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Im reliably informed by a mechanic friend that the bongos are excellent especially if you get the "bongolow" version with the extending roof. They are also mechanically identical to the ford freda so parts are easy to get hold of. Only drawback is that they stopped making them a few years ago.
Ive had an imported nissan and they are a world of pain when it comes to repairs.
The VW will hold its value better than any of them.
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Dinosaur
Well if we're using piccies, having taken all your requirements into account, I believe something along these lines would tick all your boxes, Toby.
1) Plenty of seats, and extra storage in the trailer.
2) The fun option. A Harley, with added capacity.
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Originally Posted by
soundscapes
Im reliably informed by a mechanic friend that the bongos are excellent especially if you get the "bongolow" version with the extending roof. They are also mechanically identical to the ford freda so parts are easy to get hold of. Only drawback is that they stopped making them a few years ago.
Ive had an imported nissan and they are a world of pain when it comes to repairs.
The VW will hold its value better than any of them.
Thanks there is some great advice there. Cheers. Like the term bongalow, although i think the kids will be in a tent out of the way! I think there are better options that a VW as they are very expensive. Yes agree with the Nissan jap imports, will avoid them. I liked the look of them really, and saw about 20 in my Tesco carpark one morning (I live next to the Beaulieu motor museum). The reason I wanted the diesel Ghibli as it is so different to the Merc Jag and audi's out there, but it's £30,000 s/h which would be better off being put to savings as cars (especially Maseratis) depreciate quickly. My Spider must have lost about £5,000 a year! I was looking at Infiniti saloons but feel that will be the same.
Originally Posted by
Excalibur
Well if we're using piccies, having taken all your requirements into account, I believe something along these lines would tick all your boxes, Toby.
1) Plenty of seats, and extra storage in the trailer.
2) The fun option. A Harley, with added capacity.
Very helpful. The second one has Steve written all over it.
Last edited by yourdj; 12-02-2017 at 06:16 PM.
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I am going to add the Grand voyager in there as its so large! I also forgot to add that a low ground clearance is a bonus as I have a decrepit dog and a bit flight case to hall up.
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Van insurance for me is around £100 more than a smallish (vw golf or similar car). It was loads more a few years back, not sure it anything changed or I just got more experience points .
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Originally Posted by
Corabar Steve
Nah, I'm getting one of these.
I think i have dejavu. Sure we had the same the last transport thread
I had a look at an Alhambra today at childcare and that would actually be large enough. I use the insignia quite a bit now, if my wife goes back to work then having a van would mean also getting a third car which will add expense as I look after kids in the day, so will need something with permanent rear seats. I really need to get out and test rive some options to see. I bet vans with cabs dont drive too differently to a Zafira.
Last edited by yourdj; 13-02-2017 at 11:13 AM.
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