Date:         Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:02:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Christine Castigliano <ccastigliano@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Christine Castigliano <ccastigliano@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Advice on 86 syncro Westy FS
Comments: To: Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
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All:

I'll be looking at this 1986 Westfalia Syncro this afternoon. Any and all
comments on price ($9500), the high miles (172k), etc. would be appreciated.
I'll look at all receipts today and schedule a mechanic if it looks good...

THe owner bought the van for a road trip three months ago. The engine had just
been rebuilt. He experienced leaking heads down in Texas so got the heads
replaced under warrantee, cost $1750. His claims:

Great condition with all records since new. Much new including tires, head
gaskets, brakes, batteries, and rack and pinion. It had a trans rebuild at
~100K. AC is in need of a recharge.

Mileage: 15-20 mpg. 15 around town and on the highway when very windy. I'm
able to get 20+ on the hwy if 65-70 mph. Question: IS THIS TYPICAL for Syncro?

Exterior very good w/only minor scratches and minor ding in bumper &
small repair in roof. The interior and camping pieces look excellent aside
from wear on drivers seat and bubbling on the face of the refer. The only rust
is a tiny area about 1/4 in x 1/2 inch in the body seam near the driver's
door. Question: IS THIS RUST in the seam generally surface only? Or could it
indicate a larger problem?? How can I tell?

thanks, christine in Seattle