Want want want a syncro
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Re: Want want want a syncro
Looks very nice. Is it lhd or rhd? Pretty much the sort im looking for. But i cant afford £4600.
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Re: Want want want a syncro
Cooper wrote:Looks very nice. Is it lhd or rhd? Pretty much the sort im looking for. But i cant afford £4600.

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Shame. Oh well cheers anyway.
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I have just looked on youtube at syncros. WOW they look awsome. I didnt know they can do that!
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Try this.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260938551469? ... 1423.l2649
Doesnt sound like the seller knows too much about the '4wd system' or body mods and wheel upgrades?!?
My favourite...
BAD POINTS:
Speedo cable cable needs re attaching

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260938551469? ... 1423.l2649
Doesnt sound like the seller knows too much about the '4wd system' or body mods and wheel upgrades?!?
My favourite...
BAD POINTS:
Speedo cable cable needs re attaching

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Re: Want want want a syncro
Yeh ive seen it cheers look ok. Just worried about the rust. I dont mind the other bad points. I have messaged them. Just waiting for a reply.
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Cooper wrote:Ive just had a look but not in price range. Or too far away.
I will probably be looking for a long time more to get one in good nick for the money i have to spend.
£5995 will buy you this (though its not officially up for sale yet) It has power steering, brand new fully rebuilt gearbox with under 10 miles on it and under warranty for 12 months, very solid and jammed packed full of VW goodies. Not the usual bashed in rusty doka full of filler...

More about it here (roof tent not included) http://campervanculture.com/2011/03/alt ... -cab-doka/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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syncrowjoker wrote:Could just be tempted by that
Well you know all about it mate, and you can sleep in it now too instead of on the old rear bench seat

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jed the spread wrote:Cooper wrote:Ive just had a look but not in price range. Or too far away.
I will probably be looking for a long time more to get one in good nick for the money i have to spend.
£5995 will buy you this (though its not officially up for sale yet) It has power steering, brand new fully rebuilt gearbox with under 10 miles on it and under warranty for 12 months, very solid and jammed packed full of VW goodies. Not the usual bashed in rusty doka full of filler...
More about it here (roof tent not included) http://campervanculture.com/2011/03/alt ... -cab-doka/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Sounds good. Are you one of the guys from wales on youtube?
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Re: Want want want a syncro
Your only alternative Copper if you want to get a cheap Syncro is to look outside of the UK. I picked mine up for €1350 Euros, which Im told was a bloody good deal considering its straight condition, apart from one arch which had been cut off.
So far I have spent the same again on it getting it mechanically A1. Luckily I used to specialize in 4x4 systems when I lived in the UK, so being familiar with these has helped me keep the costs down, doing all of the mechanical work myself. I'm currently learning to weld now too as I want to be able to sort out the bodywork on my own. The rear arch that i fixed cost me €250 iirc. One place quoted me almost a grand.
If you do opt to buy a Syncro from overseas, for example here in Finland, I do offer a service to bring a vehicle to the UK. Obviously you have to also account for these additional costs such as fuel, insurance, ferries, and my flight back etc. Adding all these up, even if you were to say find a Syncro here for €1500, the costs on bringing it to you, plus my fe's may, or may not be viable, its all down to how desperate you want a Syncro I guess my friend.
So far I have spent the same again on it getting it mechanically A1. Luckily I used to specialize in 4x4 systems when I lived in the UK, so being familiar with these has helped me keep the costs down, doing all of the mechanical work myself. I'm currently learning to weld now too as I want to be able to sort out the bodywork on my own. The rear arch that i fixed cost me €250 iirc. One place quoted me almost a grand.
If you do opt to buy a Syncro from overseas, for example here in Finland, I do offer a service to bring a vehicle to the UK. Obviously you have to also account for these additional costs such as fuel, insurance, ferries, and my flight back etc. Adding all these up, even if you were to say find a Syncro here for €1500, the costs on bringing it to you, plus my fe's may, or may not be viable, its all down to how desperate you want a Syncro I guess my friend.
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Re: Want want want a syncro
Cooper wrote:jed the spread wrote:Cooper wrote:Ive just had a look but not in price range. Or too far away.
I will probably be looking for a long time more to get one in good nick for the money i have to spend.
£5995 will buy you this (though its not officially up for sale yet) It has power steering, brand new fully rebuilt gearbox with under 10 miles on it and under warranty for 12 months, very solid and jammed packed full of VW goodies. Not the usual bashed in rusty doka full of filler...
More about it here (roof tent not included) http://campervanculture.com/2011/03/alt ... -cab-doka/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Sounds good. Are you one of the guys from wales on youtube?
I have been known to visit Wales and pop the odd thing on youtube

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He's just a hairy arsed plasterer







VW T3/T25 and Syncro Gearbox rebuilds
http://vantopia.ie
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Nive doka. Looking more for van.
Cheers mikey think i might take you up on your offer at some point.
Cheers mikey think i might take you up on your offer at some point.
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Re: Want want want a syncro
I email they guy who has the white syncro on ebay. General stuff like how many owners/does the 4wd work/hows the breaks/can it be driven ? As i want to test drive.
And guess what i got back!!
.... In the first reply
I Think the 4wd works as far as i know
And as to why hes selling after 2months of owning. "i have two other campers"
Oh and he wants £2600
And guess what i got back!!
.... In the first reply
I Think the 4wd works as far as i know
And as to why hes selling after 2months of owning. "i have two other campers"
Oh and he wants £2600
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