1985 Chevrolet Astro

Pros: Dependable, gas efficient, sturdy

Cons: Limited leg room front passenger side

Review: We bought our Astro new in 1985, because we needed a tow vehicle for our 22 foot travel trailer. It had the standard v-6 engine, 2 standard front seats, 2 rear bench seats, and all the options available at that time. All we added was the tow package...

Pros: Lasts forever

Cons: Tune up requires interior cover removal, electrical problems

Review: My father purchased our Chevy Astro Passenger Van and we used it as a family car. In 1993, when I went to college, he gave me the van and bought a new car for his use. I used the Astro until 1998 or so.

Although I had been one of the drivers...