Dear Malcolm,
Awesome vehicle -- we in north America are mighty jealous! (though there are quite a few of us who prefer the quirkiness of the Vanagon). As far as I know, the Syncro Eurovan was never imported to North America.
NOTE: you are right: the Eurovan is not designed for off-road use -- the wheelbase is too long. But AWD will help in rain/snow and also in dry-road handling.
Cheers, MJS
At 08:29 PM 4/17/99 GMT, Malcolm White wrote: >One possible replacement I have >seen advertised is a 1995 T4 Transporter (Eurovan) Syncro which I could get >converted. It would still give me the 4x4 capability (although primarily front >wheel drive). I believe that this particular vehicle has the 2.5 TDi motor (very >gutsy). I know that it doesn't have the kudos of the Vanagon. > >Persuade me that I might be doing the wrong thing! :-) > >Malcolm.
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