Why Are Cars in Tianjin Port So Cheap?
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Tianjin Port cars are inexpensive for the following reasons: 1. Tianjin Port is massive in scale. As the primary platform for parallel imported vehicles in China, Tianjin Port boasts an enormous scale, offering a comprehensive range of vehicle models at highly economical prices, which has won the favor of numerous consumers. 2. Wide variety of models. Sixty percent of China's parallel imported vehicle transactions are completed in Tianjin, fostering a vast array of vehicle categories, including U.S.-spec cars imported from America, European-spec cars imported from Europe, and even Middle Eastern models. Essentially, vehicles that are unavailable at 4S dealerships can be found in Tianjin and purchased at reasonable prices.
I think the cars in Tianjin Port are cheaper mainly because there are so many parallel import vehicles. The cars are shipped directly from abroad, bypassing 4S stores and various middlemen, which saves a lot of costs. The port is as large as a wholesale market, importing hundreds of thousands of cars annually, so the spread-out costs are much lower than those of small dealers. Additionally, the bonded zone policies can reduce taxes, and when inventory piles up, dealers are eager to sell, offering big discounts. I know a few friends who bought SUVs there, saving tens of thousands compared to brand stores. However, the warranty for such cars might not be comprehensive, and you may need to source parts yourself for repairs, which can be a bit troublesome. Overall, if you want to save money and don’t mind the after-sales issues, it’s worth a visit.
