IN the early 80s, kasi gangsters swore by the 325iS, stylish fashion was a must and dops, Florsheim and Brentwood had to be in their closet.
These are the guys that gave it the iconic name Gusheshe and gave birth to spinning in the townships – but that’s a story for another day.
In 1985, BMW introduced the 325i Shadowline but five years later in 1990, the sporty upgrade 325is was introduced, which would become the Shelby Mustang GT500 of South Africa, a car admired by everyone.
BMW South Africa introduced the 325iS, because it received the news that it wouldn’t be getting any M3 units at the time.
Introduced in limited numbers, there where two versions: the 145kW and 155kW, both with 2,7 litre naturally aspirated engines.
They had an exclusively identifiable “IS” body kit, a set of 15-inch BBS wheels, full electric package, 25% limited-slip differential and the M Sport suspension with Bilstein struts.
The car has a rich racing history of winning local races such as the Stannic Group N Class and Castrol Nine Hour races, among others.
Fast forward to decades later, where the car has become a legendary sought-after collector’s item for petrolheads.
An entry level 318i is selling for R200 000 or more if in mint condition and the 325iS can even sell for a million.
What has had social media in a frenzy is a 325iS Evo 1 listed for R1 550 000 with 86 000km on the clock.
The question is: would you pay R1,5 million for a Gusheshe – and should you decide it’s time to sell it, would you make all your money back and even some profit as well?
