Date:         Sun, 20 Sep 1998 09:08:55 -0500
Reply-To:     michael osweiler <oswemic@POP3.SPACESTAR.NET>
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From:         michael osweiler <oswemic@POP3.SPACESTAR.NET>
Subject:      1989 syncro or sale
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Good day to all of you.

I have posted this in the past and figuring with all of the new members
that I will post it again.

I have a 1989 Silver Syncro for sale.  It has over 137,000 miles on it,
runs very well, and has had a bit of maintenance done on it.   The heads
and the entire exhaust systerm were replaced two years ago in January.
The drive shaft u joints were replaced two years ago,  no problem
since.   The water pump, belts, distributor cap, spark plug wires, and
air filter were all replaced in the last three months.  There is some
rust on the body mostly on the infamous seam on the driver's side.

The seat in back folds down into a bed or cargo room for hauling wood,
ect.   Great view driving down the road. Works great in the snow up here
in Minnesota especially after the snow piles up at the corners--then you
can still see both directions before you pull out.

We would love to keep it but we are unable to for several reasons.  One,
is that I am working two jobs again and have no time to keep up
maintenance.  Two, we want to upgrade to a brand new van so we need some
cash for downpayment.  Three, we have bad memories of our son's death
associated with the van. Not due to the van but after he got out and was
walking across the street, was struck down by a speeding idiot, :(

I have checked into Kelly's blue book and the retail value was listed at
over $11,000. I looked at the trade-in value and it was $6,800.  Well
you and I know that no dealer will
give me anywhere near the trade-in value.   We are asking for $6,500 or
best offer.

If you are interested my e-mail is oswemic@spacestar.net. If you are
interested let me know and I will give my number or you can give me
yours and we can talk.

Thank you
Michael Osweiler