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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:54 pm

This is one sweet syncro, if I only had money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Bus-Vana...enameZWDVW

Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:01 pm

They should explain this...

Quote: "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 1990 Westfalia Synchro Vanagon Camper with approximately 12,000 original miles."

Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:00 pm

that was my thought exactly. tachs don't usually break after 600 miles. mine took almost 700 before it went south :wink:

Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:03 pm

and WTF is up with that aluminum foil stuffed around to the right of tht ac compressor :shock: :? :? :shock:

Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:26 pm

holy carphone batman

Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:48 pm

1) "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 1990 Westfalia Synchro Vanagon Camper"

2) Claim on miles is BS.

3) Zero feed back on their Ebay account...

Where do they put the inspection sticker on in CA? Just curious. I don't see it in the window.

I declare shenanigans :? [-(

Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:02 pm

Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:07 pm

The mileage claim is a bit suspect but it looks from the photos to be the cleanest Syncro I've seen. Has anyone seen it in person?

Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:27 pm

This looks like the Syncro that was on Craigs List in the SF bay area a few weeks ago. I think they were asking $18,000. Looks like a flipper bought it and is now trying to make some $ on Ebay.

Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:12 pm

That's a genuine 3 watt OKI analog carphone right there!! Complete with a through-glass antenna mounted at the top of the windshield.

You can win a Vanagon, complete with an antique!!!!

Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:26 pm

It's a nive van, but I'm not buying the 12K miles. The engine is pretty dirty for just 12K and check out the wear on the drivers seat. I call BS.

Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:47 pm

yes it was on craigslist
no it was not sold, seller chose to move it to ebay

the mileage question could be verified from service records, but they claim there are not any

smog history every 2 years passed, here:
http://www.bar.ca.gov/applications/VehTests/PubTstQry.aspx
plug in vin from ebay ad, which is WV2ZB0259LG067137

I have not seen the carfax.. but overall, it looks like a nice clean syncHro <g> that has had the speedo changed

seller claims it belongs to the owner of the business.. he did not mention whether the owner is deceased..

seller did not know if van has rear locker, or what that means

from the photos, it has rear locker, AC, power windows..

is it worth 18 thousand? well.. maybe, you tell me..

I havent seen very many 25 thousand dollar syncHros selling lately, so maybe 18 is reasonable.. especially if it is truly rust free..

I doubt it will sell though, the reserve is too high for we bargain hunters :-)

for just 26000, this one is a better deal
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=589230

it has a new engine, taller shocks, better springs and taller rims, as well as new paint, and it is white

unfortunately, that one wont sell either in this economy (hope Im mistaken, its very nice), even though its worth it..

Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:40 pm

Hey,

I ran the carfax on WV2ZB0259LG067137 it checks out. Too rich for my blood. Can any body answer some some syncro questions about the diff locker and installing a decoupler? thanks.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 15 record(s) for this 1990 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON CAMPMOBILE (WV2ZB0259LG067137).

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/26/1990 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

08/30/1991 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued or updated

05/20/1993 4,448 California
Inspection Station
San Francisco, CA Passed emissions inspection

06/20/1997 8,051 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

07/28/1999 9,357 Service Facility
Stockton, CA Vehicle serviced

07/28/1999 California
Inspection Station
Stockton, CA Passed emissions inspection

08/12/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Francisco, CA Title issued or updated

08/08/2000 10,749 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed

07/25/2001 Service Facility
Stockton, CA Vehicle serviced

07/25/2001 California
Inspection Station
Stockton, CA Passed emissions inspection

07/22/2003 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

07/22/2003 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

06/17/2005 California
Inspection Station Failed emissions inspection

07/13/2005 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

07/06/2007 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:24 pm

Does the fridge work? :lol:

Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:13 am

Q: Can you verify the cars mileage? The odometer reading does not match the description.

Answered on Jul-05-08
A: The 12,000 miles stated is our best good faith estimate.

:roll:

Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:16 am

Perales wrote: Q: Can you verify the cars mileage? The odometer reading does not match the description.

Answered on Jul-05-08
A: The 12,000 miles stated is our best good faith estimate.

:roll:

For $28k, ya gotta have faith!