The Best Deals at the Recent Bidvest Burchmore Auction in Johannesburg

The latest car auction showcased a diverse array of vehicles, offering potential buyers opportunities to secure well-maintained vehicles at competitive prices. However, the results reveal varying levels of interest, with some vehicles receiving bids and others passing without a sale. Here are the highlights from the auction:

1. 2017 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI Stronic (40 TDI)

• Transmission: Automatic
• Mileage: 244,349 KM
• Open Bid: R185,000
• Hammer Price: R170,000
• Status: No Bid

Despite its reputation as a luxury vehicle, this Audi A5 Sportback failed to attract a bid, even with a reduced hammer price of R170,000. The high mileage may have deterred potential buyers.

2. 2018 Volvo XC60 D4 Inscription Geartronic (Drive-E)

• Transmission: Automatic
• Mileage: 148,655 KM
• Open Bid: R295,000
• Hammer Price: R295,000
• Status: No Bid

The Volvo XC60, known for its safety and comfort, maintained its opening bid of R295,000, but no buyers took the plunge, perhaps due to its relatively high price point in the used car market.

3. 2017 Renault Sandero 900T Stepway

• Transmission: Manual
• Mileage: 163,774 KM
• Open Bid: R85,000
• Hammer Price: R80,000
• Status: No Bid

The Renault Sandero Stepway, despite its affordable price and decent mileage, did not receive any bids, possibly indicating a preference for automatic transmissions among buyers.

4. 2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 TGDI Sport (150KW)

• Transmission: Automatic
• Mileage: 142,324 KM
• Open Bid: R0
• Hammer Price: R0
• Status: No Bid

Interestingly, this Hyundai Tucson had no starting bid, and unsurprisingly, it did not attract any offers. This could be due to the lack of a defined starting price, leaving potential buyers uncertain.

5. 2007 Volvo S40 2.0D

• Transmission: Manual
• Mileage: 172,536 KM
• Open Bid: R65,000
• Hammer Price: R55,000
• Status: No Bid

Although the Volvo S40 had a lower hammer price of R55,000, its age and manual transmission might have contributed to the absence of bids.

6. 2019 Haval H1 1.5 VVT

• Transmission: Manual
• Mileage: 88,000 KM
• Open Bid: R85,000
• Hammer Price: R85,000
• Status: Sold

This Haval H1 was one of the few vehicles that managed to sell, fetching its opening bid price of R85,000. Its low mileage and relatively recent model year likely made it an appealing choice.

7. 2014 Dodge Journey 3.6 V6 R/T A/T

• Transmission: Automatic
• Mileage: 210,706 KM
• Open Bid: R95,000
• Hammer Price: R95,000
• Status: Sold

Another vehicle that sold was the Dodge Journey, which secured its opening bid price of R95,000. Its powerful V6 engine and automatic transmission may have been the key selling points.

8. 2011 Audi A1 1.4T FSi Ambition 3Dr

• Transmission: Manual
• Mileage: 93,126 KM
• Open Bid: R85,000
• Hammer Price: R80,000
• Status: No Bid

Despite its compact size and sporty appeal, the Audi A1 did not find a buyer, even with a reduced hammer price of R80,000. The manual transmission might have been a factor here as well.

9. 2019 Haval H2 1.5T Luxury

• Transmission: Manual
• Mileage: 104,551 KM
• Open Bid: R155,000
• Hammer Price: R155,000
• Status: Sold

The Haval H2 was another success story, selling at its opening bid price of R155,000. Its luxury features and relatively low mileage likely made it a desirable option for buyers.

10. 2014 Renault Duster 1.5 dCI Dynamique 4X4

• Transmission: Manual
• Mileage: 146,466 KM
• Open Bid: R95,000
• Hammer Price: R95,000
• Status: No Bid

The Renault Duster, with its rugged design and 4×4 capability, seemed like a strong contender, but it failed to attract any bids despite a reasonable hammer price of R95,000.

Here is a compilation of the rest of the vehicles starting from Lot 86 to Lot 164.

Conclusion

This auction revealed a mix of successful sales and missed opportunities, with manual transmissions and higher mileage vehicles often failing to secure bids. Buyers seemed more inclined towards vehicles with lower mileage and automatic transmissions, reflecting current market preferences. The few vehicles that did sell were relatively newer models with appealing features, showing that there is still a demand for quality used vehicles at the right price.

Whether you’re in the market for a luxury sedan or a rugged SUV, staying updated with auction results like these can give you valuable insights into pricing trends and buyer preferences.