I have a chance to buy one of these two Astros.
2002 Astro LS 112,000 miles. Looks great, inside/out $5950
2000 Astro 63,000 mile Mint $4900.
Both have rear air.
Hurry
Thanks!
What would you do?
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Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: What would you do?
can you get any pic's?
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
Re: What would you do?
I'd go for the 2000 hands down.....cause of the miles.
1999 LS AWD 3" Lift,4.10's,Snowplow,9500lb Ramsey winch
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Re: What would you do?
Same here, the 2000 should have less wear on everything.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Re: What would you do?
Generally, miles hurt more than time.
Unless we are talking highway miles.
But, then again, I've seen some women that.....
.... back to the subject.
It really depends on how each was treated.
Type of mileage.
Garaged.
Regular service.
Multiple owners.
The list can go on.......
There is no clear cut answer.
Unless we are talking highway miles.
But, then again, I've seen some women that.....
.... back to the subject.
It really depends on how each was treated.
Type of mileage.
Garaged.
Regular service.
Multiple owners.
The list can go on.......
There is no clear cut answer.
I was told getting my beauty sleep was a waste of time.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
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Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Got it today.
I just pulled in. This thing is mint. Thanks for the help guys. Pictures tomorrow.
It feels very strange driving this vehicle. The seat is so high!
It feels very strange driving this vehicle. The seat is so high!
2000 White Astro Van 2WD
64000 miles
Everything stock
64000 miles
Everything stock
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Re: What would you do?
Welcome to the club. ![Applause =D>](./images/smilies/eusa_clap.gif)
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Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Hey Aaron
Are your MPG figures a combo city/hwy or just hwy?
thanks!
thanks!
2000 White Astro Van 2WD
64000 miles
Everything stock
64000 miles
Everything stock
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Re: What would you do?
Green is about 50/50 City/Hwy
Grumpy is about 80/20 City/Hwy
Click on my MPG and you can view my actual gas logs.
Grumpy is about 80/20 City/Hwy
Click on my MPG and you can view my actual gas logs.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86