What's After Safari/astro Van?

Spike99 · January 28, 2008

My current 2001 AWD Safari van has lived its life. After having 2 + Safaris and been driving 3 of them at work, my wife & I don't want another Safari/Astro van again. Time to move onto something different. A vehicle replacement for 2 adults +3 kids, something that gets better MPGs, something thats easier to park between the parking lines. Targeting for 2 WD with 2+1 "removable" rows of seats. If possible, 3rd row seat with 1 removable seat would be perfect. Hopefully, something that can tow more then 3,000+ lbs. FWD is ok but if given a choice, I'd like to stay with RWD - for my towing needs. From your perspective, what's a good Safari/Astro "van like" replacement? How about "used" Envoy XL with I6 in 2WD version? Is this a good replacement "minor towing and family vacation cruising" vehicle?

thanks.

HDChuck01 · February 9, 2008

After owning your Safari you'll realize just how big it is compared to an Envoy / Trailblazer. I would go with a Yukon / Tahoe 2WD. You can get a newer one with the flex fuel engine and /or the Displacement on Demand feature I think that's what it's called that shuts off cylinders for better fuel economy. I used to own a Safari and they are truly Mini vans compared to the other "mini-vans". I think the Yukon / Tahoe might get slightly worse MPG's than the Envoy but the difference in interior room is HUGE.