Try www.astrosafari.com. That's their version of the List.

I've looked at AWD Safari's a few times. Problems seem to be primarily be around comfort features like power windows and locks. When the transmissions go out, it can cost as much as a Syncro trans to sort out based on repair estimates I received in the San Francisco Bay Area. It will like cost less in areas where Astro/Safari vans are more common.

BenT 
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> On May 7, 2014, at 7:21 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
>  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