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Subject:Re: Garage door Vs a Syncro Westphalia
From:Ron Lussier
Date:Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:38:09 -0700

> 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.

The Vanagon FAQ (http://www.vanagon.com/info/faq/) lists the height of a
Westfalia at 6'9", or 81".  A standard U.S. syncro is 2.5" taller, or 83.5",
making the answer an unfortunate 'no'.

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

IMHO, it's a little steep for that many miles.

Coyote

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