“That’s a Bargain”: Mzansi Surprised to See Kwid Sold for R21k at Auction

• A TikTok user shared with people on the app that a motorist at an auction bought a Renault Kwid for R21 000
• The pre-owned car had 142km on the clock and was sold at an MFC auction in Kempton Park, Gauteng
• Many social media users in the post's comment section thought the price was affordable and hoped to score the same deal

For most people, purchasing a second-hand car is often smarter than buying a brand-new one, as it's generally more affordable. One motorist was particularly fortunate to secure a vehicle for over R20 000 at an auction.

Driving a sweet bargain

The TikTok user @sthe0051, who often posts videos about car auctions, uploaded a video on his account informing app users about a car sold at an affordable price at an MFC auction in Kempton Park.

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In the video, the TikTokker shared an auction that was in progress. The vehicle up for grabs was a 2019 Renault Kwid with 142km on the clock, which was sold for R21 000 to a lucky motorist.

Watch the video below:

How much does a Renault Kwid cost?

According to the Renault website, the Kwid comes in five different models with different costs. While the Kwid 1.0l Life 5-Dr abs starts at R308 685, the Kwid 1.0l Climber AMT 5-Dr abs would cost interested buyers R371 480.

Price of Kwid at auction surprises online users

A few members of the online community headed to the post's comment section to express their interest and disbelief at the car being sold for a low price at the auction.

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@evansjazzquestmhangwane exclaimed in the comments:

"Wow, that's a bargain!"

@mentamerkebede wondered about the vehicle:

"Why is it so cheap? You need to fix it after you purchase it."

@madi14756 said to app users:

"I guess my son can get a car for school."

@chardonnay.samson jokingly asked:

"Can I also have one for R21 000, please?"

Showing interest in the auction after seeing what the Kwid was sold for, morisky_dj asked the online community:

"How do I attend this auction?"

@ameliamafosogmail.com wrote in the comments:

"I wish it was me who bought it."

Motorist pays R37k for Polo at auction

In a related article, Briefly News reported about the same TikTokker who showed the internet that a Volkswagen Polo was sold at an auction for R37 000.

Some social media users could not believe the price the motorist paid for the vehicle, while others thought it was a good purchase.

Source: Briefly News