1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeTrue Cost of Ownership in South Africa
300 hp V8. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at R1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$36K
Base: $25K
Annual Total
$12K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
25% of base price
VAT
$5K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$95K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — Full Cost Breakdown in South Africa
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $25K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $6K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $36K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $400 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $12K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $95K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.787 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Fuel Cost Calculator — South Africa
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,725
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$144
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.50
10L × R1.15
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Depreciation Curve
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme loses approximately $13K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $25K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $20K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $17K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $15K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $14K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $13K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme vs. Competitors in South Africa
How does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme compare to similar cars available in South Africa?
Oldsmobile
Cutlass Supreme
Base Price
$25K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$12K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$8K
Annual costs estimated for South Africa market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇿🇦 Owning a Car in South Africa
High import duties on most vehicles.
Very Expensive for South Africa
Annual car costs = 169% of average South Africa income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In South Africa
Fuel Price
R1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in South Africa.
The 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has a base price of $25,000 USD. In South Africa, after 25% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $35,938 USD (R35,938 ZAR).
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