Bongo Fury

Greetings

Thinking of upgrading to a low mileage 2L petrol.

Just a couple of queries......

1. I assume these have a catalytic converter.How reliable are these and are they MEGA expensive to replace. I know they are dear enough for ordinary cars but as with most Bongo spares,the name BONGO usually sends the price into orbit.

2. Can anyone tell me what the V.E.D will be when the changes come about. (its an 8 seat unconverted tintop). Im currently paying £205 for 12 months and believe that will stay the same for my current 2.5 diesel.

Cheers,

Brian

Catalytic converters http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-BONGO-CATAL ... 2ea8677027 can't see new ones being any cheaper!

Might be worth an ask at Wheelquick or Bell Hill..... they both have some 2.0L and should know the score......

OR..... you could get a Universal and have the ends welded on...... http://www.eurocats.co.uk/uni_data.php

http://www.bmcatalysts.co.uk/unicats.php........

Anyone had an emissions problem for their MOT?

Brian

Hi

I have a 2l and have had no problems with emissions all though my tax has risen slightly since the goverment changed the regs recently £200+ unfortunatly for twelve mths.

Hello
We've had our Y reg , 2.0 litre petrol Bongo since last December when it passed its first MOT in the UK. No problems whatsoever with the emissions test. We hadn't really thought about catalytic converters and possible ongoing costs - something to ask our motor mechanic "children".
Our Bongo is also unconverted,retaining all 8 seats.We have recently taxed it for the year at £205.
There that is my first post done !! Have been reading for ages
and benefitted from all the great information and enjoy the atmosphere of this truly friendly forum + great time at Merley and the Bongo Bash.
Best wishes
Ann - wife of a retired plod and member of the 2.0 litre petrol Bongo minority