Bongo Fury

mikeonb4c wrote:

Quinny wrote:Well we have finally seen a Bongo that we are tempted with, that is currently still in Japan, but we have seen photos of. We wanted to put a holding deposit on it but Phil wants us to wait until we have seen all the photos which he hasn't yet received. Hopefully these will be in by the end of the week so keeping our fingers crossed that these look as good as the outside and that nobody pips us to it in the meantime. Hopefully by end of this week, beginning of next, we might be one step nearer to achieving our dream. It won't be here until the end of April and then we will have to consider conversions etc but it gives us longer to save up for the extras such as tax, insurance and the alarm and sealing the underneath of the Bongo. Trying not to get too excited incase something goes wrong but watch this space ............

Excellent. Which reminds me, have you checked what your insurance cost is likely to be - there's a crop of stories from those who've bought then received really silly quotes. If you're getting it converted then cost should be cheaper. I think it was Caravan and Camping Club (orxwas it Caravan Club) that offered a good price on converted Bongos. Maybe best do research now?

Quinny wrote:

mikeonb4c wrote:

Quinny wrote:Well we have finally seen a Bongo that we are tempted with, that is currently still in Japan, but we have seen photos of. We wanted to put a holding deposit on it but Phil wants us to wait until we have seen all the photos which he hasn't yet received. Hopefully these will be in by the end of the week so keeping our fingers crossed that these look as good as the outside and that nobody pips us to it in the meantime. Hopefully by end of this week, beginning of next, we might be one step nearer to achieving our dream. It won't be here until the end of April and then we will have to consider conversions etc but it gives us longer to save up for the extras such as tax, insurance and the alarm and sealing the underneath of the Bongo. Trying not to get too excited incase something goes wrong but watch this space ............

Excellent. Which reminds me, have you checked what your insurance cost is likely to be - there's a crop of stories from those who've bought then received really silly quotes. If you're getting it converted then cost should be cheaper. I think it was Caravan and Camping Club (orxwas it Caravan Club) that offered a good price on converted Bongos. Maybe best do research now?

I have had one quote from Lifesure for £268 which I thought was ok as I do not have a no claims record because my car is through Motability due to us having a disabled son. The only thing is with them that they will not insure for every day use and as we could well lose our car due to the new government assessment of disabled people we may need it for everyday use in due course. I don't know if that is common of all insurance companies.

Bongolia wrote:

Quinny wrote:

mikeonb4c wrote:
Excellent. Which reminds me, have you checked what your insurance cost is likely to be - there's a crop of stories from those who've bought then received really silly quotes. If you're getting it converted then cost should be cheaper. I think it was Caravan and Camping Club (orxwas it Caravan Club) that offered a good price on converted Bongos. Maybe best do research now?

I have had one quote from Lifesure for £268 which I thought was ok as I do not have a no claims record because my car is through Motability due to us having a disabled son. The only thing is with them that they will not insure for every day use and as we could well lose our car due to the new government assessment of disabled people we may need it for everyday use in due course. I don't know if that is common of all insurance companies.

That is odd,not heard of that before. Did they give any reason why?

Gasy wrote:Mines with them ^^^ and think they insure them as a second vehicle
I need to have access to another vehicle or something ( not insured with them )
The lady has always been very good with me , pho end me old insurance brokers for proof of insurance as I had no no claims,
Always phones me back when she says or any queries etc , she sorts etc
And there only 20 miles up the road so I can go in and face to face them if I have any probs
Mines unconverted 8 seats, parked on the road , and im sure it's cheaper than that

mikeonb4c wrote:I'm with 2gether. Agreeing i wouldn't do more than X miles per year (7000 i think) per year allowed them to offer me a better price. Might be worth exploring that option. My Bongo is my only car and unconverted.

Gasy wrote:Converted would be cheaper for me
When I was getting quotes
Less seats
Less passengers to injure

Gasy wrote:Phone them again
Think he,s the boss
Try and get to speak to one of the ladys
It's not a big place and they've always talked me through stuff
Ask them to try quoting you again

Bob wrote:See if you can have your Bongo once it lands and the legal niceties are sorted.

That way you could visit Stourport and talk to owners and find out what sort would suit you best. Then you could use it until he has workshop time and drop it back to Phil by arrangement for the conversion of your choice.

Bob wrote:See if you can have your Bongo once it lands and the legal niceties are sorted.

That way you could visit Stourport and talk to owners and find out what sort would suit you best. Then you could use it until he has workshop time and drop it back to Phil by arrangement for the conversion of your choice.