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#1 of 2 Tranny Repair 98 Astro, Time TO Sell? by jkumpire24 Apr 30, 2009 (3:59 pm)
Hi Folks!   A coolant/fluid line gave up the ghost the other day, and fried 3rd and OD on my 4.3 liter Chevy Astro Conversion Van. The repair will cost $2K total. I owe about 2K on van loan. I was on the road when the tranny let go, it was frustrating, there was little warning the tranny was in trouble. The Service Vehicle light had just barely come on before it started going to neutral.   After I get it fixed, I'm wondering if I can sell the van and cover the loan and part of the cost of the repair. What should I ask for it? Or should I just hold onto the van? The repair has a warranty, so if it is transfers with ownership I would feel good about the sale. Interior is in good shape, exterior is too.   Van has about 139K miles on it.   Thanks for your opinions! Replies to this message: spike99 (May 04, 2009 5:19 am)
#2 of 2 Re: Tranny Repair 98 Astro, Time TO Sell? [jkumpire24] by spike99 May 04, 2009 (5:19 am)
Replying to: jkumpire24 (Apr 30, 2009 3:59 pm) .   Only you can make the decison to sell or not.   If wondering, I did have a 2001 AWD Safari van. For some unknown reason, that thing was a lemon "since day one". It always broke down on my family. Tranny rebuild, transfer case rebuild, ABS sensors, cruise control, power steering pump, steering box, idler arms, vacuum hose, etc. etc. We only drove it a few months of the year (for "long haul" family trips) and every time we did drive it, it needed "on average" $1K to fix it - when we returned. Yet... My previous RWD 1995 Safari van was amazing. It only blow 1 alternator and its other fixes were normal expected wear / tear items.   Do shop around for different tranny rebuild prices. My 2001 AWD got its tranny rebuilt for $1,100. Other shops wanted $2,000 to look under its hood. Thus, do shop around.   If the many other parts of your van look great, little to no rust and is low mileage, then it might be worth keeping it. But if you van has a history of blowing parts or is showing oil leaks (yes, do slide under the van yourself and check), then perhaps it is time to sell.   For selling price (if you do decide to sell), look for existing "for sale" vans in your area. Each area has different selling prices. Based on their condition, miles, etc., price yours to match their "average" selling price. Thus, asking fare market value for your van.   If it were me and my 1998 Astro/Safari van had low miles, had no under belly oil leaks, had acceptable rust levels, interior looked great and I still had faith it its ability, I'd get its tranny fixed and keep it. For my family's "long haul" needs, the Astro/Safari design was good to my family. Especially the RWD version - that I should have bought to replace my previous 1995 van. If the "design" of the Astro/Safari van fits your needs and driving comfort, then keep it.   But in the end... Only you can decide to keep or fix your current van. Your call....   .

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