New American car owner here!

[jcnyc]

Hi all,

I just moved from NYC to South Africa for a few years. I just bought a BMW 320d Sport pack and this is in fact the first car I've ever owned. Who would have thought it would be in South Africa of all places? Anyone that's visited NYC knows a car is 100% unnecessary. In fact it costs about 500$ a month just to park a car in your apartment complex!

Anyway, South Africa has been treating me pretty well so far and it's an easy adjustment for me. Only gripe is that the pace of life is slow as a snail in Sandton where I live. But I'm actually starting to enjoy driving now that I bought this car and hopefully things go well with it!

 

[Kyle]

Welcome bud :thumbs:

South Africa has a lot to offer :joy:

 

[bmw325i]

Hi Bud,

Welcome to the forum. I am sure that you are going to enjoy every bit of SA.
I have been to NYC and i have to agree with you, it doesn't make sense having a car there.

Post pictures of your car as we Love pictures here. :thumbs:

 

[ChefDJ]

Welcome, firstly, to the forum :thumbs:
And secondly, to South Africa :rollsmile:

Great choice of car, and glad you're enjoying her. Here in SA, a car is absolutely necessary. Don't worry about parking, most of it is free :rollsmile:

 

[Peter@AEW]

Welcome and I wish you driving it in good health.

 

[Avi123]

Welcome and hope you enjoy S.A. and all it has to offer.
I know you will enjoy this forum and all it has to offer.
you should start seeing replies to your question you posted.

 

[Jandre]

Hi all,

I just moved from NYC to South Africa for a few years. I just bought a BMW 320d Sport pack and this is in fact the first car I've ever owned. Who would have thought it would be in South Africa of all places? Anyone that's visited NYC knows a car is 100% unnecessary. In fact it costs about 500$ a month just to park a car in your apartment complex!

Anyway, South Africa has been treating me pretty well so far and it's an easy adjustment for me. Only gripe is that the pace of life is slow as a snail in Sandton where I live. But I'm actually starting to enjoy driving now that I bought this car and hopefully things go well with it!

Welcome bud

You should visit Cape Town. If Sandton pace is slow as a snail, a typical busy day in Cape Town will feel like a holiday.

:rollsmile::rollsmile:

 

[Nic_s]

Welcome :wave:

 

[bhavz]

Welcome :thumbs:

 

[Nick]

Welcome to the Forum and to SA!

Im sure you are going to settle into the pace quite well.

I really want to see the big NYC sometime soon!

 

[Crash_Nemesis]

C....A....P...E...........T....O.....W......N......

look at the M o u n t a i n ... B r u ...

Yes, Cape Town will feel like time itself has stopped for you.


None the less, welcome to the forum and South Africa, wishing you many happy & safe Kilometers/Miles


Oh.. and POST PICS!!!! :thumbs:

 

[Jamaine]

Welcome bro to the bmw fanatics and to SA yor if sandton is slow just wait till you visit Durban we are super chilled :rollsmile:

 

[RAArmstrong]

Welcome to the forum and secondly to South Africa... :rollsmile:

You'll like it here, South Africa too!

Post some pics of your ride! :thumbs:

 

[zabbo]

Great decisions made all round raise:

Welcome and all the best here !!

 

[jcnyc]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!
I tried attaching a picture but the attachment window is blocked by my work's web filter lol. Here is a link to it online however.

 

[Kyle]

Looks great :inlove:

 

[Caddy101]

:thumbs:

Welcome to SA!! Welcome to the forum!!!

Sadly, Sandton is probably as fast pased as SA gets.

As someone who lives in Johannesburg and loves it, YOU MUST VISIT CAPE TOWN!!!

Its is awesome, very beautiful, very laid back.
And if you ask the folks on the forum, they can direct you to some of the most gorgeous roads in the country

 

[Forza ///M]

Welcome to the forum and South Africa. Awesome ride you have there. :bravo:

Living in Sandton is always going to be a nightmare and its getting worse by the day...

 

[Tareeq]

Welcome to Southern Africa!! :joy:
Hope you enjoy your stay and a huge welcome to your new online Family :rollsmile: i know you will enjoy your stay here :thumbs:

 

[Tebzaph]

Welcome to S.A , good choice of car :thumbs: