Date:         Sat, 17 Apr 1999 20:29:29 GMT
Reply-To:     Malcolm White <malcolm@WHITE.IE>
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From:         Malcolm White <malcolm@WHITE.IE>
Organization: Images in Flight Limited
Subject:      Get ready to cast your stones....
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Having owned my 88 Syncro for a fairly short length of time, it's increasingly
obvious that it might end up a real money pit (165k miles). I do enjoy the
vehicle (apart from the performance of the 1.9 carbed engine!). One main reason
for buying the Vanagon was to have it converted to a full camper. I know that
I'll never recover the cost of the conversion should I sell the vehicle and I
don't want any major repairs when I have trips to make, so I'm half
contemplating replacing it with something newer. 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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Malcolm White  Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Eire        Tel: (353) 1 490 7246
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