may be too late.

   Can anyone give me tips on what to look for in the GM small AWD vans
before I go buying one?  Astro and Safari?   I've been over the  brand
forums and haven't found anything on their weak points or any type of
pre-purchase information checklist..so I thought I'd ask for a PM from
anyone here who's got experience with theses vans....I know there are a few
who have them.  I know these must have issues like our vanagons do, so I'd
like to know what to look for...

   I am looking for an inexpensive work van with AWD to get me and my tools
around, and to tow a work trailer with...I am sick of changing 'modes' in
my Vanagon ....dragging out all the tools and putting the toys inside
several times a week, sometimes even twice a day...that is not fun and I've
found that I forget things that are needed.... I get to my bike ride
starting point sometimes and find I have no front wheel....get to the job
site and find I forgot my saw or drill....plus, I am beating up the Vanagon
inside....I'd like to minimize that...

  Thanks, sorry for the non-friday off topic post but the van I spotted is
sitting out next to the highway and looks like a Killer deal...It will
probably sell before Friday... PS it is a 97 AWD panel with tow package and
low mileage with a straight body for just $2k

  Don Hanson