A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

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A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by rpage » Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:49 am

As the title suggests, I'm new to BongoFury and looking for my first Bongo.

I have to be honest and say I've never had a Bongo or a camper of any kind, but as a married man with two weuns, a keen cyclist and wildlife enthusiast, a Bongo is possibly the only way to go.

I'm based in Fife, don't have a big budget, under £3000, but as a first step into BongoLand, hopefully this will get me going?

I already have a buyer for my car, a '52 Saab 9-5 Aero Saloon, so could move quickly after a quick chat with the bank, although, the Saab could also be a part of a deal if that peaks anybody's interest?

Any advice or offers would be greatly received - indeed, I was considering a trip to Hawick, but after reading a few of the previous posts, am glad I joined!!! =D> :D :!:

Many thanks in advance,
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Re: A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:50 am

£3k is not a lot to be buying a (good) Bongo with. If you got one at that price it is likely to have (hidden) issues that i would personally want to be holding £2k extra in reserve so that i can fix what comes out of the woodwork (or metalwork!). Buying a Bongo in a hurry is not advisable and further compounds the risk. BUT...you may get lucky as they are out there! We'll help with advise where we can.
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Re: A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by Bob » Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:47 pm

Welcome aboard. :D

Good advice from Mike, as always. =D>
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Re: A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by cmm303 » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:19 pm

Welcome. There are helpful links giving advice on buying a bongo here: http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... 229#p50887
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Re: A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:27 pm

cmm303 wrote:Welcome. There are helpful links giving advice on buying a bongo here: http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... 229#p50887

Hmmm. Doesn't seem to flag up rust, which will be a major consideration now, so bear that in mind and search recent discussions on here. Also note madmiles warnings on the limited use of inspections (the Inspections link)
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Re: A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by rpage » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:36 pm

Thanks chaps, I appreciate the advice.
Regards my budget, my wife's favourite saying "The moon on a stick" springs to mind!!

I'll have a proper read of these links tonight, but I think Mink is right, don't rush.

I've just had an interesting chat with someone regards the paint on a Bongo - who have thought a discussion about paint could have been so interesting?

We learn every day.

Many thanks again.
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Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Oct 20, 2016 3:55 pm

If you can get a decent Bongo and appreciate they need love, attention and tlc just like any pet, then they are a great all rounder and a lot of fun. 10 years after buying mine i still don't hanker after any other vehicle. Good luck, take your time and do your research.
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Re: A Newboy hunting a Bongo (yet another!)

Post by PixieAndTheMoon » Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:02 am

mikeonb4c wrote:If you can get a decent Bongo and appreciate they need love, attention and tlc just like any pet, then they are a great all rounder and a lot of fun. 10 years after buying mine i still don't hanker after any other vehicle. Good luck, take your time and do your research.
Spot on Mike I still love ours parked on the drive, I just wish I didn't have RA x
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