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Test drove a new GM van....
#4975 May 14th 2003 10:07 am
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Not sure if this is the right forum for this but here goes.
I decided to take one for a drive and really give it a thourough critique.

LIKES:
*Rear doors swing 180 degrees revealing a massive opening which was great.
*40/60 side cargo doors available on both sides.
*All wheel drive option is excellent especially since vans are traditionally lousy in the winter.
*Engine selection offers more than adequate power.
*Smooth ride with interior noise kept to a minimum.

DISLIKES:
*The front seats are too close to the doors. With the increased cubic footage in these vans I was amazed at how crammed I felt by the doors. The passenger side was worse and if you are 6'3" or taller riding shotgun is terrible. The side pillars on both sides were right against my shoulder. The space between the two front seats is enormous, all GM would have to do is move each seat 1" towards the center and it would make a world of difference.
*Side doors on both sides are great but only open 90 degrees and you cannot disconnect them swing fully open.
*The looks, before this new front end I didn't mind the appearance but this new "snouty" looking front end is just too much for me to overlook. But appearance is subjective.

Summary:
These vans are made on a very solid box frame and the power plants are impressive. The ride is very smooth and the cubic footage is fantastic. If you are under 6'3" and 225 lbs then you may feel comfortable in this van. If you are bigger than that then you will most likely be disappointed, especially on the passenger side.
The appearance on these vans is an acquired taste but they can be sweet. Check the links below for two cool versions of the new GM vans at the SEMA show. Personally, I am anxious to see the 2004 Ford van, and eventually the next full size van offered by Dodge.

Keep on Vannin! Greg
http://www.velocityjrnl.com/jrnl/2002/vmd9172ov.html http://www.velocityjrnl.com/jrnl/2002/vmd9169ov.html


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#4976 May 14th 2003 4:36 pm
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Do you think they'll ever offer the 4-wheel steering on the vans that they have on the pickups? That'd be SWEET for a Van-khana!!

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I like the room in my Ford, but it's the extended version.

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#4978 May 14th 2003 9:11 pm
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Thanks for the info Salvagebeast. Personally, I don't think the pics of the GM van look all that bad. And I'm a Mopar fan. As far as Dodge vans, sadly, they are no more. Chrysler has decided to push the Sprinter instead. A German origin delivery van. Oh well, I never had any intentions of getting rid of my '92 Maxivan anyway. [Linked Image]


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