i kno i know pics asap it was such a rush heading accross country to buy and driving home, then straight back to work today....

Thanks for the welcome .. I think everyone was hoping i would buy one and shut up about it haha...

Rich

Was from the facebook bongo club, the van was just south of Berwick upon Tweed. It was definetly at the top of my budget....and needs a few pieces sorted. Nothing major, and nothing needing immediate attention.. She drives great, luckily I've driven one already that seemed decent, and this drives mi...

It wasnt the west yorks one,but that seemed ok, needed arches and a full service..

I got a 99 2 tone silver 2.5 aft 2wd bongo with the aero kit high miles but new engine fitted, hopefully get out and about soon


Pics to follow when i get them over the moon with it though!!



Rich

Booooo.... Well since nobady is biting i suppose i should come clean, i bought this one, hence no more bongo viewings


Rich

Another 10 hour day to see a bongo. I think I've had enough of the travelling.... I wont be going to see any more after today either.

Rich

Rich

brucey1 wrote:I think that's what I will do Rich , I suggested going down this morning but apparently looking at 20 year old camper vans is not what you do on mothers day

I'm sure were all looking forward to a full review and plenty of photos please:)


Rich

When i had emailed him he got back to me telling me he had a few that fit my bill and to give him a phone.... I think as with any used car the only way to know for sure is to go.... Its a long way but maybe make a day of it?


Rich

I've had motorbikes in the past and they seem to be similar to bongos in many ways price wise, the further south you go the cheaper they get,with the south being £500 cheaper than scottish bikes,often because people dont want to travel and with there being less up here so people put the price up. An...

Brucey, yes i had a look, stephen the owner seems a genuine guy, but very disorganized. For the money its certainly not the worst van ive seen but he didnt have the tools to access the engine compartment as it had an 8/10mm nut holding the centre consol down. So i want in a position to offer on it, ...

I'm sorely tempted to go and have a look. He has some at a good budget, i emailed him and some of the gumtree vans were sold and he had others in stock at similar prices, so appears to be doi g some buisness.

But google shows no reviews or experiances either..

Rich

No problem Rich, I was only concerned that anyone buying an old Bongo was eyes wide open about it. They're great cars, but there's plenty of traps for the unwary especially if they go in with unrealistic expectations. It sounds like you've got your head well screwed on about it, which is not always...

Although the touted excuse of "its 20 years old mate" doesnt sit right on me since the rx7's not as rusty as these bongos. Might take it to my next viewing to prove my point :) I don't think folk on here will be making excuses, just giving a view to those asking for advice when buying a B...

Hi Rich , will be really interested to here how you get on with the Paisley bongo , I've only been emailing the guy for a few days and he's doing my head in already ! Extremely slow to answer emails and he's just not bothered answering my last one , its probably cheap for a reason . I see your a Ma...

Just started. I love a project- had all sorts from old austins to BMWs no expert but enjoy a challenge. now looking for a real utility vehicle - 7 seats or convert for weekends away. I see there is a Bongo in Paisley for sale, I have emailed but no answer, seem to remember seeing it before, A commo...

Hi Brucey Welcome to bongo fury, I've only been here a few weeks but wasted a bit of time looking around at the lower end of the market. There will be a decent bongo at your budget, but you will spend alot of time and hasstle looking for it. If you enjoy that sort of thing then thats good news :) if...