1991 Chevrolet Astro review from North America
"Excellent value, excellent work horse, good vehicle!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced the water pump, repacked the head gaskets, and recently had a front and rear brake job.
General comments?
I bought this van from its original owner in 1998, for business use. It was a replacement for my 1987 BMW 325 convertible, a big change and not an easy one to make! Nobody looked at my car anymore to say, "Nice ride!" But I traded a show horse in for a work horse and I've never been sorry.
This van drives well, still looks good inside and out, hauls whatever I need to haul (including as many as seven people at a time), and is quite a comfortable ride. The best is its durability. In the years I've owned it, maintenance has been minimal. When it overheated due to water pump failure at about 165,000 miles, the repair was quick and easy and I've had no further problems. I plan to continue to drive it for a good while longer.
I can't say enough positives about this old van.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 179000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2004 |