the prices on those things can sure be low all right.
I imagine they are 'all right' if one doesn't mind the Chev/GM aspect.

I had a buddy, a ski equipment rep , who swore by them, first a 2WD and
then an AWD .

requardless of purchase price, low or high ..
I find every single new used vehicle I get needs 200 things repaired or
serviced on it immediately.
that's only a slight exageration. If it was more Fridae I'd share about
a modest work truck I just got that's workin' out just great.

On 5/7/2014 4:21 AM, Don Hanson 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
>