10-05-2012, 04:57 PM
Hi all
I am yet to become a Berlingo owner, but my present ride is a Rover Maestro diesel van which I've had for ten years and needs to go to a new home where it can receive the care and attention an old Maestro needs. Having perused the interweb I've come to the conclusion that a Berlingo with seats would be an ideal replacement; good for use as a car, as a van and as a campervan. I like the physical looks of the Berlingo and think it could be quite fun to have one.
I would like some advice as to what to go for and what to avoid. I'm quite happy chugging along at a steady pace and I like economy and lots of mpg. I'm not too interested in speed, acceleration and sporty performance. I think a diesel engine would be best but which one? 1.6, 1.9 or 2.0 ??? Which diesel is the most economical and are there any issues or problems with the various diesels?
I have around £1500 to spend and wouldn't want to go above £2000, so it means an old one with a few miles on it but as the Maestro replacement would be a second vehicle, that's fine.
Any hints and tips would be welcome.
I am yet to become a Berlingo owner, but my present ride is a Rover Maestro diesel van which I've had for ten years and needs to go to a new home where it can receive the care and attention an old Maestro needs. Having perused the interweb I've come to the conclusion that a Berlingo with seats would be an ideal replacement; good for use as a car, as a van and as a campervan. I like the physical looks of the Berlingo and think it could be quite fun to have one.
I would like some advice as to what to go for and what to avoid. I'm quite happy chugging along at a steady pace and I like economy and lots of mpg. I'm not too interested in speed, acceleration and sporty performance. I think a diesel engine would be best but which one? 1.6, 1.9 or 2.0 ??? Which diesel is the most economical and are there any issues or problems with the various diesels?
I have around £1500 to spend and wouldn't want to go above £2000, so it means an old one with a few miles on it but as the Maestro replacement would be a second vehicle, that's fine.
Any hints and tips would be welcome.