Ready for my ticket to Bongoland
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:11 pm
Hi folks,
Getting ready to purchase my first Bongo (not my first grey import) and was seeking a couple of those "golden owners tips" if there were any to be had?
I've selected my model: Autotop 2.5 diesel 4x4. Prefered rear conversion with rock n' roll bed. The bad news is, my budget is pretty low (around the 6k mark). I've read enough to hear about the possibilities of issues with the pressurised coollant systems and to have a good poke around the head looking for signs of gasket leaks etc. My restricted budget means I'll generally be looking at pre 2000 models with "higher" milage. My question is, are there any rules of thumb, golden tips along the lines of "You don't want to own one after 120k miles", "The 97 model is particularly prone to chasis rust" or "If the hoses look perished at all, steer well clear" ??? I'm ok when it comes to a spot of DIY so would anyone suggest saving money by doing my own conversion?
Many thanks in advance,
Ben
Getting ready to purchase my first Bongo (not my first grey import) and was seeking a couple of those "golden owners tips" if there were any to be had?
I've selected my model: Autotop 2.5 diesel 4x4. Prefered rear conversion with rock n' roll bed. The bad news is, my budget is pretty low (around the 6k mark). I've read enough to hear about the possibilities of issues with the pressurised coollant systems and to have a good poke around the head looking for signs of gasket leaks etc. My restricted budget means I'll generally be looking at pre 2000 models with "higher" milage. My question is, are there any rules of thumb, golden tips along the lines of "You don't want to own one after 120k miles", "The 97 model is particularly prone to chasis rust" or "If the hoses look perished at all, steer well clear" ??? I'm ok when it comes to a spot of DIY so would anyone suggest saving money by doing my own conversion?
Many thanks in advance,
Ben