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#539 of 1889 AWD or 2WD...that is the question by rockenbach Feb 28, 2003 (4:21 pm)
2 cents are very helpful, thanks dadoftay! I have a 1992 Astro CL EXT with 88K and I have had great luck with it. SOOOO, I am now considering yet another new Astro(RWD LT 2004 perhaps?). Do you know what (if any) major changes GM has made to the Astro since 92 that might change my opinion of this being a reliable van? Have there been "better" Astro years than others? Was 1992 a "good" year??? I do agree with your comment "Yes I maintain mine to the letter, but you get back what you put in". Is it possible that this is the key in being a happy Astro owner? The mechanic the I use for both of my vehicles(we also have a 1990 Olds) has voiced a concern about the Astro ABS system. Is there a bad history in this area over the years? He REALLY does not care for the AWD idea on an Astro. Any bad history on this? I sure do appreciate all comments ! ! ! Thanks, Jock
#540 of 1889 by mrnimmo Feb 28, 2003 (7:37 pm)
Wasn't really responding to your question, just sorta broadcasting.
#541 of 1889 pick the later years rockenbach.... by dadoftay Feb 28, 2003 (7:54 pm)
Unfortunately I don't know of any "good years" for the Astro/Safaris. I do know in '03 they added a little more pep to the engine and some emission features (I'm assuming the emissions delete the power gains) but pretty much straight forward Astro. The only thing I never cared for was the dash configuration in the pre-95. Alot of reaching for radio controls and sliding that HVAC knob up and down. My wife drives a 92 S-10 and the flashbacks are unmerciful. You also eliminate the regular versus extended configurations of the body. Hey, get another 1-1/2 feet of cargo floor if your gonna buy, I say! I can only say from what I've driven: the '98 was a true workhorse (still is, see previous post) and my '00 doesn't show any signs of slowing down. As far as the servicing goes I have heard that since these vans are the "dinosaurs" of minivans that perfect service isn't a must-have. There isn't as much to go wrong in other words. I'm with you, my next one will be a 03-04 LS (LT a little out of $ range). You can't find the combination of size (both interior/cargo and exterior manuverability) and in my situation, ground clearance with another van.
#542 of 1889 another cents worth by riccd2001 Mar 01, 2003 (7:13 am)
According to one "expert" it seems the newer the better...   http://www.lemonaidcars.com/cgi-bin/search/proxy.pl?terms=astro&a- mp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lemonaidcars.com%2Ftruck-van.htm   However, during the last 10" snow dump on our street, my neighbour's fairly new '00 RWD Astro got stuck trying to access the main road nearby, whereas my well-used old '94 AWD Safari had no problem. Maybe my extra clearance made the difference?
#543 of 1889 snow driving by dadoftay Mar 01, 2003 (8:01 am)
WOW!!! Never seen 10" of snow in the South.. well, maybe if you added up all the winters....no, still don't think so. Hey, don't get me wrong, AWD has its place (ground clerance is the same, by the way) but I never see snow and I can drive my 2WD further through muddy conditions than most can take an AWD van. I think I still would have laughed at your neighbor if I was you. I guess with almost anything, newer year models are better ie: new safety improvements, power gains, creature comforts, bodys designs, etc. I know insurance doesn't like my S-10 because there aren't safety features on it. Of course, the steel bumpers and real frame don't help in a crash anymore, I guess.
#544 of 1889 For #532 by rbritland Mar 03, 2003 (8:11 am)
I've had a '93 AWD since new, now have 104,000 on it and wouldn't buy another witout AWD. It has been excellent for traction and has never given me a single problem. Isn't too bad on gas milage either.
#548 of 1889 Steering wheel removal by obus100 Mar 08, 2003 (10:55 am)
Hi Guys   I have a new LS 2003 and rather than buy the $4000 LT package just to get a leather wrapped steering wheel, I picked a line new one up from a 2000 at a local bone yard from a 99 which I understand is the same GM part number.   How do I get the SRS pod out of the middle and then the steering wheel off?   I certainly do not want to blow up the air bag!   I bet I have to disconnect the battery and then what?   I could take it to the dealer to have them install it but I would like to save the $100 for them to do it. But not if I have to disconnect and test all sorts of electrical circuits and still end up blowing up the air bag and costing myself $2000 or so.   Please let me know if anyone has had any experience with this.   I also received from Santa a wood trim kit and I need to get inside the glass/plastic cover on the instrument panel. How do I go about that?   Thanks for any help   Dennis O turnkeynew.rr.com

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