By localfamily on 08/16/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
So far we've only had the van for
5months. It's not bad. The things I
have noticed: not enought leg room in
the front seats, blind spot if you get
the model with the back doors that
swing out, kinda hard to get into from
the front, side window fasteners made
cheaply. Gas tank doesn't lock from
in/out side. I thought all new cars
did this now adays.
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By Burt3429 on 08/06/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
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I'm a 16 year old guy that got an
astro van for my first car, it's the
biggest thing I've ever driven but it
handles like a small car, just dont
take turns too fast. I've fit around
18 people in it comfortably and I've
taken it on a few roadtrips. Quite
possibly the best vehicle for driving
to the beach and places like that, can
fit almost anything and everything you
have, and doesnt have a problem moving
it around.
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By ninjaxz750 on 08/04/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
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Anyone considering one should get it.
It will last forever (my father in-law
has a 94 with 180,000 Miles and still
going)and it hauls more than anything
in its class. It also cheaper than ANY
SUV, and bigger than most. It is NOT a
mini-van...more like a mid size van. If
you consider a Mini-Van, you may pay
less, but you will get less in size and
power.
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By Ron 2002 on 05/15/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
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I have had this van for little over a
year with 28,000 miles. So far, I've
had no repair problems. Cargo space is
what sold me on this van, and it has
been impressive. It has almost as
much room as my previous full-size
van. This van is by no means fast but
has tremendous pulling power. The
steering is light and quick, but it is
also loose and numb. Although Chevy
has continually updated this vehicle
over the years, you can't escape the
fact that this is a vehicle from the
eighties. While functional, interior
design is very stark and dull with
plenty of monochrome plastics. All in
all however, Astro is a very capable
and reliable vehicle.
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By LVFosterDad on 05/10/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
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Review
This van has more passenger, cargo, and
towing capacity than any other minivan
on the market. The truck frame and
suspension make it much sturdier than
the the car-based minivans of today yet
the ride quality and handling reflect
the beefier suspension. The interior
quality of the LS looks and feels cheap
but I like the rubber floor mats that
it came with. Compared to the 2002
Pontiac Montana that I owned
previously, this van is much more
capable of of hauling 8 adult
passengers and their luggage. If
you're looking for a van that can truly
carry eight people and still cruise
effortlessly down the freeway this is
the van for you.
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By Bundo29 on 04/27/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
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It's perfect for a larger family. We
have three small kids in carseats, it's
the only van we could find that was
able to fit all three perfectly, and
it's still affordable. We haven't had
any big problems with the van, just the
normal wear and tear that all vehicles
experience.
This van has a lot of power, we drive
up and down a steep grade daily, and it
has no hesitation whatsoever. Definetly
would buy another one in the future.
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By Mts46 on 04/02/03 00:00 AM (PST)
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This is my second Astro. Once you
accept the fact it is a truck it is a
very nice truck. It is huge inside!
Makes a suburbam look small yet is
over two feet shorter. The V6 is
powerful towing by 4000 pound boat
nicely.
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By sunnypham on 03/23/03 00:00 AM (PST)
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good AWD,good towing and exllent to
haul.I don't like the access and font
seats,not really comtable.
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By KEWO on 02/22/03 00:00 AM (PST)
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I think as far as 'mini' vans go, the
Astro is the best. I love the room, the
visibility, the power and the ability
to tow. Also, this has been the best
winter vehicle I've ever owned, the AWD
works great. I've owned two SUVs and
two 4x4 pickups that didn't do as well
in the snow. It does everything my
family needs from a vehicle.
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By chritch on 02/13/03 00:00 AM (PST)
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There's nothing like a beefy Chevy Van, makes all those wussy looking mini's look like they came from the Barbie factory. 4.3 V6 rules the road. I hope in the future they will make a dual slider on the Driver's side, and that's the only negative.
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