>I am looking at the purchase of a very nice '90 Syncro Westphalia.  My
>garage door opening is a clear  82 1/4 inches.  Will a 1990 Syncro
>Westphalia fit?  I believe it has 205-70x14 tires and an otherwise stock
>suspension.

        Nope...My 1990/1991 Vanagon /Transporter Owner's Manual gives the
        minimum clearance (unladen) for the Syncro "Campmobile" as 82.8 in.

>At 115,000 miles and good condition (not mint however) is $20,000 too much
>money?
>
        Not really...

>My '87 Syncro cost $4500 and it fits in the garage.

        Keep it...the 1990 Syncro won't fit.

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