Good deals on Nice Vans

[gregaz]

[SyncroButter]

No affiliation

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/volkswagen-vanagon-syncro/6244228365.html
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Grant
In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
Gone but not forgotten: 1989 Porsche 944, 1973 Standard Beetle

[dsdunbar]

I saw this listing as well, just to provide the details so folks dont have to click to the site if not interested:

1990 Volkswagen vanagon syncro - $6000 (Lake tapps)
ad:
1990 Volkswagen vanagon syncro project!
I started this project roughly 4 years ago, anyone who is looking to get into the van life and start a build this is a great foundation for it.
Ej25 swap out of a 2007 Subaru Impreza (drive by wire) the motor was out of a junk yard car that had been totaled in the rear, the documents from the junk yard states the motor had 67,000 miles when pulled out of the car, also videos of the engine running before it was pulled out of the car.

Stainless steel coolant lines
Stainless steel headers all from north Westy
North Westy intake set up and a northwesty Wiring harness
Rear locker transmission (actuator installed, just need vacuum lines ran to make it functional) other than that the trans shifts like butter no grinding whatsoever
2 new rear axles (German)
New rear drums and brake shoes
Old man emu rear struts
Interior is 99% there minus the plastic locker cover panel I would say 8/10 on cleanliness.
Mercedes c class wheels with bf Goodrich KM2 tires
Drive line and front differential in good shape and have no slop.

CONS: there is a rod bearing knock in the motor, I put around 11,000 miles on it after the swap before this came about, there was NO catastrophic failure in this doing, so the engine is very easily rebuildable.
Wiring harness will need to be taped up a little better
Vacuum system for rear locker will need to be ran, I do have the vacuum plenum for under the van when you decide to hook up the vacuum lines.
Front axles will need to be installed, there is stub axles in the hubs right now to protect the wheel bearings, I did drive the van for all 11,000 miles with stub axles in the front hubs and no 4x4
No power steering hooked up because metal lines were rusted and leaked, so I looped the system to still drive it.
Syncro fuel cap and backing plate is not installed, it has a 2wd one on currently but I do have the parts to install
Body work has been started on the driver side of the van and the front bumper support to fix seem rust, but never got finished, it is sealed over with primer.
There is typical rust, some small bubbles under the rear window, and also some seem rust, NO giant holes or horrible rot.
Syncro fuel tank straps are rusted and broken off, I did have a set of replacements floating around somewhere I'll locate.

I'm sure I am missing a lot, so as we talk over phone or email I can fill you in on any more questions you may have. Overall this van is a great foundation for creating your dream camping rig, I camped in it quite a bit while it was running, even took it down to northwest mog fest and played around with it, it can be a blast but as of right now I have way to many other vehicle projects going on and this one is falling towards the back of the pack, I would love to have some one save it and give it the life I wanted to! I do have tons of parts that will come with the van!
Clean title

[dsdunbar]

Now that pictures are up, yeah...this looks awesome. I actually debated (debating) if I should try and jump out my current van for this one... dont think i can convince the wife to have 2 vans...

[dlb154]

Same ad in Reno - MIGHT be a scam:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-vanagon-westy-19-alh-tdi/6235305472.html

[wyldryce]

To be fair, the van DOES have Nevada plates...maybe they have connections to both locales?

[docj78]

Can't say if it's a good deal or not because I've emailed them twice and gotten no reply. Maybe they don't like my questions.... Looks good from the pics though.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/6227215185.html
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88 Syncro Westy 2.2 WBX (SOLD)

[joetiger]

[ELO78]

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/vw-volkswagen-1988-vanagon/6257784991.html

[danfromsyr]

no pics of the kitchen seam.
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[ELO78]

That is true. And the kitchen seam is one of the most common rust spots.

But, even with some rust, this may be a mechanically-sound van, at a good price, for someone to go have some adventures. Not everyone needs a beauty queen.
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Eric
1990 Westy Multivan, 2.1 L WBX, 4-speed - SOLD
2003 EuroVan Westy Weekender

[danfromsyr]

Ohhh I FULLY agree..
I just hate it when sellers purposely wire the horses mouth shut.

sweep it under the rug, no that's not a blood stain.. the house is just on the market as the family had a sudden emergency.
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[BavarianWrench]

https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-volkswagen-westfalia/6260514882.html

If you're on here, Thanks for grabbing that one. I was contemplating pulling some credit. It drove me crazy looking at it. It was a fine deal, best wishes to you.

[SyncroButter]

Seems like a pretty good deal... body looks overall OK with one trouble area above passenger rear wheel. no affiliation. Asking $6,250

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/1988-volkswagen-westfalia/6264713522.html

88 Westy
"Used as the "dog" car. Interior and body needs some TLC. Owner has been driving VW buses for over 45 years."

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Grant
In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
Gone but not forgotten: 1989 Porsche 944, 1973 Standard Beetle

[Eric_Taylor]

No affiliation. Not even sure if it's a great deal at this price, BUT it is rather rare and below 10k, so it seems like a pretty interesting one.

https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-volkswagen-hightop/6265953928.html

[gregaz]

Don't understand how this is still available - posted on Samba classifieds two weeks ago. Honest, good deal (if true).

https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/6254010214.html

[scottz]

[gregaz]

[gregaz]

This is being sold by someone on VOG on FB. Looks like an honest good deal:

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/6278074208.html

[ELO78]

Not many details on this one, but still seems like it could be a great buy.

http://www.gowesty.com/classified-details.php?id=11089&search_phrase=&start=0