1997 Chevrolet Astro

Minivan

Automatic

1GBDM19W9VB228050

Lemon & Manufacturer Buyback

Gasoline

First you need to know something about this vehicle: I have $32,448 invested in this van. I know what you are thinking, but first let me assure you that's a real and genuine number not some pie in the sky inflated BS. There is nearly 26 grand just in parts alone in this thing, as nearly every nut and bolt has been rebuilt or replaced. It's as close to a brand new Chevy Astro as you can get. I will include a parts list later on in the listing and trust me, its staggering... Yes, I know I was retarded to spend this much money on an Astro, but its a little late to complain about it now! I also know I will lose my ass on this when I sell it, and am prepared for that. In fact its starting price is less than I have just in mechanical parts alone. Whomever buys this, will be getting an INSANE good deal as its a No Reserve auction that's going to the highest bidder. Here are the major details: Rust free southern van with NO rust, accidents or filler ANYWHERE.030 over 4.3 Crate engine from O'Reilleys auto4 Long haul semi truck air ride captains chairs made by Prime searing with power lumber, bolsters, thigh supports. Also pass and drivers seats are heated with self leveling memory adjustments. THESE ARE AWESOME!!!! LOOK THEM UP ON YOUTUBE - PRIME 600L SEATS!Dual Viair compressors with stainless steel 10 gallon tank Full sound deadening on all body panels and floorFlip down 13' DVD TV with remoteMemory foam bedConcert hall sound system with subwooferCut pile Rolls Royce style carpets with diamond stitch interiorPPG 14' Corvette Laguna Blue, base-coat clear-coat paintVirtually every single mechanical system has been replaced. Only original major mechanical components not replaced are the transmission and center differential.Anti UV Ceramic window tint on all glass including windshieldTuff Wheel body color 20' wheelsLess than 5000 miles since builtRuns and drives fantastic, can be driven anywhere. No leaks, all mechanical systems work perfectly. Only uncompleted item on the truck is some of the auxiliary lighting is not connected. This is a truck built clearly with an eye on quality and not on cost, and I doubt you could find many nicer ones on the planet. Last but not least, included below is an itemized list of items replaced and rebuilt on the van. Most parts still come with warranties from O'Reilleys and Advanced Auto. Go through them one at a time and you will see that these are real deal numbers, and that I seriously have a buttload of cash invested in this truck. Only item that might make you scratch your head is $1080 for carpet, but that's really what it costs for the good stuff. Go to ACC and price out a cut pile, mass backed carpet kit for this van. This stuff is so nice you will want to get naked and roll around on it! I bought only the best stuff because I planned on keeping this van for many years to come, and recent personal issues force me to sell it. My loss is your gain, bid with confidence!! Serious bidders only, I reserve the right to cancel bids from anyone with zero or negative feedback. I have sold over 50 cars on Ebay over the last 10 years with 100% feedback! Exterior (parts only exc paint) Original van price $1,500 Wheels/Tires $2,050 Paint/body $3,700 LED tail lamps $200 Headlamps $150 Metal mesh grille $100 Brush guard $295 Aux lights front $300 Aux lights rear $300 Custom light mounts $600 New door handles $25 New mirrors $125 New windshield $220 Exterior parts total $9,565 Interior (parts only) Viair compressor system $850 Prime seating chairs $2,800 Carpeting $1,080 Ceramic tint $750 1/0 power kit $110 R/F 5 Channel amp $325 Alpine sub w/ box $250 Alpine components (2 pair) $275 Pioneer head unit $375 Dynamat $250 Upholstety material $750 Dash cluster bezel $110 New seat belts $375 NOS door panel $400 13 overhead TV/DVD $250 Misc materials $450 Floormats $90 Power window switch $35 3 new door lock actuators $115 Rear hatch struts $55 Heater control module $115 Custom seat brackets $225 Custom bed frame $50 Memory foam mattress $150 Weatherstripping $245 Dash cover $90 Custom center console $125 AC Inverter $190 Interior parts total $10,885 Mechanical (parts only) Reman 4.3 long block $1,100 New front springs $95 New front poly bushings $105 New front brake pads $45 New front brake rotors $65 New front brake calipers $98 New alternator $150 New Battery $95 New AC compressor $275 AC lines $90 New Power steering pump $50 New Astro GT gearbox $395 NewWater pump $45 New Fuel pump $235 New Plugs/wires $85 New exhaust $250 New spider injector $400 New rear brakes $75 Rear wheel bearing kit $150 Auxilary rear sway bar $290 New Bilstein shocks $285 New sway bar links $35 New tie rods $45 New ball joints $65 New center/drag link $115 New idler/pittman arm $85 New radiator $150 Auxiliary cooling fans $125 Mechanical parts total $4,998 Total parts $25,448 175 hours labor $7,000 Total Invested $32,448