My buddy has one with 370,000 miles on it. The engine runs great with never any problems. He has had trouble with suspension over the years but considering the miles it’s nothing too bad. That V6 engine is pretty bullet proof.
I think the AWD version is built a little heavier duty than the 2WD model.
He’s got a little rust but those vans are so rare now that every time I see his it looks very cool. Keep in mind that my friend takes extremely good care of his vehicles. Most Astro Vans seen from the early years are crappy looking. His is the best I’ve ever seen aside from the wild custom restorations.
He told me he’d sell it for $1100 if you’re interested. It’s located in St. Louis MO. I’ve never seen a nicer original… White AWD with larger tires so it looks like a little urban gorilla.