bolero boy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Surely the way to go here is a cheapish caravan, bearing in mind bangs per buck re a motorhome and the infrequent predicted usage. Will do the job until kids get fed up which will be quite soon at their ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I agree with bolero seems like a big shopping list for infrequent use. Caravan prob suit beter IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi Sherlock I knew I had missed one of the main importers of the Japanese based vehicles from my previous post Have a look at www.321away.com "UK largest selection of used Automatic Turbo Diesels" Typical examples of 3 earlier models within your budget. http://www.321away.com/index.php/fa_MazdaMontague/id_313 http://www.321away.com/index.php/fa_MazdaMontague/id_310 http://www.321away.com/index.php/fa_MazdaMontague/id_316 (actually a Ford) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Flicka correct of course, but be aware, a friend of mine had one briefly and said it was appalling on fuel economy, and that from a very small vehicle. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globebuster Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I had a Bongo back in '05 for a couple of years A truely great all rounder and you get get so much more than a VW for the same money. Lovely to drive and a brilliant day van - seat belts for up to 8, but limited for more than overnight camping. I used it as an everyday vehicle - I'd still have one if they did more than 25 to the gallon :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 1footinthegrave - 2013-03-21 10:38 PM Flicka correct of course, but be aware, a friend of mine had one briefly and said it was appalling on fuel economy, and that from a very small vehicle. :'( Mike (1foot) I've no experience of them, but understood it was the 3.0litre petrol engines that had the reputation for being "gas guzzlers" . Do you know if the same applies to the turbo diesel engine models ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globebuster Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Mine was a 2.5 diesel auto 24-26 mpg The petrols are [mostly] V6 2.5 auto and not really any worse. People say the 2.5 petrol with the rarer manual box are the best option, although I have no personal experience. I loved my Bongo - it was an MPV in the real sense - soooo adaptable, in fact I re-considered one of these when looking at campers last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 flicka - 2013-03-21 11:49 PM 1footinthegrave - 2013-03-21 10:38 PM Flicka correct of course, but be aware, a friend of mine had one briefly and said it was appalling on fuel economy, and that from a very small vehicle. :'( Mike (1foot) I've no experience of them, but understood it was the 3.0litre petrol engines that had the reputation for being "gas guzzlers" . Do you know if the same applies to the turbo diesel engine models ? Yes it was a 2.5 diesel, he said he only saw around 20 mpg. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 globebuster - 2013-03-22 9:35 AM Mine was a 2.5 diesel auto 24-26 mpg The petrols are [mostly] V6 2.5 auto and not really any worse. People say the 2.5 petrol with the rarer manual box are the best option, although I have no personal experience. I loved my Bongo - it was an MPV in the real sense - soooo adaptable, in fact I re-considered one of these when looking at campers last year. How about, a Mazda Bongo/Ford Friendee/ Toyota With V6 2.5 Petrol, and an Auto box, AND an LPG gas conversion, Plus a Tow Bar, then a reasonable Eriba Caravan (for the teenagers to sleep in, until they get fed up, and 'fly the nest' ). flexible, not hard to drive or maneuver (?) Then you have a day van, AND the Eriba to keep your Pitch, Sleep in, when the 'kids' have cleared off. The LPG conversion means you only pay about 78p a litre, and they do about 25 mpg. Almost convinced myself now. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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