My recollection is that vanagon syncro westies in the late 80's in Honolulu
(which granted is more expensive than the mainland) were around $30K.  I
think I paid about $17,500 or $18,000 for my 88 Wolfie GL (not a westy).
Does that sound about right?  Like maybe $3K or so more than the mainland
prices at that time?

mick
89 syncro westy
hilo, hawaii

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Mayfield <paulmayfield@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: >
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: Eurovan -- ad nauseum--

> What's all this wimpering and whining about eurovan prices?
> If you like the Eurovan and have the money, buy it and be happy.
>
> "Are Vanagon owners cheap sons of b*tches, or what?"
> (insert Gilbert Godfrey voice above)
>
> When I bought my 87 westy syncro used in 88 (w/only7Kmiles),
> I paid $17K.  The owner showed me the dealer invoice/window sticker.
>
> I don't recall the number, but it was ALOT of money in '87.
> (I would guess ballpark price of $24K-someone on this list
> must have records of dealer pricing for westies)
>
> Is it true that Syncro/westy models were discontinued in the U.S.
> because the high prices turned away customers and the dealers were
> stuck with inventory that they couldn't move?
>
> I loved my '76 bus and wish I had never sold it.
> The '87 Westy Vanagon sucks.
> All those high-tech bells and whistles that will break
> and make the dealers richer.
>
> The '76 had more room in the upper bunk.
>
> Paul Mayfield '87 westy
>
> ;-)
>
> > From: Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Reply-To: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> > Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 16:28:54 -0500
> > To: Recipients of vanagon digests <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Subject: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2002 - Special issue (#2002-270)
> >
> > Date:    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:55:38 -0500
> > From:    Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
> > Subject: Re: Eurovan Stupidity---
> >
> > Dealer parts availability for Vanagons is not any better and the dealers
> > were forced to sell them also. When I bought my 87 Syncro Westy, it was
> > on the lot for 5 months. Built in June 87, I took delivery February 88.
> > Most warranty service required two weeks. The real problem here is poor
> > owner maintenance. Worn brakes should not be a surprise. Regular service
> > would have allowed the brakes to be inspected, and parts and service
> > planned in advance.
> >
> > Dennis