Mazda Bongo

[suburbanreuben]

A mate has just offered me one of these for "peanuts".
That is all I know.
Are they any good?

 

[cyfa2809]

No idea, but straight away you pay for what you get right?

 

[Tazio]

I'd love one of those.

What's not to love about something called a Bongo Friendee?

 

[Gruff]

Mazda camper type thing, quite cool but i think the have 3.0L engines so juicy :?

 

[ringo]

They remind me of the mystery machine...

But, I can see it... painted up with Dekerf Service decals...

 

[makster]

I've been considering one of these for a few years.
If the price is right, then go for it!

 

[legrandefromage]

thirsty!

DIESEL 2.5 ENGINE

Displacement: 2499cc diesel
Engine: Mazda WL-T B series
Drive: Front
Max power: kw(PS)/rpm:
125ps (91.94kw) / 4000 rpm.
Max torque; N*m (kg*m)/rpm:
30.0 kg*m (294.20 N*m) / 2000 rpm.
Power density: 14.16.
Water cooled serial 4 cylinder OHC12 valve
IC turbo.
Distribution type fuel injection system
(with turbo).
Bore compression ratios: 93mm
Stroke: 92mm
Top speed: 112mph
Fuel consumption average:
26mpg approx
Service intervals: 6,000miles.

 

[Tazio]

thirsty!

Only if you drive with the roof up.

 

[Chopper the ex Copper]

26MPG from 125PS andess than 300NM of grunt? Not exactly a model of efficiency.

They used to be a bit of a cult lifestyle import but most are so old and hard to get parts for than none of them are worth very much now. There was an article about them in Telegraph Motoring a while back.

 

[al]

It's called a Bongo.





al.