2001 Chevrolet Astro Van AWD, Low Miles, Well Optioned, 8
Passenger, Very Clean!
Back in 1985 Chevrolet released an entirely new vehicle platform
that was initially designed to compete with the 1984 release of the
Plymouth Voyager mini-van. The new ""Astro"" van was a completely
new concept that combined both the new ""mini-van"" segment, with
the then dwindling station-wagon market, offering a vehicle that is
easy to load, had tons of interior space, and was much easier to
drive compared to the long, gas guzzling, full size wagons.
This 2001 model year Astro van is a great example of why these
vehicles were so popular from the mid- '80's until 2005, when
Chevrolet finally ended production. With seating for 8 people, the
front captain's chairs are plush and comfortable with 6-way power
driver's seat, the rear 2 rows are bench style seating with
matching plush fabric so all 8 passengers ride in total comfort.
The seats along with the rest of the interior, are in excellent
condition showing minimal signs of wear. The dash, center console,
side panels, and headliner are all in like new condition - the
gauge panel lens is clear making it easy to read the odometer
showing only 43,923 miles since new. This Astro comes well equipped
with many options including: power steering, power disc brakes,
cruise control, tilt steering, power driver's seat, deep tinted
glass, power mirrors, overhead console, keyless entry, front and
rear A/C and heat, AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player, and
the very popular rear Dutch-Doors with rear window defogger.
The Astro van converts from a passenger vehicle to a utility van
quickly and easily by removing the rear bench seats. With the seats
removed, there is room for full 4'x 8' sheets of plywood while
still having room to close the rear doors. Payload weight is a very
capable 1667 lbs so you can add a stack of drywall on top of the
plywood with no issues. Towing capacity is an impressive 4700 lbs,
great for towing that utility trailer or boat to the local boat
launch across town, and with this beautiful Astro van - you are
towing in style!
Under the hood is the ultra-dependable 4.3L Chevy V6 engine factory
rated at 190 horsepower with 250 ft lbs of torque, providing plenty
of power for towing those heavier loads. Shifting duties are
handled by a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and
""Tow/Haul"" mode that, when activated, changes the shift pattern
to extend shift points for improved towing capabilities.
Distributing the power is a center mounted transfer case driving
both front and rear wheels - a true ""All Wheel Drive"" system
making wet roads and especially snowy roads, easier to travel.
The AWD Astro van is still a very sought-after utility vehicle
thanks to its proven track record for being very reliable and very
capable of so many things - especially its capabilities to seat up
to 8 passengers with luggage and travel anywhere in comfort, as
well as the ability to act as a utility van by simply removing the
rear bench seats. There are still many Astro vans on the road today
- a testament to their popularity and reliability. It is not
uncommon to find these with over 300,000 miles on the odometer and
still on the road today.
It is very rare to find one of these vans in this incredible
condition with less than 44K original miles! Do not miss out on
this opportunity to own one of Chevrolet's most popular family
vehicles of the '90's, considered the ""middle-van"" because of its
larger size in relation to the smaller mini-van market. Sold with
the original window sticker along with original sales invoice and a
clean Carfax.
For more information, call our LaFontaine Classic Cars team at
248-714-2110 or send us an email to
[email protected] today.
