Syncro 4&4 Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
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the only problem with a lhd is that whoever is sitting in the passenger seat always pulls the handbrake for you whenever you stop( force of habit)
you have got a lot to choose between with a lhd and can pick up a decent one for under 3 grand and if you cant get used to it then converting it to rhd will still not put you anywhere near your upper price limit.
my advice would be to put that cash in a high interest account cause this could take a while
Cooper wrote:So in all diesel is the best way to go. Which ive been looking for.
I dont want to send another grand on lpging it. When i can get a diesel.
Why isnt anyone selling a rhd diesel then?
Yeah, coz you have found lots of diesels.......
Eh??? What I am saying is in 15000 miles the LPG conversion has paid for itself and then is saving you money.. Seeming as you aint found a TD van either and What extra you might have to pay to get TD one.. anything with a 1.9 AAZ etc or TDi will be costing a good bit more as prev owner has invested in it..
hugomonkey wrote:the only problem with a lhd is that whoever is sitting in the passenger seat always pulls the handbrake for you whenever you stop( force of habit)
you have got a lot to choose between with a lhd and can pick up a decent one for under 3 grand and if you cant get used to it then converting it to rhd will still not put you anywhere near your upper price limit.
my advice would be to put that cash in a high interest account cause this could take a while
I got a rough estimate 3-4k to convert lhd to right.
toomanytoys wrote:The difference is a quid a day on them numbers.. ok so 365 quid a year is a nice lump if someone gave it to in one go.. but if you cant afford that then you really dont want to be getting into a syncro (or anything as old) as 365 quid wont go far on any repairs....
Cooper, for a pound a day (on your mileage) the 2.1 is so much nicer to drive than a 1.6TD, also (probably not that important to you now but maybe later) its different, its a real VW, its heritage, its authenticity.
round and round and round we go.......... Again..........
I'm done.......... I really cannot offer any more advice than I have... (and many others)
Please go look at Delicia's and Bongo's....... They come in TD, 4wd, RHD, are cheaper, newer and less rusty (generally) and do as good mpg (so I am told) and prob lots of cheaper parts available too...
Well thankyou for your advise but im just looking at the moment to see if anyone puts there rhd diesel syncro up for sale. Im not interested in delicas or anyother make of vehicle thats why i am here.
All the advice in the world isn't going to change this Uni educated, welding (women that weld reminds me of flash dance and makes me happy) mind changing lady.
She's after a RHD, none rusty, diesel, mechanically sound syncro with rear locker possibly in white.
She's got a budget of around £6500 with some cash spare for repairs that this elusive vehicle may have!!
She can't travel down the road to view a vehicle but may travel to south Africa or Australia.
I think that's it in a nut shell please do tell me if I'm wrong?
Now let's all look for her and view them if they are local.
armyphil wrote:All the advice in the world isn't going to change this Uni educated, welding (women that weld reminds me of flash dance and makes me happy) mind changing lady.
She's after a RHD, none rusty, diesel, mechanically sound syncro with rear locker possibly in white.
She's got a budget of around £6500 with some cash spare for repairs that this elusive vehicle may have!!
She can't travel down the road to view a vehicle but may travel to south Africa or Australia.
I think that's it in a nut shell please do tell me if I'm wrong?
Now let's all look for her and view them if they are local.
Is that it thread done????
Correction i cant view any vehicle at this time but my dad can.
Is this thread actually going anywhere ?
Cooper has her wanted ad in the wanted section
I think everyone knows whats she is looking for , her budget etc etc etc
please be civil to each other or just don't bite/reply
This thread has got me motivated to keep mine and put PAS on it for good measure! Then a quickie carb'ed MV made from 2.1 leftovers and lpg, ooh the joys of spring, I'm mega-motivated right now!
Who's that strange woman in the kitchen crashing around? Ah, it's the mem'sahib! Thought I recognised her when I came in from the garage
1985 Oettinger 3.2 Caravelle RHD syncro twin slider. SA Microbus bumpers, duplex winch system, ARC 7X15 period alloys
In Duncan Ballantynes words "i'm out" 
