Date:         Sat, 16 Oct 1999 12:21:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Madsen <madsen@HOME.COM>
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From:         Madsen <madsen@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Passat Syncro??(non-vanagon)
Comments: To: OuiSki1@AOL.COM
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Hi,
The Passat Syncro Wagon I believe was only available in Canada. I have seen
many of such beasts around my parts in the Toronto area. So if you want one
come up here.

Ken
Ontario

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Davis <OuiSki1@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 1999 11:31 AM
Subject: Passat Syncro??(non-vanagon)


> dear list,
>
> Thought some of our euro-listees might shed some light on an un-answered
> question. We can not seem to get any straight talk out of our local VW
dealer
> about the phantom Passat Syncro wagon that was [mistakenly] included in
the
> 1998 catalog. Due to some "technical probs" apparently the introduction to
> the US market has been delayed, but they have a new story every time we
ask
> about it. Has anyone ever seen this car in Europe, and is it possible to
> bring one into the US without huge duties? Very curious.
>
> Thanks for any info.,
>
>
> Scott and Candis
> 88 Westy