1986 Vanagon Syncro value

[l. Steven Lewis]

I have just inherited a 1986 Vanagon syncro. It has been sitting in a carport and not started for 6+ years. The van needs a serious detailing but I believe it will clean up well. The odo shows a little over 10,000 miles, yes that is correct. Am trying to find a local mechanic to clean the fuel tank put new fuel lines and clean the fuel infection system, before trying to start it. I need to come up with a value for this vehicle to settle the estate. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[hans j]

3000-15000
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1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181

[syncrodoka]

Like anything else the condition dictates the value. Post up some pics and look in the classifieds here for comparable vehicles.
The uber low mileage is likely from a replacement speedometer as they are sometimes problematic.

[davevickery]

$2500. Sitting in a carport for years is not good for many of the parts. The cost to briing it back to reliable condition with correct german parts is staggering. The 10K is not actual miles, the odos always break on these. There are probably a hudred items that will need to be repaired to get it on the road. $2500 is parts value of an unknown drivestrain/donor van that needs to be towed away.

[Terry Kay]

I'd have to be asking, what was the reason it was parked for that 6 years?

What's broke?

Don't know?

$1500 to 2 grand not running, history unknown.
Parts vehicle with no history.
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T.K.

[l. Steven Lewis]

It belonged to my parents. so I know its history. The 10,000 is correct. Going to get it cleaned up and will know more after closer inspection.
After rereading the replies thought I should edit my post. This van was in great running condition as would be expected from a vehicle with 10,000 miles. For the last several years of my fathers life it was hard for him to get in and out of this van. He would not hear of getting rid of it. He traveled in it a little but it was not his daily driver. When he passed 6 years ago I tried to get my mother to sale it or at least do something with the van, she would not hear of that. So it sat in the carport. She passed a couple of months ago and the van has came to me. Love all of the assumptions of changed odometers and etc.

[crukab]

As stated, look at the Classifieds for some giude to the value, if it is a proven 10,000 mile Syncro, it has high value, but the sitting that long will cut that back.
Are you keeping it ?? Try & get some pics & more history.
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Tom

My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....

In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon

[syncrodoka]

The gas tank is plastic so there won't be any rust issues with it but there is a submersible fuel line inside and the sender seals likely need to be changed. There are a lot of hoses and the fuel lines of course that will need to be dealt with.
Find a mechanic that is actually familiar with a vanagon.
If the mileage is verifiable then cleaning it up and putting it on ebay will likely get you the best sale amount.

[l. Steven Lewis]

Don't know if I'll keep it or not. Would like to get it cleaned up and running and drive it some to see if I wish to keep it or not. My parents had an earlier camper model that they loved, and then bought this one thinking they would make some small trips etc. in it. There health didn't let that happen. I had driven the camper from time to time but never drove this one.

[Red Beard]

These guys saying 1500-2000 are missing a zero if it is truly a 10k mile van.

Also, did you inbox just explode after you posted this?

[davevickery]

[ScottShelley]

i'm sure you are getting PMs from people wanting to buy it for $2500. Hold out and clean it up. If you have documentation of the miles that van will be worth a lot if get cleaned up and it has no rust.

[l. Steven Lewis]

And how do you document the millage on a vehicle?

[ScottShelley]

[SteveMc]

[Signalocity]

[l. Steven Lewis]

The estate, Is actually a trust that my parents setup. And all properties are to be split between the three children. So I need a value to settle with the brother and sister who neither want the van. And I wish to be fair with them.
No I'm not running a marketing campaign.

[Zeitgeist 13]

Quality pics of the exterior, interior, engine and under-chassis would be helpful for the group to provide you with a range of price potentials
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[Skidub]

I'm no expert, but I've got an opinion of course. From your description of how your dad, and then mom, cared about the vehicle I am guessing that means the van was well taken care of mechanically when it was used, and probably kept nice and clean too.

You'll be the best judge on price once it gets cleaned up and looked at. Lots of comps out there. People love their Vanagons.

The downside is that it sat and to get it in good safe running condition could be expensive.

My guess is $7,500 based on non running status. Can't wait to see pics!
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Subaru 2.5L Swap
Rblt Transaxle w/ R Locker + Decoupler

[hans j]