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Subject:Re: My 86 Syncro for sale in WA
From:Eric Zeno
Date:Mon, 15 Dec 2003 07:30:59 -0500

I love it when people say stuff like this!
"best offer for this van"  What does this mean?
  I'll tell you what, when your done getting
offers, E-mail me, and I'll give you my offer!
                        ERic

John Connors wrote:

>Hello everyone
>
>I am selling my '86 Vanagon Syncro in the Tacoma, WA area.  On my way driving
>out from Jersey City, NJ something happened (I do not know what) in Missouri
>resulting in a large hole being blown through the top of my engine block.  The
>van cranks but does not start.  I can't tell you what happened or the extent
>of the damage.  It appears that some of the wiring housing and other plastic
>parts melted during this incident.  In short, the engine according to a local
>mechanic is completely useless.
>
>The Syncro has a little over 200 K miles but I'm not sure of the exact
>mileage.  The transmission was working fine and everything else was in order.  There
>was an electrical short of some type in the headlights before leaving but I
>bypassed the problem with some Hella lights installed on the front bumper
>(these are not included in the sale unless I am paid for them).  All in all, the
>van is in "ok" shape.  The body is blue in color and has some dents here and
>there.  Although it is not hideous it is not going to be winning any shows.  The
>interior is worn but usable.
>
>I am looking for the best offer for this van so if you are interested or have
>any questions please private mail me and I will respond to everyone.  I do
>not want to scrap this van b/c it is a Syncro after all and I'm sure someone can
>put it to better use.
>
>Hello to Kevin the multi-Syncro owner whom I met on the way out here in Salt
>Lake City, Utah.
>
>Thanks everyone.
>John Connors
>1986 Syncro
>Previously of Jersey City now of Tacoma, WA
>
>
>
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