First time registering for a forum and first time writing a post about cars. My work is related to the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, and I have heard a lot of stories about the E family, haha. I think I should share my feelings.
Let me tell you some short stories with FJ first:
I remember when I was just about to graduate from university, probably in early 2009, because I liked cars very much, and I kept reading car magazines when I was studying, so I found a job in car sales during my senior internship, selling Dongfeng Nissan on Luoshan Road , Tiida, Tiida, Teana, etc., I already had my first car at that time, but I always felt that it was not unconventional enough.
I will never forget the scene when I saw the FJ for the first time. On a hot afternoon, Yongda Group was conducting sales training. The address was at the Toyota 4S store on Shanghai South Road. At the door, there are some crushed stones for decoration, with a simple shape, like a toy…
Let’s describe it in one sentence, I just glanced at you in the crowd, and I will never forget your face again. Later, during the training, I no longer listened carefully to what the teacher said, but chatted vigorously with the Toyota salesman next to me, and of course it was about the FJ. In my impression, at that time I thought this car was very expensive, 55W? I always felt that this car was a toy for a rich man, an artifact for Tibet and Xinjiang, a car that could only be expected but not sought after.
After returning from the training, I was deeply fascinated by this car. At that time, I remember seeing some on the road, and I always took a second look. I imagined driving this big toy-like car and going to Tibet with the girl I like. Anywhere I can go… Now that I think about it, some weird ideas of the little boy are really naive.
Later, after the sales job was over, I went to work in a well-known tuning shop, fell in love with motor sports, and then started my own racing company, and gradually my dream of owning an FJ slowly faded away… because of my work Relationship, maybe some high-end performance cars occupy the place in my heart.
FJ is like a girl who had a vague crush on her when she was a student. As time goes by, the ripples in her heart gradually disappear. When she sees her on the road occasionally, she will only say hello, oh, it’s an FJ…except Other than that, I have no other concerns…
Ten years have passed in a flash. With the development of the business, I also have my own steel gun with superior performance, a sports car, and the fastest SUV in the world for carrying my family, at least when I bought it.
In September of 2018, due to work reasons, I went to Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia to build a racing track, and a series of wonderful stories happened… So the relationship with FJ continued…
Flock of sheep in Wuhai City
A scene of Ulanbu and the desert, a handsome photo in less than three seconds
Although I have never been to Wuhai, I know that Alxa League, where the Heroes Association is located, is only a few tens of kilometers away from Wuhai. So I still have some expectations for the trip to Wuhai.
From Shanghai to Yinchuan by plane, Yinchuan rented a cheap Buick Excelle and drove to Wuhai. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenery of the Great Northwest and see the five-star scenic spot Shahu.
Party A in Wuhai is a well-known local coal boss and a senior off-road enthusiast. It is said that the level of sand washing is comparable to that of professional drivers…very awesome.
After the day’s work, drive to Dengkou for a stroll and feel the scenery of Ulan Bu and the desert. On the way, my girlfriend said that I wanted to get out of the car and take a panoramic view of the desert. Relying on the ignorant and fearless stupidity, I planned to leave the national highway and choose a place for my girlfriend to take a good photo. Unexpectedly, after driving 5M, the car would no longer be able to drive…
It took an hour and there was no way to get the car out of the sand.
I have used all the methods of searching on Baidu, but it doesn’t work. I am going to give up calling Party A’s father for help.
When I was at a loss, I saw a large number of old Cruisers driving towards us in the distance. I really saw a savior, waved for help, and then they stopped in front of me.
It turned out to be a car of Big Brother Wu Hai, who had just returned from sand washing. They said they knew it was stuck when they saw the car parked here from a distance, so they rushed to rescue it.
It is really the embodiment of off-road spirit, and I am still very grateful to them!
They pulled my car to the side of the road, left each other’s contact information, and watched them leave gracefully.
Off-road spirit…We are strangers but deliberately detoured to rescue us, I am really touched
Back on the national road, I was laughed at by my girlfriend… I really didn’t like it, after so long delay, her photo was taken well, but I was miserable.
According to the established itinerary, after work, I returned to Yinchuan and took a plane to go home…Because there was a section of high-speed road construction, all the national roads I took were coal trucks, and the road was in a mess. I was playing, but got into trouble again…
I hit a big hole in the oil pan, and the car fell flat…
Engine oil spilled all over the floor…the car couldn’t be started
Helpless, I had to call Party A’s father for help again. At about the same time, the tow truck and rescue vehicle arrived. Party A’s father sent me to Yinchuan Airport to change cars and negotiate insurance matters. The plane must be late. Party A’s father suggested that I should come back and take you to the desert for a while. It’s okay… just change the car and continue driving back to Wuhai City.
Trailer ready for work…
Unparalleled wonderful experience
switch me up and open
As a result, Party A’s father’s car was overturned…
Well…the next day I set off on time to go to Ulanbu and Huosha. It was really cool, and the people who led me were also of a high level. According to my racing experience, I thought I could try it bravely, but I ended up driving the car again. Overturned… many first times in life have been handed over to Wuhai City… the ears, eyes and clothes are full of sand.
I still can’t finish it, I sigh that although there are many difficulties in playing this time, it’s really cool!
Back at the hotel, I found this FJ parked at the door. I really hope that the owner of this car can also be in this forum and read this article, because the encounter with your car made me start my FJ journey. road……
(to be continued)
