07-05-2012, 04:03 AM
Well it certainly sounds like I'm on the right track as everybody seems more than happy with theirs.
Got a bit of a search on my hands as I want to try & get the right one first time rather than spec it up myself like I did with my 406. I realise I'll probably have to add cruise control myself, but ideally want to get one with the front armrests already fitted as I've got too used to having them now & have noticed that interiors don't come up for sale very often. Alloys can wait until tyres need replacing - it's a shame I sold the 406 alloys that I had as they share the same silly low offset.
I've got it well narrowed down to either a Berlingo Desire or Partner Escapade (the latter is the favourite). Have seen a few advertised for Merthyr Auctions which may be worth a look. It's a bit of a trek from Andover, but we've got family in Neath, so could go up when my parents are next visiting up there.
Everybody seems quite happy with motorway performance which I have to admit seems surprising. That was one of the main points where I thought a Berlingo would be a bit compromised. Factory top speed is only 99mph & I know the HDi 90 is geared for more, so that suggests that the aerodynamics would be a bit of a handicap at anything over 60, but I'm quite pleased to find that it obviously isn't. How does fuel consumption fare at higher speeds? My 406 used to hit 50ish on a run, but whilst I'm not a loon anymore (even though the Beemer brings it out a bit) I don't drive with the pipe & slippers.
Got a bit of a search on my hands as I want to try & get the right one first time rather than spec it up myself like I did with my 406. I realise I'll probably have to add cruise control myself, but ideally want to get one with the front armrests already fitted as I've got too used to having them now & have noticed that interiors don't come up for sale very often. Alloys can wait until tyres need replacing - it's a shame I sold the 406 alloys that I had as they share the same silly low offset.
I've got it well narrowed down to either a Berlingo Desire or Partner Escapade (the latter is the favourite). Have seen a few advertised for Merthyr Auctions which may be worth a look. It's a bit of a trek from Andover, but we've got family in Neath, so could go up when my parents are next visiting up there.
Everybody seems quite happy with motorway performance which I have to admit seems surprising. That was one of the main points where I thought a Berlingo would be a bit compromised. Factory top speed is only 99mph & I know the HDi 90 is geared for more, so that suggests that the aerodynamics would be a bit of a handicap at anything over 60, but I'm quite pleased to find that it obviously isn't. How does fuel consumption fare at higher speeds? My 406 used to hit 50ish on a run, but whilst I'm not a loon anymore (even though the Beemer brings it out a bit) I don't drive with the pipe & slippers.
2000/X Peugeot 406 110 HDi LX Family 93k to 2000/W BMW 530D SE Auto 84k to 2003/03 Peugeot Partner Escapade 95k
Standard so far
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Standard so far
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