Announcer Kim Dae-ho, who recently revealed his candid daily life with ‘I Live Alone’, is gaining popularity. There were already a lot of easy-going and unprejudiced daily life that was nicknamed ‘Gian 84 of the announcer world’. Announcer Kim Dae-ho’s vehicle was also revealed and attracted attention. It is more unique than Gian 84. He unveiled the car in October 2022 through the MBC announcer’s YouTube channel. His car is a Damas.
He introduced his car, saying, “There is no daily car. I commute by bicycle, but I use it for leisure and emergencies.” He says his name is ‘Da Marghini’. Then he explained, “Don’t you drive a lot these days? This car has a big interior and the ride comfort is not good. The door doesn’t open well,” he explained.
He also said, “But this car is a rare car if it is rare, and it has already been discontinued. I bought it for a little over 4 million won at a used price.” I can put my luggage on it, and I can climb on it,” he expressed his affection. To the question, “How much do you spend on maintenance per month?”, he answered, “I use insurance that pays for the amount I ride, so I don’t pay much insurance premium.
Damas is a commercial vehicle of GM Korea produced by Daewoo Motors and Labo from 1991 to 2021. It is a compact car with an engine displacement of 800cc despite its overwhelming loading capacity. It was a passive model without an automatic transmission until discontinued in 2021, and there are no specifications such as airbags and aluminum wheels, and air conditioning is also an option. The full option price is around 10 million won, and it has been loved by the common people for 30 years.
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