- A South African Porsche owner filmed herself heading to the dealership with just 53km left in her tank
- The TikTok video by @pam_marlowe went viral after she jokingly asked the luxury brand to solve the petrol crisis
- Porsche Centre Johannesburg's response left commenters in stitches and sparked a lively debate online
With fuel prices squeezing South African motorists from all directions, one Porsche owner decided to take her frustrations straight to the top, or as she put it, to "the father of our cars." TikTok creator @pam_marlowe posted a humorous POV-style video on 23 October in which she drove to Porsche Centre Johannesburg.
Source: TikTok
She only had 53 kilometres of fuel remaining in her tank. Her mission? To find out what the German luxury brand planned to do about the country's punishing petrol prices. She announced at the start of the clip, her tongue firmly in her cheek.
"This is me going straight to posh just to go ask them, in these tough times of petrol being so expensive, what is their plan?"
The dealership, it turns out, could not fix the national fuel crisis. What it could offer, however, was a complimentary car wash for her dusty vehicle and a cappuccino served with "911" latte art, a detail that was not lost on viewers. "I'm so embarrassed. I don't know how this car got to be like this," she laughed, seemingly speaking on behalf of the dealership as she narrated the encounter.
The Porsche owner @pam_marlowe rounded off the visit by strolling through the showroom, eyeing gleaming vehicles and declaring her faith that a Porsche 911 was on its way to her. "I'm trusting the Lord for my 9 1 1," she said, before selecting a more modest model to take home. Watch the video that had South Africa laughing:
SA amused by Porsche driver
The comments section became a mini debate of its own.
User Tharollo was unconvinced by the premise, writing:
"How are you worried about the petrol price as a Porsche driver?"
Housewife of Sandhurst added:
"Girl you drive a whole Porsche 🥰"
Others were more sympathetic.
Vhutshilo Netshiongolwe 🇿🇦 came to the creator's defence:
"She was going for a service, guys relax; she's not broke."
One commenter, 🥷🏾orɛh wao rata PORSCHE 🇩🇪, kept things aspirational:
"You are actually driving my dream car brand 😍 ✨️"
shasha_lee🤍 sent a message of celebration:
"Unemali mos wena😭😭 Love seeing my sisters prosper🥰🥰"
Carol Black🇿🇦 summed up the silver lining for many viewers:
"At least a free car wash and cappuccino."
Other Briefly News stories about luxury car celebrations
- A sports car driver went viral on social media after nonchalantly breaking down a massive traffic fine issued by police during a roadside pullover.
- TikTok user @pastordonation captured a heartfelt milestone celebration where a 21-year-old South African man was surprised with a luxury white BMW valued at approximately R1 million.
- A young woman from Limpopo broke down in tears of joy at a car dealership during the reveal of her new ride, a customised Brabus-style Haval Tank 300.
Source: Briefly News
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