Finally got another one (pics)

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Finally got another one (pics)

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Sold my beloved 03 awd Astro early 2012 to buy the wife a newer full size Hi-top conversion van. As soon as it drove away I knew I made a mistake. Fast forward to this year I started hunting for another one. Found an 02 awd Safari with a 4' suspension lift nice wheels and tires, flowmaster exhaust, tv-dvd player, backup camera, brake controller and a bunch of other goodies. It has higher miles (149k) but it was well maintaned and virtually rust free, my astro had 145k on it when I got rid of it and it was as reliable as ever so the mileage doesn't scare me too much on these vans.

Here's some pics of the old one and the new!
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Luckily we had some snow this weekend so I got to test the awd, works great. Need to find some mud and get proper offroad pics.

Sorry for the huge post, just excited to be back in an Awd van :supz:
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Very Nice, looks to be a good buy. :supz:
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Welcome Back !
Feels Good I bet eh? Nice new ride.
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Re: Finally got another one (pics)

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Thanks :cheers: . Question for you guys: Is the electronically engaged transfer case on my new van up to the task of minor off roading? My old one had the running boards and no lift so other then some mud and snow I didn't venture onto any trails with it.
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Great looking new van you have there!
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that looks like JohnnyAWD's van!

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It was his van, I bought it from the guy he sold it too.
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Was trying to get a hold of him on here to ask him about some of the parts on it. Anybody know him?
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paintfumes wrote:Thanks :cheers: . Question for you guys: Is the electronically engaged transfer case on my new van up to the task of minor off roading? My old one had the running boards and no lift so other then some mud and snow I didn't venture onto any trails with it.


Yes it certainly is.

However, I've blown the fuse two different times, each when shifting on the go. Apparently it's to taxing. So, I recommend stopping before shifting from 2 hi into 4 hi.
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Re: Finally got another one (pics)

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I've seen pictures of this van before and always thought it's one sharp looking ride... Congratulations!
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