Date:         Wed, 27 May 1998 17:09:34 -0700
Reply-To:     "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
Comments: To: Mark Rokus <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Have I really been missing all these '87 syncro westfalias in very good
cond. (and only one owner) for between 5 and 7k, or are you referring to
non-westfalia syncros?

Mark Rokus wrote:

> Seems to me your gonna have to want it pretty bad at that price.  I
> just
> paid 4500.00 for a '87 with dif-lock and A/C.  Even after I fix the
> small stuff it won't be more than 5500.00
> On the other hand, compared to a new car, it looks pretty reasonable.
> If you follow the list long enough you should find one for between 5k
> -7k though.
> Good Luck
> Mark
> John Mates wrote:
>
> > Kind readers:
> >
> > I am looking at a 1986 VW Syncro Westfalia.  It is in good
> > condition.  Everything works.  Nothing leaks, not even the
> > heads.  It has 100K miles on the odometer.  It has no differential
> > lock, nor does it have AC.  The seller is the only owner the
> > car has experienced and he has clearly cared for it well.  He
> > wants $11.5 K for it.  I want you to tell me if the price is OK.
> >
> > I want your opinions on how important the lack of a locking
> > differential is to this vehicle's recreational value as well
> > as what effect it should have on the asking price.  Similarly,
> > I'd like your thoughts on the lack of air conditioning.
> >
> > At home, I have a 1986  7 passenger Syncro.  It DOES have diff
> > lock.  It is in worse condition, however.  One head leaks a
> > bit, etc.  Mainly, it seems to be a pretty big project to get
> > it to the point where I can hop in and camp on a moment's
> > notice.  That is my dream.
> >
> > I have been wondering whether I can easily substitute the
> > locking diff in the 7 passenger van for the non locking one
> > in the Westfalia.
> >
> > Any comments would be most welcome.
> >
> > \ o /  __o        __|    \/
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> >
> >  John Mates, Intel Corp.
> >
> >  RA2-364
> >  5200 NE Elam Young Parkway
> >  Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497
> >
> >  jmates@ichips.intel.com
> >  (503) 613-5830
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