Well that had a good ~215k on it and some bad rust around the windshield along with some other problems. Looked at a few vans but Traded it in on a Ford (I know, I know). Well, a few cars later and I have a van again!
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You can actually see it in a few pics on my cardomain. It was our family's 2000 Astro. It's spent the past half-year sitting due to a number of issues and its replacement. My parents were talking about getting rid of it and I offered to take it. It's got 188k on it and a number of issues.
![Image](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/kingriffleteh1st/downsized_Image09032011181329.jpg)
When I first picked it up.
Since then I have:
-Taken off the front bumper cover (I now have a replacement that I will be picking up soon for $40. It's gold, and the rest of the van's trim will likely be coming off)
-Put two new tires on
-Replaced one of the wheels with one I had left around from my old van. Three of these stupid wheels are leaking air (which sucks because I like how they look). I have some I'll be picking up with the bumper cover.
-Taken off a number of bumper stickers
-Broke the mechanism that raises and lowers the spare tire
-Replaced the ignition coil so it will start in wet weather.
![Image](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/kingriffleteh1st/Image10052011170139.jpg)
Lots to do yet. So, Hi!
Oh, and my previous van was named "Van Halen". Due to the 2000 being noticeably faster when it came into our family, I proceeded to name it (wait for it) "Van Gogh"