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w3526602
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Joined: 10 Jun 2002
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Location: Glynneath, South Wales



PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:44 am    Post subject: Would you buy another? Reply with quote

Hi,

I have need of something that will carry us oldies, our daughter, two grandchildren, a dog in a box (and maybe a portapotti .. I did say we were old). It would be nice if ther was room to have a comfortable kip while waiting for a ferry, or whatever, but not necessarilly a full-blowm motor home.

I've been fancying a Bongo, or similar , for some time. But what are they like to live with? What are your experiences? Would you buy another?
Insurance? Knowledgible garages? Spares? Fuel consumption? Etc?

602

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winchman
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Joined: 16 Dec 2004
Odometer: 2757
Location: Village Near St.Helens Merseyside



PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have had one for 3 years.
Its excellent but we only use it for best and trips out.
Its 22mpg around town 30 on a Cornwall run.
Its a 2.5 Diesel on a N plate.
The first job is fit this.
http://www.coolantalarm.co.uk/shop/index.php?_a...&productId=28
Second job is a new radiator and cam belt unless you can prove its had them
If a hose goes its good bye to the cylinder head as the factory gauge is slow to tell you, this gadget was designed for Bongos and has saved loads so its worth it. From memory a good head is £1000 fitted
Bongofury is the best forum
Wheelquick in Wigan is an excellent dealer
Its the best people carrier I have had Insurance £200 with Flux

PM me a phone number and I can call you and talk Bongo

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winchman
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Location: Village Near St.Helens Merseyside



PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

According to one forum some one sells dodgey tarted up ones often Via Ebay, so don't buy one with out seeing it in the flesh, in case its a polished turd.
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DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX
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Joined: 27 Feb 2014
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,
When you have a vehicle in mind if you'd like any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.
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rhinoman
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Joined: 04 Sep 2004
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Location: Brinkworth, Wilts



PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've had a Bongo for about 5 years, its a 2.5TD with AWD, excellent in the snow, roomy and it does make a very good tow vehicle but it is expensive to run.
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chrisvitarasport94
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

gotta be a VW T4
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