Ciro De Siena reveals his first car, favourite cars and chats South Africa's Car Culture - S1E1

Ciro De Siena talks South African Car Culture in this new series by Cars.co.za. Ciro tells us where his passion for cars, particularly BMWs, comes from and reveals his favourite car, which he also happens to own - a stunning BMW E39 M5.

Why do South Africans love the BMW brand so much? How did he get into the car reviewing business - thank you Jeremy Clarkson! - and why should you consider buying a classic rather than a new car? Ciro did just that … He bought an old Lexus LS400 for a third of the price of South Africa’s cheapest new car (the Suzuki S-Presso) and uses it as his daily. Ciro also tells the amazing story of how one of the first cars he drove after getting his license, a Mazda MX-5, came back to him many years later.

Ciro reflects on South Africa’s rich motorsport heritage, particularly the era of the South African specials, which saw cars such as the iconic BMW 325is (E30) - also known as the “Gusheshe” - and Opel Kadett GSi Superboss battle on South African racing circuits like Kyalami and Aldo Scribante in Group N racing. These days the Gusheshe and Superboss are valuable classics, not only in South Africa, but across the globe.

So now you know what South African car culture is to Ciro? What is it to you? Let us know in the comments below and look out for Episode 2 of SA Car Culture at 6pm on Sunday, September 18th.

1990 Mazda MX-5 (Supercharged) - Ciro just bought his first car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdFdANDh_aM

Turbocharged 2JZ Toyota Cressida - The drag strip superstar (but also his daily!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS46YjOOBho

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Executive Producer
Lalla Hirayama

Director
Rati Mofokeng

Producer
Raji Kayode

Line Producer
Suzan Kibirige

1st AD
Neo Ramosa

Coordinator
Nokuthula Dlamini

DOP
Sokhaya "Sox" Mbiko

Sound Recordist
Molatu Mathebula

BTS Stills
Rori

Gaffer
Dineo More

Best Boy
Mpho Lesetsi

Best Boy
Thabang Molise

Make-up
Cleopatra Mainga

Production Assistant
Karabo Majeke

Production Assistant
Pertunia Maluleka

Medic
Mmusi Moswathupa

Catering
Rea Vaya Catering

Gear
MadSho

Location
KarKave


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