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Subject:'93 Westy checked out ...
From:Zoltan
Date:Tue, 6 Feb 2007 18:34:46 -0800

The other day I went to check out a '93 Westy.
I was surprised how small the space is inside.  Cramped.  This was not a long model that would have had an extra length of foot and a half in the "lounge" area, so the door where we have the fridge, could not open.  I was surprised that the height was about four inches less.  The lifter of the top was in the front and not very practical there.  It also felt like it is also narrower than the Vanagon inside.  The engine was 2.5 five cylinder but did not pull better than our 2.1L.  All that plastic in front was putting me off.  Too syntetic all over.  
I was surprised how much lesser the interior space was.  Otherwise it had the same cabinets and things we do.  There was not one feature that would stick out as a positive, a good reason to get it for.  Maybe the five cylinder engine only and the front wheel drive factor and the ABS brakes.  The rest would rather make me not to buy it.  Plus, the sliding door does not open from the inside.  Maybe that was possible on the later years.
So, all in all, it was a great disappointment.
Just in case one would like to gravitate towards one.
Zoltan

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