FINALLY SEEING MY CITROEN BERLINGO!
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Today, I'm finally getting to see the Berlingo Andrew and Ste bought be to drive from Edinburgh to Rome in! Let's see what it's like...
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The Berlingo is so French it doesn’t care what any of us may think! For a French design it’s very understated, I got to say I do like it. My daughter studied for a year in Argentina and told me though they speak Spanish, they want to be French so badily, the French cars were everywhere the Berlingo was very popular there. Her first taxi ride there was in a Berlingo diesel with a manual transmission and a heavy smoking very animated driver that battled Buenos Aries traffic quite bravely and enthusiastically ringing every horsepower out of the tiny diesel engine while shifting blowing the horn smoking and communicating with other drivers with a torrent of sign language! We were so glad to get her home safe!
It’s still a better,and more practical car than most on sale today. I’d have one in a heartbeat 👍
I can confirm the practicality of the Berlingo, I've had my 2012 1.6 diesel for 10 years.
With the back seat down it can tackle jobs where you'd otherwise have to hire a van.
If i sold it today I could recoup a large percentage of the £8000 I paid for it. Only I wont ever let it go.
I owned a Citroen ZX Avantage 3 door with the same engine from new in 1993 to 2007 and personally drove it 248k miles, the engine never developed any faults in that time.
Lived in France for 15 years. Returned to UK in 2015. Big mistake. The 1900 cc engine is common in a number of Citröen vehicles and the average rural Frenchman swore by their reliability and often treated them badly.
there is one ZX Avantage left that's still on the road. Ended up in my village a few weeks back, saw it once without a picture. miffed
0 to 60 in the same months ..but will still be running when your electric car has run out of charge 😅
I won't do the "0-60" today as I forgot my calendar.
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Hahahahahah I’ve not heard this joke about EVs before. 😂 👏 can I steal this?
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@@S4MM7ify of course you may
Matt, I'm sure you'll get comments saying this car is rubbish or underpowered or whatever but it doesn't matter. Your enthusiasm is infectious and I can't wait to see the rust to Rome trip.
The fondness you have for this car had me grinning all video. Really excited for this trip, I’m sure it will be wonderful
Thanks! You can’t explain it sometimes
@@HighPeakAutosCitroen Berlingos do have a certain "Je ne sais pas pourquoi"! 😅
I have always liked the Berlingo, it is a great family load lugged, so versatile. I am a really looking forward to the Rome trip. We have had a couple of Citroen ZX’s, both none turbo, they were great cars and I got good money for them when I moved them on. I also serviced them myself since they were so easy to do, saving a mint on dealer service costs! Cars are too complicated now🤔
Nice Berlingo, tons of space ❤️
You can give the man the world......but a gentleman they never forgets where they started....the joy in your voice is refreshing 😉
Exactly! Good point
My parents had one of the first ones, it lasted over a decade, over 300000km in calendula red. It got loaded with literal tons of stones, 5 dogs at once and done multiple 1000km+ trips. Very good cars... Oh also me and my sister we had Plenty of space to play in the floor of the seats while driving
One of Citroën’s finest. 😎 My friend James is Assistant Editor of Practical Classics car magazine and he’s saved quite a few Berlingo’s from the jaws of the crusher and currently runs around in a MK 1 Berlingo when he’s not using his 2CV daily.
I was a Renault Kangoo fan 1.5 turbo it did 265 k miles and back and forward from Spain never missed a beat
On our second Berlingo. First one was 20 years old and still going strong. Have other cars but the Berlingo does so many things well I would be the one to keep.
lol, new matts reg plates and a mini valet! Standard operating procedures at High Peak! 😎😉
What about buffing the lights?
@@geoffwilson9127 knew I’d forgotten one!
No the Matt we have will do just fine thanks 😂
I love your enthusiasm for this car. Had a similar experience with a lada riva estate in the 1980s. I just loved its honest simplicity.
I had a 92 Peugot 405 GLD estate with same engine in it. It was driven hard for 300k ...oil changed every 5k and never let me down. At every mot the emissions were at the lowest level. 30 years ago I was in my mid twenties and the plate ended in Gus....it was affectionately known as gusset 😂😂
I owned an old '93 ZX estate with the exact same engine. I sold it to a young lady for just pennies. The car had north of 500k kilometres on the clock and no problems at all. This engine is a real peach. It can probably run for another 20 years and will not miss a beat.
Hilarious. You seem happier driving this than your AMG Merc. Maybe take a calendar when doing your 0-60 test
Secretly I am. I felt a bit superficial in the AMG… good riddance anyway 😂
@@HighPeakAutos Matt, you've officially arrived at full manhood (ooh matron).
Welcome to the club. Car nerd and proud.
I see a collab with Hubnut incoming 😂😂
4:37 Thought you were going say you needed to find out who MOT'd it and report them!!! 😂😂😂😂
This brought back some memories. I used to drive a Bellingo, and I loved it. I felt like the king of the road. Yours will be perfect for your trip to Rome.
Thanks a ton for putting the subtitles when your brother speaks. Appreciate it.
Cracking find, mate! Proper "only-in-Britain" special this Berlingo. Looks like a right laugh, from the dodgy MOT to the missing speaker cover (eBay sorted, genius!). Love the fact you've already got a mental list of jobs for it - that's the beauty of these old motors, you can tinker and improve them yourself.
Your love for this little van is infectious! Sometimes you cant beat a bit of nostalgia 😊 no one can take those memories away. Enjoy! Cant wait to see the rust to rome trip!
The campers sticker - someone used a BootJump in there for camping in... Look it up. And the fin is a surfboard fin..
Love this, great to see you genuinely happy in the Berlingo. Looking forward to seeing your adventures in it.
Can't wait!
Love Berlingos. I had one of those Mk1 M49s for 15 years. Never let me down, just a broken clutch cable. Used it for work, leisure, back and forward to Ireland. Mine was a 1.6 petrol so a bit more lively. It was great. Now got a later Berlingo like the one in your video from a few months back. Really looking forward to all your updates with this.
Nice too hear a few stories about you .
Good luck with the berlingo , sure it will all be good .
Great video Matt. This car already has sooo much character. Can’t wait for more.
They are great little vans. I had the 1.9 non turbo. Did over 200,000 miles still running perfectly when I sold it on.
Matt I wish you all the best of luck with this Berlingo 👍
Cracking! I've had an 06 Partner with the same engine for the last 10years. I've used it daily for work and it's only let me down for wear and tear. My locks are the same too😁😁
Love the Belingo, I too had one as a works van.
Great handling whilst being comfortable.
The 2.0 hdi is the one to have.
I enjoyed this so much. The smile on your face as you remembered your first experiences with one. This reminded me of my 1973 Peugeot 304. The only thing holding it together was rust.
That’s what it’s all about :)
My parents had a same generation Peugeot Partner in red, absolutely LOVED that car.
I have its sister car the Peugeot Partner. Identical to the Berlingo apart from badges and a few trim details. Had it from new and it's just clicked over the 440,000km mark - 275,000 miles. It's a 2006 model so the newer dash and 1.6HDi 90 DOHC engine. Yes, it did blow a turbo at around 200,000km but it was a lot cheaper to replace at €1,000 than a replacement car and it's been fine ever since. All due to carbon buildup in the oil pickup gauze, according to my mechanic. Otherwise I've done most of its servicing myself and its generally an easy car to work on. Very frugal - tested it the other day and it still gets 5l/100km (56mpg) - same as when new. And it's a lot more refined than the 1.9 and with much better pickup. Very drivable engine and much better than its 2.0HDi predecessor.
It's been brilliant. Perfect for everything we do - family when the kids were still at home, school, shopping, camping, skiing, mountain biking, trips to the UK, Spain, Portugal, all over Europe. We have a place in the high Pyrenees which we go to regularly so we do a lot of that. And my wife's a fencing instructor so loads up the car with sabres, epées, foils and masks most days. Bought a fridge freezer for our daughter last weekend. Loaded it straight into the back and drove it across the country to Lyon. It's taken washing machines and dishwashers upright so not having to worry about dodgy sometime-between-9am-and-6pm deliveries.
Because it's essentially a van, a lot of the components are more robust than a normal car. I've never had to change any shocks, suspension or steering components - all original. It did fail its controle technique (French equivalent of the MOT) 18 months ago and needed a new DPF. But it's started smoking a little again on hard acceleration so might fail again later this year. Still it'll probably be worth trying to fix it rather than scrapping it. As long as it remains reliable. Have had my eye on the Rifter as a direct replacement for the last few years but this one refuses to die! Long may it continue.
Never been a French car fan but that thing just so practical with endless uses , I'm sure you're gonna have fun with it 👍
The banter between you and your brother is great. Your like a big kid in a sweet shop with this car. Looking forward to the progress on this one.
Thanks 👍
Based on the ZX/Peugeot 306 platform and the both handled really well… had passive rear wheel steering!
That interior 👌 that's a keeper Matt 👍
Totally with you when it comes to the Berlingo and Multispace
I had a 1999 Berlingo I bought for £500 as a stop gap and but kept it for years. It was so practical great for walking the dogs and transporting the mountain bikes without removing any wheels. Mine had the vinyl electric roof so it was a proper mobile skip in the summer! I secrectly have a look at Berlingos on autotrader every now and then🤣.
Absolutely love it! Doing the Rust to Rome in that will be brilliant 👍
You can really see the affection you have for the little bus ...recon your going to really enjoy your trip to Rome....🙏🙏🙏
Can't wait!
@@HighPeakAutos why Rome tho ?....are you planning to see the governor 🤣🤣🙏🙏🙏
Had a bit of a shock when you mentioned today's sponsor and an advert with Stacey Solomon came on! Great video as always. I too love the original Berlingo/Partner. I used them at work for years.
Excellent video. Don't forget matching wheel trims popular with disabled people. l quite like it good all-around utility vehicle a good vallet and all little jobs you identified it will bring back fond memories 😀
Love a Berlingo. There is something enduringly cool about a car that’s so utterly unpretentious with honest design principles and practicality. Couple all that with some French flair, comfort and reliability and it’s easy to see why the Berlingo has such a dedicated following.
I agree
Standing joke in France that every farmer has a white Berlingo van in the most basic spec - the spiritual descendant of the 2CV “Fourgonette”. Given the use they’re likely to get (a sheep in the back…) and the French farmer’s reputation for frugality and the ability to fix nearly anything with bailing twine until it actually falls apart, that’s a helluva recommendation for a long life and low costs.
They are great little workhorses , did 100k around the UK and France early 2000s..
I had a berlingo work van for a couple of years and it was a belter!
We had one of the first ones, a x reg 1.8i and it was a great wee thing
Lost count how many of these I’ve serviced over the years,all serviced this will get you to Rome without a shadow of a doubt and back ,very reliable indeed,the non turbos were always the sweet spot ,I even preferred these to the HDI,looking forward to the journey👍
My Dad had one bought it new in 2001, it was the perfect vehicle for a retired farmer with an allotment. It had a couple of issues with broken springs at the front but otherwise it was great.
I love it they are reliable cheap to run its only going to cost you about £50 in diesel to get to Rome and back lol can't wait to see the video thanks Matt enjoyed it as always
I went to the Isle of Skye a couple of years ago and these things were everywhere. Practical, reliable if looked after and dirt cheap to run.
Loved this Matt! And your brother is a great addition, smoking cigarettes like it’s 1996😂
Love the relationship between you and your brothers this is such an uplifting lighthearted video. The none turbo 1.9 format is such a great idea, uncomplicated and functional I think you’re right it will outlive many of the newer 1.5 turbo jobs in modern vans - great video Matt!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your sense of humour Matt. Very entertaining and cool!
Thanks
It's a great little car, go forever if given a bit of love. Incredibly practical. The 1.9 was the first I had about 12 years ago now, loved it.
My brother had the peugot version he loved it 🤗 it was a very practical daily driver and he mooved house twice with it such a practical car/van
Ive got a 2006 petrol version for bombing around in Tenerife. Its perfect for lugging stuff without the worry of others bump parking every panel
No air con but open those rear quarter lights. As long as you have decent dash vents you will get a good flow through while travelling. It worked for me with an old-style Panda anyway.
My 25 year old Berlingo van is still going strong. Owned it for 17 years. It sometimes sits for a month at a time but always starts instantly. 1.9 DW8 engine will go on forever if you change the oil often. Who cares what the 0-60 time is.
I absolutely love it! ❤
I need to find myself a mk1 Multispace
Loving Mats Bonski beat haircut
Bros
Love a Berlingo. I had the 110bhp 1.6 petrol which had no problem keeping up with traffic, although it was a little thirsty. That 1.9 is super reliable (coolant leak excepted), and will do galactic mileage on a tank of fuel. Ideal car for lugging stuff around.
Love it Matt😀 good luck👍🏻
That car is utterly cool, proper French workhorse from when they made rugged cars. And that fin is off a paddle board.
I agree with you it's a great car/van, I think you should jazz it up obs with a new radio/cd and maybe a tasty set of alloys umm defo food for thought 👍
Great little motor NUFF SAID
Its a slightly redesigned XUD engine. The ancillery belt can break up and cause cambelt to jump teeth. But long as its kept on top of its a brilliant unit. Its not quick but they do generally run forever with maintenance kept on top of.
It was used as a camper van, that is why, Matt, very common to do. Great car, very practical, generally reliable, and will go on forever at low cost and take your family, bike, dog, elephant without fuss. You know you are safe when you choose a car like this, noone will ever steal it. Manual everything- less to go wrong. 20+ years old- it is the way to save the planet. Great car. Other thought, perhaps, given your enjoyment of this you should have chosen a FIAT Qubo for a trip to Italy. BTW Might be worth rethinking the Himmler haircut (Google images) styling, even though it is very fashionable.
Matt, good to see you with a big cheesy grin, know where your coming from, feel the same way here about my old army landy, it's just smiles per miles ☺️
I love these things also, I’m the same age as matt, we did upgrade to the 2.0 hdi in about 2007 it blew my mind how much more power it had,
We still have it as farm van
The xud 1.9 engine with a turbo was one of the best ever made, i had a few xantias 405s etc no issues
I had one of the first vans for my job when they came out. P reg. Loved it. Checked about 5 years ago, and it was still on the road. Mutispace would be ideal for me to do the NC500 for a bit of wild camping in thinking about it, mmmm.
I love the fact that you used subtitles for your brother
It's soo funny. However his accent sometimes is really hard to understand😂.
Forte spec! Thats a blast from the past, reminds me of the Saxos. Happier days 😊
Great video. Can't wait to see the whole journey with it. I had one of these as a hire car in Spain on a family holiday. Funnily enough it was in Estepona and we drove from Malaga airport. Fitted 5 of us in easily with all our luggage. Also I've never seen someone look so pleased with themselves after making rump steak and cheesey mash 😂 keep up the good work.
I can see the appeal in one of those! Looking forward to the trip!
Very reliable I’ve still got an old belingo van & it just keeps on going 20 years in service.
Nice , I had a new 305 van with that engine and 5 speed box in the 80s . Loved it and it was quick in comparison to the Astra and Escorts of the time . Oh and quieter too . Although Vauxhall and Ford stepped their game up with the 1700 and 1800 respectively
I have a 1.6 petrol on an 06 plate with 36000 miles from new it’s brilliant never missed a beat.
Had this engine in a Pug 206, as a school car. Solid, reliable, and 49mpg however you drove it. Not quick, but would exceed the speed limit by a considerable margin. Had a Mk II Berlingo as a works van. Never a problem in 4 years stop-start driving.
It's amazing to see so many positive reactions towards this Berlingo! I myself drive a 2012 Fiat Doblo Passenger van. Have to say it is really good.
1.4 Turbo petrol chipped to about 130BHP, 6 speed manual, airco with auto climate control, electric windows all of them, armrest, heated seats upfront.
Did you know the Doblo has actually the most room inside of this type of car? (Berlingo, Caddy, Kangoo)
Also it is certified to be loaden to a 1000 kg which is a great deal more than the others which have a capacity of around 650 kg.
I'm looking forward to your next Berlingo upload!s
I have a 2007 Argentinian Partner Patagónica. Same color, same engine, 80.000 miles on it. That 1.9 might be slow, but it's as robust as it gets when taken care. You can cruise at 80 mph everywhere and do 7 l/100km (I don't know how many UK mpg it is, but I bet it's more than 50). It can be basic in terms of comfort features, but the suspension swallows every pot hole without feeling it and you can do 1000 miles on those seats without any pain in the back. In front and in the back seats. That thing is a great adventurer
Great car sooo practical and cheap to run, as you say what’s not to like 👍🏻
Great video, i suppose if you wher to keep the Berlingo after going to Rome it could be used for the High Peak Property side as well
Your comment re nice plates on ancient cars reminded me of the old dear in our local village who drove a hearing aid beige mkI metro with the plate 'C3' on it. Often wondered what became of both.
Oh wow!
Lovely cars, these. Nothing wrong with a van like this. Pleasant do drive, comfortable and reliable as heck.
I love how cars can have this inexplicable link to us sometimes no matter what brand or age - I think its often fond memories as evidenced very clearly by Matt here!
That’s right
I had a Berlingo a couple of years back , it was a really early EV from the 90s .
So funny to see how excited Matt was about this car - brilliant! 😂
Haha thanks
I have the Renault Kangoo 4x4 0n a 2005 plate and love it.
Hi Matt I’m a long time watcher of your videos, two years ago I bought a 2006 Peugeot partner (same as the berlingo) escapade to convert into a micro camper, I drove to South Wales from West Yorkshire to collect her and fell in love with her instantly, her name is Patricia and over the last two years she has taken me my partner and our dog allover the country. Patricia is lovely to drive and never let me down, a few weeks ago there was a drain with the cover missing and it broke her steering rack and a few other parts, I had the option of spending 1000 pound to fix her or to let her go, I chose to spend half of what she is worth and keep her, she is mechanically sound and always passes her MOT’s with no advisories, thanks to watching you I decided to spend the money so we can have more adventures 🥰
I do like a Berlingo. Haven't seen you so enthused for a while.
My dad had the Peugeot, equivalent partner 1.9 no turbo diesel. He bought it new in around 2003/4. His was top spec. and it was, like you say, quite a decent vehicle.
They do a camper pack for these, in the motorhome section of Autotrader they're about 5- 6,000 when fitted with it, you'd probably have to add insulation though could be a good way to add value to it
Hi Matt would be interesting to see that future trip to Rome in that banger.Wish you the best of luck.
B&p campers stands for berlingo and partner campers theres quite a big scene for them being converted into microcampers/day vans etc
One of the most underated cars on the market. I am on my 5th Berlingo multispace now. The one i have now is a year 2000 1.9 non turbo. Flat as a fart but totally reliable. I bought it 2 years ago with just 39000 on the clock. I have done 20,000 so far without any issues. I have to say tho, the 2.0 HDI is the best. Ive had 4 Citroens with that engine with no issues. Low revving and economical. That Berlingo you have bought will cruise all the way to Rome at a steady 60 mph and back and not miss a beat
I had the 1.9 non turbo van also and used to drive Glasgow to London and it never missed a beat, I miss it
That would’ve been nice at motorway speeds 3,000rpm at 70 lol