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post Oct 12 2006, 07:26 PM
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Who are the Vanagon experts here?

I'm aware of some of the problems with the Wasserboxers, but I would like to hear from any experts.

I don't need a Syncro or Westy. Luckie and I just need a practical vehicle that's bigger than our 914s.

The Scirocco and GTI are going up for sale.

Thanks.
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post Oct 12 2006, 07:40 PM
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post Oct 12 2006, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Oct 12 2006, 05:26 PM) *

Who are the Vanagon experts here?

I'm aware of some of the problems with the Wasserboxers, but I would like to hear from any experts.

I don't need a Syncro or Westy. Luckie and I just need a practical vehicle that's bigger than our 914s.

The Scirocco and GTI are going up for sale.

Thanks.

I am a mechanic at a VW dealership, TRUST ME. you do not want a vanagon, we will not even take them in to work on!! I heartily recommend either buying an asian or domestic van, or holding out until "Project M"- our new minivan arrives next year as a 2008.
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post Oct 12 2006, 07:42 PM
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any pics of the Scirocco and GTI?
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post Oct 12 2006, 07:47 PM
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I work on 'em, and I love 'em! In fact, I have an 85 you could have cheap, if you wanna do a Subie swap. Presentable, but not running. If you wanna do the motor, I can supply a good core in the deal. BTW, our family 84 vanagon gets used by EVERYBODY, and gets little care in return. 10 years without any major problems. The Cap'n
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:05 PM
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any pics of the Scirocco and GTI?




Here's the S1 16V. You don't want the GTI.



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post Oct 12 2006, 08:11 PM
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:11 PM
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Who are the Vanagon experts here?


If you want a van - Get a VAN.
You can get a nice Chevy for cheap.


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post Oct 12 2006, 08:15 PM
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I am a mechanic at a VW dealership, TRUST ME. you do not want a vanagon, we will not even take them in to work on!!



Gotta love the dealership. They fuck ya comin' and goin'.



Anyway, I'm what you might call.....ummmm........mechanically inclined, yes, that's it.
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:17 PM
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Who are the Vanagon experts here?


If you want a van - Get a VAN.
You can get a nice Chevy for cheap.




That would make me feel dirty.
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:19 PM
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:23 PM
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I'm not an expert on the vans themselves, but I can probably answer any questions you might have about upgrades/accessories.

I myself have a 3/4 ton chevy van, because it can tow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:24 PM
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any pics of the Scirocco and GTI?




Here's the S1 16V. You don't want the GTI.


what's wrong w/ the GTi? i'm just searching for a cheap and reliable DD.
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:31 PM
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QUOTE(dlo914 @ Oct 12 2006, 07:42 PM) *

any pics of the Scirocco and GTI?




Here's the S1 16V. You don't want the GTI.


what's wrong w/ the GTi? i'm just searching for a cheap and reliable DD.



OK, here. 1996, 132k, new: tires, timing belt, h2o pump, brakes (including all rotors), windshield, head gasket, Panasonic head unit and clutch. $2800. Thule bars included, but not the bike racks.


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post Oct 12 2006, 08:31 PM
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:35 PM
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Have you picked up Lucky's Snot Green Teener yet?

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QUOTE(Series9 @ Oct 12 2006, 07:31 PM) *

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QUOTE(Series9 @ Oct 12 2006, 07:05 PM) *

QUOTE(dlo914 @ Oct 12 2006, 07:42 PM) *

any pics of the Scirocco and GTI?




Here's the S1 16V. You don't want the GTI.


what's wrong w/ the GTi? i'm just searching for a cheap and reliable DD.



OK, here. 1996, 132k, new: tires, timing belt, h2o pump, brakes (including all rotors), windshield, head gasket, Panasonic head unit and clutch. $2800. Thule bars included, but not the bike racks.


darn! dont have enough, my budget is too low. im a grand short (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:36 PM
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OK, here. 1996, 132k, new: tires, timing belt, h2o pump, brakes (including all rotors), windshield, head gasket, Panasonic head unit and clutch. $2800. Thule bars included, but not the bike racks.

And if you don't like that pic, Luckie has a dozen others just like it that might show a slightly different angle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:37 PM
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http://denver.craigslist.org/car/218725831.html



Thanks Greg. I looked at that one, but I don't want the mechanical expense of a Syncro and $7k is about $3k more than I want to spend.
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post Oct 12 2006, 08:38 PM
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