BolandSold 25-26.10.12

25/26 OKTOBER 2012

Popular security estatewithin 10min drive fromS/bosch. Surrounded

byvineyards andmountain views. Erf 1160m. Justmove in!

STELLENBOSCH

Ideale gesinswoning met puik akkomodasie. 4 Slaapkamers, studeerkamer, 3

leefareas, dubbelmotorhuis enafdak. Heerlike kuierarea rondomdie swembad.

STELLENBOSCH R1 880 000

Bedrooms 2

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Bathroom 1

| Parking 1

On Campus. Het Begijnhof. Fall out of

bed into class.Balcony.Renovated!

R2 350 000

STELLENBOSCH R960 000

Slaapkamers 2 | Badkamer | Parkering 2

Loopafstand na Ingeneursfakulteit.

Okkupeerbaar vir 2013.



Charming and delightful with high ceilings and wooden floors. 4 Bedrooms, 3

bathrooms, 3 living areas, study, coveredpatio, pool etc. Exceptional property!


Slaapkamers 3 | Badkamers 2 | Parkering 3

DALSIG. Besondere ligging. Perfekte

kondisie. Aanbiedingewelkom!

DIE BOORD R3 100 000

Dringende verkoop! Pragtige erf in

tweedeslot!

Kantoor 021 887 4740 Cornette 082 569 9160

Welgevonden 021 889 9774 Jan 082 331 1664

www.annabasson.co.za

STELLENBOSCH / DE WIJNLANDEN R3 395 000

Erf - Brandwacht aan rivier

WELLINGTON: SECURE SEMIRURAL BLISS

PGPmarkets Stadsig Estatehomes

A

new secure residential develop-

ment has been launched to market

in Wellington in the scenic Boland

region of the Western Cape.

Set on the towns urban edge, Stadsig Pri-

vate Estate will offer free-standing homes

with contemporary Cape vernacular archi-

tecture, sold on a full-title basis. PamGolding

Properties (PGP) has the exclusive mandate

to market the project, with prices starting at

R745 000, inclusive of VAT.

PGPsmanager for thedevelopment,Louise

Varga, says the location offers the best of both

worlds an idyllic setting amid rolling farm-

land, yet within easy reach of the towns

amenities, such as schools, shops and recrea-

tional facilities.CapeTownInternationalAir-

port is also easily accessible from the estate,

as is the rest of the Winelands.

Stadsig is situated on the roadheading out

of town towards the famousBainsKloofPass,

one of themost renowned scenic routes in the

Boland, she says. Thehomeswill enjoypan-

oramic views of the Haweqa mountains and

a relaxed semi-rural atmosphere amid land-

scapedgardens,while still being locatedwith-

in a secure perimeter with controlled access

and 24-hour security. This will be a modern

carefree lifestyle making Stadsig the ideal

place to raisea family, or to retire toordowns-

cale after ones family has left home.

The project is a joint venture between land-

owner Bommelstein Development and Com-

binedDevelopers, the latter being a reputable

firm with an established track record of se-

cure estates in Cape Towns Northern Sub-

urbs and the Boland. Stadsig will ultimately

consist of a total of 137 homes, clustered in

seven phases.

Phase one, currently launching to market,

includes 26 erven, with a wide variety of de-

sign options ranging in size from 58 m to

254 m. Buyers can choose from 13 different

styles, including single- and double-storey

homes with either two bedrooms, three bed-

rooms or three bedrooms and a study. All

homeswill have their own enclosed back gar-

dens and fittings such as granite kitchen

counters and black steel braai-fireplaces. Op-

tional extras include automated garage doors

and additional lighting and data points.

Construction is already under way, and a

show-house has been completed. The first

transfer of properties is anticipated in mid-

2013,withoccupationexpectedbyOctober the

same year.

Toviewtheshow-house, or formore informa-

tion on Stadsig, contact PGP agents Erika

Odendaal (082 412 6964), Leree Bosman

(083 658 4414) or Lynette Kannemeyer

(082 672 1022), or contact their office on

021 873 [email protected].

Visit www.pamgolding.co.za/stadsig.

A showhouse is ready for viewing on Stadsig Private Estate. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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For years so much attention has been

placed on peoples intelligence (IQ). Emo-

tional intelligence (EQ) is a different type

of intelligence which embraces the core

abilities of self-awareness, self-manage-

ment, social awareness and relationship

management.

A workshop on emotional intelligence

will be held at Cape Chamber House at 19

Louis Gradner Street, Foreshore, Cape

Town on 30 October from 08:30 until 13:00.

Evidence shows that emotional intelli-

gencematters just asmuch as intellectual

ability, if not more so, when it comes to

happiness and success in life. Emotional

intelligence helps you build strong relati-

onships, succeedatworkandachieveyour

goals. The course is designed to introduce

individuals to thisconceptandassist them

to manage their emotions for success.

Topics include defining the concept of

emotional intelligence; ability to identify,

understand and manage emotions; your

strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and

threats (SWOT); andchallengesversusop-

portunities in life.

Cost is R684 (members) and R889 (non-

members). Book before 29 October. Con-

tactLuciaFrans 021 402 4300 / lucia@cape-

chamber.co.za.

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Tel: +27 (021) 852 0821 Russell: 083 457 2007 David: 082 410 7465 Christina: 082 330 1209

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.schonenbergvillage.co.za

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When to sell your property by auction

The common perception is that the auction

method is only used to sell properties when

a seller is in distress, or when there is a legal

deadline that needs to be satisfied as in the

caseofadeceasedestate,orasaleinexecution.

While auction is often used in these cases,

it has proved a highly successful selling

method that the conventional seller should

perhaps consider.

In New Zealand and in some Australian

states the auction method is the primary sell-

ingmethodusedand its extremely effective,

to the benefit of the seller.

When sellingwith the conventionalmethod

the seller nominates a listing price, markets

the property, and then waits for a purchaser

to make an offer. The seller is really at the

mercy of the buyer when it comes to the price

they offer, but also the terms offered.

Terms such as occupation and transfer

dates, fixtures and fittings, occupational rent-

al, and other suspensive conditions - are ini-

tially determined by the buyer in the offer

they make.

If theydontsuitaseller, thenhehastomake

acounter-offeruntil a compromise is reached.

However, at auction, the seller determines

the terms and these are read aloud as part of

the contractwhich a bidder acceptswhen bid-

ding. So, if an acceptable price is bid, then a

seller has a sale on terms that work for him.

The key to auction though, is that it should

beusedasa first sellingmethod,beforeaprop-

erty has been listed for sale with a price at-

tached to it. Thats because the auction

method is really no-price marketing. A po-

tential purchaser is attracted to aproperty for

what it offers. Price is not an obstacle because

there is no list price.

The result is thatmore buyers are attracted

to the property, and they bid on the property

based on what it offers. That leads to buyer

competitionandcompetition leads tobuyers

paying their maximum for a property if they

want it.

However, if a property is marketed by auc-

tion after it has been advertised with a price,

then the benefits of the no-price marketing

are lost, and the property is often labeled as

overpriced. In these cases buyers assume the

seller isdesperate, and thenusually lowoffers

are received.

Another benefit of auction is that a selling

date is set, and its usually in the very near

future. So its a pro-active way for a seller to

attract buyers and achieve a result. A good

auctioneer will usually initiate an aggressive

marketing plan so that all the buyers are at-

tracted to the property and interest is created.

But the best thing about auction is that the

seller is in total control. If someonemakes an

offerbefore theauctionontermsandataprice

that are acceptable, you are free to accept it

and the auction is cancelled. Thats the first

phase of auction.

At the auction itself buyers, when compet-

ing against each other, will often pay their

maximumand, if thehighestbid isacceptable,

then you sell on terms that work for you. This

is known as the second phase of auction.

If the property doesnt sell at auction, then

the third phase commences. Both seller and

agent would have received valuable buyer

feedback on market value. So a listing price

is set, and then conventional with price

marketingcommences. Inmanycasesabuyer

whowasattractedto theauctionactuallybuys

a property in this third phase.

Be sure to use a real estate company that

is equipped to achieve a result for you in all

of the three phases. All too often a property

that is not sold by auction is dumped on the

market after auction with no plan. Properly

handled by the right estate agency, excellent

results are achieved in this phase.

Its a highly effective selling method that is

under-utilized in SouthAfrica. So perhaps in-

vestigate auction next time you consider sell-

ing. For more details on how auction works,

fee free to contact the writer.

TALKING PROPERTY BY

STEVE CARADOCDAVIES

Principal, Harcourts Platinum director,

Harcourts South Africa.

Contact him on blog

harcourtsplatinum.wordpress.com or

[email protected]

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SUMMER FUNORHARDWORK?

Doyou reallywantapool?

A

T this time of year, home-

owners often think about

putting in a pool in time for

summer, and there are many good

reasons to do so, but you shouldnt

count on it adding much value to

your home.

If youve been stuck in the traffic

on a sweltering summer day, theres

nothing like a quick dip when you get

home.

Pools are also great as an integral

part of a stylish outdoor entertain-

mentarea, swimming isoneof theeas-

iestways to stay fit and of course your

children and all their friendswill love

it.

However, you also need to be pre-

pared for the fact that pools take a lot

of maintaining, says Berry Everitt,

MD of the Chas Everitt International

property group.

Baskets need to be emptied, the

pool needs to be skimmed frequently

withanet to removedebris (which im-

mediately begins to collect again),wa-

ter needs to be tested and various

chemicals need to be bought and regu-

larly applied to keep it clean,

sparkling and algae free.

Pool pumps and cleaners also have

to be carefully maintained and, in or-

der to get more use out of your pool,

you may also decide to install a heat

pump.

By law, you will also need to put

a childproof fence around your pool

or a safety cover on it whenever it is

not in use.

Writing in the Property Signposts

newsletter, he notes that pools these

days come in a huge variety of types,

shapes and sizes, and that prices vary

as widely, with specials often availa-

ble in winter and immediately after

summer, in March or April.

A traditional in-ground, concrete-

walled pool withmarbelite finish will

probably cost youat leastR35 000. Pre-

moulded fibreglass shell pools and

above-groundpoolsmaybe somewhat

cheaper, depending on size, but are

usually shallower.

Andnomatterwhatyourpool costs,

Everitt says, estimates are that you

will only get amaximumof about 15%

of theoutlayback in termsof thevalue

added to your home if you decide to

sell the property compared to up to

100%of theoutlayonanewgarageand

up to 300%ofwhat it costs to paint the

house inside and out.

Thus you should be very sure be-

fore you build a pool that your family

and friends will love it and use it a lot

and that youare going to live in your

current home long enough to enjoy it

yourself, and justify the building and

maintenance expenses.

You should also, of course, deal on-

lywith reputable pool builders and in-

stallers who are members of the Na-

tional SpaandPool Institute, Everitt

said.


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Michelle Marston

021 841 4285

Geraldine Menellevie, Justin Cupido

of Salomie Haskins 021 887 2840

Ilse Fourie

021 870 4600

SOLD bied die grootste en maklikste toegang tot die

mark vir eiendomkopers en -verkopers in die Boland.

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STELLENBOSCH

R1 295 000

Serious seller!

Invest now andmove into this very neat lock-up and

go. Excellent return on investment.

Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645

R1 300 000

Asecure complex within close proximity to Campus,

very suitable for students. Offering a swimming pool

for residents and easy access to main routes. The

townhouse has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a

large living area with secure parking inside the com-

plex. Contact:

Graham084 308 3540 / Christine 082 417 2506

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

R2060 000

Character lock-up and go, ideal for the first time buyer.

Beautiful outlook onto themountains from the loft and a

lowmaintenance, secluded gardenwith a Jacuzzi.

Contact:MoniqueHolzen 072 390 9227

Stellenbosch

Offers fromR1 950 000

This lovely 4bedroomhomewith 4en-suite bathrooms

is full of charm and character. Modern finishes in the

kitchen and bathrooms with an open-plan design. The

small garden is lowmaintenancewithapool&also fea-

tures a double garage. Perfect starter home.

Asking Price: R2 150 000.Contact:


Stellenbosch

R2995 000

PRICE REDUCED Situated in a quiet suburb close

to schools & shopping complex, this spacious family

home offers various options. Work from home or have

a fully self-contained 2 bedroom flat, for that extra in-

come. Pool with low maintenance garden, make this

your home today. Contact:

Christine 082 417 2506 /Graham084 308 3540

Stellenbosch

De Wijnlanden

Web Ref 210233

Web Ref 150981

Web Ref 203211

Sole Mandate

Web Ref 123145

R2200 000

Urgent, Serious Seller, all offers will be consid-

ered. Situated in De Wijnlanden this 3 bedroom

home offers modern finishes with fine attention to

detail, pool covered patio with braai & low main-

tenance garden. Relaxed living on the estate with

tennis courts, club house & walking trails.


De Zalze Golf Estate

R5200 000

NEWRELEASE - Enjoy the convenience of a secure

lock-up and go lifestyle in De Zalze Golf Estate. This

home exudes a warm and earthy appeal. There are

two spacious living areas and a choice of two outdoor

patios. In an immaculate condition.

Contact:MoniqueHolzen 072 390 9227

Web Ref 215232

SMS the web reference to 38573 for more info*

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

For more photos and information on these

properties, visit our mobile site by scanning

the code or sms LGSIR to 38573*

40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch

Tel: 021 809 2760 | Fax: 021 809 2779

Email: [email protected]

www.sothebysrealty.co.za

*R1.50/SMS. Free SMS dont apply. T&Cs Apply

Sole Mandate

Web Ref 125578

Stellenbosch

Web Ref 210148

Stellenbosch Flats

LAREZ 1slpk R495.000

DERMONT 1slpk R550.000

DERMONT 1slpk R550.000

PRINSPARK 2slpk R620.000

(Nuwe vrystelling)

LARIVE 2slpk R650.000

WESTSIDE Eenmans R650.000

VIEREIKE Eenmans R669.000

BOSCHENPARK Eenmans R865.000

BASTMOLEN 1slpk R995.000

BOSMANSCROSSING 2slpk R1.695.000

OUDORP 2 slpk R1.100.000

AMATONI 2slpk R1.342.000

CABERNETpenthouse 3slpk R3.380.000

Contact: Elize Brand 082 372 9992

R4185 000

NEWRELEASE - Immaculate family home in one of

Stellenbosch most up market areas. This well-built

home offers a complete separate flat let with private

entranceandparking.Comeandexperience this jewel

with private lush garden.

Contact:MareliseVisagie 072 776 2645

Web Ref 215898

R1295 000

NEWRELEASE - Perfect investment with high rental

income - otherwise perfect starter home!

Large plot andwith added bachelor flat.

Contact:MareliseVisagie 072 776 2645

Web Ref 215915

Sole Mandate

Stellenbosch

Joint Mandate

Joint Mandate

Joint Mandate

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STELLENBOSCH

BACKDROP STELLENBOSCH MOUNTAINS

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garage 2 WEB 263025

A nicer view you wont find anywhere else!!!

Hear the birds.

[O] 021 886 7905 SOPHIA 082 824 6798


A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS


Understated elegance and timeless design situated in

a private location , make this a very desirable home.

[O] 021 886 7905 SOPHIA 082 824 6798


SMALLHOLDING BONNIEMILE STELLENBOSCH


This magnificent holding is 1.79 ha with a large farm

style home, outbuildings and 3 cottages. Large

mature garden and pool offer tranquility.

Follow boards from Dorp Street.

[O] 021 886 7905 ANDRE 082 339 5651

On Show, Son 28 Oct 14H00 - 17H00


BERGZICHT PLAZA - OP KAMPUS!

Kamers 4 Badkamers 2 Parkering 1 WEB 276062

Perfekte studente akkommodasie in die middel van

alles wat saak maak. Goeie huurinkomste,

uitstekende belegging!

[K] 021 886 7905 DROEKS 082 685 9189


WAARDE IN PRYSKLAS

Kamers 2 Badkamers 1 Parkering 1 WEB 276849

Lae onderhoud, studente woonstel met balkon en

uitsig op berge.

[K] 021 886 7905 JACQUES 083 989 1249

STELLENBOSCH R 850 000

SEKURITEITSKOMPLEKS

Kamers 3 Badkamers 2 M/Huis 1 WEB 270684

Perfekte toesluit en ry opsie naby skole en die dorp.

Braaikamer na swembad en privaat tuin. Berguitsigte.

[K] 021 886 7905 LEON 082 575 7356

LISBE 084 666 0011


KOM MAAK JOU AANBOD


Moderne huis in gesogte aftree oord naby

Stellenbosch.

[K] 021 886 7905 GAVIN - PAUL 072 707 1192


VIR DIE KIESKEURIGE KOPER

Kamer 1 Badkamer 1 WEB 277070

Luukse eenmanswoonstel in historiese kern met

kelderparkering. Kwaliteit afwerking. Potensile

huurinkomste R5500pm.

[K] 021 886 7905 LEONIE 082 773 0655

STELLENBOSCH R 995 000

CHARMING HOME!


Walk into a house with loads of character decorated

with love. Open your doors to olive grove and

mountains.

[O] 021 843 3368 CLAUDINE 072 610 1416

GERHARD 076 590 7758


OORDRAGSKOSTES INGESLUIT!


Hierdie nuwe woning is gereed teen Maart 2013. Ruim

leefspasie met uitsigte oor wingerde. Kies afwerkings.

[K] 021 843 3368 GERHARD 076 590 7758

CLAUDINE 072 610 1416

Op Skou Son 28 Okt 14H00 - 17H00

SOMERSET WEST R2 450 000

ALLEENMANDAAT

SOLE MANDATE

DEEL MANDAAT

NUWE VRYSTELLING

ON SHOW

SOLE MANDATE

SOLE MANDATE

DEEL MANDAAT

ALLEENMANDAAT OP SKOU


DistrictMail

HELDERBERG


021 841 4285021 887 2840 021 870 4600

SOLD is die mees koste-effektiewe, ho-impak

keuse vir die bemarking van eiendom in die Boland

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PAARL/WELLINGTON

WELL MAINTAINED TOWNHOUSE

Beds 3 Baths 2 Garage 1 WEB 244627

Spacious townhouse on popular Golf Estate. Lovely

garden & lock up and go.

[O] 021 872 2223 LORETTA 082 473 5096

PAARL R799 000

ONDERHOUDSVRY . . .

Kamers 3 Badkamers 2 M/huis 2 WEB 260233

Ideale toesluit - en - sy siersteenhuis.Gesellige

oopplan leefarea wat uit loop op dek en braai.

Volledige huishulpkwartiere.

[K] 021 872 2223 VOSSIE 082 444 7003

PAARL R1 850 000

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

Beds 3 Baths 2 WEB 276811

Offers 3 Beds, 2 Baths,2 Living Areas Openplan

kitchen,Carport,Enclose in close.

[O] 021 872 2223 BERENICE 072 423 1455

PAARL R437 000

GRONDVLOER WOONSTEL VIR LEKKER KUIER

Kamers 2 Badkamer 1 Parkering 1 WEB 268443

Sonnige beginnerswoonstel met oopplan kombuis

sodat jy altyd deel van die aksie is.

[K] 021 872 2223 LITA 083 498 1018

PAARL R 495 000

NOORDFRONT HUIS


Lieflike leefhuis in Noorder- Paarl. Kombuis met

baie kaste & ingeboude stoof. Onderdak

braai.Groot erf. Baie potensiaal vir aanbou.

[K] 021 872 2223 VICKY 074 158 8016

PAARL R960 000

LA DOLCE VITA

Beds 3 Baths 3 Garages 3 WEB 276844

A very special property, rich in heritage. Perfectly

restored. All set on a 2528m plot. Follow boards

from Kerk Street.

[O] 021 864 2948 LINDA 083 379 3769

Sun, 28 Oct, 16h00-17h30

WELLINGTON R2 675 000

IDEALE STUDENTEWOONSTEL

Kamers 1 Badkamers 1 WEB 267882

Moderne 1 slpk loft woonstel met graniet

kombuis en balkon. Stapafstand vanaf kampus.

[K] 021 864 2948 MARISA 079 877 4177

WELLINGTON R485 000

LIGGING ! LIGGING !


Karaktervol en pragtige uitsigte van die hele

Wellington Vallei, Swembad en Woonstel.

Uitstekende area.

[K] 021 864 2948 CARMEN 082 490 0994

WELLINGTON R1 925 000

KOM BOU IN SEKURITEITSKOMPLEKS

WEB 193890

Hoekerf in sekuriteitskompleks met uitsig. Kom bou

jou droomhuis.

[0] 021 872 2223 RACHELLE 084 400 4525

BOSCHENMEER R1 485 000

ENVIABLE LOCATION

Beds 3 Baths 2 Garages 2 WEB 277439

Great views, a private entertainment area and a

brand new home can be yours. Come and enjoy the

peaceful lifestyle.

[0] 021 872 2223 LITA 083 498 1018

ON SHOW SUNDAY 15H00 - 17H00

BOSCHENMEER R2 650 000

RENTALS

Boschenmeer - Vicky 074 158 8016

Paarl - Vicky Bester 074 158 8016

Wellington - Andre 082 788 7746

DEEL MANDAAT

PRYSVERLAGING

ALLEENMANDAAT

DEEL MANDAAT

PRYSVERLAGING

NEW RELEASE

SOLE MANDATE

SOLE MANDATE

ALLEENMANDAAT

SOLE MANDATE

ON SHOW

SOLE MANDATE

ON SHOW

NEW RELEASE ON SHOW

PGP CYCLES FOR BREAST CANCER RE

SEARCH: Pam Golding Properties Boland

and Overberg team will be donning their cy

cle kit this weekend (27 October), as they

take part in the second annual Smith Tabata

Buchanan Boyes 2 Keepabreast MTB race.

Here are PGP team members Annien Borg,

MD for the Boland and Overberg regions

(left) and Surina du Toit (Paarl area mana

ger). The event is in aid of breast cancer

awareness and entry fees and proceeds will

be donated to Cansa for cancer research.

The race is based at the Overgaauw wine

estate, Stellenbosch and will include a variety

of events, from easier 5 km and 16,5 km

routes to more challenging options of 30 km

and 43 km. The scenic routes will visit a

number of local wine farms, and will include

three water points sponsored and/or man

ned by PGP staff. There will also be fun acti

vities for the whole family. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Seeff Boland Winelands en Weskus

Kantoornommer: 021 863 1616 | Kantoorfaks: 021 863 1660

BEKOSTIGBAAR!

Eenmanwoonstel stapafstand na die Mykonos

Casino-oord en die Laguna Mall. Toegemaakte

balkon met braai en see uitsigte.

1 Slpk, 1 Badk, 1 Parkering

Web verwys: 248263

Jaco 082 882 6797

TOPKLAS!

Bo op die koppie met die heel beste see-uitsigte

oor die Langebaan Lagoon en Mykonos

seiljagklub wat jy ooit sal kan kry. Prys drasties

verlaag!

Web verwys: 196564

Jaco 082 882 6797

NET WAT JY WIL H

Gesogte deeltiteleenheid met goeie uitsig en

uitstekende huurinkomste. Ondervloerse verhitting,

lugrelaar, verhitte handdoekrelings, kaggel &

buitebraai verseker knus kuiers.

3 Slpk, 2 Badk

Web verwys: 273914

Marina 073 322 7550

LANGEBAAN

R450 000

LANGEBAAN

R875 000

PATERNOSTER

R2 150 000

SALDHANA

R675 000

SALDHANA

R1 090 000

ST HELENABAAI

R1 930 000

VREDENBURG

R2 995 000

VREDENBURG

R4 400 000

TULBAGH

R2 200 000

TULBAGH

R2 700 000

WORCESTER

R1 170 000

WORCESTER

R1 250 000

NETJIESE DUPLEKS MET 'N GROOT TUIN

In Blouwaterbaai, in stil straat, dupleks met 2

toegeboude voor- en agterpatios vir ekstra spasie.

Dubbeltandemmotorhuise. Binnebraai en baie

ekstras.

3 Slpk, 2 Badk, 2 Motorhuise

Web verwys: 265336

Elma 082 080 5302

UITSIG!

Netjiese en goedafgewerkte huis met woonstel

en geniet asemrowende uitsigte. Ruim oopplan,

braaikamer en kom kyk na die res.

4 Slpk, 3 badk

Web verwys: 261373

Alta 083 653 1132

FAMILIEVAKANSIEHUIS IN BRITANNIA BAAI

Hierdie huis met 2 oopplan kombuise en woonareas bied

'n lieflike uitsig op die sonsondergang oor die see. Hierdie

huis is volledig gemeubileerd en is 'n ideale koop vir

families wat 'n vakansiehuis saam wil besit.

7 Slpk, 7 Badk

Web verwys: 277512

Karin 072 604 9870

NETJIESE SIERSTEENFAMILIEHUIS!

Oopplan kombuis met aparte opwasdeel.

Formele sitkamer en eetkamer. Leefareas vloei na

swembad, braai- en onthaalarea. Dit alles en nog

meer!

3 Slpk, 3 Badk, 3 Motorhuise

Web verwys: 260022

Lizette 082 876 6908

ONGELOOFLIKE OPSIES MET REGTE LIGGING

Leefstyl kleinhoewe met ongelooflike infrastruktuur wat

industrieel gesoneer is.

Erfgrootte: 14,98 ha.

Hoofwoning: 190 m (4 slaapkamers). 2de

woning: 76 m. Stoor: 450 m. Afdak: 270 m

Web verwys: 273762

JN 083 650 9562

AAA GRAAD KANTORE

AAA Graad kantore - 112 m op grondvloer

in sekuriteitskantoorpark gele. Baie naby

aan alle geriewe asook vinnige aansluitings

by hoofroetes.

Web verwys: 276157

Piet 082 403 9319

BERGSIG KANTOORPARK

Kantoorkompleks naby ooghospitaal met

kantore van 138 m grondvloer en 204 m

eerste vloer areas. Voldoende onderdak- en

oop parkering beskikbaar.

Web verwys: 277539

Piet 082 403 9319

FABRIEK TE KOOP

Unieke 5 500 m onderverdeelbare erwe met

2 x 400 m werkswinkels en 1 000 m onderdak-

stoorareas. Sekuriteitsbeheerde hoofhek, met

400A, 3-fase kragtoevoer. Naby hoofroetes gele.

Web verwys: 261471

Piet 082 403 9319

WERK VAN JOU HUIS AF

2

Ruim 5000 m eiendom met hoofhuis,

swembad en 3 kothuise. Genoeg spasie om

nog kothuise aan te bou of 'n besigheid te

vestig. Tans algemeen residensieel gesoneer.

Web verwys: 276423

Nelia 082 899 2248

LANDELIKE KLEINHOEWE

Hierdie 10 ha kleinhoewe met asemrowende

berguitsigte en rivier op jou voorstoep is

slegs 5 km vanaf Tulbagh. Lieflike eikebome

en 'n landelike 2-slaapkamerkothuis.

Web verwys: 275116

Nelia 082 899 2248

DIE REGTE ADRES

Onthaal jou gaste in styl in hierdie kalm, boomryke

binnehof langs die blou swembad. Aparte kothuis vir

gaste en stoorkamer by die swembad. Lieflike

herehuis met oregonvloere en -plafonne wat dateer

uit die 1700's. Vuurherd in die kombuis.

4 Slpk, 4 Badk

Web verwys: 276067

Nelia 082 899 2248

SEKURITEITSKOMPLEKS

Nuutgeboude huis in hierdie gewilde kompleks

gele naby skole en dorp. Hierdie huis bied 'n

oopplan leefarea, kwaliteit afwerkings, braai-area

en parkering.

3 Slpk, 2 Badk, 1 Motorhuis

Web verwys: 258107

Barbara 084 517 6478

PAGLANDE, REG GEPRYS!

Hierdie netjiese huis met sy ruim leefareas, nuwe

kombuis, lapa, swembad en 2-slaapkamerwoonstel

as bonus bied beslis waarde vir geld!

3 Slpk, 2 Badk, 1 Motorhuis

Web verwys: 192415

Barbara 084 517 6478

KRAAIFONTEIN

R8 986 000 BTW UITGESLUIT

BELLVILLE


BELLVILLE


ALLEENMANDAAT

ALLEENMANDAAT

TULBAGH

R1 095 000

LEXUS:GS350

Bondingwith thebeast

CLAIRE MAASCH

I

once participated in a casual conversa-

tion in which it was said that women

dont form an attachment to the cars

they drive.

At the time I argued vehemently to the con-

trary, but upon later reflection I realised that

maybe therewas some truth in the statement,

and that women are far less inclined to lavish

the same amount of love, care and attention

on their cars as men do. Likewise, I certainly

would happily move on from one to the next

without regret.

Thatwas until I had the privilege of driving

a Lexus GS350 for a week.

My initial reaction was fairly lukewarm. A

gorgeous nail-polish red (its actually crim-

son) GS350 was delivered to me two thumbs

up on the colour!

First impressions indicated a decently pro-

portioned luxury sedan sporting Lexuss new

identitywithaneye-catchingnose (I loved the

more aggressive styling in front with that

novel spindle grille), an ok rear end (it was

rescued by the faux chrome around the twin

exhausts,whichgave thebackasportier look)

andthetypicalGStoplineofchrome-enhanced

sweeping lines over the windows and doors.

The interior is roomy and comfortable, and

I spent the first few minutes enjoying all 10

ways of the seat adjustment mechanism

thankfully, with three memory settings, I

didnt have to do it again!

The selectable easy-entry and -exit system

meant that an elegant slip into the driving

seat, even with heels on, was a pleasure. The

interior is black leather with white pick-

stitching to enhance the gorgeous lines; faux

wood and metal inserts add emphasis to the

dashboard and door panels.

Our test car had optional heated andvented

seats too. By far the most impressive feature

inside is the MASSIVE 12,6-inch multimedia

display. A quick fiddle with Lexuss remote

touch mouse had my music sorted (iPod,

USB and auxiliary compatibility), my smart-

phone connected to the Bluetooth, and me

ready to get going. Admittedly, a downside to

the impressive system is that the navigation

is less than intuitive, but by the end of a week

I had it pretty much sussed.

And then I started the engine.As thepower-

ful 3,5 LV6 317 hpenginepurred to life, a little

shiver of anticipation ran down my spine. A

bit of homework had prepared me mentally

for the impressive performance levels of this

car, but Iwas very pleasantly surprised at the

pure driving pleasure that the GS gave me.

To start, a fat leather steering wheel with

feather-light steering automaticallymademy

hands happy. The paddle shift is connected

to the steering column, which I found incon-

venient at times. But I couldnt fault the speed

and swiftness of the six-speed gearbox as it

changed smoothly between gears.

My first drive was in torrential Cape rain,

and the suspension kept me firmly velcroed

to the road despite some pretty hefty puddles.

The car feels light; its easy to manoeuvre,

super-responsive and, with up to 90% of the

378 Nm peak torque figure being available as

low as 2000 rpm, powerful overtaking can be

as leisurely as you wish.

Iwas fortunate enough to be able to test this

fantastic executive vehicle in pretty much

most driving conditions torrential rain (it

held its own), heavy traffic on a daily com-

mute (an absolute pleasure, the top-drawer

sound system with 12 speakers adding to the

enjoyment) and a long drive where we got to

test high-speed stability, which is unbelieva-

bly good thanks to the excellent suspension

and stability program.

We even threw a gravel road at it and the

GShandledit fine,withnorattleswhatsoever.

On tests, the car outdid its claimed accelera-

tion and went from 0100km/h in 5,9 seconds

with a deep growl (Lexus claim6,3!). Fuel con-

sumptionwas reasonable andwe averaged 11

to 12 L per 100 km, somewhat higher than

Lexuss claim of 9,4 L per 100 km. Top speed

is claimed at 235km/h.

The car has excellent lights, a very roomy

boot, reverse camera, auto park brake, ABS

brakes with EBD and BAS, and an intuitive

VSC stability program. We even played

aroundwiththeTRCtractioncontrol forsome

rear-wheel drive fun.

Ten airbags ensure driver and passenger

safety.Keylessentryandignitionenhancethe

superior-quality feel.

I think my only gripe is that the claimed

five seats would leave the poor fifth person

sitting in the back middle with a very hard

ride and not much headroom. But this is a

small drawback in the bigger scheme of

things.

TheGScomeswithafour-yearor100 000 km

maintenance plan and costs R564 900 (exclud-

ing optional extras).

My real complaint is about the fact that I

had to return this car I thoroughly enjoyed

driving the GS. This is an excellent offering

from Lexus. My first impressions warmed

very quickly to the fabulous driveability of

the car, and indeed this woman just formed

a lasting attachment to a car.

Im ruined as far as cars go for the foresee-

able future at any rate!

Lexus is Toyotas luxury brand, and the GS350 is aimed directly at its German rivals. A powerful V6 petrol mill helps keep the owner smiling.

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CHEVROLET: TRAILBLAZER

Trailblazerpulls its

weight andmore

QUICKPIC

A

key feature of the new Chevrolet

Trailblazer is its towanything, go

anywhere capability, supported

by a best-in-class towing capacity.

This isattributable to therealisationof the

original design brief and body-on-frame con-

struction, which provides the basic founda-

tion for a tough, go-anywhere vehicle de-

signed to make light work of towing assign-

ments on- and off-road. Especially in a

recreational environment, thatwould be im-

possible, or at best very challenging, for op-

position vehicles in its class.

At thetopof the list intermsof towingcapa-

bility is the Trailblazer 2,8LTZ diesel four-

wheel drive model, fitted with either five-

speedmanual or automatic transmission op-

tions. A curb weight of 2 163/2 160 kg and a

rated gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 2 750 kg

provide for a gross combined mass (GCM)

ratingof 5 700 kg.This translates intoa class-

leading towing capacity of 2 950 kg.

The Trailblazer 2,8 L 4x2 model has a

slightly lower curb mass of 2 084 kg but

shares the 2 750 kg GVM and 5 700kg GCM

ratingsofthe4x4model,aswellasthe2 950 kg

towing capability.

This allows the Trailblazer 2,8LTZ diesel

automatic 4WD an advantage of 1 180 kg in

towing capability over its major competitor

in the segment. The Trailblazer 2,8LTZman-

ual 4WD enjoys an advantage of 875 kg over

its major competitor, while the 2WD model

has an extra 1 125kg in hand.

Support for this superb towing capacity

comes from the modern and efficient

Duramax 2,8 L diesel engine with its high-

pressure common-rail fuel injection system

and charge-cooled turbocharged induction

systemwith variable turbo geometry. Maxi-

mum power is 132 kW at 3 800 rpm, with a

stump-pulling 440 Nm of torque at 2 000 rpm

for the five-speedmanualmodel and an even

higher 470 Nm at 2 000 rpm when equipped

with the automatic transmission option.

The Trailblazer 2,5 L 2WD model, with its

poweroutputof110 kWat3 800 rpmandmax-

imum torque of 350 Nm at 2 000 rpm, has a

curbmass of 2 003 kg, a GVM of 2 620 kg, and

aGCMof 5 120 kg. That provides for a towing

capacityof 2 500 kg, better than itsmajor seg-

ment competitor by 785 kg.

So much for the diesel-powered models in

the Trailblazer range, but then there is also

the 3,6 L V6 petrol model with 4x4 transmis-

sion. This vehicle has a curb weight of

2 084 kg and a rated GVM of 2 720 kg. The

GCM is 5 200 kg for a towing capacity of

2 480 kg, a healthy 580 kg better than its ma-

jor class competitor. This is supported by

maximum power of 176 kW at 6 600 rpm and

peak torque of 329 Nmat 3 200 rpmproduced

by the modern and lightweight V6 engine

with variable cam phasing on both inlet and

exhaust camshafts.

The superb towingattributes of theChevro-

let Trailblazer combine with excellent ride,

handlingandstability,aswellasafeature-rich

specification, to provide a well-rounded and

superbly capable medium-sized SUV.

This is a vehicle that will without a doubt

capture the interest of a burgeoning global

4x4 SUV audience.

Toyotas successful Fortuner might have it best rival to date, with the arrival of the new Trail

blazer from Chevrolet. PIC: QUICKPIC

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AUDI:Q73,0TDI QUATTRO

Thedreampackage

HANJO STIER

B

ig SUVs attract quite a bit

of criticism for their size

and price, usually fla-

voured with a faint undercur-

rent of jealousy.

Noother car representswasteful

extravagance better than a giant

and powerful 4x4, especially if the

rolling palace only has one

occupant.

We could argue over the political

(and environmental) correctness

of such cars for ages, but Id like

you to consider this: if you had the

money and you had the need for a

big luxury SUV, wouldnt you buy

one? I would without thinking

about it.Thedifficultpartwouldbe

choosing which one.

Your choice may come down to

brand loyalty, looks, performance

or versatility. Some offer seven

seats, others lure punters with

beefy power, and all of them are

packedwith a bevy of entertaining

toys. The Audi Q7, much like its

other European rivals, attempts to

deliver all of those in one neat

package.

The Ingolstadt car carries clean

and relatively simple lines, its ele-

gant proportions doing their best

todisguiseitssizablebulk.Parking

the Q7 at your local supermarket

will fully drive home how big this

SUV is but parking sensors will re-

move most of the manoeuvres

stress.

Interior space is more than gen-

erous, and even allows for a huge

boot or two extra collapsible seats.

During our test period we noted a

verysolidbuild,high-qualitymate-

rials, easy controls, comfortable

and supportive seats, plus excep-

tional ride and noise levels.

Teamed with the Q7s smooth

steering and gearbox, the Audi

does a sterling job of giving you

that high 4x4 driving position but

without the shudders and shakes

that used to accompany big off-

roaders. All my passengers com-

mended the suspension and

reasonably little body roll, on or off

tarmac.

Audis Quattro four-wheel-drive

system calls on 60/40 asymmetric

torque distribution and a self-

locking centre differential to allow

mild off-roading theESP stability

management with off-road mode

cutting power when wheel spin is

detected.

A bit of sand andmud didnt stop

our Q7, but we eventually did, be-

cause of the cars price.

If you want to carve your own

road through African jungle, this

isnt the ideal car. But if you (and

passengers) want to explore the

countryside in style in comfort, the

Q7 will do very nicely. The ABS

brakes are outstanding and also

feature brake assist, electronic

force distribution and anti-skid

regulation.

Further safety equipment in-

cludes eight airbags, light and rain

sensors, luggage cover, double sun

visors, alarm and immobiliser,

remote central locking and Isofix

anchors.

Other luxuries are adjustable

multi-function steering wheel, cli-

mate and cruise control, six-disc

CD shuttle, power windows and

power (heated and retractable) ex-

terior mirrors.

But wait yes, you guessed it

theres more. Way more. High-

lights include aDSP sound system,

ambient and exit lighting, leather

trim (with beautiful suede leather,

wood andmetal inserts in the door

pockets), as well as the intuitive

MMI infotainment system with a

crisp seven-inch screen.

The instruments are just as deli-

cate, andsplit bya superbon-board

computer that displays up to five

levels of information.Among these

were the efforts of our test cars en-

gine Audis three-litre turbo-

diesel V6, which provides up to

176 kW (239 hp) or 550 Nm while

claiming averages of 7,4 L per

100 km or 195 g CO

2

per kilometre.

Power delivery through the

eight-speed automatic gearbox is

silky smooth with a pleasing V6

growl, and while our consumption

hovered around 12 L per 100 km in

town, it will instantly plummet

when the Q7 sniffs the open road.

Acceleration-wise, 0100km/h

takes 7,9 seconds (we recorded 8,4),

and top speed is 215 km/h.

As mentioned, the Q7 belies its

size and is quite nimble on its big

feet. Sporting intentions are sup-

ported by shift paddles and the

gearboxs sport mode.

Aselectablestartstopsystemat-

tempts to bring down fuel con-

sumption, as does the combination

of eight gears and thatmountain of

low-rev torque.

The Q7 range starts with this

3,0TDi at R692 000; the 4,2 V8 TDi

costs R854 500 while the petrol 3,0

V6 TFSi retails for R728 000. All

Audis are soldwithaone-yearwar-

ranty and five-year or 100 000 km

freeway plan. Also, like all Audis,

the Q7 options list is as long as it

is expensive.

Tempting your extra cash are,

among others, premium speakers,

bigger wheels, S Line goodies, up-

graded lights, better seating, adap-

tive cruise control, rear AC, sun-

roof, lane assist, rear camera, key-

less motoring, electric towbar and

tailgate, adaptive air suspension,

navigation, TV, rear entertain-

ment and Bluetooth.

You could spend an insane

amount of money on the above-

mentioned toys, but the advantage

is that theQ7s competitive pricing

means you can purchase one of the

best luxury SUVs and, if you like,

accessorise it to become your

dream SUV.

Galimoto

The Audi Q7 is a familysized SUV that will transport you and all

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JAGUAR: XKR

Defeatagewith thedelicategovernor

HANJO STIER

I

think I may be getting old. A recent

birthdayfirmlyplungedmeintomiddle

age, and Ive decided that I dislike

camping, queues, hip hop, clubbing and

down-down competitions.

With a growing affection for classical mu-

sic, scenic walks and reading, help couldnt

arrive soon enough.

The cheerful chaps at Jaguar promptly de-

livered an XKR and assured me that it would

makeme feel young again. This luxury coup

could easily be described as the elegant and

luxurious territory of an old man, but that

arrgh in its namemeans it supercharges its

way north of 500 hp.

To lift itself from the sleek metal and plush

carpets in your country club parking lot, the

five-litre XKR has four exhaust pipes, an al-

most vertical boot lip, a ridiculously low front

apron, gashes and slashes in its body, not to

mention blacked-out details and gigantic

black rims (part of an optional package).

If the general public is anything to go by,

yourgolf homieswill be supremely interested

in the car, produce the odd cellphone camera

and propose a friendly dice or two. Whereas

you are under no obligation to accept such

challenges, rest assured that the XKR will

make mincemeat out of most opponents.

In fact, this morning it blitzed our GPS re-

sults, equalling its XFR sedan sibling (and

claimed figure) at 4,8 seconds to 100 km/h

while topping the list to 400 m at 12,1 seconds.

Lightweight construction, multiple drive

modes and 510 hp can do that for you, and ex-

plain why the Jag guys told me to be careful.

Twice.

And they were right very right. Just like

its XF counterpart, the two-door Jags power

delivery has an instantaneous savagery to it

that can easily catch you out. Even when

youre nearing triple-digit speeds and think

the rear end is planted it will happily and

quickly snap at you.

To further liven things up you could switch

to dynamic mode, dilute the stability control

or, to scare yourself and any passenger abso-

lutely senseless, switch it off completely.

Treat the XKR well and its crisp handling re-

ciprocates your inputs. Poke it with a stick

and it will poke back HARD.

Which brings me to the XKs daily behav-

iour. Low-speed ride quality errs on the side

of uncomfortable, but thats the fault of the

gangster wheels and suspension on our test

car. Delicate steering made up for this, as did

the well-padded sports seats. Mind you, just

the front ones the rear ones are a bit of a

joke.

Lofty Mortimer from the club wont fit in

there, but will want to take a jolly good look

at theXKRs interior. Itsa littlesnugandmin-

imalist, but that surely appeals to the landed

gentry. Instrumentation is basic and beauti-

ful, so is most of the centre console, and your

teenage nephew will delight in that touchy

screen.

Aswith allmodern Jaguars, entry and igni-

tion are keyless,with a pulsating start button.

Press this and (after a short salvo of artillery

fire from the rear) the gear selector knob rises

up.This adds to the occasionof driving anXK,

and also offers you sport mode and manual

mode via shift paddles on the steering wheel.

The trip computer displays fun stuff like

your range and consumption, which on any

given day will hover around 325 km and 18 L

per 100 km from the 71 L tank. Achieving Jag-

uars overall average of 12,3 L per 100 km is

onlypossible ifyousomehowmanage to drive

only downhill, but the urban cycle claim of

18,9 is spot-on.

Other spot-on equipment includes themag-

nificent suede ceiling, delicious B&W sound

system, adaptive cruise control (optional),

heated and vented front seats, nav and voice

guidance, adjustable and heated multi-

function steering wheel, xenon headlights

(optional, active), CD, MP3, USB, and Blue-

tooth connectivity.

A rather unique (read: quirky) aspect of the

XK is its boot there isnt much space and

half the back-end opens, essentially making

it a R1 313 400 hatchback or fastback.

Thats quite a lot of gosh for your dosh, in-

cludingafive-yearor100 000 kmmaintenance

plan, plus there arent too many options left

to choose. You could select the cosmetic

Black Pack, cosmetic and 280 km/h Speed

Black Pack, or cosmetic, 280 km/h, stiffer

and lower suspension Dynamic Black Pack

as seen here. Personally, Id skip them all as

I prefer the standard car and, as we estab-

lished in the first paragraph, Im getting old.

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MITSUBISHI: LANCER

Evosolderbrother still holds its own

FRANS LE ROUX

In the past couple of months the word

Evo has been thrown around a fair bit

by motor journalists and car fanatics

alike.

This same word is one that scares most

Subaru owners and prompts them to look in

their rear-view mirrors more often.

I am of course talking about Mitsubishis

long overdue Lancer Evo X. After years of

waiting and moaning, the ever popular Sub-

aru WRX STI has some direct competition.

But my road test is not about the Evo this

time, rather the car it is roughly based on.En-

ter the standard Lancer 2,0 GLS. For R239 900

you do get a lot of car for your money. Com-

pare that to the price of the Evo X at R699 000.

TheLancer, in its current shape, joined our

markets back in 2007. It is powered by a

proven and reliableMivec 2,0 L four-cylinder

engine producing a steady 114 kw or 200 Nm.

Althoughtheengineissomewhatunrefined

and noisy at low speeds, it still gets the job

done.

The Lancer pulls strongly from 4 000 rpm

towards theredlineof 6 500 rpm.Acceleration

is brisk, and the Lancer reaches 100 km/h in

arespectable 9,1 seconds.Topspeed isalsonot

bad at 206 km/h.

It has a five-speed gearbox, which some

might find a bit archaic, but I enjoyed having

only five cogs to slap around.The gearboxhas

longer gear ratios, and the revs hover at 3 000

when doing legal highway speeds. Passing

other cars was done with ease, and I never

needed to select fourth.

Theonlyissuewithnothavingasixthgear

in todays day and age is higher fuel con-

sumption.Toput it inperspective: I recently

drove a small Korean hatch with a tiny 1,4

mated with a six-speed gearbox.

In that car I only found the first four gears

useable. Thereafter fifth and sixth gears

were just used and needed for open-road

driving.

The overall consumption was no train

smash, nor did it gulp fuel like a 70smuscle

car. The Lancers combined usewas around

10 litres per 100 km.

The Lancers interior has had a slight up-

grade recently. The leather seats (optional

extra) are a nice touch to the otherwise safe

and well-laid-out cabin.

For once I am not completely baffled and

overwhelmed by loads of minute buttons.

The audio controls are nice and large, and

they sit comfortably high on the dashboard.

Black leather finishes are lifted by another

glossyblackveneer strip running the length

of thedashboard.Onthesteeringwheelonly

audio controls are available.

Room inside the Lancer is adequate. Rear

legroom is generous, and no complaints

with headroom were had. The boot volume

is400 L,andhousesaspace-saverspare tyre.

Looks on the Lancer are debatable. It

doesnt look as exciting as its Evo X sibling,

nor as boring as another Japanesemanufac-

turer. I like the front endmore than therear,

and the chrome exhaust tip adds to the

sporty appeal Mitsubishi is after.

Sure, the Lancer is in dire need of a replace-

ment and not another facelift. I would however

opt for the Evo-look-alike 18-inch wheels (op-

tional extra).

The three main rivals pitted against the

Lancer are the ever-popular South African car

of theyearwinner, theHyundaiElantra1,8GLS

(R230 000), theChevroletCruze1,8LS(R224 000)

and theevergreenToyotaCorolla 2,0 (R260 000).

One thing the Lancer has as its trump card

among these four is the most power and there-

fore the best acceleration.

Standard features include ABS, EBD, two

airbags and single-zone climate control. It

does, however, not have traction control or

standard park assist (optional extra).

A three-year or 100 000 km manufacturers

warrantyandafive-yearor100 000 kmservice

plan are included in the purchase price. Serv-

ice intervals are set at 15 000 km.

Mitsubishi promises trouble-free motor-

ing, and their warranty and service plan

shows that.

The Lancer should be a very reliable car,

and the complete package is worth a look.

The Lancer is an underrated family car with reasonable looks. Its 2,0 L engine pulls strongly

in each gear, and the leather trim has a sort of upmarket feel. PHOTO: FRANS LE ROUX

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