What vehicle can replace a Safari/Astro Van?

showland
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:20:20 +0000
General Discussion

I’ve got a 2001 GMC Safari Van that has been a great vehicle for me. I’d like to replace it with something new next year, but can’t think of another vehicle with the same overall abilities of this van, and the Safari van is not longer in production. Any ideas from anyone?

Here is a list of the what this van does that I need a new car to also do.

1. Carry five band members and sound gear, including a 5 foot long electric piano, to gigs.

2. Carry 4 x 8 sheets of plywood, drywall, and other construction materials inside out of the rain.

3. Have all wheel drive or four wheel drive and be able to pull a snowmobile/motorcycle trailer

4. Get 20 MPG on the highway.

5. Carry a big load of trade show materials for work.

Most mini vans or SUV’s wont carry the same amount of gear the Safari carries. Larger Vans don’t get the same gas mileage and don’t have AWD. Trucks with open beds are no good for music gear.

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