The BMW 333i and 325iS - The story of very special SA-only 3 Series - Official BMW Chronicles (Ep 4)

The introduction of the BMW 3 Series opened up BMW to a wider audience and with it came the birth of SA special versions that would immortalise themselves in SA history.
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BMW South Africa produced just 210 units of the 333i after it was decided not to import the E30 M3. The result was a mixture of Alpina parts and a 3.2-litre straight-six engine transplant that became iconic on the streets of SA.
Its partner in crime, the 325iS came along a few years later and was immediately used in local Group N racing to show its pedigree. The 325iS even has its own nickname locally where locals refer to it as a Gusheshe, which simply means fast thing.

[@thembalethudube3274]

Themba lama Humusha!!! A car that motivated me to do well in school, do well in varsity and be a CA(SA). Then my parents apply a different form of influence. My Dad - Be a Man who Works. My Moms - Be My Wife

[@ziphozonkemadlala8040]

Bafo it's the first thing I'll buy Nami cash futhi 🎉.

[@nhlanhlamagagula7467]

Oh! man you did a fantastic review of the Gusheshe , it deserve such presentations, it's an iconic car not only in SA but worldwide this car has cemented and made Bmw a Benchmark as no other car in it's era has matched it, Gusheshe it's a brand on it's own...it is a car that I grew up liking and wishing to own one , a car that motivates one to achieve good things in life, a car that made me to be fanboy of Bmw.it's over 30 years ago but to this day it's still talk of town, even young kids still echo the Gusheshe ..it's not only for spinning, but a choice for special events like matric dance, weddings, anniversary etc...can't wait for part2..Thanks for review

[@davieman3443]

Love the presenter. So much enthusiasm and energy. Never heard of the 333i until now. Sounds amazing.

[@dirkfolscher3001]

Had a 325i myself. Sold it 10 years later. (don't know why). Since then never had a day pass without a BMW in my garage, but still dream that I get my 325i back, in the excellent condition it was in, when I sold it. Best car I've ever had, period.

[@CAROLINEBaroyi]

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[@ca9968]

The BMW 325is also holds another record... Fastest Hi-Jacking in South African history.. New owner drove out of the dealership with his new purchase and was jacked at the first set of "Robots" he got to, about 50 meters from the dealership exit...

[@ellishaindobo1794]

What? i Am Namibian and thats crazy.

[@thabosoweto3094]

A proudly South African presentation informed with township culture presented by a young, handsome and very enlightened host!! (You represented us well!!)

[@Buddy-xg6kq]

BMW is not a car, its a lifestyle 👌

[@Shmee149]

Man, I'm so happy for the guy behind the wheel

[@jirehnyathi6543]

The greatest car ever made 😭😭❤️ If i had it my way, id petition BMW to restart the E30 project and rebuild them exactly the way they did in 91. Its beautiful. The lord of the the streets, the king of the road. Ithemba lama rhumusha, 325IntelligentSchoolboy❤

[@mokeberamatlotlo1936]

This is a real review of the Gusheshe !!! The truth nothing but the truth !!!!

[@ozzi4627]

The 333i reminds me of an E46 4 door that had that engine conversion in it ,here in Cape Town in early 2000s when the e46 was new. I am not a BMW fan boy at all but there is something special about these cars.

[@sonininyaniso9683]

325is - Gusheshe 325i - Botsotso

[@alwynsmit3546]

What a pleasure to be reminded of a car that will never be forgotten by a presenter who truly made for easy listening & relayed the excitement that still comes with this car to people who know

[@djmalphonic4598]

333i sounds too nice ❤

[@sbanino2229]

Long overdue and you guys definitely delivered✊🏽. Amazing review🤞🏽

[@peterk2410]

Im having goosebumps just watching this,taking me back to my Pretoria (Mamelodi/Soshanguve) days.when this things come around the corner,forget your C63s baba,we listening to that 325is engine from there on. Please do the VR6 review aswell.lets represent the true kasi legends. 325is Vs VR6💪💪💪

[@thabosoweto3094]

Presentation is about BMW stop with your VR6 and MasepaBenz nontsents!

[@mncobivictor4300]

I care not what you say but none of these cars will ever come close to a C63

[@HesseMotors]

Wow this is by far the best video online I've seen

[@arthurasia9300]

Paying homage, love it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@brendanbouwer6102]

Brilliantly captured 👌🏽

[@ndivhorambau1149]

2:21 are we going to ignore the F1 GTR👀

[@ellishaindobo1794]

This was a dope ep. BMW SA 50 years strong! Eventually when i am a millionaire, i'll spend my weekends working on my e30, whatever the spec. 🥰🥰🥰

[@mattgraver3604]

This is a great video but I'm very irritated that this video will drive prices up even further

[@rastarwoozie4463]

You'd better own one ASAP, before they become rare!

[@profdapoet]

A man must own a BMW - at least one. But as for the Gusheshe, there is no any other car brand that will ever match this car.

[@sonwabomahono7522]

Sandla semfene❤

[@David-s3v2n]

That's not fair exclusively only in South Africa 😂😂

[@ichybal982]

yoh this had me excited very early in the morning!!!

[@JuicyJLee]

They need to make a special new 4 series 425is give it M4 suspension body kit and some more power

[@VaniBomJR]

BMW headquarters in midrand. I'm all the way from Namibia. Got a E34 525i. Need some serious genuine upgrades

[@democracy2.0]

From our time in 1990's. My dad had a 325i MEX and brother Jetta VR6 and G5 GTI. 325is Evo 11 is the boss. 325 is came out in 1991 for 80k or so and superboss around 45k or so

[@pakoramatlhatse38]

They should have asked TRA trouble to do the commercial for them he ones the gushe so much.

[@Mfurestnobolo69]

Mhhhhhh that garage...😢😢😢😮😮😮

[@kutloanosekhuthe5757]

Im jealous you both bra❤❤

[@lowrideza]

Classic...

[@dominic1241]

First to comment! All the way from Eswatini💯

[@themegaabe1515]

my dream car, currently im building an m tech 1 e30 323 and i have a mint example of and e30 325i touring m tech 2 ab werk :D

[@Carscoza]

E30 Touring 😍 send us some pics on twitter or Instagram :)

[@wendymorgan6651]

I remember when they turned up at Bathurst to race they were a great looking car I fell in love straight away. I would love one parked next to my 1M. They are hard to find here in OZ❤

[@dj.conkey802]

I loved the documentary somuch until you said "Isandia semfene" i was like nooOOOOO!!!😲😱😱😱😱

[@Gaffersly]

Isandla semfene

[@sonininyaniso9683]

Isandla semfene - 535i series E12

[@sonininyaniso9683]

Position of the first gear to a monkeys hand

[@dj.conkey802]

Thank you somuch! Finally someone who understands what that means 🙌🏾

[@bahle4272]

THEMBA LAMA GQUMUSHA . 3min 25 sec In Soweto .

[@sandman7373]

Must be a lot of e30 scrap and used spear parts is it cheap there ?

[@donkravis2385]

Sonsored by ANC

[@17_wm]

02:22 is that a McLaren F1 GTR on the background🤯🤯?

[@Carscoza]

Yip! Mad hey. That scene was filmed in Germany

[@phenyothabe913]

Thank You…325iS Gusheshe… 325i Botsotso….Dog leg Gearbox….sandlasemfene M535i

[@saratov99]

Can somebody explain me what was the point of 333i when it is less powerful than 325is?

[@sabeemercoza1394]

the 333i was developed about 4 years before the 325iS ... the 333i was developed to contest the big v8 fords and chevys in the Group1 racing series which then folded just as the 333i was released ... so no track version were actually made . The 333i had 145kw and the 325iS evo1 also had 145kw with 155kw in the later evoHp. but the 333i was much heavier due to the bigger M30 engine. the torque however was much more than the iS . The 325iS is a much better car to drive because its lighter engine .... but the 333 remains the ultimate icon because of the limiited production numbers and a unique model which has international collectors constantly searching for them

[@JuicyJLee]

And remember the 325is is using E30 M3 suspension

[@NkosinathiMakwabe]

Can you get a new 333i or 325i at BMW dealership?

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

333i is extremely scarce, but the 325i you can definitely get from a BMW dealership.

[@rayoflight39]

FLC... The very same one owned by The Bearded Fantasy himself? 2222

[@thabisomoyo759]

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[@chrisdooley1184]

What’s with the Alpina wheels? Were they put on through the aftermarket or did they come standard?

[@sabeemercoza1394]

standard item as the 333i was developed with Alpina Germany . there are alot of other Alpina items on the 333i (engine and interior) which did not come on regular E30s . eg Cluster read to 260km/h and the Alpina digital read out gauge nestled in the air vent

[@terrencerichmond7953]

Haaaiiii🔞🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lutherzuma2634]

E31 is the one☝🥇, not the two....

[@thabisomoyo759]

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[@craigbarrett2278]

I heard back then that BMW would have gone under if the e30 didn't do well. Was of age when they came out... Was a Golf 16v person, but the 325is turbo nitrous were what dreams were made of!

[@thabisomoyo759]

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[@giftkorope5968]

website is not working, i need the book