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Anything non-technical about the Mazda Bongo Friendee van

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Knappers
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Newbies

Post by Knappers » Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:30 pm

Hi all,

We’ve just bought our first Bongo so expect lots of ridiculous questions while we get to grips with our new toy !!
Bongolian
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Re: Newbies

Post by Bongolian » Sat Aug 16, 2025 8:46 pm

Er.. there are no ridiculous questions when it comes to a Bongo.!
Welcome and enjoy the ride 🤪

Whereabouts in the world are you.?
Knappers
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Re: Newbies

Post by Knappers » Sun Aug 17, 2025 8:19 am

We’re down in sunny Somerset melting in the heat.
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Re: Newbies

Post by Bob » Sun Aug 17, 2025 10:25 am

Welcome aboard. 8)

We North Somerset so may well wave to you. :)
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BongoAlf
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Re: Newbies

Post by BongoAlf » Sun Aug 17, 2025 4:26 pm

Welcome and congratulations on your Bongo purchase.

You'll find plenty of helpful advice and info here on the forum, which will can save you lots of time and stress when things go wrong.

All the best.
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Knappers
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Re: Newbies

Post by Knappers » Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:46 pm

Thank you…we’re picking ours up from just north of Bristol in a fortnight IF the seller can get rid of the smell of petrol :shock:
Bongolian
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Re: Newbies

Post by Bongolian » Sun Aug 17, 2025 10:09 pm

Oh, not an overly reassuring start.
But there are plenty more fish in the Bongo Sea should that one not work out 🐟
Knappers
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Re: Newbies

Post by Knappers » Sun Aug 17, 2025 10:12 pm

Hopefully it'll be okay as the rest of the vans seems really good :D
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