New member looking for Syncro

1
Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from Canberra.

I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3 Syncro dual or single cab.

Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.

My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road.  Does anyone know whether that was the case and why?

Alistair Henchman
2

Alistair,

Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to New Zealand.  The total production world wide was around 45,000.  The T4 and T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different vehicle.  Even the ‘off-road’ specified models were never a match for the T3 Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro

 

Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from Canberra.

 

I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3 Syncro dual or single cab.

 

Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.

 

My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road.  Does anyone know whether that was the case and why?

 

Alistair Henchman

3
Good luck with your search as there were only about 80 dual cab syncros and 8 single cab syncros sold in Australia.

T3s are not very common as they were really only sold for a couple of years in Australia when TKM held the franchise.

Phill

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~pjlander/volkswagen_syncro.htm



> saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border
> from Canberra.
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out
> there.
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia,
> as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads
> (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see
> lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road. ��Does anyone know whether
> that was the case and why?
>
> Alistair Henchman
4
Alistair, These Syncro units were expensive and thanks to telstra we have more here than we ever wold have been able to.otherwise.
Was told that my top of the range Syncro with twin solar panels Trakka conversion dual lockers, long range tank central locking, cruise control etc , etc was $ 83,000 in 1992
. Not sure what a twin cab, Tristar or single cab sold for. Hart would be able to add some detail. You could buy exotic machines for that kind of money now not to mention 1992 ?.
Would have contributed to the low numbers i would think?
Regards Pete

On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM, saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from Canberra.

I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3 Syncro dual or single cab.

Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.

My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and why?

Alistair Henchman


5
They were much cheaper from 1990 to 1992 than they were previously.

Phill



> Peter Wilson <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Alistair, These Syncro units were expensive and thanks to telstra we
> have
> more here than we ever wold have been able to.otherwise.
> Was told that my top of the range Syncro with twin solar panels Trakka
> conversion dual lockers, long range tank central locking, cruise control
> etc , etc was $ 83,000 in 1992
>
> . Not sure what a twin cab, Tristar or single cab sold for. Hart would
> be
> able to add some detail. You could buy exotic machines for that kind of
> money now not to mention 1992 ?.
> Would have contributed to the low numbers i would think?
>
> Regards Pete
>
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM, saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border
> > from Canberra.
> >
> > I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a
> T3
> > Syncro dual or single cab.
> >
> > Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out
> there.
> >
> > My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in
> Australia,
> > as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads
> (slowing
> > the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of
> later
> > T4 and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the
> case
> > and why?
> >
> > Alistair Henchman
> >
> >
> >
6
Alistair, check out the Samba site , you find a beautiful one there. Price? Have a look.
Also it is mentioned in that sales pitch that one of these wonderful vehicles found it's way 
to Australia ( a Tristar) . I ended up with that one , bought it as a 14 months old demo for
+ - $ 55000.-- when I got it, it had crossed Oz west to east and east to west the latter as a mule transporting  one ton on it,s back , mainly fuel and spares for the Nissan's and others to be tested. The east west crossing is the hard one as the dunes are much steeper . Even the Big Red
Couldn't, stop the two Syncros taking part.Very recently the test report of that trip was uploaded on this site, interesting stuff, I am sure someone will point you in the right direction.

Sent from my iPad

On 24/08/2012, at 1:39 PM, "Peter Wilson" <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Alistair, These Syncro units were expensive and thanks to telstra we have more here than we ever wold have been able to.otherwise.
 Was told that my top of the range Syncro with twin solar panels Trakka conversion dual lockers, long range tank central locking, cruise control etc , etc was $ 83,000 in 1992  
 
. Not sure what a twin cab, Tristar or single cab sold for. Hart would be able to add some detail. You could buy exotic machines for that kind of money now not to mention 1992 ?.
Would have contributed to the low numbers i would think?
 
Regards Pete

On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM, saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from Canberra.

I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3 Syncro dual or single cab.

Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.

My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road.  Does anyone know whether that was the case and why?

Alistair Henchman


7
Alistair,

Are you going to the "German Auto Display Day" in Canberra September 22-23?

Phill



> saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border
> from Canberra.
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out
> there.
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia,
> as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads
> (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see
> lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road. ��Does anyone know whether
> that was the case and why?
>
> Alistair Henchman
8
Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>
9
Pete - that would be great - where are you?

Alistair

From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

 
Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>



10

Check out ebay us for the 48k tristrar syncro rareist of the rare.. 

Cheers
rob
From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

 
Pete - that would be great - where are you?

Alistair

From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

 
Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>





11
Bullshit alarm there.

I don't believe that it hasn't been restored.

The tray doesn't look original also.



> Rob Lee <syncro1989@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
>
>
> Check out ebay us for the 48k tristrar syncro rareist of the rare..����
>
> Cheers
> rob
>
> ________________________________
> From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
> To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com"
> <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro
>
>
> ����
> Pete - that would be great - where are you?
>
> Alistair
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro
>
>
> ����
> Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner?
> with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his
> brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
> Regards Pete
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris"
> <leslieharris@...> wrote:
> >
> > Alistair,
> >
> > Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and
> they
> > were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going
> to
> > New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The
> T4 and
> > T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> > vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for
> the T3
> > Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
> >
> > Les
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> > Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border
> from
> > Canberra.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a
> T3
> > Syncro dual or single cab.
> >
> >
> >
> > Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out
> there.
> >
> >
> >
> > My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in
> Australia, as
> > opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads
> (slowing the
> > trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later
> T4
> > and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case
> and
> > why?
> >
> >
> >
> > Alistair Henchman
> >
>
>
>
>
>
12
Alistair
Its on the Sunshine Coast SEQ will try to get a ph number for the Dual Cab and some details but I know its garaged and not used for quite a while. Think its white? Have not actually sighted the vehicle just casually chatted to an old fellow who mentioned it after he spotted my Telstra Syncro.

Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, saje house <sajehouse@...> wrote:
>
> Pete - that would be great - where are you?
>
> Alistair
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Anette <peterw1000@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro
>
>
> Â
> Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
> Regards Pete
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@> wrote:
> >
> > Alistair,
> >
> > Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> > were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> > New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> > T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> > vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> > Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
> >
> > Les
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> > Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> > Canberra.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> > Syncro dual or single cab.
> >
> >
> >
> > Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
> >
> >
> >
> > My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> > opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> > trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> > and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> > why?
> >
> >
> >
> > Alistair Henchman
> >
>
13
That is the sweetest Tristar and probably a bargain even at the buy it now price. If you add a reasonable storage fee plus interest on the orig purchase price would have cost more i think.
I think ts original condition, whats your opinion Hart as your our only Aus Tristar Guru.
Think that one will end up back in Germany?
Regards Pete

On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Rob Lee <syncro1989@yahoo.com.au> wrote:


Check out ebay us for the 48k tristrar syncro rareist of the rare..

Cheers
rob
From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

Pete - that would be great - where are you?

Alistair

From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>






14
Pete,
It is as sweet as it rare, still, it's only a left h. drive, so we count it here, don't we ?!!
Haha
Mark K do you think it could end up in that VW museum ? The one you went to see last year?
Hart



Sent from my iTeaTray



On 26/08/2012, at 10:59 AM, "Peter Wilson" <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:

 

That is the sweetest Tristar and probably a bargain even at the buy it now price. If you add a reasonable storage fee plus interest on the orig purchase price would have cost more i think.
I think ts original condition, whats your opinion Hart as your our only Aus Tristar Guru.
Think that one will end up back in Germany?
Regards Pete

On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Rob Lee <syncro1989@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
 


Check out ebay us for the 48k tristrar syncro rareist of the rare.. 

Cheers
rob
From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

 
Pete - that would be great - where are you?

Alistair

From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

 
Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>






15
Hi Alastair,
 
A couple of worthwhile articles (IMHO) to help you on your Pritschenwagen(sinka) or Doppelkabine(dinka?) quest and answer some of the questions you 've raised along with the informed contributions already submitted. I think the relativities of the Aussie Dollar and the German Mark in pre Euro 1990 would also have translated into higher costs to add to the already expensive logistics of transporting vehicles between Austria and Germany. Import Tariffs were also higher in those days. Read what the articles have to say and you will wonder how any were sold at that time. Hope you and others find these articles interesting.
 
Roger
Melbourne
From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2012 11:47 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from Canberra.

I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3 Syncro dual or single cab.

Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.

My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4 and T5 models on the road.  Does anyone know whether that was the case and why?

Alistair Henchman
16
Hi Hart

maybe - The Bullimuseum ( http://bullimuseum.de/ ) didn't already have a Tristar so it may be of interest.... Whether they have the funds is another matter... Christian Grundmann may be interested for his private collection nearby...

Mark.

On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:

Pete,
It is as sweet as it rare, still, it's only a left h. drive, so we count it here, don't we ?!!
Haha
Mark K do you think it could end up in that VW museum ? The one you went to see last year?
Hart



Sent from my iTeaTray



On 26/08/2012, at 10:59 AM, "Peter Wilson" <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:

That is the sweetest Tristar and probably a bargain even at the buy it now price. If you add a reasonable storage fee plus interest on the orig purchase price would have cost more i think.
I think ts original condition, whats your opinion Hart as your our only Aus Tristar Guru.
Think that one will end up back in Germany?
Regards Pete

On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Rob Lee <syncro1989@yahoo.com.au> wrote:


Check out ebay us for the 48k tristrar syncro rareist of the rare..

Cheers
rob
From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

Pete - that would be great - where are you?

Alistair

From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>







17
Correction to the domain:

http://www.bullimuseum.eu/

On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 7:41 AM, Mark Kofahl <markkofahl@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Hart

maybe - The Bullimuseum ( http://bullimuseum.de/ ) didn't already have a Tristar so it may be of interest.... Whether they have the funds is another matter... Christian Grundmann may be interested for his private collection nearby...

Mark.


On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:

Pete,
It is as sweet as it rare, still, it's only a left h. drive, so we count it here, don't we ?!!
Haha
Mark K do you think it could end up in that VW museum ? The one you went to see last year?
Hart



Sent from my iTeaTray



On 26/08/2012, at 10:59 AM, "Peter Wilson" <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:

That is the sweetest Tristar and probably a bargain even at the buy it now price. If you add a reasonable storage fee plus interest on the orig purchase price would have cost more i think.
I think ts original condition, whats your opinion Hart as your our only Aus Tristar Guru.
Think that one will end up back in Germany?
Regards Pete

On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Rob Lee <syncro1989@yahoo.com.au> wrote:


Check out ebay us for the 48k tristrar syncro rareist of the rare..

Cheers
rob
From: saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

Pete - that would be great - where are you?

Alistair

From: Anette <peterw1000@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: New member looking for Syncro

Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
Regards Pete

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair,
>
> Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
>
>
>
> Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> Canberra.
>
>
>
> I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> Syncro dual or single cab.
>
>
>
> Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
>
>
>
> My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> why?
>
>
>
> Alistair Henchman
>








18
Alistair, Sorry for the delay but had some work to track the number down Spoke to Brian this morning re his one owner twin cab ute and he tells me it has issues with 3ed gear noisy, The box was worked on 30000klm ago?
Although car is not for sale he would consider selling.
Brians number is 0428712590 AH 54451447

Les I told him about T3 Syncro Group so maybe a new one owner member ?

Regards Pete



--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Anette" <peterw1000@...> wrote:
>
> Alistair, I know of a twin cab in my area that is low klm one owner? with canopy but not cheap 25000+ was casually mentionedafter i asked his brother to enquire. Will try to get a phone number if you are interested
> Regards Pete
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@> wrote:
> >
> > Alistair,
> >
> > Not the least reason would be that only 2100 were made in RH drive and they
> > were spread over South Africa, Australia and England, with a few going to
> > New Zealand. The total production world wide was around 45,000. The T4 and
> > T5 were/are made in greater numbers but were/are a totally different
> > vehicle. Even the 'off-road' specified models were never a match for the T3
> > Syncro, which is why they are so treasured all around the world.
> >
> > Les
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of saje house
> > Sent: 24 August 2012 11:47
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border from
> > Canberra.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a T3
> > Syncro dual or single cab.
> >
> >
> >
> > Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out there.
> >
> >
> >
> > My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in Australia, as
> > opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads (slowing the
> > trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of later T4
> > and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the case and
> > why?
> >
> >
> >
> > Alistair Henchman
> >
>
19

A dual cab de luke syncro in 1990 cost $40000-00 app drive away, I was going to buy one then but the 1990 recession stopped that       bob

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2012 3:00 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro

 

 

They were much cheaper from 1990 to 1992 than they were previously.

Phill

> Peter Wilson <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Alistair, These Syncro units were expensive and thanks to telstra we
> have
> more here than we ever wold have been able to.otherwise.
> Was told that my top of the range Syncro with twin solar panels Trakka
> conversion dual lockers, long range tank central locking, cruise control
> etc , etc was $ 83,000 in 1992
>
> . Not sure what a twin cab, Tristar or single cab sold for. Hart would
> be
> able to add some detail. You could buy exotic machines for that kind of
> money now not to mention 1992 ?.
> Would have contributed to the low numbers i would think?
>
> Regards Pete
>
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM, saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border
> > from Canberra.
> >
> > I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a
> T3
> > Syncro dual or single cab.
> >
> > Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out
> there.
> >
> > My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in
> Australia,
> > as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads
> (slowing
> > the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of
> later
> > T4 and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the
> case
> > and why?
> >
> > Alistair Henchman
> >
> >
> >

20
Hey Bob,,,,,,,,,, 22 years later
Hard to believe prices have not changed too much
Regards Pete


On Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 8:56 AM, Robert Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:

A dual cab de luke syncro in 1990 cost $40000-00 app drive away, I was going to buy one then but the 1990 recession stopped that bob

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2012 3:00 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] New member looking for Syncro

They were much cheaper from 1990 to 1992 than they were previously.

Phill

> Peter Wilson <peterw1000@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Alistair, These Syncro units were expensive and thanks to telstra we
> have
> more here than we ever wold have been able to.otherwise.
> Was told that my top of the range Syncro with twin solar panels Trakka
> conversion dual lockers, long range tank central locking, cruise control
> etc , etc was $ 83,000 in 1992
>
> . Not sure what a twin cab, Tristar or single cab sold for. Hart would
> be
> able to add some detail. You could buy exotic machines for that kind of
> money now not to mention 1992 ?.
> Would have contributed to the low numbers i would think?
>
> Regards Pete
>
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM, saje house <sajehouse@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi - my name is Alistair, and I live in Sutton, just across the border
> > from Canberra.
> >
> > I'm a past owner of a T2 dual cab Kombi and am aiming to upgrade to a
> T3
> > Syncro dual or single cab.
> >
> > Its great to read your posts and see all those cared-for Syncros out
> there.
> >
> > My impression is that the T3 series was never that popular in
> Australia,
> > as opposed to the earlier models which used to frequent the roads
> (slowing
> > the trucks on the Pacific Highway at every hill!), and I see lots of
> later
> > T4 and T5 models on the road. Does anyone know whether that was the
> case
> > and why?
> >
> > Alistair Henchman
> >
> >
> >