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26/6/2012 at 12:53pm
Location: Norwich
Outfit: Citroen Relay Campervan
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I've had 2 Bongos, both diesels, and got about 26mpg overall. However, I don't hang about and many reckon they get about 30 if doing around 60mph. The main advantage of the diesel is the ability to run on a diesel/cooking oil mix (I used a 50/50 mix for most of the year).
TBH, there isn't much difference in fuel consumption between the diesel or the 2 petrol versions. The 2.5 V6 is the most thirsty, but is very smooth and nippy. The 2 litre petrol has to work hard, so is not as economical as you would initially think. LPG is the way to go for both petrol versions, as it's a lot cheaper than petrol, but the fuel consumption on gas is slightly worse than on petrol.
As they are nearly all automatics, the fuel consumption around town is below 20mpg (I reckon mine was 16-18mpg).
Check the rear wheel arches for rust - even the smallest surface bubble means they are shot - they rust happily from the inside Anti-roll bar bushes and drop links are a regular problem, but they are cheap to fix. Also make sure that the cambelt has been changed as they can spend months sitting in the docks in Japan. Rust on the inner cills can also be a problem, but is also a cheap and easy fix.
Discount Trucks in Newbury is highly recommended by many Bongofury members, so might be worth a look
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16/1/2013 at 12:44pm
Location: Berks
Outfit: Nevada M mazda bongo quechuas
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Hi Jules, Did you get a bongo? I'm in Reading too. I have just brought one from discount trucks. Pauline.
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