We used ours as our only vehicle for 6 years and loved it. I didn't notice any improvement in economy or drivetrain noise or anything to convince me to leave it disconnected. They gobble fuel at less than 25mpg. 2002 22.0 Avg MPG Some have the … “The Mazda Bongo Friendee ! Reliability. As for the recorded being 32, have a look at Bongo Fury on the forum, plenty of stories of higher mileage than that, more than a few that are a lot lower as well though. I was thinking of having my 1998 2-litre petrol Mazda Bongo converted to LPG to save money. Mine’s unconverted apart from reversing the middle seats, overhead o/s lockers and a table but there’s plenty of place to store stuff and it’s always ready for an impromptu trip away being kitted out with a stove, plates, pans, sleeping bags etc That’s the other thing which put me off, I would never, ever have an auto anything and the manual ones are so few and far between. Obviously I am now ruined for most euro cars , Can’t comment on size because I’m only 5’10”. He caught all the cooling problems before they occurred because he knew exactly what to look for. Removing front prop to improve fuel economy. Well the biggest difference in the Mazda Bongo vs VW camper debate is that Bongo campers are MUCH … adgroom1100 replied the topic: Removing front prop to improve fuel economy. It’s a 4×4 automatic diesel with elevating roof and I love it. There also seem to be an electrically controlled fuel pump on some models which helps too. Fuel Economy, Road Tax & Emissions CO2 (carbon dioxide), mileage, fuel … Ease of use is the entire point. More about them here: honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mazda/bongo-1994/ Fold down bed downstairs is a good size though, ditto the pop-up roof. Prices for these wonderful Mpvs start at £3500 OTR UK! Would be ideal size for me though, bed in the pop-up bit and bikes downstairs. Bongo was the option as there is a dealer on Hayling Island that imports them. In the scene, the police, aka "Main Force Patrol" was chasing a jailbreaker (The Nightrider) and one of the patrol cars hit the Bongo as it was pulling out onto the road. The topic ‘MAZDA Bongos – tell me about them, please.’ is closed to new replies. Torque 310/2000 N*m/rpm. Also all the controls are on the correct side (being made for right-hand-drive). Added: 4th of March 2018. Mazda; Bongo; Mazda Bongo reviews. I guess (and it is an unproven guess) that if you don't want AWD you could go further and remove the front axle and driveshafts, this would reduce drivetrain drag and a bit of weight so may get you an mpg or two. I didn't notice any improvement in economy or drivetrain noise or anything to … Comes with service and Full MOT. Ours is auto, which I prefer and 4wd. Find all the specs about Mazda Bongo Friendee, from engine, fuel to retail costs, dimensions, and lots more. Mazda Bongo comes in Minivan coupe types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel engine types. As said, the guy on Hayling has about 10+ in stock at anyone time, don;t know the garage name but he’s in Mengham on the Island if that helps. Average rating (4) 4.5/5. Possibly wasn’t the best conversion. The model has been in production since 1990. The Mazda Bongo dimensions are: 4.58m (length), 1.69m (width), and 2.09m (height). I stopped reading Bongo Fury a few years ago and there was a thread asking people to post their full tank mpg. Ah that's interesting and yeah that's a good point about actually removing the front diff. Ours is unconverted so it functions as an 8 seater people carrier too and the seats all slide forward / backwards so it makes a great bike carrier also. Worth it in the end but still needed some proper storage & table. See also Mitusbishi Delcia. Find the manual ones listed on ebay just between hen’s teeth and rocking horse manure. I was set on one , then had a sniff about a couple of pop tops. In a recent thread on here there seemed to be a lot of love for the Mazda Bongo (why did they have to call it that? *considers a T4 conversion*. automatic and 4×4 = thirsty. Wellhouse Leisure Mazda Bongo Friendee. The Mazda Bongo (Japanese: マツダ・ボンゴ, Matsuda Bongo), also known as Mazda E-Series, Mazda Access, and the Ford Econovan, is a van and pickup truck manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda since 1966, in a caboverconfiguration except for the Friendee variant. Copyright © The Original Bongo Forum . Glad I went for the T5 as it’s genuinely a pleasure to drive imho. We’ve checked the years that the manuals cover and we have Mazda Bongo repair manuals for the following years; 1986, 1995 and 2008. Same with other little bits and bobs. Posted 7 years ago walla24 Are they all automatics? The vehicle seats 8, has all the creature comforts such as aircon, privacy glass, plenty of legroom and luggage space. get a sprinter. 3. Sooooo small inside and thatll be worse if your used to a caravan. - For more news, reviews and Top Tens, visit https://www.honestjohn.co.uk Why? Sprinter or lwb ht tranny and get some mates who are handy with the tools, couple o base units.sink cooker n beds bingo!!! Not quite that simple if you want it done well. I prefer to have the AWD capability to be honest. @ Molgrips OK, perhaps I should have said “much worse” than a modern people carrier , I get about 30mpg on a run in mine, worse round town. Personally Id buy a Transit and convert it yourself. The best was 32. The second mate flogged his shortly after the fuel cost and mechanical woes. A Mazda Bongo Friendee is (apart from the badge) the same as a Ford Freda. The Mazda Bongo or Ford Freda is also available as an Mpv without an elevating roof, most commonly referred to as a ‘Tintop’ Bongo. ), I’d recommend them but as with most things it’s horses for courses! We took them up on it. You’ll then be … 2. 40 is reasonable for a modern van or people carrier, I got 46mpg from a 170bhp Ford Galaxy which I hired, whilst putting it through its paces too. Anyway, the thing that put me off Bongos was the fuel economy and the purchase price, mid-90s ones with 100k miles are still going for £3-4k! Log In 1995 Mazda Bongo MPG Based on data from 21 vehicles, 489 fuel-ups and 119,185 miles of driving, the 1995 Mazda Bongo gets a combined Avg MPG of 20.90 with a 0.39 MPG margin of error. 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In the rest of this article, for convenience, we will just call them Bongos. 2006 Wellhouse Leisure Mazda Bongo Friendee – cab. 2006 Wellhouse Leisure Mazda Bongo Friendee – front three-quarters view. The Mazda Bongo is a van manufactured by Mazda of Japan. Toxicsoks, what’s your budget? All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of Mazda Bongo F800 (27 kW / 37 PS / 36 hp), edition of the year 1966 since May 1966 for Japan , including acceleration times 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 0-100 km/h, 0-200 km/h, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, power-to-weight ratio, dimensions, … The Mazda Bongo is a van manufactured by Mazda since 1978. And no, they aren’t all autos. Don’t kid yourself. Thanks for the advice and I wont be removing it now as I do like the fact that it is AWD. Easy to park etc but for us (2 kids and wife and I) we’ve a decent sized awning to make camping trips practical. . Space Practicality. Mazda Bongo is one of the 63 Mazda models available on the market. I had suspicions about the viscous coupling being seized on mine so removed the front prop shaft for a few months until I could replace the transfer box. Moreover, the vehicle is rear wheel drive however; the four wheel drive transmission is optional it can be set on the request of the customer. They chose a petrol v6 auto and had some conversion work done on it with a sink, stove and loo added. Don’t believe the 30-35mpg listed above. Browse Mazda Bongo stock Help others by writing a review. That’s the mpg I’m getting from MY van but they are all different. I’m 6’2″ and with the seats folded down the bed is bigger than a double and it provides a great nights sleep. Go through the 5 different PDF’s that are displayed below, for example this one. Conversions cut down on the practicality and space (though we’ve had ours fitted with a decent leisure battery, external hookup and power sockets throughout. Please consider a small donation to help us cover our running cost,so that we can keep this site FREE for everyone. Ours wasn’t converted at all, which was perfect for us. They're all at least 13 years old and were imported from Japan at the end of their economic life there. With a fuel consumption of 39.2 mpg US - 47 mpg UK - 6.0 L/100km, the Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5DT RF-V camper has a water cooling 4 cylinder OHC engine, a Light oil engine WL-T. Create an account. This engine WL-T produces a maximum power of 126.7 PS (125 bhp - 93.2 kW) at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 294.1 Nm (216.9 lb.ft - … Mazda introduced its small van, the Bongo, in 1966. Cost £250 for a reconditioned steering rack and associated bits/fitting. Yes the fuel economy’s not great but when I drive it I don’t feel in any rush to get anywhere so just travel at “Bongo Speed” and get about 30-35mpg. These Bongo manuals have been provided by our users, so we can’t guarantee completeness. Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesPremier ClubClassifieds RulesLink RemovalLogin/cookie issues?Newsletter Settings, Viewing 21 posts - 1 through 21 (of 21 total). And why didn’t we opt for a VW Camper? SOLD Mazda Bongo-Only 30,000 miles certified, Year 2000 new shape. I did the half arsed version with a med high 2.0l Transit 75. Forgot your username? In the end the fuel economy was too much and my in-laws offered to buy us a new car. As said the only comments thay had was it was expensive to run. Rob Hawkins looks at what can go wrong with a Mazda Bongo Friendee or a Ford Freda – so you can not only buy a good camper van, but head off trouble with a bit of general maintenance. Mazda Bongo fuel economy. Please log in or register a account with us. Forgot your password? Here are Mazda Bongo engine specifications, so you can compare performance figures: Mazda Bongo engine specification: 2 5 diesel: Engine Power kW 88 kW/120 HP. As a 6’2″ chap, what are the bed sizes like – in one of our caravan doubles I can easily put a foot through the cupboard door! Mazda introduced its small van, the Bongo, in 1966. All Rights Reserved. I have had one for just over two years and it is great. Bongos were made for the Japanese domestic market between 1995 and 2006. The Mazda Bongo is a van manufactured by Mazda of Japan. ), so a few questions for owners of said percussive camper – Great vehicle. Click here to view all the Mazda Bongos currently participating in our fuel tracking program. Seems the trick is to keep below 2500rpm and 60mph. The Mazda Bongo and its sister vehicle, the Ford Freda, were never officially imported to the UK, but were numerous in … The steering was too heavy to use safely. Great van, they made some blinds for it and added some extra power sockets and all was well for a year until they sold it and bought a new Vito and had that converted by Action Vans over Shoreham way. Wellhouse Leisure Mazda Bongo Friendee 2006. Owned for 4 years done 100,000 km, only regular maintenance, no breakdowns, no problems with electrics, auto is great, best 4 speed I've driven, the 2.5 TD engine is a torquey workhorse, some describe it as weezy and noisy, but if you look at the … It comes in 3 generations and in 9 modifications in total. Was a nice little motor but they had to get rid of it as the fuel economy was crippling. If your not bothered by fuel cost and can splash out fixing all the gremlins that are likley on an old imported vehicle and dont mind a lack of space – get one. I’ve just had a quick look and it seems there are plenty of people reporting more than that now. Some say buy the larger … I’ve no reason to exaggerate what I’m getting from my motor, it’s not like I’m trying to sell it. I had suspicions about the viscous coupling being seized on mine so removed the front prop shaft for a few months until I could replace the transfer box. In all I’d go for a FSH and from a decent importer. I never had an automatic before, but I absolutely loved it. Me and the missus have been, idley, considering selling the caravan and buying a campervan. Used Mazda bongo 2.0 auto 8 seater camper day van - popup roof - fresh topgrade import, 2001, people carrier, 82000 miles.. Penllergaer, Swansea The chap / garage we bought ours from recommended the petrol over the diesel for mechanical reasons – they service over 50 bongos a year so he knows what he’s talking about – reckons that maintained well they’re good for 250K miles…. 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee specs: mpg, towing capacity, size, photos. Fuel Consumption / MPG Average fuel consumption of Nissan Vanette is about 29 MPG while Mazda Bongo fuel economy is about 32 MPG. Mechanically reliable? The Mazda Bongo is still very well specified in comparison to the more modern Japanese MPV's and comes with automatic gearbox, power steering, front and rear air-conditioning, twin airbags, electric windows, and are available with a range of petrol and diesel engines all with either two or four wheel drive. I thnk the rear bench can actually be removed too though never tried it. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Have a look at Bongo Fury forum and all your questions will be answered. Only ever let us down once in 6 years – The steering fluid oozed out. It has been exported as the Mazda E-Series and as the Ford Econovan. I started out wanting a Bongo, then looked at a T4, and ended up with a nice T5 Kombi. Actually, on STW I’m likely to get a reply telling me I actually dont want a Mazda Bongo at all, what I really wanted was a 1960s split screen VW that runs off dung. We avoided all problems by having it checked over every 6 months by a Bongo specialist (Ian Taylor Imports). Inside is smaller than most campers (the whole thing is the same length as an E class Merc estate). Comfort. MAZDA Bongos – tell me about them, please. 2003; 2000; Automatic; Petrol; People carrier; 4; Performance. Mine was about 28 on a long journey and 24 on the school run. The best was 32. 2006 Wellhouse Leisure Mazda Bongo … Apart from that was great 32mpg ish. The fact it’s an automatic is neither here nor there to me TBH – it does make it a joy to drive mind you. Only real downside is the fuel economy. Mate had one as an early attempt at “day vanning” What I mean by that is a van that has the ability to be slept in with windsurfing kit and enough room for a couple and a dog for occasional over night stays. A Mazda Bongo was used in the Australian movie "Mad Max" (1979), which is about the post-apocalyptic period. 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee specs: mpg, towing capacity, size, photos. Mazda Bongo SK82V: Minivan: Mazda Bongo Friendee: 1995 - 2004 Minivan Power: from 105 to 160 Hp | Dimensions: 4585 x 1690 x 1960 mm: Mazda Bongo Brawny: 1990 - 1994 Minivan Power: from 71 to 82 Hp | Dimensions: 4385 x 1690 x 1970 mm: Mazda Bongo Yes it does like diesel but it is a two tonne van, not much worse than a modern people carrier.
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