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returntothepit >> discuss >> 1999 Chevy Astrovan - $2000 - Rebuilt transmission, new tires, more by the_taste_of_cigarettes on Aug 25,2011 7:16pm
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toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 25,2011 7:16pm edited Aug 25,2011 7:20pm
So after much deliberation, consideration, and some other -ation words, I've decided to sell my van.

It's a 1999 Chevrolet Astrovan.

I am selling it for $2000. I bought it for $2400 last year and put over $4000 worth of work into it to get it to a drivable, everyday usable vehicle that doesn't need much done to it.

The reason I am mentioning it on RttP is that I bought it for band shit and it's been great for that. Wish I didn't have to sell it but hey, my loss is your gain, right? I will be listing this on Craigslist next month for slightly more money, but I'd rather a band have it then some dumb ass that wants to use it for kids or god knows what else and won't understand what it means to drive this hurly bastard.

PROS:
-Completely rebuilt transmission from AAMCO. Basically like new, 2+ years left on the warranty (I bought a 3 year warranty)

-Brand new tires, still under warranty

-I have a stereo that has a CD player and all that but never found the time and energy to install it. It's yours with the van.

-Spare tire underneath

-New starter, new alternator.

-I am pretty sure there's a trailer hitch but I've never used it.

-Engine is much younger than the vehicle itself. It bought the van at about 198,000 miles and the engine only had 80,000 miles on it. I'm at 202,000 right now I believe.

-I've installed a contractor's lock on the back of the van. These are super intense and can't be taken off without going through hell or, of course, using the fucking key. What I mean is they are ass hard to break into.

-The emergency brake was the only issue when I had it inspected last year and I had it fixed on the spot. It wasn't setting high enough and now it is.

-I've had some brake line work upon buying the van as well as an alignment.

-I have both the seats that came with the van. You can fit either 8 people and an ok amount of equipment or 5 people and enough equipment for a 5 person band. We've fit two bass cabs, two 4x12 guitar cabs, three heads, all our instruments, a five piece kit, suitcases, mic stands, and a pedal board in here, plus additional luggage up front.

CONS:
-The van itself is 10+ years old and 200,000 miles. Expect to be doing some repairs here and there. What I can tell you is that since I had the transmission, alternator, starter, tires, a few brake lines, and an idler arm fixed, plus the engine is way younger than the vehicle, you should have far less to worry about than other vans in this range of miles an years.

-Needs some routine maitenance like a coolant flush that I'm not interested in doing right now. I have a full list from NTB of what needs to be done and none of it is particularly time sensitive.

-Selling AS IS. I don't know how to repair a van, there's no advantage to me making any guarantees cause I'm not a car guy, so all I can do is tell you what I know about it and meet the requirements of the law.

-It could probably use a tune up and an aligment, but I've been on top of this van since day one and use it all the time. Did a small tour in it, too, so you can use it at once but expect no miracles.







I'll give you every scrap of relevant paperwork for the warranties.

Email thefutureiswideshut(at)gmail.com. I can let this go October 1st, so you have a little time to think it over.



toggletoggle post by FuckIsMySignature at Aug 26,2011 12:19am
damnit where were you 2 months ago!



toggletoggle post by blue  at Aug 26,2011 7:28am
Hmmmmmm....payment plans accepted? Lol



toggletoggle post by arktouros at Aug 26,2011 11:14am
this is a pretty good deal. if you buy any van, new or old, expect to put work into it, but still, would buy.



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 26,2011 2:43pm
thanks guys

anyone with any questions can email me, I'll be totally upfront about what the van is like, good and bad.

Ultimately it's a really great deal in that this van is A) selling for less than I paid for it and B) has had over $4000 worth of work to make all of the important areas strong as fuck.

Drives and parks like a minivan, seats and tows like a cargo van. V6.



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 27,2011 2:38pm
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toggletoggle post by RustyPS  at Aug 27,2011 2:41pm
I want that sick basketball rim on the phone pole



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 27,2011 2:58pm
Ask AFLAC Guy if you can have it. He'll probably trade for some duck sauce.



toggletoggle post by aaron_michael  at Aug 27,2011 3:27pm
This is very good things



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 29,2011 5:54pm
Gonna put this on CList in the next few days

a couple of inquiries, we'll see how things go



toggletoggle post by Blessed Offal NLI at Aug 29,2011 6:37pm
do you accept bits of string?



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 30,2011 2:35pm
After much thought, no, no I won't accept bits of string. Tough decision.



toggletoggle post by Blessed_Offal at Aug 30,2011 3:37pm



toggletoggle post by Mark_R at Aug 30,2011 4:55pm
Where are you located?



toggletoggle post by Mark_R at Aug 30,2011 5:45pm edited Aug 30,2011 5:46pm
Reason I ask is maybe asking to rent your van to move this weekend, if you're OK with it. Southie to JP. Don't know for sure yet but figured I'd see if you're open to that possibility.



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Aug 30,2011 9:36pm
Lent someone my old van once so they could move. It was a friend, an old boss from where I was working. They accidentally backed into a pole and put a huge dent in the side. I mean massive.

Sorry, I don't lend out / rent my van anymore.



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Sep 1,2011 5:26pm



toggletoggle post by reimroc at Sep 1,2011 8:31pm
astrovan back on the market



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Sep 13,2011 6:00pm
bump



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Sep 14,2011 10:51pm
buy this.



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Sep 23,2011 12:57pm
I left the lights on the other night, so now you get a BRAND NEW BATTERY with a 7 year warranty, too. YAY...



toggletoggle post by AndrewBastard  at Sep 23,2011 2:20pm
can it be rented for $500 for 2 weeks?



toggletoggle post by LucidCurse at Sep 23,2011 2:45pm
sexy whip...would consider if I needed one



toggletoggle post by the_taste_of_cigarettes  at Sep 26,2011 12:00pm
AndrewBastard said[orig][quote]
can it be rented for $500 for 2 weeks?


I won't rent it out anymore. Had my last van exposed to a good chunk of damage when I lent it out before and wouldn't be able to get afford the repairs this time around.

I would give you a break on the $2000 if you are really interested, that way you can pour the difference in cost into getting this thing a little TLC.



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