The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Some of you will remember that I had to have some pretty intensive work done on the Big Green Van in the summer - expensive, but still cheaper than a new one! Since then, the tappits have had a habit of making worrying noises when it is hot, so I planned to replace it when I had a moment to look around. Sooo, with a loan from the folks in my back pocket, I hit Autotrader and came up with a....nother Berlingo! It's a 2004 1.9L diesel Desire and is gorgeous. One previous elderly owner and in mint nick. So a sad 'so long' to The Big Green Van (seen in the background here) And welcome to 'Desiree', which I will collect on Saturday (looks like this one.....) Although it's not as easily spotted as the previous encumbent, it will be identifiable by the BHWT stickers, straw on the back seat and big lurcher in the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 nice - i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Very nice it is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Lovely. Looks really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 That is a lovely little van! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 The best thing about them is being able to fit most things in the back.. I have shifted a big fridge, double mattress and even Lesley's dog Jazz's kennel... not all at the same time of course. With the back seats down, it is like a double bed in the back, in fact The Boy and I have slept in it while at festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have a Citroen Picasso which is that very colour- stylish! ( and doesn't show the dirt too much....or the dings....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Glad to hear it! I had to clean the old van before taking it for the dealer to see re part-x; hadn't been cleaned for a year and was really muddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ooh, I like it! Functional and practical, just what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I still like the green one My friends uncle has one ... they call in the ice-cream van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 mine is known as The Shed. You'll be more comfy next time you get a lift Lewis; the new one has 5 doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Aaaaw goodbye "Big Green Shed". You'll have to get something large to fly from your ariel so we can spot you from a distance now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 too true, our next door neighbours in Banbury spotted the green van in London when we drove down one day and drew up alongside to say hello - it's even visible from space as you can see it on googlesat when you look at my road! You'll see it at the next market Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I can imagine a giant chicken flag flying off the back of it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Looks like you are flashing! But I can just make out a chicken on that shirt. New van looks rather flashy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 loving it. very chunky The Bluedozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Looks like you are flashing! But I can just make out a chicken on that shirt. New van looks rather flashy too. That was the Omlet shirt at the Scottish border when we had a gathering up there in the cold a few years back. That border is pretty high up and it was darned draughty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 SNAP! it's just like mine! Except mine is currently under a generous dusting of snow Aww I just love my berlingo it's the best car I've ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Wooo, we'll have to have a Berling Rally! I love them, so roomy and drive well too. I'm now concerned that I may not be able to collect it on Saturday if the snow keeps up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Nice van My OH wanted a Berlingo when we bought our Picasso and I wish that I had gone with him on it because it would be so much more practical than my Picasso. Having said that the Picasso is very comfy and easy to drive until you come to park it then you need a field to turn it round. Is the turning circle ok on a Berlingo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Is the turning circle ok on a Berlingo? Could be better admittedly, but it'll do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 It's not bad, The Boy moans that it's like parking a bus, but I have driven bigger so don't really mind at all. Because the boot doesn't taper, I can get big loads in it; great for when I'm sacbbing firewood from skips and roadsides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ooh twins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ooh! HennyPenny (my dearly beloved) has one of those. A car named Desiree that is, not a Berlingo. It is a Ford StreetKa which is great fun but not as practical as a Berlingo. And it's probably been in our garage since before Christmas. It's not a lot of use at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 cool looking car, and great colour (same as my C5 ) and it really doesnt show the dirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
