“Retail Price R1.2 Million”: Range Rover Auction for R350k, Mzansi Sceptical

• A local TikTok user shared that a motorist secured a Range Rover Sport at an auction in Johannesburg
• The company heading the auction noted that they deduct the R8,000 registration fee once the vehicle is purchased
• While R350,000 may seem like a steal, many South Africans in the comments section were sceptical

Instead of spending millions, a motorist paid R350,000 for a Range Rover Sport at a local auction. However, many South African online users raised their eyebrows at the purchase, thinking it would only bring the new owner problems.

TikTok user @last.gear73, who regularly posts clips of car auctions, took to their account on 2 April 2025 to show the vehicle, which had a 45,000 km reading. According to the app user, the auction took place at Bidvest Burchmore's Johannesburg.

"Retail price R1.2 million. Impossible," @last.gear73 wrote.

How to bid at Bidvest Burchmore's

According to the Bidvest Burchmores website, when attending an auction, one should raise their hand when the auctioneer indicates a price for the vehicle, which cannot be test-driven.

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At the auction company, an R8,000 registration fee is deducted once the vehicle is purchased. However, if the participant is unsuccessful with their bidding, they will receive a refund.

An admin fee and VAT are added to the final bid price.

Mzansi questions R350k Range Rover

Local social media users were stunned to see what the anonymous motorist paid for the luxury vehicle. There were also those who remained sceptical of the affordable purchase.

@izzy.gp6 wrote their assumptions in the comments section:

"The maintenance will cost you R500,000 a year."

@nibirucapital shared with people on the internet:

"These cars are a big headache, especially when out of maintenance plans, baba. The auctioneer knows."

@sworks29 had no faith in the car, writing:

"It's an oil leak waiting to happen."

@the.collector237 was against the vehicle and stated:

"Stay away from Range Rovers, especially if the mileage is above 60,000 km. The gear box and electrical are some of the issues and problems."

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@bhekizulu48 added under the post:

"That thing is coming to open a hole in your bank account."

@monta_e was positive and told the online community:

"A very strong car, and most of these repair figures written here are exaggerated. Hardly any breakdowns, and one of the most if not the most comfortable SUVs ever."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about car auctions

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a motorist bought a Volkswagen Polo for R37,000 at an auction. Some couldn't believe the price of the vehicle, while others thought it was a good purchase.
• Another lucky motorist paid R21,000 for a Renault Kwid. The pre-owned car had 142km on the clock and was sold at the MFC auction in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
• A TikTok user shared that an X6 was sold for R160,000 after it was repossessed from its owner. South African internet users noted that one could not blame the dealership for the repossession.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News