Talking cars: Jermaine’s Civic Smurf
BONUS had the opportunity to talk to Jermaine Murugan about his pristine pimped 2000 Honda Civic.
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POLOKWANE – Jermaine is the owner of JNS Installation and the team leader of Team Furious.
Q. When did you buy it?
A. I bought it three years ago.
Q. Why do you love this car?
A. I love this car because there is a limited number in South Africa so it is unique.
Q. What is your dream car?
A. My dream car is a BMW 325 IS Evolution 2.
Q. Does your car have any special features?
A. Well the sound is special. It puts out quite a lot of decibels and is worth around R10 000.
Q. How far have you driven with this car?
A. Johannesburg.
Q. What do you want to change on the car?
A. The only thing I want to change is to install an even better sound system.
Q. What do you like about its colour?
A. It’s a unique colour.
Q. Would you let anyone else drive your car?
A. Yes, my wife, Stephen Percent. She is the only person who is authorised to drive my car.
Q. Have you received a traffic fine with this car?
A. Yes, it was R1 500 for speeding. I was driving 160 km/h in a 120 km/h zone.
Q. Who, in your opinion, is the better drivers between men and women?
A. It all depend on the driving experience of the individual.
Q. What was the price tag on your car?
A. I bought it for R70 000.
Q. What are some of the features that stand out that you appreciate in the car?
A. The engine is very strong and I love the sound it makes.
Q. What’s the highest speed you ever did with this car?
A. About 240 km/h.
Q. Do you have a nickname for your car?
A. Yes, I call it Smurf.