That's what we replaced the GMC Safari with but it really didn't hold up the same and the '12 Grand Caravan fell apart in just a few years.
the GMC Safari is a real body-on-frame truck, with a van body. I have seen Astrovans with half a million miles on them, going strong.
I agree that the Grand Caravan is a bit flimsier, but mine has been in the family since it was new and well-maintained. Still strong 12 years later
You have fine taste, my friend. I felt a little bit like an idiot making this choice, but once I came out of the closet the number of people who thought it was a good idea was downright gratifying.