jeff, On Friday, May 31, 2002, at 07:16 , Jeff Maurer wrote: > How desirable are the 5 speeds? Any headroom gained at highway speeds, > or > is the gain primarily at the low end? As far as I can tell these were > primarily 1991, right? all syncros have 5 forward speeds and reverse. the granny gear is for s l o w travel, and 1-4 is the usual. i can do 70 with no problems at 3800-3900 rpm in 4th (with 215/75/15 tires). > Were there any non-Westy's (MV, Weekender sort of thing) that had the > beds, > pop-top, and also had a fridge? there was a syncro weekender that had the bed, refrigerator, tables, wardrobe, poptop and luggage rack. i know it was out in '87, probably other model years as well. > Finally, any pointers on links to watch for Vanagon syncros/westies for > sale > would be appreciated. I think I've fleshed out most of them (ebay, auto > trader, links to J&R, etc.), but any thoughts appreciated! i got mine on autotrader from a secondhand dealer in north carolina. there's currently one on there from a dealer in oklahoma city who doesn't answer email, and doesn't list a price. betcha it's a trade-in like mine was, and could be a good find. also, there was a syncro westy listed here earlier today or last night for $7500 in minnesota. that's a *good* deal if it's in the shape this guys other cars are reported in.
bill kasper '87 syncro westfalia santa cruz, ca |
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