This Van seems very fairly, even under- priced for what it is.

http://www.trudelsknapsack.com/vwsyncro4sale.html

Looks like a great Syncro to me, if I was into that sort of thing.    :)

On 3/18/07, Jeff at Vanagonparts.com <jeff@vanagonparts.com> wrote:
>
> Well... I am a long-time Vanagon owner, operator, mechanic and shop owner,
> and I do not feel that the WBX'er motor is a liability at all.  If, like
> most older VW engines, it is properly maintained it will give excellent,
> reliable service.
>
> I'm not saying that the many alternative engine choices out there are a
> waste of time (and money), on the contrary, I find several of them to be
> an
> excellent replacement for the WBX'er.  Personally, I prefer the diesel
> conversions, but the others seem fine as well.
>
> But... I do agree that $80K+ is insane for a syncro westy.  The syncro
> westy
> is very trendy right now, not unlike many other VW's over the years.  And,
> in my opinion, they will see the same highs and lows as all the other
> collectible VW's.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of mordo
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:47 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fwd: Expensive Syncro Westie
>
>
> I don't want to debate the value of the Syncro Westy and the obviously
> very
> fine mods that Go Westy did. Put a DVD, sweet stereo, rebuild the 4X4
> gear,
> line it in rich Corinthian leather, make the AC cold enough to hang meat
> inside, tie-dye the pop top canvas with Phil Lesh's sweat. It's all good
> and
> worth every penny to the those that think it's worth every penny. All I'm
> saying is, $82k friggin dollars and he still has a VW wbx four cylinder
> engine. That's my salient point.
>
> There are many serious Vanagoners on the list; many are experienced
> mechanics. They would probably all agree that the OEM engine is a
> liability.
> So, for my $82k, I want a bigger, better, more reliable engine with better
> fuel economy. That's all I'm sayin. To the new owner of said Westy, "Bon
> Voyage", I'm sure you're diggin it.
>
> --
> mordo
> 1990 Carat
>

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Jake
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