1999 Chevy Astrovan - $2000 - Rebuilt transmission, new tires, more[views:4263][posts:23]_________________________________________________ [Aug 25,2011 7:16pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] 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. [img] [img] [img] [img] 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. |
| ____________________________________________ [Aug 26,2011 12:19am - FuckIsMySignature ""] damnit where were you 2 months ago! |
| ______________________________ [Aug 26,2011 7:28am - blue ""] Hmmmmmm....payment plans accepted? Lol |
| ____________________________________ [Aug 26,2011 11:14am - arktouros ""] this is a pretty good deal. if you buy any van, new or old, expect to put work into it, but still, would buy. |
| _________________________________________________ [Aug 26,2011 2:43pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] 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. |
| _________________________________________________ [Aug 27,2011 2:38pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] ... |
| _________________________________ [Aug 27,2011 2:41pm - RustyPS ""] I want that sick basketball rim on the phone pole |
| _________________________________________________ [Aug 27,2011 2:58pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] Ask AFLAC Guy if you can have it. He'll probably trade for some duck sauce. |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 27,2011 3:27pm - aaron_michael ""] This is very good things |
| _________________________________________________ [Aug 29,2011 5:54pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] Gonna put this on CList in the next few days a couple of inquiries, we'll see how things go |
| ____________________________________________ [Aug 29,2011 6:37pm - Blessed Offal NLI ""] do you accept bits of string? |
| _________________________________________________ [Aug 30,2011 2:35pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] After much thought, no, no I won't accept bits of string. Tough decision. |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 30,2011 3:37pm - Blessed_Offal ""] [img] |
| ________________________________ [Aug 30,2011 4:55pm - Mark_R ""] Where are you located? |
| ________________________________ [Aug 30,2011 5:45pm - Mark_R ""] 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. |
| _________________________________________________ [Aug 30,2011 9:36pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] 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. |
| ________________________________________________ [Sep 1,2011 5:26pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2577527400.html |
| ________________________________ [Sep 1,2011 8:31pm - reimroc ""] astrovan back on the market |
| _________________________________________________ [Sep 13,2011 6:00pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] bump |
| __________________________________________________ [Sep 14,2011 10:51pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] buy this. |
| __________________________________________________ [Sep 23,2011 12:57pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] I left the lights on the other night, so now you get a BRAND NEW BATTERY with a 7 year warranty, too. YAY... |
| _______________________________________ [Sep 23,2011 2:20pm - AndrewBastard ""] can it be rented for $500 for 2 weeks? |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 23,2011 2:45pm - LucidCurse ""] sexy whip...would consider if I needed one |
| __________________________________________________ [Sep 26,2011 12:00pm - the_taste_of_cigarettes ""] AndrewBastard said: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. |