Drivesmart Auto recommends their Top 3 Executive Car Brands In South Africa
This week we spoke to Martin Maloney from Drivesmart Auto to find out which 3 used cars he recommends to anyone looking for the best family cars in South Africa.
1. Mercedes-Benz
"You get a lot of car for the money."
- Top benefits: "It's comfortable, has all the gadgets & looks great and is super eye-catching."
- Downsides: "Maintenance costs. Mercedes-Benz servicing is not the cheapest, so keeping up maintenance can be expensive."
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2. BMW
"Power, a lot of power. But you probably don't get as much value for money compared to Mercedes-Benz as Mercedes has better residual value."
- Top benefits: "Really nice specs & superb detailing on the vehicle."
- Downsides: "Again, maintenance costs aren't cheap for BMW’s either."
Related: BMW 420d (2021) Review: A lovely coupé with a polarising front end
3. Jeep
"You've got the 4x4 ranges, the 4-wheel drive ranges & it's just a mean machine."
- Top benefits: "Comes with excellent technology, I find the sat nav really useful."
- Downsides: "Fuel Economy is definitely a big downside but if you've got the money to pay for it, then that shouldn't really impact you."
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