Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale

velovino · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:58 am Post subject:

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.

thanks much!

Yondermtn · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:50 am Post subject:

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.
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insyncro · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:39 pm Post subject:

David Clymer may not be too happy about this.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1780376

dhaavers · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject:

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levi · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:24 pm Post subject:

But it's free delivery.
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RCB · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:36 pm Post subject:

MsTaboo · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:22 pm Post subject:

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
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Dave Wood · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:06 am Post subject:

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
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BlueGrasser · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:48 pm Post subject:

$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 Confused

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raoul mitgong · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:07 am Post subject:

^^^ 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.

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candyman · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:03 pm Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1783417

Umm... Good luck

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:36 pm Post subject:

TequilaSunSet · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 5:36 pm Post subject:

Cough Cough.... Bull Shit!

http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/5010960096.html
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m_brown_ · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 6:03 pm Post subject:

RainierSyncro · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 10:38 pm Post subject:

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?"

16CVs · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 11:32 pm Post subject:

Just flagged it .

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BavarianWrench · Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:33 am Post subject:

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.

campism · Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:59 am Post subject:

"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

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dobryan · Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 8:24 am Post subject:

^^^ Small world. That is a couple blocks from where I live. I emailed the seller and will try to get with him to chat, not interested in buying.
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m_brown_ · Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 11:34 pm Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1788540

I don't know much about Eurovans, but that seems really steep.

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