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Subject:Re: FS: Price I should ask for '87 Syncro Westy?
From:Schwendau
Date:Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:40:15 -0500

RobHalliga wrote:

> I'm selling my '87 Syncro Westy with 78K miles.  I have a fellow interested in
> buying it, but we're having trouble agreeing on a price.  We've mutually
> agreed to seek advice from the diverse group af list subscibers.  My potential
> buyer will read the response off the archives.
>
> Anyone else interested in buying it can write me at RobHalligan@bigfoot.com
>
> Some list members are familiar with my van already.
>
> Description:
>
> '87 Syncro GL Westfalia. Maroon with grey interior.  Air Conditioning. 4 +
> granny tranny. Locking differential. Power mirrors. Bra. Decent cassette
> player. Rear heater.
>
> Condition:
>
> 78K miles.
>
> It's had almost every wear item replaced or rebuilt. Has original alternator
> and transmission.  Mostly dealer parts and labor.
>
> The heads and clutch were replaced at 73K miles.
>
> The Michelin MXT reinforced tires were replaced at 66.5K.
>
> The expensive, Syncro specific 1/2 of the exhaust at 55K
>
> Front wheel bearings, shocks, water pump, starter, control arm bushings,and
> sink pump replaced in past 20K.
>
> It has the air flow meter upgrade widget.
>
> Everything works.
>
> Cosmetically it looks almost new inside and out.  New pop top seal, some new
> carpet, roof vent, and new bumper ends.
>
> Problems:
>
> Propane tank could use a bead-blasting and paint.
>
> Brake rotor are getting there.
>
> Sway bar bushings and shifter bushings are getting there.
>
> Rattle in engine cover.
>
> Owners:
>
> Ist owner for 49 K - mostly long trips.
>
> 2nd owner put on about 3000 miles.
>
> I've driven it all around the U.S. for 2 years and 26K miles.
>
> Price:
>
> The price of an 11 year old vehicle is very subjective.
>
> I'm asking $16,000.
>
> What do you think it's worth?
>
> Thanks for your input,
> Rob Halligan

They have one here in Louisville Ky at Tri City VW on Dutchmans lane 1993 Westy
with only 14k on it for 12k$ and some change.... brand nu in and out.. traded in
for a nu aged pregnant roller skate. (BUG)

Mike sends..
86gl 117k