detjoe Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Just wanting to ask the fourm what they thing about the GM Astro vans and their AWD? I like the GM buttons and rear captns are cool. BUT does anybody have experence with these? Can my wife and I both like it I think it could be cool and still have her drive it. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 A friend of mine had one as a project. Full body kit (not ricerish), dropped, rims, INSANE audio system, the whole thing was done up pretty good. He constantly had problems w/ the AWD sysem, it finally got to a point that he sold it because he was so sick of taking it in for service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 they're not bad other than being a bit underpowered. we don't have many problems with them at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN C5 Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 I know several painters around here that use them. They like them because they put tons of miles on them without problems. Some of them have over 300k miles on them without major repairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walbern1 Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 I have two uncles that had 2wd versions and both put up over 200,000 miles with no significant repairs. My best friend has an AWD that he pulls a 27 foot trailer with and as well they haven't had any problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB47 Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 I had a 94 Astro Conversion before the SS. Great vehicle for long trips with kid(s). Very underpowered though. Had a real tough time in the mountains of Kentucky & Tennessee. Some hills I could barely stay above 50mph. On the other hand, it would go like hell down the other side! All in all, a good vacation vehicle. Rode well and got decent mileage. 20-22 on the highway. No mechanical problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davechevyss Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 mom and dad have a brand new one and love it, they just gave up their 95 astro, it had a heater core problem and and tranny replacement with 200,000. it was a great van with no engine problems at all, never used oil or smoked, that is why they bought a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 My best friend has an AWD that he pulls a 27 foot trailer with and as well they haven't had any problems at all. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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