The value is $1000 max...................but hey no one is going to buy it
for that without running it first, for you have to be able to shift that
$3500 trans or you are really rolling the dice..............

He may have $6000 in it...but why not but another $2000 in it and keep it?
He will never recoup his $6k, and if he gets another van, chances are he
will sink $$ into it, too..............

so if he likes it, keep it.....if not, he ought to put int on ebay.

I just looked at a synchro about 300 miles from me.......not running.  Got
it to run in about 3 hours, drove it, and tranny was
great............however tested for exhaust gas in the coolant, and yes it
was present,  Blown head.  No deal there.........

Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob WIlke" <rwilke@ROBWILKE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:20 PM
Subject: value of 87 syncro, Again

> Hey there syncro mongers! The van is in Montana.  Does it really
> matter where it is as to the value of the vehicle?? Puleeeze !! I am
> just trying to help out a buddy who spent 6 grand on the beast only
> to have the motor go kaput a few months later.  So if there is
> someone out there that knows the value of this great van. We'd be
> much obliged.
>
> Particulars
>
> 87 syncro
> aprox 160k miles
> trans rebuilt last year 2 years lft on warranty
> no seam rust
> well done conversion to poptop( no sink etc.)
> new tires
>
> I recommended he buy it as it felt tight.  I don't know who did the
> motor check out on it. It's a bummer for him and as I said I'd just
> like to find the value of it so Either I can offer to you folks first
> or buy myself(doubtful as I have tow 356's I'm engaged with right now)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rob
>