New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
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overdrive75
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New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Well, we added the first kid to our family last Feb (2010) and the wifes Jeep Cherokee was not cutting it. My 2500HD 4x4 was more then she wanted to drive around and the extended cab doors where a pain. We didn't want just a standard minivan, but the SUV of mini-vans AWD ASTRO or Safari it was. I wanted an '03 or newer for the up-sized axles and brakes. Also a converions package was a must. After 3 months of looking we found our's with 79,000 miles last November. This is a great site, with the info here I just completed a full tune up today.
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2003 Majestic Conversion AWD. Family Truckster. Now if I can just get it to tow the boat I would be all set.
Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome to the Board.
You where right on by looking for an 03-05. We have an 03 AWD and love it. a couple things to watch out for. The rear break brackets may rust and cause the caliper to hang up causing uneven and premature break pad failure. Also change the Transfer case fluid every 30K Miles or you will get a shimmy feeling.
You where right on by looking for an 03-05. We have an 03 AWD and love it. a couple things to watch out for. The rear break brackets may rust and cause the caliper to hang up causing uneven and premature break pad failure. Also change the Transfer case fluid every 30K Miles or you will get a shimmy feeling.
2003 AWD ASTRO Personal van
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badassastro
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome to the website from a fellow Michigander. Mike
85 pro street Astro, parted & scrapped
98 pro street Astro, 33x22 rear tires, all aluminum 335 hp LS1 motor
PRO STREET 4 LIFE
98 pro street Astro, 33x22 rear tires, all aluminum 335 hp LS1 motor
PRO STREET 4 LIFE
Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome to the site.Really nice looking low mileage van.Congrads on the purchase.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Smiliesafari
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome to the site, OD75. Nice find. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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mdmead
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome!
Love the AWD Conversion Vans!
Love the AWD Conversion Vans!
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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T.Low
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome to the site and congrats on the newborn. Ours just turned 14 weeks.
How 'bout some pics of the interior?
Go Wings!
How 'bout some pics of the interior?
Go Wings!
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welcome to the site. looks like very clean van. would love to see more interior pics.
and again: GO WINGS!
and again: GO WINGS!
Rob 
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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overdrive75
Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
As requested, interior and one more exterior shot. Thanks for the welcomes.
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2003 Majestic Conversion AWD. Family Truckster. Now if I can just get it to tow the boat I would be all set.
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overdrive75
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
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2003 Majestic Conversion AWD. Family Truckster. Now if I can just get it to tow the boat I would be all set.
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overdrive75
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
We got the van for what seemed a fair price, $8K out the door. I found it on a used car lot, I hate buying that way, but we had been searching for a while and my wife really like this one. It was missing the running boards when we bought it but Majestic was just up the road and was able to get a new set paint them and install them for a good price. All in all we have less then $9K into it, according to however the bank looked it up it I could have borowed up to $13K against it seem high to me, but whatever, so all and all we did good I think.
2003 Majestic Conversion AWD. Family Truckster. Now if I can just get it to tow the boat I would be all set.
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
I would say you did good. That is a very clean van! I like the graphics a lot. Welcome to the site! 
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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LaGrasta
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Re: New to board. New to Us 2003 AWD Majestic Converstion
Welcome!
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box