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What car for South Africa? Ask Rob About Cars

7/3/2016 What car for South Africa? Ask Rob About Cars | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/whatcarforsouthafricaaskrobaboutcars 1/4 LEISURE / AUTOS & MOTORCYCLES / CAR & TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS See also: car advice, bmw 3-series, mini, mini cooper, bmw What car for South Africa? Ask Rob About Cars April 2, 2012 12:29 AM MST I need a 2nd car to drive to work. My wife has a Toyota Corolla with an automatic for her and our child. I was thinking about a used 3- series 2003-2006 or Mini same year range. Gas and car prices are 30-40% higher than US (used or new). They have a lot of car brands that are not available in the US. Fiat, Alfa, .etc. I think a Mini or BMW will be reliable; they are everywhere here in Johannesburg. Also, I’m The a great driver's, and family man's choice globally. BMW USA 7/3/2016 What car for South Africa? Ask Rob About Cars | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/whatcarforsouthafricaaskrobaboutcars 2/4 near the Kyalami Track, SA (former F-1 track!!) and plan on looking into clubs and track time!! -Ken, Johannesburg, SA Hi Ken, I would recommend the BMW 3-series without hesitation based on what you’ve shared. BMWs are fantastic driver oriented cars that easily adapt to the track and are rear-wheel drive for a more satisfying driving experience on the track. Granted the Mini with its short wheelbase would be a challenge but is still front-wheel drive. Finally, given the fact you have a small child; my opinion is a second 4- door is a better choice. Sponsored Content This Is What Happens When a World Class Driver Races Against Himself in an Aston Martin By Castrol This is the ultimate car performance challenge. 7/3/2016 What car for South Africa? Ask Rob About Cars | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/whatcarforsouthafricaaskrobaboutcars 3/4 Robert Eckaus San Jose Cars Examiner 7/3/2016 What car for South Africa? Ask Rob About Cars | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/whatcarforsouthafricaaskrobaboutcars 4/4 © 2006-2015 AXS Digital Group LLC d/b/a Examiner.com

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