Steve Johnson writes:
> 
> So Jim Macklow says:
> > 
> > Well, considering I've seen '89 - '91 Syncro Westies in the paper for
> > sale at SF Bay area VW dealerships for $17K - $21K, I thought his price
> > was laughable.  But, I suppose he'll be the one with the smile on his
> > face when someone coughs up the dough.  Between the dealers and private
> > parties that advertise in the SF Chronicle, there always seems to be
> > about 2-3 Syncro Westies, and another 1-2 Syncro Transporters advertised
> > in the Friday news.  They don't seem to be _that_ rare around here.
> > 
> > -Jim
> > 
> 
> True, but I guess it depends on the shape it's in.  $24K is a bit steep
> but I think he can get it or close to it.  I wished I'd bought a Syncro.
> 
> Steven
> 
> sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
> 
Pardon me for intruding, but what makes a syncro great and desireable?
Does it handle better in the snow/rain/mud?
Is fuel economy better or worse?
Does it ride smoother?
Does it handle better?
Will it go off road?
Is it expensive to repair?
Is it peppier?

Just curious - DC

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