Date:         Tue, 13 Oct 1998 21:22:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
Organization: Mount Saint Vincent University
Subject:      Re: Garage door Vs a Syncro Westphalia
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Just to stir the pot here,  what you say may be true, but most of our
syncros have settled a bit as the springs wear (witness the sycnro
alignment chart - most syncros are "off the chart"). So you may just
'sneak' it in there.  What's the cost of modifying your garage??

FWIW, I paid CDN$10,000 for my 91 Syncro Westy (210,000 kms), but it
had been fixed up after a fire and it is running a carb. But a great
deal for me. CAA (AAA) lists the worth at CDN$16,000 to 18,000. So
check with your insurance agent.

IMHO  it's not what you pay for it, it's how happy you are to have
it!!!
Malcolm S

> > 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
>