BMW: A South African took the street after becoming first person in his family to own a car

This South African individual took to TikTok to celebrate his recent acquisition, a previously owned BMW sedan. What makes this video particularly special is not solely the car itself, but rather the remarkable backstory that accompanies it.

The TikTok user, who goes by the handle Pantsu28gp, is celebrating a significant milestone in his life as he has become the first person in his family to ever own a car.

Pantsu, who hails from the province of Limpopo in South Africa, shared the details of his purchase in his local dialect before switching to English to ensure that his message was understood by all.

He proudly proclaimed, "I am the first one in my family to own a car," and it's worth noting that the car appears to be in excellent condition, painted in white with a black interior, and resembling a brand-new vehicle fresh from the factory. However, the car's condition is not the primary focus of the story.

As reported by Supercar Blondie, the video gained widespread attention after Pantsu shared it with his TikTok followers. In just a few days, it garnered an impressive 116,000 views and received over 2,200 comments.

One commenter expressed, "It doesn't matter whether the car is secondhand or not; you've broken the cycle." Another added, "Whether it's new or used, buying a car is still an achievement to be proud of." A third commenter said, "You've inspired me to break the generational curse in my family, and I have deep respect for that."

For context, South Africa has approximately 10 million registered vehicles, with a population of roughly 60 million people. This equates to an average of one car for every six people. Import taxes contribute to the relatively low number of cars in South Africa compared to countries of similar size and population.

Purchasing a car in South Africa can be quite expensive due to import duties and transportation costs. For instance, a brand-new Honda Civic costs around $38,000 in South Africa, whereas the same vehicle is priced at $25,000 in the United States.

The price difference is even more significant for a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which costs $41,000 in the U.S. but an astonishing $73,000 in South Africa.