My 1997 GMC Safari

**TaHoE** · 10-04-2005, 09:47 PM

I know I may look wierd, but I really do love this van. RWD and 250lb/ft of torque is fun, even in a van. 0-60 in 10.5 seconds, not too shabby. HIDs are getting installed next week, as is some other nice gizmos. I'll post pics of that stuff after it gets installed. Enjoy!

**paul8488** · 10-04-2005, 09:53 PM

Ha! I actually get you... I always had a soft spot for these vans. I wish they'd made the shorter versions until the end... somehow I think the short butt with the stubby nose would looke great!

**TaHoE** · 10-04-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

Ha! I actually get you... I always had a soft spot for these vans. I wish they'd made the shorter versions until the end... somehow I think the short butt with the stubby nose would looke great!

You know what is strange...I always hated the SWB versions, they looked unproportional to me. I really like the long rear overhang look, like someone grabbed the body and pulled it all the way to the end (short front overhang).

giagastormer · 10-04-2005, 09:59 PM

Wow, it's in great shape.

The only thing it's missing is a set of rims.

Kar Krazie · 10-04-2005, 10:00 PM

We had a 1997 Safari, forest green with a silver bottom. We had a fully loaded SLE. I hated it, it was falling apart. My prents only bought it beacuse we were little kids, but now that we are older they bought a Tahoe in 2003 and in January, we are getting a 2007 Chevy tahoe LTZ in blue, fully loaded.

**TaHoE** · 10-04-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by giagastormer

Wow, it's in great shape.

The only thing it's missing is a set of rims.

I am pretty sure it's getting Chrome 17" 5-Spokes

Kar Krazie · 10-04-2005, 10:06 PM

No, you have to get 24's man.... Then you can put rubberbands on for tires!

heals120 · 10-04-2005, 10:11 PM

You must live close to me. Van Buren Chevrolet commercials are always on TV here in Rochester.

**TaHoE** · 10-04-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kar Krazie

No, you have to get 24's man.... Then you can put rubberbands on for tires!

Haha...

"And You thought the ride was rought with 15" wheels, wait till you get 24"ers..."

Mischief007 · 10-04-2005, 11:25 PM

We also had a 97 Safari SLX demo. Fully loaded, started falling apart. My dad traded it in for a 02 Dodge RAM. We also had an 88 Safari SLX SWB. I loved that van. I'm going to get myself one of those from the late 80s. Preferably am 87 with the 5-speed.

**TaHoE** · 10-05-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by heals120

You must live close to me. Van Buren Chevrolet commercials are always on TV here in Rochester.

I knew there would be at least ONE person who would notice my Van Buren licence frame. To be honest we didn't buy this van from Van Buren (wow sounds kind of repetetive). However, we did get it serviced there a few times so thats why the Van and the Tahoe both have Van Buren Licence Plate holders. I actually don't live close to you, but I am not all that far away either. I live in Franklin Square which is exit 17 off of the Southern State Parkway.

**Ming** · 10-05-2005, 09:05 AM

I love my 2004 Safari AWD, even if it is a bit too thirsty for my daily commutes (so I drive my Bonneville instead).

Great all around vehicle (even if it does have a very "Pre-Lutz" design interior, it still is more attractive than the 2006 Suburban inside, I think) that can do just about any job if you take the time to remove the seats, but at the same time a good, smooth, quiet ride - great for road trips. Much less noisy and tighter than my 2001 Chevrolet Express passenger van.

What HID lights are you getting? I might consider that upgrade someday.

**GMCSonoma** · 10-05-2005, 09:21 AM

Nice photos! Nice van! Nice neighborhood!

**TaHoE** · 10-05-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ming

I love my 2004 Safari AWD, even if it is a bit too thirsty for my daily commutes (so I drive my Bonneville instead).

Great all around vehicle (even if it does have a very "Pre-Lutz" design interior, it still is more attractive than the 2006 Suburban inside, I think) that can do just about any job if you take the time to remove the seats, but at the same time a good, smooth, quiet ride - great for road trips. Much less noisy and tighter than my 2001 Chevrolet Express passenger van.

What HID lights are you getting? I might consider that upgrade someday.

I forgot, my buddy is doing them for me. I will ask him and get back to you.

Arizona Slim · 10-05-2005, 11:03 AM

Ahh, that takes me back. My family has had many Chevy Astros. My dad bought one in about '87 and had 3 more after that, the last one an AWD honey that I loved. My grandparents had 2 of them, and my unlce is presently on his 3rd I think. Hard to beat for their versatility and toughness while still being small enough to manuver around in the city. Anyway, sweet ride Tahoe. Keep us updated.

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TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,849	My 1997 GMC Safari I know I may look wierd, but I really do love this van. RWD and 250lb/ft of torque is fun, even in a van. 0-60 in 10.5 seconds, not too shabby. HIDs are getting installed next week, as is some other nice gizmos. I'll post pics of that stuff after it gets installed. Enjoy! __________________

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,365	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari Ha! I actually get you... I always had a soft spot for these vans. I wish they'd made the shorter versions until the end... somehow I think the short butt with the stubby nose would looke great! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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Kar Krazie 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Hills above Santa Clarita, California Drives: 2003 Chevy Tahoe w/20's 2004 GMC Sierra SLT Posts: 2,537	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari We had a 1997 Safari, forest green with a silver bottom. We had a fully loaded SLE. I hated it, it was falling apart. My prents only bought it beacuse we were little kids, but now that we are older they bought a Tahoe in 2003 and in January, we are getting a 2007 Chevy tahoe LTZ in blue, fully loaded. __________________ Buick Enclave

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Kar Krazie 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Hills above Santa Clarita, California Drives: 2003 Chevy Tahoe w/20's 2004 GMC Sierra SLT Posts: 2,537	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari No, you have to get 24's man.... Then you can put rubberbands on for tires! __________________ Buick Enclave

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heals120 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Drives: Current: '03 Specialized Hardrock Pro '06 Specia Posts: 1,786	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari You must live close to me. Van Buren Chevrolet commercials are always on TV here in Rochester. __________________ Happy Flappers Team Website -Current Cars: '06 Acrua TL '03 BMW X5 '03 Honda Accord '05 Honda Civic -Past Cars: '03 Honda S2000 '01 Ford Escape '02 Honda Accord '00 Honda CRV

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Mischief007 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG Posts: 1,220	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari We also had a 97 Safari SLX demo. Fully loaded, started falling apart. My dad traded it in for a 02 Dodge RAM. We also had an 88 Safari SLX SWB. I loved that van. I'm going to get myself one of those from the late 80s. Preferably am 87 with the 5-speed.

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Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,425	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari I love my 2004 Safari AWD, even if it is a bit too thirsty for my daily commutes (so I drive my Bonneville instead). Great all around vehicle (even if it does have a very "Pre-Lutz" design interior, it still is more attractive than the 2006 Suburban inside, I think) that can do just about any job if you take the time to remove the seats, but at the same time a good, smooth, quiet ride - great for road trips. Much less noisy and tighter than my 2001 Chevrolet Express passenger van. What HID lights are you getting? I might consider that upgrade someday. __________________ The Latest: Step by Step - How to Play Commodore 64 Games on a PC Last edited by Ming : 10-05-2005 at 09:10 AM.

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Arizona Slim 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Lonesome Crowded West Drives: 04 GMC Sierra 06 Dodge Magnum Posts: 1,508	Re: My 1997 GMC Safari Ahh, that takes me back. My family has had many Chevy Astros. My dad bought one in about '87 and had 3 more after that, the last one an AWD honey that I loved. My grandparents had 2 of them, and my unlce is presently on his 3rd I think. Hard to beat for their versatility and toughness while still being small enough to manuver around in the city. Anyway, sweet ride Tahoe. Keep us updated.

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