2008 Mazda BT-50
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2008 BT-50 DRIFTER presents as a hard‑working, straightforward 4x4 with 177,711 km on the clock and a 3.0 CRDi diesel engine paired with a manual gearbox. The listing shows four doors and seating for four, and the Mazda BT-50’s reputation for tough, serviceable underpinnings suits buyers after a durable leisure double cab bakkie.
Mechanically the 4x4 drivetrain and torque from the 2.95‑litre diesel make this a sensible choice for towing, gravel touring and mixed work‑and‑play use; manual gearing keeps running costs and repairability familiar to local mechanics. With its compact crew cabin the layout balances family space and a usable load area for weekend gear.
Located in Karenpark, Pretoria (Gauteng). If you’re shopping for a used BT-50 for sale or specifically the BT-50 DRIFTER 3.0CRDi SLE 4x4 P/U D/C, enquire with the dealer to book a viewing or test drive.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
GREAT CONDITION, 4X4 BAKKIE WITH SERVICE HISTORY!
4x4,Air Conditioning,Canopy,Central Locking,Drink Holder,Electric Windows,Fog Lights,Leather,Manual,Power Steering,Radio/CD,Rollbar,Rubberized Load Body,Towbar.
For More Information Please Contact Us. Finance Can Be Arranged Through All Major Banks With a Deposit! Visit Our Web Page For All Our Stock. Trade-Ins Welcome! Terms and Conditions Apply. Email: marketing@bakwenasales.co.za Address: 185 Lynn Road, Karenpark, Pretoria Give Us A Call: Zan: 083 631 3054 Fanie: 082 853 3490 Kobus: 079 692 1475
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Mazda BT-50 safety rating
Rated 3 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2008 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Mazda BT-50
Mazda’s BT-50 double cab has always played the underdog in South Africa’s bakkie wars, forever in the shadow of Hilux, Ranger, and D-MAX. Yet, it’s got that offbeat charm if you’re after something less ordinary, especially when every second car park in Gauteng is a Ford or Toyota parade. The engine lineup here is straightforward: 2.5 petrol and a pair of turbodiesels (2.2 and 2.5), all with manuals, except for the 3.0 Dynamic that gets a six-speed auto—though that’s a rare bird in this dataset. Just 10 used units for sale, ranging from R119,900 up to a punchy R469,950, and the median hovers at R269,450. On paper at least, you’re mostly looking at mid-spec, mid-budget examples rather than bargain basement workhorses or showroom-fresh unicorns. It’s the 3.0 Dynamic 6AT 4X2 that grabs your attention—four nearly identical listings at R469,900 to R469,950. Dealers clearly know what they’ve got and aren’t shy about asking for it. If you pack smart, though, the 2.2TDi SLE and SLX trims between R239,000 and R289,900 offer proper value for a family hauler that doubles as a weekend workhorse. Years range from 2011 to 2022 and average mileage is a chunky 153,772 km, so you’d be mad not to ask about timing belt changes and how the turbo’s fared—especially on the diesels. What seals the deal for many is the BT-50’s honesty: solid kit and reliable build without the Hilux tax or Ranger price creep. No new stock means it’s strictly a used-buyer’s game, and that matters for budget-conscious bakkie buyers chasing real-world value.
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2008 Mazda BT-50
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Karenpark, Pretoria, Gauteng
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