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velovino Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2015 Posts: 4 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:58 am Post subject: |
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This isn't a whine, just hoping for some feedback.
This syncro is being sold by a dealer near me http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1768442
I haven't seen this particular syncro discussed on the site, and was wondering if this is in line with typical asking prices from dealerships - most comparables I've found are private sellers, or of course GoWesty.
And, hi I'm new here - 1st post. Been browsing for a while and trying to educate myself about the "fun" we would be getting into if we end up as Vanagon owners.
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Yondermtn Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2007 Posts: 609 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:50 am Post subject: |
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I'm pretty sure that Syncro was for sale out west not too long ago. Believe it sold for 32k. The pics on the previous ad showed a poor paint job most likely covering rust. There was overspray on the carpeting.
Check the pic in the current ad of the open passenger side door and you'll notice red paint on the door latch that should be unpainted brass/gold color.
Also, by looking at the engine compartment you can see rust in there which would lead me to believe there is more rust underneath.
At the very least I'd ask for many many photos of the undercarriage. Interestingly they don't provide those shots. _________________ 1977 Westfalia 2.0FI 4spd
1990 Multivan 2.1 Auto |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7756 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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levi Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 5522 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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But it's free delivery.
Jeeeez.....ussss _________________ One of these days I'm gonna settle down,
but till I do I won't be hangin round.
Going down that long lonesome highway,
gonna see life my way
https://youtu.be/cSrL0BXsO40 |
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RCB Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2005 Posts: 4143 Location: San Francisco-Bay Area
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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levi wrote: |
But it's free delivery.
Jeeeez.....ussss |
True....but this IS an ; " experienced seller" |
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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4094 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Always curious to see a MPH speedometer in a LHD European import (vin ZZZ) and a claim of documented milage on a Jersey title.
Any LHD vehicle from Europe will have a Kilometer speedo. Also a clean car fax report only means it has no records here in America since it's been imported.
We've seen this kind of misrepresentation before.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1780504
I'd like a closer look at the speedo on this Syncro too;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1780514 _________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
The information age has morphed into the age of disinformation and willful ignorance. Agnotology!
Help the fight against Truth Decay.
Defend democracy, support Ukraine. |
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Dave Wood Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 304 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:06 am Post subject: |
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I really hate when I see a Vanagon I sold for the exact money I had in it re-listed here or on ebay for almost twice what I sold it for with no additional improvements made. Guess I'm old fashioned because I think of owning these vehicles as sort of a club. and I welcome a new member so I treat them like a friend when I sell a Vanagon. Its also a shame because this vehicle is no way worth more than I sold it for.
sorry, just venting _________________ Dave
87 Vanagon GL |
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BlueGrasser Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2014 Posts: 562 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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$24k for a tin top syncro with no mention about the engine at all, so I assume it's completely stock and probably never rebuilt.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4996165609.html
Also, is it just me or did he put the mirrors on the wrong side
_________________ Going to where the grass is bluer...
1985 Vanagon Westfalia Camper with 1.8T |
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raoul mitgong Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2009 Posts: 1338 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:07 am Post subject: |
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^^^ Wow. My identical 86 Syncro was listed on CL for about half that and I paid about a third of that in 2013.
I guess you can always ask.
-d _________________ 84 Westy with a 2.1 (Groover)
86 Tintop Syncro (Crow)
86 Tintop Syncro to Westy project (Tom Servo)
91 Westy (Only the top 12 inches of this van (a burn victim)) |
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candyman Samba Trout Slayer
Joined: December 20, 2003 Posts: 2694 Location: Missoula MT
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Cough Cough.... Bull Shit!
http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/5010960096.html _________________ Don't harsh my mellow...
1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
1969/72/63 Sunroof Bug- Gone
1975 Brazilian Bug in the Philippines 🇵🇭- New to me |
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m_brown_ Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2002 Posts: 85 Location: Juneau, AK
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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Deal of century if it were true! |
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RainierSyncro Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2013 Posts: 809 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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TequilaSunSet wrote:
Cough Cough.... Bull Shit!
http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/5010960096.html
This when you call them up and they inform you that they forgot an extra zero at the end. "Oops, our bad. Are you still interested?" |
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Just flagged it .
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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BavarianWrench Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2004 Posts: 1045 Location: Oceans Edge
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:33 am Post subject: |
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This van surfaces every so often. I first saw it about three years ago listed in CostaRica for about 13k. It has been bought used for travel and marked up about 4 times now.
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Oh boy - "Costa Rican registration"... |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4492 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:59 am Post subject: |
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"Trying to see where the market is..."
Dude, just put it on Ebay in that case and let the market decide.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/5014069417.html
1991 Volkswagen, Vanagon Carat VW Bus - $1 (brookeville)
1991 vanagon odometer: 130000 paint color : red type : van drive : rwd fuel : gas transmission : manual title status : clean cylinders : 4 cylinders
condition: good
Trying to see where the market is on these Carat Vanagons. I picked this one up as a possible project to convert to TDI diesel. I have since found a poptop that I want to do instead.
I will update pictures and conditions as I get into the mechanics. Have a little over $4000 invested
Thanks _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16503 Location: Brookeville, MD
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m_brown_ Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2002 Posts: 85 Location: Juneau, AK
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