What car do you drive?

What car do you drive?
Honda PCX scooter
VW Polo for weekends
Volvo V50 T5 in for repairs :cry:

2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Honda PCX - cheap in fuel , reliable and quick mode of transport to work and back - in use during the week
Polo - used to ferry kids, shopping and short trips
Volvo - used for long distance trips / holiday

3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Honda PCX - perfect for the commute to work and back round trip of 50kms per day , has a 6.2 lt fuel tank and that gets me between 250km and over 300kms on the tank if u ride conservatively - no such thing as Peak hour traffic when using the PCX

Polo 1.6 - good solid cars - mine has served me well with no issues experienced
Volvo 2.5T - smooth and very comfortable ride - has same engine as the Ford Focus ST so power is there if u need it.


4)What would you buy next and why?
Content with what i have currently as all 3 fit a specific purpose - except for the Volvo - being out of a motorplan gets very expensive when things go wrong....if money was not a problem i would go for a Toyota Prada 4x4 for weekend trips away
 
1) What car do you drive?
no car just a scooter
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
to get to school and back,now it just stands there
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
25km/l
4)What would you buy next and why?
BMW E30 325i
mazda mx6
Honda prelude gen 4
one of those,going to get it next year,still savaging up to get one thats in good cond.

or a citi golf only if i get a great deal on one
 
1) What car do you drive? - 2008 VW Golf 5 GTI DSG

2) What was the purpose of its purchase? - It was the best 4-door sporty hatch with a big boot and a proper automatic gearbox. Family planning was the biggest decider on this one over other sportier options.

3) What is your favourite thing about your current car? - The gearbox and the heated seats.

4)What would you buy next and why? - Would definitely go more economical. I don't think I would buy something to replace this one but rather buy an additional smaller car for the school run that is lighter on juice. So as a replacement I would like an Evoque, Q3 or other smaller SUV. As a secondary car maybe something like a Honda Jazz, A1 or even an Up!.

All of that being said my wife drives this car every day and I only really use it on weekends. I ride a bike, like every sensible person should.

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1) What bike do you ride? - 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

2) What was the purpose of its purchase? - Did a Jap-I4 already, then an American V-2 so the British Triple seemed like a nice change. Mostly for commuting so opted for the smaller Street instead of the Speed which would offer less value and cost more in tyres and maintenance.

3) What is your favourite thing about your current car? - The noise.

4)What would you buy next and why? - I'm getting older and therefore I suffer a little bit with the ergonomics. I also want to tour a bit more so something that supports proper luggage. The list is changing constantly but new Ducati Multistrada S Touring is top of the list with the Aprilia Caponord and BMW S1000XR not far behind all pending test rides when the time to buy comes.
 
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1) e46 318i
2) To get to university
3) Still a great, mechanically sound car even though it's 15 years old
4) Another second-hand (~5 years old) 3-series, A4 or S40
 
JackWhite said:
1) What car do you drive?
2007 C180k Avantgarde
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
safe transportation
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Always starts when key is turned
4)What would you buy next and why?
Dont know yet. Not looking to change anytime soon
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I have a 2009 C200k Avantgarde. Last month I tried to start it and nothing happened. The dash lit up and the lights and radio worked but nothing happened when turning the key. It turns out that the Electronic Steering Lock failed. You know that "whirr" sound that happens when you put the key in the ignition? Well that's the steering lock disengaging. If the motor that drives steering lock fails the car refuses to start.

Merc replacement price: R16 000 (before labour). Had it done at an independent for R7400.
 
1) What car do you drive?
Mercedes Benz C230
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Safety and I had a C180 which I wrote off so wanted a bit more power.
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Ridiculous comfort and power. Excellent auto box. Apart from steering almost has to do nothing just enjoy the ride.
4)What would you buy next and why?
Another C-class

1) What car do you drive?
Toyota Corolla.
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Reliability.
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Nothing
4)What would you buy next and why?
A-class

1) What car do you drive?
BMW F650 GS Dakar
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Off-roading on weekends.
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Washing the mud off my leathers on Sunday night.
4)What would you buy next and why?
VFR1200X Crosstourer
 
1) What car do you drive?
Fiat Grande Punto diesel

2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Im allergic to walking

3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Looks, power and its nice to drive

4)What would you buy next and why?
Alfa Romeo, because I need one!
 
1) Opel Kadett E 2.0l 16v with turbo modification
2) speculative purchase
3) rarity, condition, performance
4) Car wrecked last year, no intention of purchasing another car
 
1) What car do you drive?
Nissan Hardbody NP300
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Fish + Sedan did not go well...
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Go anywhere, do anything. Also don't have to pay for delivery anymore
4)What would you buy next and why?
Another bakkie
 
1) What car do you drive?
Hyundai i20 F/L 1.4 Fluid
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
I needed something newer and more reliable than my old car.
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
All the nice features, comfort, economy.
4)What would you buy next and why?
A sedan, I think I am over hatchbacks. Thinking of an Audi A4.
 
1) What car do you drive?
Focus ST
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Got an exceptionally good deal
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
It goes pretty well
4)What would you buy next and why?
golf r / s3 sedan, bit more refinement, automatic
 
1) What car do you drive?

Chevrolet Aveo

2) What was the purpose of its purchase?

Takes me from work to home and back.

3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?

It has a heater. My previous car's was porked for years.... winter morning drives are now bliss.

4)What would you buy next and why?

Anything VW. The Aveo is nice but originally bought for the SO.
 
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1) What car do you drive?
2011 Kia Sportage 2.0

2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Boss gave me a 300K limit for a car - Was best value for money and looked good...

3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
Still looks good, comfy ride.

4)What would you buy next and why?
Ford Fusion - automatic and its beeeeeeeutiful (car porn)
 
Waynedk said:
1) What car do you drive?
2014 VW Beetle Tsi
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Really? :erm:
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
I can fit my double bass into the boot :D


4)What would you buy next and why?
Golf - has 4 doors
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Hmm...is this you

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DrewChan said:
1) What car do you drive?
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
4)What would you buy next and why?
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Me
1) 2006 Ford Fiesta Ghia
2) Get me to work and back
3) All the extras it has (auto lights/wipers, BT, leather seats, etc)
4) Probably a double-cab bakkie to fit the wife/kids/dogs/etc when we go away weekends

Wife
1) 2005 Volvo V50 diesel
2) Got it when we were pregnant with #1 for more space/safety
3) The torque
4) Probably a SUV of some sorts, cause the Volvo only has so much space in the end, but I'll probably end up passing the bakkie to my wife and driving the Volf myself
 
1) What car do you drive? Fiat Strada LDV
2) What was the purpose of its purchase? Purely practical reasons:low fuel consumption, to commute to work, handy for animal rescue work
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car? Can carry 10+ cat traps or half ton of animal food
4)What would you buy next and why? Not thought about it, probably another LDV
 
1) What car do you drive? 2014 Volvo V40 T5 R-design
2) What was the purpose of its purchase? It is very sport, fast, comfortable, cheap to insure cause no one would steal it, got the looks, it's red and it's safe
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car? Speed and sound
4)What would you buy next and why? Mercedes Benz C200 because nothing else will compare
 
1) What car do you drive?
An old one. (1990 Jetta Csi)
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
The obvious: to drive it
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
It's paid and costs next to f..all to use.
4)What would you buy next and why?
Hope that it's the last one before going in a hearse.
 
1) What car do you drive? 2005 Volvo XC70 2.5T Geartronic
2) What was the purpose of its purchase? Sold my Honda CRV, it was just too slow. Needed something with some go-anywhere ability and space. Comfort was also a top priority as the wife had a hip operation.
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car? Comfort, power, the ability to load myself, wife, son, dogs and luggage for a weekend away.
4)What would you buy next and why? Currently selling the XC70 as I received a company car.

1) What car do you drive? 2009 Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic
2) What was the purpose of its purchase? Fuel consumption, power and a decent upgrade from the previous S40 2.0i.
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car? Power - the thing hauls ass and the High Performance Sound System.
4)What would you buy next and why? Since I'm selling my XC70 we are looking to swop the S40 for a Land Rover Freelander II in the next year or so.
 
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1) What car do you drive?
Ford focus st
2) What was the purpose of its purchase?
Speed and most fun car I've driven in years
3) What is your favourite thing about your current car?
looks and turbo
4)What would you buy next and why?
another focus st because its one hell of a fun car to drive
 
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