Mazda Friendee Bongo 4x4
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My old man has had a Bongo for a few years now. It's had a few minor niggles over the years but recently an overheating issue has finally sent it to the scrap yard in the sky. It was just good money after bad in the end. He also spent a lot of time chasing the usual Mazda tin worm.
He was very sad to let it go and has struggled for a similar replacement. He has went for a recent import Honda step wagon which is a rather smart looking thing. Loaded with gadgets and will no doubt be the usual run to the end of the earth and back without a single issue Honda fare (hopefully).
He was very sad to let it go and has struggled for a similar replacement. He has went for a recent import Honda step wagon which is a rather smart looking thing. Loaded with gadgets and will no doubt be the usual run to the end of the earth and back without a single issue Honda fare (hopefully).
Edited by nunpuncher on Thursday 14th May 16:40
IN51GHT said:
IN51GHT said:
MPV, popping in some overhead cupboards & a driveaway awning & we'll see how we get on before converting.
Didn't quite go to plan, so much for "we'll see how we get on before converting"Had the roof plasti dipped after fitting the home brew solar kit, & fitted a small conversion.
Just the wheels & a respray (arches a little crusty) to go.
We've just bought an unconverted one and I think the end conversion would suit the family best, quite fancy having a stab at making one myself but dont know where to start ?
You'll enjoy them without doubt. We've had ours for 5 years now and , touch wood, no issues. It's a 2.5 v6 petrol . We only do a couple of thousand miles a year so weren't bothered too much about fuel economy. Wanted auto and 2WD too.
Only slight problem is a bit of bubbling on rear wheel arch (common fault). But sorting that next week.
Insurance £125.00 too and small enough to use on a daily basis
Only slight problem is a bit of bubbling on rear wheel arch (common fault). But sorting that next week.
Insurance £125.00 too and small enough to use on a daily basis
I think the 4WD used the B2500 running gear, which I had for a while until it started overheating and couldnt find the cause - even after a new cylinder head.
Still, entertaining thread, my Transit minibus with 6 seats and a table does all I need, there are restaurants and hotels for the rest, as I would never get my wife to sleep in the van!
Still, entertaining thread, my Transit minibus with 6 seats and a table does all I need, there are restaurants and hotels for the rest, as I would never get my wife to sleep in the van!
I love that the spray company is called Tssst. That's the kind of joke name that would get my money. I love Bongos, my aunt and uncle had an "Auto Free Top" pre-facelift one, but it is getting quite tired (rust!) so they got a 2nd one, without the super roof tent.
I like how the little leather cushion footrest behind the front seats flips over and becomes a rearward-facing seat.
I like how the little leather cushion footrest behind the front seats flips over and becomes a rearward-facing seat.
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