By Nancy on 05/08/08 16:30 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The first one I bought was a 1995, drove it 109,000 miles, the transfer case went, replaced it for $2300 then traded it for a 2004 model. It is now 2008 and I have 51,000 miles and need a new transfer case. Both vehicles had electrical problems with the 'check engine soon' light, numerous brake repairs and each needed idler arms and torsion bars. I love the van tho and today when my mechanic told me to junk it because I needed a transfer case and a brake hub and a speed sensor, I said no. But, now, I need to find a more reliable vehicle that will carry and do all the family stuff that my van does.
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By jayvict on 08/05/07 18:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Our family expanded so we bought this van with 34k miles for a great price. We travel home 3 to 4 times a year (1000mi round trip) and it runs like a charm. No problems. I feel safe when my wife is alone with the kids on trips. Love the rear air and towing capacity
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By Jayvict on 06/28/07 10:44 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We have four children and love this van. It has plenty of power and room. For the money it was and is a great deal.
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By CC on 12/08/05 10:36 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The size of this van cannot be beat. I LOVE my Astro Van, but I have had the van in for warranty work 9 times for what we thought was the transmission, which was replaced, the accelerator was stuck, and a variety of other engine- transmission problems. I am still in a rental and waiting for a diagnosis. I owned a 1992 Astro and had 150,000 miles on it and never had a problem. Mixed feelings if I would ever buy another.
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By buRN on 09/21/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
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I got myself a 2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD
LS and it has enabled me to do things
I've always dreamed of,I found myself
traveling with my loved ones safely and
comfortably in this Vehicle, so I may
be a bit biased, but I still enjoy
washing the damn thing and looking at
it as well. P.S. they are also great
for dates!!!
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By Jeff & Rosa H on 07/10/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
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We are on our 2nd Astro, our first is a
1988 Astro LT. The 4.3L engine is one
of the best.I fix cars for a living and
this is the van for my family.
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By 44TR on 06/18/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
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Our family of four has been using this
as a family vehicle for a year, with
several long distance trips towing a
popup camper. The ride and comfort are
excellent; we get 18mpg city; 22mpg hwy
and 18-20 towing. But the bottom line
is that if you want a minivan that has
no trouble pulling a trailer 2500 lbs
or more, then the Astro/Safari is your
only choice.
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By WV MomOnTheGo on 05/15/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
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Over all this is by far the BEST
vehicle I have ever owned ....
I traded in a ExtCab 3Dr Silverado and
bought my Astro when my 2nd child was
born. I love having 2 full benches in
the back and still having a LARGE area
behind the 3rd row for hauling and
storage.
All of my friends and family have
children also so traveling together is
easy and roomy with this van.
Not to mention when a huge snow and ice
storm hit WV I was able to get to and
from work everyday safely when others
even some Trucks were left sitting :)
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By Astro Fan on 05/09/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
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The best vehicle in its class. The
problem is that it's the only one in
its class. Because of no competition,
GM has treated the Astro like an ugly
step child. The last revision was
nearly ten years ago.
I upgraded to a 2000 model from the '91
I had. The only noticeable difference
beside appearance was the reliability
of a newer vehicle. After just a few
years my new van rattled just like my
old one. I've had many service calls
that were fortunately under warranty.
Delco batteries only last two years in
Florida.I love my van but I'm sorry
that when I'm ready for a new one, GM
will have done little to give me a
reason to buy.
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By mandoman on 03/10/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
mr. Edmunds-- as anyone who has owned
an Astro Van can tell you, it is in a
class of it's own--true mid-size--I
just bought my 4th one in 18 yrs. All
have had over 200k mi.on them. I still
own my 96 (in add. to my 03) with 260k
with no major repairs. I have had a
chance to see 1st hand , the Astro
outperform, in almost ALL respects, the
so called competition. GOD save the
Astro !!
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