Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 08:17:00 -0500
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: joliver@museum.state.il.us (J.S. Oliver)
Subject: price of an '86 synchro?
Hi folks!
I am the happy owner of an 1986 GL Synchro, who unfortunately (:~() may
soon find it necessary to liquidate my only real asset & travelling
companion. (It is still a tough choice, sell my Mac&accessories or the
Van??)
I have pretty good idea the value given in the used vehicle books (Edmunds,
etc.), but given the rarity of these vehicles & love owners have for these
beasts, I am wondering what is a fair price for my synchro:
1986 VW Vanagon GL Synchro
General
-134,700 miles
-well maintained by VW mechanics
-never in an accident
Exterior
-grey w/ silver+red 4x4 stripe at mid-body
-still holds a polish (no sun fading)
-minor rust (paint bubbling/flaking; no holes) on some body seams
-one minor dink at left front headlight (I still don't know where that
shopping cart came from)
-three of 4 original hubcaps
Interior
-blue fabric seats throughout (great condition; the most
comfortable driving
position of any car I have owned)
-blue carpet
-air conditioning (it takes a while on really hot days, but it
works well)
-new AM/FM cassette deck
Mechanical
-standard 2.1 engine & manual 4sp+granny gear
-regular oil change (every 3000 miles)
-regular tune-up (~once a year)
-no leaks (engine compartment is unbelievably clean)
-does not burn oil
-standard Vanagon intermitent overheating problem
-plenty of wear left on 205-70r-14 tires
-recent brake job
Thanks,
jso
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James S. Oliver
Research Associate
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