Introduce yourself
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sidecar53
I get chills without my van.
Posts: 88 Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:56 pmLocation: Windsor, Ontario
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by sidecar53 Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:44 pm
Hi, guys. I've been looking for 1 year or so and just picked up a 2004 Safari SL with only 130,000 km on it. I owned a 1990 Astro about 10 years ago and have missed it pretty much from the time I gave it to my son-in-law, so I'm not new to the joy of Astro/Safari ownership. I plan on using the Safari mostly to pull my popup trailer and go camping with the wife and my 2 dogs. Just thought I'd say hello.
Windsor, Ontario
okie1
I sleep in my van
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by okie1 Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:49 pm
Welcome
astroturf
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by astroturf Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:50 pm
Welcome Aboard.
doyoulikeithere
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by doyoulikeithere Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:36 pm
G'Day eh.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
oldsmoker
I finally get the smurf thing
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by oldsmoker Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:52 pm
Welcome!!
1989 Astro 4.3 283k. Originally a Zimmer conversion van, now a stripped out cargo.
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sidecar53
I get chills without my van.
Posts: 88 Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:56 pmLocation: Windsor, Ontario
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by sidecar53 Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:44 pm
Thanks for the welcomes, guys. I think I'm gonna like it here.
Windsor, Ontario
Smiliesafari
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by Smiliesafari Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:18 pm
Welcome Sidecar. We're a bunch of picture junkies. Lets see your new pride and joy.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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sidecar53
I get chills without my van.
Posts: 88 Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:56 pmLocation: Windsor, Ontario
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by sidecar53 Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:11 pm
Here's a few shots of my Safari- Hope you like them.
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Windsor, Ontario
MountainManJoe
I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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by MountainManJoe Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:23 pm
Thank for the pics. That's a sharp looking van. Low kms. How does she run? If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back? Private or dealership?
I hope you enjoy your stay.
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sidecar53
I get chills without my van.
Posts: 88 Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:56 pmLocation: Windsor, Ontario
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by sidecar53 Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:40 pm
Thanks. She runs good, but I'm not too impressed with the mileage. I had a Dakota quad cab last and it was a lot better on gas. Paid $8500 at a dealership in Kitchener.
Windsor, Ontario
MountainManJoe
I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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by MountainManJoe Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:53 pm
Not bad. What kind of fuel consumption are you getting?
astroturf
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by astroturf Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:11 pm
Lookin Good...
Thanks for sharing
Jim
Hi, guys. I've been looking for 1 year or so and just picked up a 2004 Safari SL with only 130,000 km on it. I owned a 1990 Astro about 10 years ago and have missed it pretty much from the time I gave it to my son-in-law, so I'm not new to the joy of Astro/Safari ownership. I plan on using the Safari mostly to pull my popup trailer and go camping with the wife and my 2 dogs. Just thought I'd say hello. 
