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Date:         Thu, 21 Sep 1995 17:26:36 -0500
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From:         joliver@museum.state.il.us (J.S. Oliver)
Subject:      for sale: my beast, an 86 synchro

Hi again2!

I am the happy owner of an 1986 GL Synchro, who unfortunately (:~() now finds it necessary to liquidate my only real asset & travelling companion. (Work prohibited me from selling the MAC.)

According to Edmunds the avg price is ~$4200 and given the prices I've seen on the net this seems fair:

1986 VW Vanagon GL Synchro General -135,700 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 - no tears/stains; the most comfortable driving position of any car I have owned) -blue carpet (clean in rear & front passenger; driver's side a "worn blue") -air conditioning (it takes a while on really hot days, but it works) -new AM/FM cassette deck -rear hatch struts need to be replaced (non-VW strut ~$25) -front passenger window handle needs to be replaced Mechanical -standard 2.1 engine (strong & reliable) & 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 on highway -mechanic thinks there maybe possible (repeat possible) leak at water pump or head -recent flush & fill of cooling system -plenty of wear left on 205-70r-14 tires -recent brake job

Thanks, jso --------------------------------------------------------------------- James S. Oliver Research Associate --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Illinois State Museum | phone (office): (217) 524-0662 Anthropology Section | (GIS Lab): (217) 785-0033 Research & Collections Center | fax: (217) 785-2857 1011 East Ash St. | Springfield, Illinois 62703 | e-mail: joliver@museum.state.il.us | ---------------------------------------------------------------------


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