The price is right (or not?)

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Huernie
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The price is right (or not?)

Post by Huernie » Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:54 pm

Hi everyone

Brand new to this campervan business and looking to get a Bongo. I've done a bit of research but am finding it all a wee bit confusing. I like the look of this van but really don't know if this is a fair dealer price or otherwise. Any advice on the Bongo below would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.dicksonsofperth.co.uk/motorh ... a/bongo/60
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Re: The price is right (or not?)

Post by the1andonly » Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:07 am

1st mot 2008
what is the rust treatment history
last mot expired may 2016
https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ViewVehicle

https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

Registration number: P371YDS


Vehicle make MAZDA Vehicle model B2500 Date first used 31 December 1997 Fuel type Diesel Colour Silver


MOT history of this vehicle

Test date 1 May 2015 Expiry date 27 May 2016 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 151,543 miles MOT test number 5786 0132 5177

Test date 28 April 2015 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 151,496 miles MOT test number 1353 8891 5157 Reason(s) for failure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How much is the conversion?
condition: rust on arches etc, has it been done already?
is the body perfect , a respray , top laquer ok
its 20 yrs old
is it the conversion you want?

questions not answers and the odd statement
how many have you physicaly looked at?
don't buy on a photograph.
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Re: The price is right (or not?)

Post by Bongolia » Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:39 am

Seems expensive. Have you looked on the BF classifieds?
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Re: The price is right (or not?)

Post by the1andonly » Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:42 am

that's what i was too subtle to say
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Re: The price is right (or not?)

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:49 pm

Big discussion on this one right now on Facebook
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Re: The price is right (or not?)

Post by Bongolia » Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:07 pm

mikeonb4c wrote:Big discussion on this one right now on Facebook
What group thingy is it in?
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Re: The price is right (or not?)

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:10 pm

Bongolia wrote:
mikeonb4c wrote:Big discussion on this one right now on Facebook
What group thingy is it in?
Mazda Bongo Owners apparently
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