Good deals on Nice Vans

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[rustfree1967bug]

Scored this on an auction for $175. Mostly complete '86 westy. It has all the original paperwork including the window sticker in the glove box. Was sold at quaid imports in California.
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[Steve M.]

[Abscate]

I passed on that one because it was missing the roof gasket.

Hah!

Serious score, Bravo Zulu!
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[ELO78]

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5590537456.html

Subaru 2.2 L. Looks like a nice van...could be a good deal.

[RainierSyncro]

Fresh off the Seattle CL. An '87 Westy for $12k. Looks nice. Located in Port Townsend, WA

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5590833325.html

[dsdunbar]

^^^
scam alert

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/wan/5591030493.html

(saw this posting several down from the one Rainier syncro posted....not sure about authenticity of either)
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[RainierSyncro]

Interesting. Someone must have called on it and realized it was a scam. Anybody here called on it?

[SyncroChrick]

This seems like a good opportunity on Copart.

http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/24153856?searchId=266069246

[MsTaboo]

[KevinHornbuckle]

http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5590796054.html
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[dsdunbar]

So a $50k van probably doesnt fall into a good deal...but thought this looked interesting:

1999 Syncro Eurovan
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/5584622652.html

From Ad:

For sale is one of the rarest VW's in the U.S. Through a German friend, we were able to acquire a 1999 TDI diesel Volkswagen camper van which is also a 4x4 Syncro.

It took us 6 months of searching in Germany to find this vehicle, and nearly 2 years to complete the entire process.

There are three types of VW fans out there:
--Fans of VW camper vans
--Fans of VW TDI's
--Fans of VW Syncros
This van is all 3 in one. And, it's the Eurovan design, so much larger.

Also, it's a 5 speed manual transmission. All gas VW campers came with an automatic transmission that has been notoriously problematic.

We spoke with several VW experts, and each said that $50k is on the low-end of what this van is really worth.

Please call or email for more information and photos.

We are selling because we are leaving the country soon.
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[gregaz]

2.0 conversion in Phoenix. Looks good!!

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/5597956454.html

[RainierSyncro]

The plot thickens!

A few posts back, I posted a "deal" for a 1987 Westy in Post Townsend, WA. A few hours later, someone posted that another CL ad was added stating that the van was a scam.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/wan/5591030493.html The description:

Impeccably maintained, 22 years, one owner.
All receipts and history available.
Rebuilt engine 2004, 38,000 miles.
Rebuilt transmission.
Recent: new brakes, new canvas camper top liner, new rear bumper.
No rust.
Talk to Kathleen, the owner.

Just checked CL again today and noticed another CL ad (posted the day after the scam alert) of the same van but a price increase from $12k to $14k:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvs/5593368273.html The description:

impeccably maintained for 23 years,one owner.
all receipts and records available
new brakes
new canvas camper liner
new battery
rebuilt engine 2004. 38304 Miles
rebuilt transmission 1998 automatic shift
power steering and brakes
German factory trained mechanic did almost all maintenance

Looks like the seller(?) tweaked the description a bit and also removed the photo that was used in the scam alert. interesting......

[RCB]

[dsdunbar]

I also saw this reposted (I was the one that found the link that said it was a scam). But when I found it reposted is was the same pictures (zoomed in a bit) and the keysearch term was "Westphalia"

....not too sure about the legitimacy, but if it is, looks like a good deal.

[RCB]

[Waldi]

http://www.vwt3.at/index.php?/topic/43915-vw-t3-syncro-mit-sperre-fast-rostfrei/

[dsdunbar]

A 1982 Westy for sale in Marysville, WA with a 2.2L subie engine (<1k mi on engine since swap), $8900

CL ad: (no pictures)
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5614678800.html

From Ad:
For sale is a 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van. It has less than 1K on a 1990 subaru 2.2 motor, lots of power for hills/ freeway cruising, long road trips good tires, has been extremely well maintained great condition. Includes stove, fridge, sink w/water 12 volt 120 volt gas fold down bed pop up top, tables, stereo system sub amp bike racks tow hitch steel bumpers roof rack mounts dual fans For more info call Scott I'm trying to load pics ? Great Van, ready for camping summer road trips.
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[RainierSyncro]

Just throwing it out there - A 1987 "Carthago Malibu" from Mobile.de in Germany. 8,000Euro, diesel motor.

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=...eNumber=14

Love that poptop Too bad the pics are a bit dark to see detail.