I guess since I haven't posted in a  long time I will answer the age question.

I'm 42.  I own a 1986 Syncro GL.  It currently has over 250,000 miles on it.  Its on its third engine.  The first one was replaced by the original owner at just 15,000 miles.  I am the second owner.  I purchased the van in Alaska in 1990, while stationed in Anchorage.  The second engine was replaced due to an oil pump or filter failure. It lost oil pressure on a summer day on the interstate.  Major bearing failure resulted before I realized what was happening.  My van sits most of the time now.  I is in need of a tranny rebuild.  It also has body damage from a tornado last year.  I plan on cleaning it up and repainting it.  It has been a very reliable vehicle.  I don't know of many cars that would run 250,000 miles and look as good as my van does.