Why are second-hand Besturn B50 cars so cheap?
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First, the pricing is not high; second, the sales of new cars are not good, with continuous price reductions leading to depreciation of used cars; third, the marketing is poor. Additional information is as follows: 1. In terms of comfort: The Besturn B50 continues to optimize vibration and noise control, achieving improvements in areas such as passing noise and constant-speed driving vibration noise, enhancing the quietness of the cabin space. At the same time, the Besturn B50 is also equipped with an audio system configuration, such as the addition of an AUX interface, forming two external audio source playback functions with USB, providing users with more choices. 2. In terms of configuration: The Besturn B50 adds a cornering assist lighting system, which can automatically control the cornering lights (front fog lights) based on changes in driving conditions and vehicle status. In addition, new safety equipment includes a reminder for the front passenger seatbelt not being fastened, anti-whiplash seats, full hidden airbags, central locking, and headlight level adjustment.
I used to drive a Besturn B50, and its low second-hand price is mainly due to its high fuel consumption. In the city, it easily exceeds 10 liters per 100 km, and with current fuel prices, who can afford that? Plus, domestic cars tend to have more minor issues. Mine had a noisy steering gear, which cost several thousand to fix, so potential buyers would definitely worry about maintenance costs. Moreover, the Besturn brand doesn’t have the same influence as joint-venture cars, and many people would rather choose an older Jetta. Honestly, the space is quite spacious, and the chassis is solid, but the second-hand market values brand reputation and reliability. After five years, it’s basically only worth one-third of the original price.