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Date:         Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:15:58 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
Comments: To: Ben Cichowski <ben@SUNKINGPRODUCTIONS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <E1947452-6775-463D-9723-31A8C9C47D89@sunkingproductions.com>
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I would like to know of this as well. It may come to pass that I would like the 4WD capability, but I only would need a standard Syncro vehicle, not a Syncro Westy..

Also, what do prices run on the plain Syncro's.

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

Ben Cichowski wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm trying to find a nice Syncro to work on and keep as a permanent > addition to the family. > I've always looked toward the 1989-1991 models, but I'm seeing a lot > of '86 and '87's on the market - One 1986 model for sale seems > especially well suited to my needs. > > Can anyone tell me if there are good reasons for avoiding the 86 and > 87 Syncros? > I'm not as worried about the engine - just significant design "flaws" > involving 4WD, weird wiring issues, or suspension, etc. > > I appreciate the help, I'm only familiar with 2WD vans...but need a > better option than always using the wife's Subaru when heading up into > the mountains on snowy days. > > (feel free to P-mail or post) > > Cheers, > -Ben > >


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