Vanagons, and more so Westfalias, and more so Syncros are a HOBBY
either for your time or your wallet.  If you're not into hobbies, I'd say skip it.
Hobbies are for enthusiasts and lovers of the hobby - if you love your
partner/dog/zodiac more than an 86 Syncro Westy, I'd say pass on it.   Stay
in a motel.   Malcolm S  (91 Syncro Westy that is hobbies and a love.)

Penberthy, wrote:

> Yesterday I heard about an 86 camper Synchro with all options for sale.
>
> It CALLS to me.
>
> 1. Is there a chance that an 86 vanagon with 120k miles (engine done at
> 80k) will be more reliable than my last one? 2. If I don't want to
> endlessly tinker with my car, if I just want it to *work*, is this the
> right car for me?