Although purchasing a used car is the most affordable option for consumers, there is always the concern that you will be choosing a car that has been involved in an accident, soaked in water, overhauled, etc. In fact, compared to the physical depreciation (physical wear and tear), the "original build quality" factor mentioned in the comprehensive analysis method is often used. In fact, compared to the physical depreciation (physical wear and tear), the used car comprehensive analysis method mentioned in the "original car manufacturing quality" factor, but often overlooked. In addition, the availability of used cars, price trends and recalls are also important factors in determining whether a used car is worth buying. As a leading information collection platform for defective automotive products in China, based on massive big data analysis, CarQuality.com will continue to assess all aspects of each brand's used car models, so as to provide you with direct and effective reference information. The object of this evaluation is? The GS8 is a partially modeled vehicle, and is analyzed in detail in the following content.

First, the model year analysis: 2017-2019 models or become the first choice of consumers

As the flagship SUV in the family, GAC Chuanqi GS8 from not being optimistic to the monthly sales of nearly 10,000 units, in the middle of the only experienced a few months of time. With its powerful appearance and excellent NVH performance, the GS8 has proven how to shut up the jetsetters. Now, the GAC GS8, which has been on the market for four years, has not only completed its mid-cycle facelift, but has also taken its place in the market. Below, we will see how its performance from the used car market.

Guangqi Chuanqi GS8 was officially launched in October 2016, positioned as a medium and large SUV, which is built on the same CPMA platform as the Chuanqi GA8. In terms of appearance, the overall design and shape of the GS8 can be said to be quite domineering, presenting a stable and quite a few hardcore SUV style, which, of course, has become the key point for consumers to appreciate it the most. The interior design adopts the embracing cockpit, and the overall materials and materials have a good performance. At the same time, the interior of GS8 also provides three styles to choose from to meet the aesthetic needs of different users. In terms of power, the car is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 201 horsepower and peak torque of 320 Nm, and the transmission system is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission.

After three years, the GS8 was launched in October 2019 as a mid-cycle model, and the new car is mainly adjusted for detail design on the exterior, especially the front surround is a full sense of performance. In contrast, the body size has also been increased compared to the pre-facelift period, and there are not many other design differences. Interior part of the same horizontal coherent layout, however, the new car for the interior layout or make a big adjustment, the overall feeling has become more youthful and modernized. As for power, the new car equipped with a 2.0T engine maximum power increased to 252 horsepower, peak torque also reached 390 Nm, transmission continues to match the 6-speed manual transmission.

At present, in the domestic used car market, the GAC GS8 has only one generation of models, in which the car has just completed the mid-term facelift last year, and the current used car market is still mainly dominated by the pre-facelift models. The difference between the pre-facelift and post-facelift models is not big, mainly reflected in the engine power data, and the transmission system is a 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the 2017 models all meet the National V emission standards, and it is not a problem to get a license in first-tier cities such as North, South, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. On balance, the 2017 and 2019 models may become the priority for purchase.

Second, the market price analysis: 2017 models are relatively cost-effective

Usually, when automotive product iteration, the sale of old models due to inventory clearance discounts are very large, and sometimes there will even be a second-hand car prices "upside down" situation. The second-hand car market situation of the current BAIC Chuanqi GS8, the car quality network comprehensive used car home, melon used car and other second-hand car platform offer, comprehensive market price range of the source for sale for consumers to refer to.

Through the above used car prices, the 2017 model price is obviously more advantageous, used car selling price for the year new car guide price of about 50%. After the 2017 model used car prices are still firm, selling price has exceeded 55% of the new car guide price of the year, compared with the current new car terminal discount price advantage is not obvious. Therefore, the comprehensive iteration of the product appearance differences, used car selling prices and later vehicle use tax and other factors, 2017 model of the Guangzhou Auto GS8 used car is more cost-effective. {~splitpage~}

Three, used car source analysis: 2017 models occupy the market absolute main force? The majority of 2-3 years old vehicles

When selecting a used car, whether the amount of market sources is sufficient is also one of the key considerations for consumers. If there are enough cars, on the one hand, consumers have a greater choice, on the other hand, it also increases the chance of a closer bargaining. If the supply of cars is relatively insufficient or very small, it may have a greater impact on whether consumers continue to buy the car. Car quality network reference melon used car, used car home platform data, statistics derived from the current 2017-2020 models of the national used car GS8 source volume: melon used car release source 107, used car home release source 398. Among them, the 2017 model occupies the absolute main force in the market, while the 2019 and 2020 models are rare.

From the point of view of the regional distribution of used car sources, the volume of GAC GS8 used car sources in six provinces - Guangdong, Sichuan, Henan, Zhejiang, Shandong and Shaanxi - accounted for more than 60% of the national total. Among them, 3 years of age accounted for more than 55% in the market, 2 years of age also accounted for a certain proportion, while other age groups are relatively few.

Four, quality reputation analysis: 2017 models slightly more complaints?

Consumers tend to ignore the "original manufacturing quality" factor when choosing a used car, but this is actually a very important indicator when choosing a used car. In this regard, based on a large number of complaints from real car owners and through professional data analysis, CarQuality.com has assessed the quality of GAC Chuanqi's GS8 products to identify possible batch quality defects and provide consumers with more direct and effective reference information.

According to the data statistics of CarQuality.com, from January to October 2020, CarQuality.com collected 99 valid complaints*** about GAC Chuanqi GS8. Most of the complaints are concentrated in the 2017 model year. From the perspective of typical complaints, "sunroof switch rattling" and "transmission frustration" are slightly higher. Through further analysis, we know that most of the complaints about "sunroof switch rattling" and "transmission stuttering" come from the 2017 2WD models. Therefore, it is recommended that consumers can focus on these aspects when purchasing the above year models.

Overall, GAC Chuanqi GS8 quality reputation performance is relatively stable, although the 2017 models of the relatively large number of complaints, but the complaints of fault points scattered, and there is no **** defects, while the rest of the models of the year complaints are maintained at a low level. {~splitpage~}

Five, recall analysis: no domestic recall record

Up to now, the GAC GS8 has not issued a recall announcement in China.

Summary

Through the above analysis, it is not difficult to see that, in the purchase of GAC GS8 used models, the 2017 model has a good performance in terms of cost-effective, market retention or quality reputation, and can be prioritized in the purchase. However, it should be noted that the 2017 models of individual models, there are "sunroof switch rattling" and "transmission frustration" and other faults, although not common, but still need to pay more attention when buying.

This article was written by the author of AutoNavi, and does not represent the views of AutoNavi.