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Date:   Mon, 30 Nov 1998 23:37:01 -0800
Reply-To:   Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:   Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:   Re: syncro vs. vanagon
Comments:   To: vanagon <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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IMNHO, the Syncros are more stable on the road, despite the higher suspension, the point of gravity is lower because of the engine and tranny sits 2" lower, and it has all the 4WD stuff under, as well. In addition, it is the most offroad capable van money can buy.

PerL 88 Syncro

Austin Becker wrote:

> I'm the one looking for a late 80's vanagon or syncro. Does anyone have any > opinions about advantages to a syncro over a regular vanagon (besides the > obvious advantage of 4 wheel drive)? Have vanagon owners found themselves > stuck in the snow that often? I remember with my old 73' beetle and my old > 71 bus, I NEVER got stuck as the engine was over the rear wheels. How about > other features that the syncro might have? Are they simply a more rugged > vehicle, or is it only the four wheel drive that makes them different? > > I think I'm leaning towards finding a syncro, but it may just be cuz, well > they look EVEN cooler than the reg. vanagons. > > Thanks for the input, > > AUstin > soon to be the proud owner of a ??


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