Vanagons, and more so Westfalias, and more so Syncros are a HOBBY either for your time or your wallet. If you're not into hobbies, I'd say skip it. Hobbies are for enthusiasts and lovers of the hobby - if you love your partner/dog/zodiac more than an 86 Syncro Westy, I'd say pass on it. Stay in a motel. Malcolm S (91 Syncro Westy that is hobbies and a love.) Penberthy, wrote: > Yesterday I heard about an 86 camper Synchro with all options for sale. > > It CALLS to me. > > 1. Is there a chance that an 86 vanagon with 120k miles (engine done at > 80k) will be more reliable than my last one? 2. If I don't want to > endlessly tinker with my car, if I just want it to *work*, is this the > right car for me? |
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