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FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:05:21 am
gulp  :'(

I can't believe I'm doing this...

we need to reduce our outgoings; which includes changing down to being a one car family and Mrs Starfish doesn't like driving Jolene (WTF!)

1995 Chevy Astro All Wheel Drive 4.3l petrol with LPG conversion

my insurance was £438 this time round

automatic

left hand drive

pretty damn scruffy cosmetically (that's why I'm not asking for £5k+), but drives well - no rust

extremely comfortable leather seats, full blinds, groovy internal lights

electric bench seat - converts into comfy bed

mid seats turn round if needed to make a bigger bed and are very easily removable for transporting washing machines, mobility scooters etc

all pipes, tubes and belts replaced when I got it 3 1/2 years ago

MOT and tax till November

no idea about price... first £2.5k gets it for definite, but as time goes by I'll have to accept a lower offer

I'm writing this as quickly as possible before I chicken out, so haven't got any pics ready

Google will probably let you know if this is the vehicle for you

more details and pics to follow

owch  :'(

« Last Edit: February 24, 2012, 10:25:09 am by lagerstarfish »

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#1 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:13:16 am
NNFN!!!

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#2 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:22:01 am
wiped away a few tears

more info

V6 engine

big, stainless exhaust

injectors replaced

new water pump (main weakness of engine system)

sounds like a Miami drug runner's boat  8)

Starcraft conversion - gay skirts removed for better ground/snow clearance - no TV/VCR, but wiring, rear speakers/headphone sockets are still there - groovy wooden trim throughout

has 10 CD changer, radio and cassette player (old school driving joy)

7 seater

cruise control and arm rests, obviously

ladder on the back

electric front seats

aircon temporarily disabled - garages fault, so hopefully getting fixed

the kids will hate me...

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#3 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:26:02 am
Are you sure about this Lagers ?

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#4 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:28:39 am
Sell  the other car!

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#5 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:35:59 am
Sell the other house! Sell the wife! Sell the kids!

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#6 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:36:56 am
not my choice

I put Mrs S through so much shit - the bust ankle being the latest on the heap -  that I'll do anything to make her happy

this is the 2nd gen model 1995- 2005

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#7 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:39:40 am
Mrs S.
I like the fact that Starfish is your surname and your first name is Lager

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#8 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:45:18 am
drives well in the snow, even without snow tyres or chains

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#9 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:47:17 am
not my choice

I put Mrs S through so much shit - the bust ankle being the latest on the heap -  that I'll do anything to make her happy


Yes I know all that but........ah..... dammit.  :'(

drives well in the snow, even without snow tyres or chains

You forgot to mention personalised plate (if your name is Lagerstarfish).

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#10 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:49:49 am
drives well in the snow, even without snow tyres or chains

you forgot to mention how it sounds too... its amazing!

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#11 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:52:56 am
alloy wheels

space saver spare tyre

front tyres due for replacing (£65 each, fitted - not too bad)

original vacuum cleaner working fine - deep carpet throughout - with extra foot mats (same carpet)

headrests on all seats

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#12 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:53:50 am

you forgot to mention how it sounds too... its amazing!



sounds like a Miami drug runner's boat  8)



It does too.

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#13 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 10:55:54 am
sailed through last 2 MOTs

steering limiter bushes thingies getting worn

new windscreen

new wiper blades

new battery

12v sockets all over the place

Haynes manual

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#14 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 11:01:16 am
mileage is about 85k - so probably another 200k left in it


was 49k when I got it

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#15 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 01:10:25 pm
serviced 3k miles ago

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#16 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 01:25:00 pm
I'm fairly certain somewhere amongst the organised chaos that is our beloved forum there is a photo of the lagersbus but I can't find it.

Anyhoo. What colour is it out of interest?

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#17 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 01:27:59 pm
Found it

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#18 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 01:34:47 pm
did I mention tinted windows?


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#19 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 01:52:34 pm
did I mention tinted windows?

Who are you trying to convince here?

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#20 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 01:57:28 pm
Found it
I thought it was this one?

Alloy wheels, tinted windows

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#21 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 04:27:02 pm

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#22 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 05:34:57 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

:(

It does gurgle like a drug dealers speedboat fed on a mixture of nitrous oxide and rothmans ;)

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#23 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 07:19:02 pm
Quick before the missus catches me...what's the internal layout of this thing? And what sort of fuel consumption are you getting? Would be nice to keep it in the community - it seems nearly as well loved as you  ;)

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#24 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 24, 2012, 07:20:45 pm
I've been longing after one of these bad boys for ages, wish I could justify it!

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#25 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 25, 2012, 09:22:39 am
also considering letting this drive away awning go with it



and this bike rack



apologies for not getting any proper internal pics yet, I'll need a hand moving seats back into place because I am a useless cripple

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#26 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 25, 2012, 09:40:32 am
mpg...

typically I get 15mpg doing gentle town driving in Sheffield (hills), less if I drive like BA Baracus. how you drive these things makes a huge difference to fuel use

fully laden with 4 people, baby equipment, 2 weeks worth of shit and 3 bikes on the back I did 350 miles on the motorway on 65 litres of LPG traveling at 60ish mph (cruise control) doing very little overtaking- that's about 24mpg

with the middle seats out (heavy fuckers) and just me and pads and travelling at 56mph, I can squeeze a bit more out of it . but still not the 30mpg that some people claim (maybe possible on petrol instead of LPG)

wind resistance is significant, so speeds over 65mph give noticeably worse mpg

some stuff written here

http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16645.0.html

LPG tank takes 65 litres
I think the petrol tank takes 100 litres
so it could be possible to do 900 miles without stopping for fuel - that's Sheffield to Chamonix, or Dover to Font and back (with some forest driving) - worth thinking about for the next time that there's a fuel shortage in France
« Last Edit: February 25, 2012, 10:06:32 am by lagerstarfish »

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#27 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 25, 2012, 09:52:37 am
it goes without saying that LH drive makes driving in the rest of Europe very easy

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#28 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 25, 2012, 09:59:48 am
that bike rack could hold quite a few bouldering pads - and with 7 people sharing the fuel costs, you could have a rather good font trip...

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#29 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 25, 2012, 10:02:46 am
you can't take LPG vehicles through The Tunnel

Norfolk Line ferries let this van, with bike rack, go on for normal car price

I have a French LPG connector/adapter to go with the van
« Last Edit: February 25, 2012, 10:21:47 am by lagerstarfish »

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#30 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 25, 2012, 10:54:51 am
one of the contributing factors to not having this as our only car is that on classic car insurance it is now difficult (expensive) to get cover for work use (having your mileage paid and that sort of thing)- I do occasionally have to use a car for work (so that I can get back in time to collect kids etc) - I've opted for private use only (£438 fully comp inc European cover and basic RAC)

obviously driving to and from your usual place of work is not a problem

phone MCE insurance to get a quote to help you decide

I'd be surprised if it was possible to insure drivers under 25
« Last Edit: February 25, 2012, 11:00:48 am by lagerstarfish »

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#31 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 11:29:27 am
right - sorted some photos

I was surprised to find that mileage is actually less than 69k

flank


cockpit




flight instruments - can toggle between miles and km (for Font trips etc)


mileage


dash


passenger seats


drinks cabinet


middle seats left facing forward, rear seats down (crash pad carrying mode) - big enough for me to sleep diagonally



full bed down - middle seats turned round - proper comfy


does my bum look big in this?


side door


one seat out (both lift out easily)



power sofa controls


one of the many storage holes


I'll go out when it's dark to get some shots of the "mood lighting"

I also have the clothes rail that goes in the back - ideal for keeping the tux/ball gown ready for the after party
« Last Edit: February 27, 2012, 11:43:38 am by lagerstarfish »

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#32 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 11:38:39 am
I so wish I could find a reason/justification for why I need to have this machine

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#33 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 04:06:44 pm

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#34 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 04:25:23 pm
front seats adjust forward-back, up-down and tilt - all electric

also have adjustable lumbar support

steering wheel adjusts too


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#35 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 08:20:04 pm
some night time shots with the blinds closed

with reading lights and mood lights
there are separate reading lights for rear and middle seats - and front seats obviously


mood lighting - roof lights and side lights on separate switches
hello ladies...

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#36 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 08:57:48 pm
24 mpg is very good for fully loaded on LPG.....LPG fucks MPG so far up the arse it needs a crowbar to get out.

Plenty of speakers there!

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#37 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 27, 2012, 09:03:45 pm
LPG fucks MPG so far up the arse it needs a crowbar to get out

I heard that on these engines it doesn't make such a big difference - I haven't felt like doing a long journey on petrol just for the sake of comparison

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#38 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 29, 2012, 05:17:56 pm
The difference between the petrol and lpg mpg in one of these vans  is pretty negligible on a long journey ........ The difference in cost, however, is massive ........

     

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#39 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
February 29, 2012, 08:02:37 pm
Now we just need the shot of Lagers in the buff, greased up with Mazola, lounging under the mood lights. Surely we gave enough plywood that you can build a ramp to get you up onto that plush leather bed/rutting area in the back of the van Lagers....

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#40 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
March 01, 2012, 08:28:19 am
I would like to express my gratitude to Percy (& The Works) for donating ply and to Grumpy for using it to build me an access ramp for my mobility scooter.

I will send Percy a photo as requested - for personal use only. I may grant permission for it to be used in the ladies changing room at The Works.

Grumpy can feel safe in the knowledge that he need never see such a photo.

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#41 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
March 01, 2012, 11:49:21 am


Grumpy can feel safe in the knowledge that he need never see such a photo.

And that in itself is thanks enough ........

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#42 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 26, 2013, 11:51:12 pm
gone  :wavecry:

I am now the proud owner of a beige Citroen Xsara Picasso (12 months blah blah, full history etc) - if you're going to go bland, you might as well do it properly - this is the most stealth chav-taxi in the hood - even I can't locate it on the street, let alone in Asda's car park

I also have enough money left over to get drunk for a month - although I am told that this may be ringfenced for the Fund for Moving Into a Significantly Better School Catchment

another positive thing is... well there isn't one really



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#43 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 10:01:00 am
 :thumbsdown: Bastard bastard insurance company bastards.  :thumbsdown:

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#44 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 10:48:44 am
beige

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#45 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 11:14:21 am
beige

it might be Urban Beige

perhaps Milky Tea

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#46 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 11:23:59 am
Fuck I'm gutted
I loved that van

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#47 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 11:25:45 am
beige

it might be Urban Beige

perhaps Milky Tea

Invisible cloak on foggy days!

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#48 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 11:36:20 am
You could always pimp it up.....



or even.....



They still look shit don't they.  :sorry:

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#49 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 11:44:51 am
Lot of turd polish used there.

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#50 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
June 28, 2013, 11:47:13 am
It did give over 50mpg (it's a 1.6 petrol) on the round trip to Todmorden Cathedral of Bearded Power. I think the atmosphere tries to move out of its way to avoid being contaminated with Uncool - this results in very little air resistance. It may be because of the 50mph speed limit on the M62.

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#51 Re: FS: AWD Chevrolet Astro LPG
July 02, 2013, 10:16:33 am
and to Grumpy for using it to build me an access ramp for my mobility scooter.



And I haven't heard a peep from you since ........

 

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