Finally got another one (pics)

paintfumes · Post by **paintfumes** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:13 pm

Sold my beloved 03 awd Astro early 2012 to buy the wife a newer full size Hi-top conversion van. As soon as it drove away I knew I made a mistake. Fast forward to this year I started hunting for another one. Found an 02 awd Safari with a 4' suspension lift nice wheels and tires, flowmaster exhaust, tv-dvd player, backup camera, brake controller and a bunch of other goodies. It has higher miles (149k) but it was well maintaned and virtually rust free, my astro had 145k on it when I got rid of it and it was as reliable as ever so the mileage doesn't scare me too much on these vans.

Here's some pics of the old one and the new!
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New:

Luckily we had some snow this weekend so I got to test the awd, works great. Need to find some mud and get proper offroad pics.

Sorry for the huge post, just excited to be back in an Awd van

okie1 · Post by **okie1** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:25 pm

Very Nice, looks to be a good buy.

doyoulikeithere · Post by **doyoulikeithere** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:28 pm

Welcome Back !
Feels Good I bet eh? Nice new ride.

paintfumes · Post by **paintfumes** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:50 pm

Thanks

. Question for you guys: Is the electronically engaged transfer case on my new van up to the task of minor off roading? My old one had the running boards and no lift so other then some mud and snow I didn't venture onto any trails with it.

mdmead · Post by **mdmead** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:29 pm

Great looking new van you have there!

justice · Post by **justice** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:14 pm

that looks like JohnnyAWD's van!

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paintfumes · Post by **paintfumes** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:41 pm

It was his van, I bought it from the guy he sold it too.

paintfumes · Post by **paintfumes** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:41 pm

Was trying to get a hold of him on here to ask him about some of the parts on it. Anybody know him?

T.Low · Post by **T.Low** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:43 am

paintfumes wrote:Thanks . Question for you guys: Is the electronically engaged transfer case on my new van up to the task of minor off roading? My old one had the running boards and no lift so other then some mud and snow I didn't venture onto any trails with it.

Yes it certainly is.

However, I've blown the fuse two different times, each when shifting on the go. Apparently it's to taxing. So, I recommend stopping before shifting from 2 hi into 4 hi.

astrovio · Post by **astrovio** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:09 am

I've seen pictures of this van before and always thought it's one sharp looking ride... Congratulations!

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