Hi
Im a newbie and hopefully about to buy my first bongo. I ahave seen a 1995 one which I need to be able to get my mobility scooter to fit in back as the seats fold to the side. I dont have much money and this solves the transportation of my scooter all 5 in my family travellinn at once and a few night camping trips fishing etc.
My question is what are the average running costs of the bongo. Its old and has a year mot, but with all vans it will neeed work and looking after. My hubby isnt keen on getting it as he thinks it will be a money pit but I am very keen. Any advice would be great.
Cheers diane
Advice on running costs
- g8dhe
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Re: Advice on running costs
You will be looking at an OLD vehicle, more than 20 years old, you will need to spend a lot more money on it maintaining it at that age. Whilst I love the vehicles I would not be suggesting such an old one if you have limited money and mechanical skills to be able to maintain it yourself to be honest.
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Have to agree with Geoff. Great cars but old and you have to accept they may have to come off the road for welding/rust, getting spare parts etc. And they give poor mpg on short runs especially. But if you can live with this and have a fund for dealing with issues, and a good Bongo friendly garage, then they can be great to own.g8dhe wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:04 pm You will be looking at an OLD vehicle, more than 20 years old, you will need to spend a lot more money on it maintaining it at that age. Whilst I love the vehicles I would not be suggesting such an old one if you have limited money and mechanical skills to be able to maintain it yourself to be honest.
Re: Advice on running costs
Welcome aboard.
Geoff and Mike have summed it up well.
Sadly there are some very poorley Bongos on the market, but pay for a late import from one of the dealers on here and you should get a good vehicle.
Sadly cheap and good don't go together, but do have a look at the Members' Ads and see what you think, and if you can get along to a Meet have a look and a chat. We're a friendly crew.
Geoff and Mike have summed it up well.
Sadly there are some very poorley Bongos on the market, but pay for a late import from one of the dealers on here and you should get a good vehicle.
Sadly cheap and good don't go together, but do have a look at the Members' Ads and see what you think, and if you can get along to a Meet have a look and a chat. We're a friendly crew.