, saving you 20,000 to 30,000 RMB in budget. If you can accept greater depreciation when selling the car later and live in a city without emission restrictions, buying a China 5 car can still offer decent value for money.