Test drove the Bongo again...love it! but the heat wasn't working, so when I looked in the header tank, still empty. I drove 20k with it empty. sigh. I was shocked they didn't even fill it, knowing I was going to drive it again. anyways heres a video of the bongo in action https://youtu.be/ijQXW9sng...

Diplomat, Can't say I disagree with you, especially since it would be so difficult to service here if I do encounter issues. Maybe when the market for them matures here then that would be alright. The cost is whats soooo appealing about the bongo, as if I find I don't use it as often as I thought I ...

Great advice, thanks again. very helpful when rationalizing such an important decision. I want a vehicle I can travel across canada with! I can't see purchasing this bongo without an ironclad warranty on the engine as suggested by scanner, a proper pressure check of the cooling system, and possibly ...

Hey wanted to give you guys an update, I had an inspection done...check it out if you want http://cdn1.instamek.com/prepurchaseinspectionforms/PrePurchaseInspection_201605271826377701.pdf The coolant reservoir was empty which is a pretty big flag...but the bongo was running cool and doing fine, he r...

great tips . I'll have a mechanic properly inspect before I buy. First purchase will be the coolant alarm and the engine temp gauge. I assume I will have to order from the UK...

hopefully it works out!

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My desire is to have a van that I can take a small family camping, with minimal fuss...something that we can use when its not perfect weather...I live downtown Vancouver so owning a tent trailer is tough, as we would have to store elsewhere. Cost is an issue, and VW's seem quite expensive, very high...

Hey!

I'm looking to purchase a bongo soon here in Canada. Are there any repair shops that are familiar with the bongo around Vancouver? Would love to hear from any canadian bongo owners that are around!

Thanks!