1991 Chevrolet Astro CL review from North America
"A great vehicle for family travel and a good workhorse for occasional towing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine smokes at startup, but the oil consumption has remained low.
Brakes have cheap construction.
Idler arms wore despite diligent greasing.
Van is a little noisy at freeway speeds.
The ride is a bit jiggly.
Needs mid-grade fuel to run well.
General comments?
The van still looks and runs well at 115000 miles and 9 years old. It has been a very durable and reliable vehicle, despite occasional towing of a heavy trailer (5000 lbs). The vehicle is very stable pulling the heavy trailer.
The vehicle can fit a lot of gear inside with the rear seat removed (5 bikes + vacation gear).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2001 |