GETTING A FORD FREDA

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:48 pm

yep
1 or 2 spot on ones in the private section

but i need to part ex me grand cherokee against one so bundles of cash i aint got at the mo

anyone fancy a swap
97 (r) in black 56000 miles fsh aircon leather tintedwindows towbar etc etc
10 month t/t

Peg leg Pete · Post by **Peg leg Pete** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:44 pm

Clogger good luck in your quest for a bongo, was reluctant to advice you of Keighley dealer, but you found out for yourself that they seem a little dubious

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:58 pm

DUBIOUS DUBIOUS
had to count me fingers on the way out at least i got me deposit back,
anyone else thinking of going there they are the only one`s in keighley west yorkshire doing bongos bit of advice GO ELSEWHERE

i have now found a 1995 mazda bongo at a dealer`s in peterbourough it`s in black 2 wd version in nice enough nick not mint but i don`t need one mint
works out at 50000 miles
just waiting on it being mot`d registered hopefully will have it by next weekend the guy pointed out what little jobs needed doing plus oil/filter change check brakes etc etc
so at the mo it looks like i may be in dent next month
cheers peeps for the advice so far

neil/di · Post by **neil/di** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:52 pm

Good luck clogger I hope that this time you have found a gud un,keep us posted
Neil

nfn · Post by **nfn** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:57 pm

Since you mentioned mileage -- in my opinion, mileage on the clock is not especially important for vehicles that have been driven in Japan for 10 years or so. I lived in Japan for a year in 2000-2001, and also lived in Tokyo for 2 yrs in the 1980s. Cars that have come from urban areas of the main island can potentially have a lot of 'idling' running time on them. This is mostly from sitting in traffic, but the Japanese also often have a habit of taking a nap in the car with the engine running and a/c on. It's a shame that hours of running time is not recorded as it is for boat engines.

In the middle-class Japanese neighbourhood where I lived, bongos (but more often toyota estimas) were a status or lifestyle symbol. Due to this, people made sure that their car looked new, even when it wasn't. This care does not necessarily extend to mechanical issues... so for buying a bongo, I think the test drive is the most important thing. Make sure it doesn't feel knackered. Steering should be fairly tight, and the bongo should move pretty quick when you step on the accelerator. Test drive more than one vehicle -- and good luck -- these are very loveable vehicles.

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:37 pm

update time
went and had a nosey
not to bad needs a good clean as they all seem to do when they`ve been shipped over.well the ones i have looked at

went for it`s mot so it can get registered it failed boo
not to bad though bulb/wipers/a bush and 2 rear droplink arms
guy was upfront about all this said parts were on on order and should be there today yippee

he did say that on the way to the mot it overheated again he has it booked into a garage to sort it out
i am hoping it`s just an airlock /stuck thermostat which seems to be a common problem with it been stuck on a boat/dock yard/forecourt not been used,
we will see if all goes to plan next weekend is d-day +0

Ozric · Post by **Ozric** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:43 pm

Make sure it's not over heating before you hand over the cash. Or you'll be posting on here more times then Mikeonb4c

Peg leg Pete · Post by **Peg leg Pete** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:50 pm

I have to agree with that, needs to take Bongo for a long test drive to check all is well, Peterborough to Bradford is a bit of a trek to return for any problems

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:55 pm

don`t worry
if it ain`t sorted it won`t be the only thing thats overheating

no go no dosh

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:33 pm

Be careful clogger. There's a lot of nice Bongos out there dying to find a new home - some nice ones on BF just now. I wouldnt rush into the Peterborough one. Thanks for the jibe Ozric - knew I could rely on you dude

But seriously, asking lots of questions on BF has steered me around a whole heap of trouble. I dont regret any of it (though you guys might!)

Ramsey · Post by **Ramsey** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:38 am

Dude, it seems like a lot of trouble before you start. I bought my bongo for 7k nearly two years ago and its an R reg that was spotless, with a rear kitchen and front bull bars/spots. i have since seen better than mine cheaper. im not sure what your budget is and maybe thats the issue. I took mine for a 100 point inspection to a local garage by the dealer (competitor) which cost £100. Worth every penny imho. He found that the tyres were barely legal and it hadnt been serviced as the garage I was buying had stated, other than that he said it was a nice motor and good buy.
Dont jump in dude as I know its hard to resist when you really want one. I saw some terrible Bongs out there, some just dirty ones and some very nice ones all for similar prices. Dealers dont seem to have a great way of pricing these except for finger in the air so the are some bargains out there.
Goodluck.

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:22 am

yep i know

dealer has just been in touch with me this morning
even admitted he had messed up the bleeding of the coolant
even said it is booked in at his local garage to make sure there`s no damage etc etc
as he said if it ain`t sorted you don`t get it fair enough
it`s costing 4k he is giving me a very good deal on my trade in
it is in very nice condition on the exterior black over silver
interior is not mint but he is fully valeting it but will clean up very well
it is to me gonna be a working van most of the time but will act as a camper when i need it
it will be filled with russian/ukranian bikes and spares that i bring back from my jaunts to poland/ukraine so is gonna get scuffed about inside
and about 3500/4000mile trips there back takes us about 14 days with plenty sightseeing on the way.
added bonus is the roof van filled up me kipping in the roof.
plus gotta bongo friendly garage in huddersfield i believe if worst happens

watch this space

Ramsey · Post by **Ramsey** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:37 am

Cool, as long as you are getting a deal and eyes wide open. I just wanted to give you a comparison. BTW as the Japanese dont salt their roads most of these vehicles are spotless and rust free regardless of age. Get it waxoiled as soon as possible as there is very little protection underneath and it will soon rust up. It will cost you up to £100 but worth every penny.

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:57 am

will do
have been and checked it it started on the button right off no nasty noises revved easily went into gears etc no smoking everything seemed to work ok

list of things to do
he`s changing the oil/air filter plus new oil he`s checking the brakes over sorting the coolant with a proper bleeding of said system

i will be changing the fuel filter
changing the cam belt/ adjuster/tensioner(i assume there will be marks to line up etc) and the other belts
waxoyling as much as i can get to
sediment tank someone mentioned
gonna change the gearbox/diff oils power steering fluid brake system if it needs it
plus a good nosey all round with the grease gun

before he gets any dosh it`s gonna be doing a test run of at least 20 miles at all speed etc

EYES WIDE OPEN

please keep posting the more i know the more i can do cheers peeps
and its gona be called BORIS

Ramsey · Post by **Ramsey** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:40 am

It sound like your on top of things dude, goodluck and get us a piccie posted as soon as Boris arrives.

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