Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 19:19:14 -0500
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: Renee Norris <rnorris@wam.umd.edu>
Subject: I Buy(ed) Syncro!!!
Hello All,
I am the person who last week asked about the validity of a
dealer asking $11,300 dollars for an '87 Syncro Westy with 62,000 miles.
I am happy to say that one week later, I am the proud owner of said
vehicle.
The figure became better at $10,689 "out-the-door" without a
trade. I managed to keep the Volvo (which I will sell later this
summer for a lot more than the trade-in offer) and to get a better deal.
I left the van at my parents to keep it out of the D.C. area (where I
live and teach) and now want to quit my job to work on it.
The condition of the beast is amazing! There are only one or
two blemishes on the body and interior, and the engine and drivetrain
are in fantastic shape. It rides incredibly well and has as much
pick-up as the Volvo. I am impressed, because, the thing looks like a
tank. i never really realized how big the Syncros look; sitting a
couple of inces higher than normal.
I also purchased a two year extended warranty on it, and I plan
to take full advantage of it. I now begin my quest for parts and a
Bentley manual. If there is anyone out there with an extra Bentley they
would like to part with or information on the refrigerator, sink and
propane set-up, I would greatly appreciate knowing who you are.
Thank-you all for your input. It really helped me decide to buy
it. I'd especially like to thank: Joel Walker, Kim Snyder, Sami
Dakhlia, John Hathaway, Steve johnson, and all the others who had very
helpful input. This was my first time dealing with a dealer and the
first auto I purchased that was over $2000. Now I can add the "'87
Syncro Westy" to my closing and to my ever expanding collection of
VW's....I think I'll have a Ghia next.
Anyone wanting to see my new toy, I'll be at Manassas. By the
way, does anyone have the phone number for pre-registration?
Again, Thank-you all. And I welcome any future response and/or
help. Also, If anyone needs help on front-wheel drive water-cooled or
Type 1 air-cooled, I'll be glad to help.
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(|_________________|) '86 Volvo DL
|\ \ | / /| '86 Cabriolet
| \ \ | / / | '73 Thing + '87 Westy Syncro
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