Date:         Sun, 30 Oct 2005 22:00:01 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Double Cab Synco - What is it worth?
Comments: To: Tom Altman <tom@altmanville.com>
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On 10/30/05, Tom Altman <tom@altmanville.com> wrote:
>
> I know this is a subjective question...but what do you all think a DoKa
> syncro is worth inside the US?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom

 Tom,
 This is just my opinion. Syncro Dokas legally imported with a Registered
Importer in good condition (no rust perforations, paint in decent shape,
runnign condition with no visible leaks) should fetch somewhere in the
$12,000-$15,000 range. Special models like Tristars, Syncro 16's, Firetrucks
and Jadgwagens can go double that in similar condition.
 Similar trucks with questionable past (read import), can be found from
$2500-$10,000 in running condition. Rusty ones will populate the lower
range. Confirmed illegal imports are worth parts only. But that's not
necessarily a bad thing. A Syncro Doka with good body parts and dual lockers
can fetch just as much if not more than a category two Doka as I mention
above.
 There are regional differences as well. East Coast buyers will generally
pay more for rusted examples than West Coast buyers. So there's a wide range
of possibilities. Be careful of illegally imported vehicles as I have heard
of some seized by US Customs despite the fact that the vehicle was licensed
for several years in one of the import friendly States.
 Happy hunting.

--
BenT