Super Zoo

Jeep can be said to be the first off-road vehicle that Chinese people came into contact with, so that for a period of time, Jeep was synonymous with off-road vehicles.

This four-wheel drive vehicle made by Chrysler Jeep in the United States is very famous in the civilian field due to its stable performance, powerful power, adaptability, and the key is that it is particularly tough and durable. It is not only quite famous in the civilian field, but also widely used in the military field. In World War II, Jeep almost became the exclusive vehicle for generals.

Su Ming's generation has watched many movies about World War II, the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation since childhood. In the movies, no matter which side the officers are from, as long as they appear on the battlefield, they must ride in a jeep.

Next to the marching team covered with yellow sand, a military green jeep sped over, with two soldiers carrying carbines sitting in the back, and the general in the co-pilot wearing sunglasses and holding a cigar diagonally, which is simply the most classic picture.

The Jeep Wrangler in front of him is square and hard-lined, full of tough guy atmosphere.

The original model of the Wrangler is the jeep that the Americans often rode in World War II. After decades of continuous replacement and upgrading, it has a larger space, greatly improved maneuverability and adaptability, and its off-road performance has only increased. The ladder beam structure, non-independent suspension of the front and rear rigid axles, and the front, middle and rear differential locks are the only choice for hard-core off-road vehicles. Coupled with the sturdy and reliable engine, it can make people full of confidence no matter how bad the surrounding environment is.

"How could I forget it!" Wang Hao also slapped his forehead and said, "Speaking of off-road, the cars I just saw are toys in front of this guy!"

"The Grand Cherokee is not bad either." The male salesman finally finished his cigarette, staggered over, and interrupted to introduce it.

Not far from the Wrangler is a Grand Cherokee. Compared with the Wrangler, the Grand Cherokee is larger in size and has a relatively stronger business temperament.

If the Wrangler is a lonely knight, walking the world with a sword, then the Grand Cherokee is the head of a big sect. Although both are strong enough, the Wrangler is more individualistic, while the Cherokee is calm and introverted.

In a Hong Kong movie called "Blind Detective", the female police officer played by Sammi Cheng drove a Grand Cherokee, which was very domineering.

"If the requirements for comfort and business are higher than off-road performance, I personally recommend the Grand Cherokee, which has much better interior and configuration than the Wrangler. Off-road performance is just the opposite. Hey, you can drive it directly to climb mountains. Moreover, the Wrangler is a fully mechanical type, while the Grand Cherokee is equipped with many electronic devices. In the words of people who like off-road: machinery is a guarantee of safety." The male salesperson continued to introduce.

"Is electronics safer than machinery?" Su Ming asked Wang Hao.

Wang Hao nodded: "Of course, electronic equipment relies on circuits, and water ingress is easy to cause failures, but machinery is different, unless it is rusted. For example, if a car falls into a river, the electronically controlled doors and windows will be useless, and passengers can easily be suffocated inside, but mechanical control will not."

"So that's the case." This is the first time Su Ming has come into contact with relevant information. He used to think that those who fell into the water and suffocated were stupid, why didn't they open the doors and windows to escape.

"How about a test drive?" The male salesperson didn't ask Su Ming if he could afford it, but asked directly.

"Try it!" Su Ming followed the salesperson out of the hall without saying a word and jumped into a test drive car.

He took the manual transmission test that year. Although he hadn't touched a car for a while, he still knew how to drive. The Wrangler in front of him was an automatic transmission, which was easier to drive, just like driving a bumper boat or a bumper car.

Su Ming put his right foot on the accelerator and slowly stepped on the gas. When he started, he immediately felt a strong push on his back.

Only those who are looking for death will step on the accelerator in the city, and the 3.6L tough off-road power should not be underestimated. Most of the time, there is no need to step on the accelerator to the bottom.

This kind of car that is purely for off-road is indeed rare in the city. The Wrangler drove on the test drive route around the 4S store. Along the way, it attracted a lot of attention. Car owners passing by on both sides kept rolling down the window to look at the Wrangler.

Buzz... A strong motor sound came, and an Audi A6 passed by the Wrangler very arrogantly.

"Fuck, Lao Su, catch up with it!" Wang Hao was angry.

Su Ming laughed. The most taboo when driving is anger, especially for novices. Besides, different cars have different uses, and the Wrangler is not for racing.

"Stupid. A jerk, don't bother with him." The male salesman raised his middle finger from the Wrangler's convertible, whistled, and said, "If he were in the wild, he wouldn't even be able to get a bite of our car's fart!"

Su Ming looked at the male salesman with a little surprise. He had been shopping for a day, and the salesmen he met were all well-trained and polite. It was rare to see someone as careless as him.

The male salesman smiled and said, "I'm just a temporary worker, just messing around."

Su Ming: "..."

Wang Hao: ...

After driving around, Su Ming took a test drive of the Grand Cherokee again. The comfort of the Grand Cherokee was indeed far superior to that of the Wrangler. The suspension of the Wrangler was very stiff, and it was very bumpy to sit on it.

"How about it, are you sure?" Wang Hao pulled Su Ming aside to discuss.

"Just the Wrangler!" Su Ming said without hesitation. This is just like choosing a partner. As long as you like each other, other conditions are not important.

In the end, I chose a Wrangler 3.6L four-door version. There was no discount and no additional handling fee for picking up the car, which was considered average. With purchase tax, insurance, and licensing, the landing price was just shy of 600,000 yuan.

The male salesman conjured a CD and inserted it into the Wrangler's console.

"This CD is a gift from me personally. It just matches this car."

The other configurations of the Wrangler are average, but the audio in the car is quite good. When the male salesman presses the play button, a somewhat old-fashioned music song plays.

"oldsoldiersneverdie, theyjustfadeaway..."

Veterans never die, they just wither away.

"This song is called Veterans Never Die, and it was widely circulated among the Allied forces during World War II. At that time, the song that accompanied the Allied soldiers across the battlefield was the 'ancestor' of this Wrangler. A war reporter at the time said this about the Jeep: Without it, I don’t think the war can be won. It can do anything, including carrying twice the cargo of the design standard, and go anywhere, such as running tens of thousands of kilometers in the African desert. It is as loyal as a dog and as strong as a mule. , as nimble as a goat.”

The male salesman's eyes were deep: "To be honest, I envy you for owning such a car that only a real man can drive."

Before Su Ming could say anything, Wang Hao pulled Su Ming's sleeve and whispered into his ear.

"Hurry up and leave. This guy is suffering from chuunibyou."