Recently in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, a man named Mr. Li spent over 20,000 RMB to purchase a Porsche Cayenne, but instead of the iconic horse logo, the car came with a donkey emblem. Additionally, the vehicle had malfunctions that rendered it unusable.
Mr. Li stated in a report by Henan Urban Channel that he bought this “elderly mobility scooter” for 20,000 RMB, only to find out that the logo on the Porsche Cayenne sent to him was that of a donkey.
Describing it as the epitome of a knockoff, Mr. Li pointed out that the charger indicated that the battery was fully charged, yet the display always showed only two bars. The vehicle lacked power steering assist, and the steering wheel was unusually heavy.
According to Mr. Li, when he received the vehicle, the manufacturer only provided a certificate of conformity, which did not include the manufacturer’s name and address, nor did it come with an invoice or the three guarantees (repair, replacement, and return policy).
Reporters contacted the after-sales customer service of the electric car, but they adamantly claimed that the company’s products were not substandard and refused to disclose the manufacturer’s name.
After negotiations, as the vehicle had already sustained some minor damages, the manufacturer agreed to facilitate the return process for Mr. Li and refunded him 16,900 RMB, part of the purchase price.
This incident has sparked heated discussions online. Netizens have expressed various opinions, with comments such as: “Porsch-ass,” “20,000 RMB can’t get you a Porsche Cayenne, but it can get you a donkey-car,” “One dares to sell, the other dares to buy,” “If they had made it exactly the same, it would lead to a lawsuit,” “The logo definitely can’t be the same as Porsche’s, but putting a donkey head on it seems a bit too much, not good to say the least.”
In this bizarre case of mistaken identity and malfunctioning vehicle, the story of “Porsch-ass” has captured the attention and amusement of many on the internet.