Buying/running a V6 Bongo? ***DON'T DELETE***

Neil · Post by **Neil** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:32 pm

trevd01 wrote:Hers a smart alec answer:

Count the spark plugs!

Sorry couldn't resist that one

More seriously, I have only today heard of a member of the forum with a 2.0 petrol, Powerslide from Cyprus.

Niel of the fabulous home conversion also has an Aero, but I think it may be a 2.5 V6.

I must have been seriously misled when I imported it from Japan!

Powerslide · Post by **Powerslide** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:01 pm

trevd01 wrote:Hers a smart alec answer:

Count the spark plugs!

Sorry couldn't resist that one

More seriously, I have only today heard of a member of the forum with a 2.0 petrol, Powerslide from Cyprus.

Niel of the fabulous home conversion also has an Aero, but I think it may be a 2.5 V6.

Got me worried, just popped out, got out the hand book and eventually found the spark plugs!! Well, 3 anyway

...........I guess the 3 on the other side will make it a V6 then

Love the drive, and as for the fuel consumption, I have taken mikeonb4c's advice and not joined a golf club

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:43 pm

Just to get my muddled head unmuddled, its a V6 then powerslide?

I have taken mikeonb4c's advice and not joined a golf club

..great to see someone notices these whacky anecdotes. Its true though isnt it!!! A V6 Bongo would give me MUCH more pleasure than an expensive golf club membership + there'd be enough left over to buy a kite, or surfboard, or cheap dinghy etc. = result!

...only I'm too old and knackered for most of those options

Mike

Dave up north · Post by **Dave up north** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:47 pm

sweet sweet v6 burble noises love em

Powerslide · Post by **Powerslide** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:56 pm

It certainly is true Mike, I’ll save the golf club membership for later…………………. Much later

Totaly there with you on the V6 burble too Dave

Bongo Virgin · Post by **Bongo Virgin** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:51 pm

Mike

Not sure exactly about the economy at present but I get the impression that it's about 25mpg though I haven't done any calculations. You can drive the vehicle very lazily or have a bit of fun by making the Auto kick down. On a trip from Christchurch to North Devon, touring round a little and back I only filled up once whilst away. Probably around £50 used I think.

I will do some serious calculations at some point but the economy is not horrendous so I'm just enjoying driving it at the moment.

We got a Movelite XL awning and after I have completed acouple of extra tweeks, adding drawers, food prep' table and soalr panel we should be good to go for the Alps.

Baldeagle · Post by **Baldeagle** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:30 pm

Glynanderson wrote:I thought the V6 had a timing chain, rather than a timing belt.
Also, have you considered an LPG conversion, at 50p per litre it really doesn't take long to pay for itself, apparently the modern conversions are very good and reliable.
Just my penny worth!

As the op mentioned touring in Europe, just thought you might like to know current fuel prices in France, I am currently paying 1.05 euros per litre for diesel,1.29 unleaded and 64 euro cents per litre for lpg, which incidentally is called gpl here, just to confuse you!!
This is best supermarket prices, Autoroute prices are considerably higher.

Blodstaxi · Post by **Blodstaxi** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:40 pm

I've converted my V6 to LPG and its currently costing 10p per mile. I think that equates to roughly 50 mpg. the range is 240 miles and if i should run out it switches to petrol without missing a beat. Gas is available evrywhere now. I save £70 per month if I only do 12000 mile per year. The cost of the installation equates £34 per month on a credit card. I save on car tax and insurance and servicing too. I can drive in London without paying a tax on pollution and may get a dispensation on the congestion charge too. I can't think of a good excuse not convert to LPG.

Bongo Virgin · Post by **Bongo Virgin** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:23 pm

Finally did some calculations having got back from a 2 week trip to the Alps.
Did 1964 Miles and driving varied from Autoroutes at 80mph to mountain roads. The figures come to almost exactly 25mpg.
I am perfectly happy with this as it is only afew mpg lower than the diesel and is extremely quiet and comfy at speed. The mountain roads were a doddle and, and...and

....I cam back loving my Bongo even more.

vanvliet · Post by **vanvliet** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:58 pm

Do the V6's suffer from the cooling system problems of the Diesel? Are the there more or fewer pipes in the petrol set up?

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:53 pm

Interesting stuff Blodstaxi and Bongo Virgin. If I had the £ I'd love a nice smart V6, with LPG conversion I think. As it is, I can only dream (I'm whispering this so Mango Bongo doesn't hear - don't want to upset her).

Blodstaxi · Post by **Blodstaxi** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:48 pm

well mikeonb4c, I'm starting to dream of a new shape Bongo with metallic paint with a V6 LPG so if you ever get closer to your dream you might also help me realise mine. I'm not sure what the cost of moving my conversion from one van to another is so I'll probably sell it with the kit on. Presently van & kit owe me £6250. Regardless of this if you ever want to try one out I'm sure we can get together at a Bongo meeting and you can take mine for a spin.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:22 pm

Yes please

Yamaha · Post by **Yamaha** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:19 am

Mike - it doesn't FLY - you don't need it !!

Mike

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:23 pm

Havent heard from you in a while Yamaha - where have you been (ormaybe its me thats been 'absent' - my wife would go for that one - off flying with teh birds again!)

Mike

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