2013 SA Car of Year finalists

[CoBrA788]

Everybody's probably seen this, but our 86 is a finalist -

2013 SA Car of Year finalists

86 FTW!!!!

But seriously though, which car do you guys think will take the crown?

[brian_c_m]

Great :-) The 86 is definitely worthy of a nomination but but I think, historically, this is generally awarded to the more well-rounded contenders. My guess would be the new 3 Series BMW or Hyundai i30. Downfall of the 86 would be lack of rear seats, poor boot space etc.. Just my guess.

[CoBrA788]

Originally Posted by brian_c_m

Great :-) The 86 is definitely worthy of a nomination but but I think, historically, this is generally awarded to the more well-rounded contenders. My guess would be the new 3 Series BMW or Hyundai i30. Downfall of the 86 would be lack of rear seats, poor boot space etc.. Just my guess.

Yes, sadly as a family car the 86 isn't practical at all. I think the 3 series BMW has the best chance of winning it this year, good fuel economy, performance and it's practical as well..

[GeeTee86]

I think BM, Hyundai or Rio

But really hoping for 86

[Vladror]

i'd rather have the 86 stay a fairly well kept secret
god forbid it becomes as common as a 3 series, although i do think it would lift the average driving skills. in recent months i've noticed that i10, i20, i30 drivers have become the most insecure drivers on the road (prob b/c they're popular rental vehicles?)

[sav]

Originally Posted by CoBrA788

Everybody's probably seen this, but our 86 is a finalist -

2013 SA Car of Year finalists

86 FTW!!!!

But seriously though, which car do you guys think will take the crown?

The BMW.

[v3rgil]

i think the Kia Rio 1.4 TEC is gonna take it, bought my wife one a few months back, and that car has more gadgets than a Swiss army knife and only 200k

[sav]

Originally Posted by Vladror

i'd rather have the 86 stay a fairly well kept secret
god forbid it becomes as common as a 3 series

With only 6000 being produced monthly of which are 500 BRZ, and 58 allocated to SA, I doubt that would happen.

[leoz1412]

hi guys new here not able to post a new topic only reply in a thread please help

[v3rgil]

Originally Posted by leoz1412

hi guys new here not able to post a new topic only reply in a thread please help

you need to register, then on top left corner will be a new topic button, under regional forums, africa

[Vic_RSA]

Originally Posted by Vladror

i'd rather have the 86 stay a fairly well kept secret
god forbid it becomes as common as a 3 series, although i do think it would lift the average driving skills. in recent months i've noticed that i10, i20, i30 drivers have become the most insecure drivers on the road (prob b/c they're popular rental vehicles?)

My 86 is my everyday car but where possible I drive my girlfriend's i20 1.6 on the weekend and while it is no slouch, the very electric/elastic steering gives you no idea what the car is doing. That's my only gripe about the Korean cars. Great for commuters, no good for drivers.

[Vic_RSA]

In our economical climate, the Rio makes sense as a win. Well priced, well specced, practical and quite pretty. I almost bought a Kia Cerato Koup two years ago but again the steering is that car's only real flaw. Peter Schreyer has done wonders for Kia.

[sav]

Speaking of the Rio - a friend's wife hit a polo in her 1.4 Tec, R2000 for a new 205/45R17 tyre. A bit stupid to use such a rare size tyre on a budget car.

[Vic_RSA]

Maybe the sedan is a better option without the pretty rims...