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Bullet Proof Family Hauler
Anonymous, 12/07/2010
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased a used Chevy Astro after researching other vehicles. For the money, it cannot be beat. It is incredibly reliable and has ample room for our five children. We looked at a Toyota Sequoia, Honda Pilot, and car-based minivans such as the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. We kept coming to the same conclusion that the Astro with its reliable engine and transmission, room for 8 and low ownership cost was tough to beat. With essentially the same drivetrain since '85, Chevy worked out all the kinks. We picked ours up for $7,200 with 74,900 miles. I analyzed the cost per mile and the Astro was far cheaper than any comparable vehicle. We intend to keep the vehicle until it dies.
Nothing like a Chevy Van
chritch, 02/13/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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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A good vehicle at a good price
ninjaxz750, 08/04/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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.
love the van
vegagal, 08/02/2009
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I had an astro before this one drove it for 10 years no problems except the sliding door locked and couldn't open inside or out. It made 24 MPG. Bought a new one because we liked the old one for the room (took out the seats and we could haul 4x8 sheets of plywood. They have good clearance and AWD grip the road when lots of snow and ice ( better than our 1/2 ton 4WD pickup) Also has 5000# tow capacity. But we were very disappointed with the gas mileage on the 2003. We lost 8 to 10 MPG can't understand what happened? It has the same engine as the old one and we drive it the same way.
Keep making them
tawaanda, 08/22/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love the height of the vehicle. I love the amount of room, I always feel like I have room for everything. I like the roomyness. It is very comfortable to ride in. It is easy to drive and manuver. Mostly the fact that I can see what is going on. The drivers seat is extremely comfortable.
Great for teens
Burt3429, 08/06/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
very functional
rayden, 02/05/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Possibly the ultimate utility vehicle -- 8 passenger advertised capacity (i've had 13), towing capacity comparable to a pickup, great for camping, etc. In other words, great if you need to move large numbers of people and large/bulky stuff. If your people/stuff fit into a regular minivan (Caravan or Odyssey), buy that -- easier to drive and requires less gas. Don't go in the mud, and forget working on the car yourself -- the engine is rather inaccessible.
Old Faithful
FenderBender421, 01/25/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Astro van, having driven my previous vans 160,000 and 99,500 miles, I am obviously very impressed with the reliablility and quality of these cars. Interior design is very utilitarian and practical. 170 cubic feet of cargo space! Can't beat that with a Chrysler minivan. All- wheel drive is very good in the snow. Engine has torque galore...very fast off the line and when towing a trailer.
AWD LS
Ohio Family, 01/18/2004
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice family van. Lots of space for people & cargo. If you are looking at other vans pull them side by side & compare the room. This is no mini van. All seating is full size & comfortable for adults. Motor has strong torque for towing. Ride is a 100 times better than some of those consumer magazines rate it. I was surprised how well the van did ride after reading some so-so reviews. Doing light towing (appx 1,500 lbs) we still get 17mpg on the highway. Not to bad with a road mixture of flat & hills. We have friendS who are on their 2nd or 3rd van & rate them highly.
Aged but utilitarian van
Ron 2002, 05/15/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
2003 Astro LS AWD
KEWO, 02/22/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Astro Number 2
TN dog mom, 02/10/2005
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pack it up; pile the dogs in and away we go all across the USA --- most of the time I'm travelling alone and rely heavily on the reliability and durability, good performance of this van! The roomy interior is just right for all the paraphrenalia that needs to accompany us on our adventures. This is my 2nd Astro ..... my trade-in Astro had 260,000 miles on it and was still going strong! I am looking forward to putting 260,000 on this one too!
It's a nice Truck
Mts46, 04/02/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Family Van
Bundo29, 04/27/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
A Lot of Van for the Money
LVFosterDad, 05/10/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
ugly but works
Sponge, 01/22/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The van is a bit ugly but it gets the job done it have expictnial take off power and maxes out aroung 130mph. There hasn't be any majour problems with it and it workes good to tow a trailer.
Not bad
localfamily, 08/16/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Chevy Astro
Savages, 09/27/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We LOVE this van! We have 2 of them & they are the best deal in town!
Great all around vehicle car/truck
Red, 08/10/2005
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Astro van fuctions as both a mini and cargo van. It is very spacious for hauling passengers, equipment, and furniture. The conversion into a cargo van is awesome, by taking out the extra passenger seats, or folding them down.
2003 Astro
Pilant, 05/07/2008
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this van to use on boat ramps to put my boat into and out of water. I have used it in Knoxville and around Douglas Lake. The van has been no farther than 50 miles from Knoxville. It was a program vehicle with 4000 miles when I bought it. I traded a 1994 Astro van I bought at West when I bought this one. It still runs like new as one would expect with such low mileage. West has serviced the vehicle twice per year since I've owned it.
High Quality in Low Design
beezer, 08/29/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
My Astro was very fun to drive. In winter is very easy to grip on the slush with AWD system. I use my Astro everyday. Last week i charge my Astro over 3000 pounds of training equipement and i never had problem for pull it!!
HOPELESS....OH BOY
LEE1, 11/21/2002
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
HOPELESS,EXPENSIVE, HIGH RESIDUAL VALUE, LOW RESELL VALUE, HIGH MAINTAINANCE, HIGH GAS CONSUMTION, UGLY DESIGN
need a new life!!!
sunnypham, 03/23/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
good AWD,good towing and exllent to haul.I don't like the access and font seats,not really comtable.
That "Sure" Feeling
Joe Tornichio, 11/01/2003
2003 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Rugged Durability, and Reliability, is what makes this vehicle.......The Outstanding Value, in its' class. This is the 3rd. Astro Van that we have owned.