<< At 19:24 20/02/1999 -0800, Bill Cornelius wrote:
 >Hi all; Would like personal opinion on 4wd or not . >>

Go for the Syncro if possible!  If for some reason you can't get one
there are ways to improve the transaxle performance, such as
the addition of a limited slip type differential, that will improve the
2WD to 'close-but not quite' status of the Syncro.  Another point
to consider is that if a Syncro only part needs to be replaced then
expect a much higher cost for repair than with the comparable
item on a regular Vanagon.  For example, the 2WD gearbox is
$1000 less to rebuild than a Syncro and takes half as long to
R&R into the vehicle.   However, my personal choice would still
be the Syncro if I could!

-Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA
 360-412-0948