Buying a berlingo

[Gryffindor]

I will briefly echo others' advice re miles, history etc; but also research dealers too. In fact, if you have the luxury of time, consider finding an independent dealer with a great reputation and ask them to source one with the spec you want. If you are not in an immediate rush, they may well do good by you.

Meanwhile, or before that, go and view and test-drive any for sale nearish you even if they are not exactly what you want; that will give you a first-hand feel for what to look out for in terms of handling and performance which you can't get any other way. My bro and I viewed two cars recently to replace his; both were the same model, same spec, same age, and similar miles and price; but the test drives made one stand out miles above the other. And it was cheaper than the other one!

Viewings will also give you a feel for the interior space, knobs and buttons, and spec variants; and also take along a family member to see how they get on with it. Sure it'll just be an adventure for them and not very useful for you first time round, but on the 2nd or 3rd viewing they will soon be making comparative observations as well. Make a day out of planning a route to see 3 or 4 in the same day together, with a picnic. You could even begin to sketch out ideas for camper-conversions.

BTW on that point there are some conversion co's who work with Berlingos; check out their offerings to see how they've solved the various spatial issues involved. And keep an eye on this forum's camper section.


I'd also recommend getting an independent examination done before committing to buy. I've used this site in the past with good results:
https://www.clickmechanic.com/pre-purchase-inspection
There are others of course, incl. RAC, AA etc.


There is detailed info on models and specs here:
https://www.parkers.co.uk/citroen/berlin...018/specs/
Take time clicking through the various links.

Previous generation (2008-18):
https://www.parkers.co.uk/citroen/berlin...008/specs/


Another possible idea might be to download owners' manuals and have a good read-up.

There are lots about for the B9 but I can't find any more recent than 2017:
https://www.carmanualsonline.info/b/citroen/2017
https://www.carpdfmanual.com/citro%C3%AB...nuals-pdf/ (scroll down)
Maybe someone on the forum would be willing to scan theirs for you?


Maybe I'll get shot for saying this, but the 2018 Berlingo is more or less the same as the Peugeot Partner and Vauxhall Combo, so you might want to check out their variants as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%A...(K9;_2018)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_Combo...93present)

Lastly, as others say, every barrel of apples does have the odd bad one in it and Berlingos are no worse than many others. But investing in a car which is supported by such a good forum as this can only add some peace of mind, should you need help or advice as the miles add up. Granted, not many of us have 2018+ models but that will change over time. We'll all look forward to your posts on your new car!