Considering the mileage and rust, I think that price is extreme.
Considering the amount of work needed at once is an indication that it was
driven till it dropped.  I would find out if the Trans has been recently
rebuilt and also the status of the front diff.  If these items are original,
at least plan on rebuilding the transmission soon.  At this mileage you must
also consider the cooling system (radiator, heater cores, hoses).  And does
the AC work? How about the steering rack?  Also, what does there warranty
really cover?  Get it in writing and signed in front of a notary.  At the
risk of upsetting someone, I think $12 to $14K is more appropriate.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk and Becky Stock <beersgood@YAHOO.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 1998 5:38 PM
Subject: 1989 Westie Syncro (What is it worth?)

>Hello fellow listees,
>
>I have been lurking and shopping for a while and I have
>found a 1989 Westie Syncro that I would like some input
>on.
>
>It has 140,000 miles, front and rear ac, cruise control, 4 speed, and
>power everything. A local VW shop has purchased it and is replacing
>the heads, cv joints etc.. everything that they feel needs to be done
>to it.  They will put a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty on everthing but
>the tranny.
>I just looked at it and it seems to be in good shape, some surface
>rust on the bottom.  The car was purchased in Colorado.  The asking
>price is $18,000 but negotiable depending on what work they do to it.
>
>Please let me know what you think.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kirk Stock
>
>beersgood@yahoo.com
>1971 Campmobile
>
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