winter beater
#1
winter beater
so i need some input in a winter beater...I m debating on whether r i should get a winter beater or if i should just drive my civic through the winter...
before anyone says just put some winter on your tires here is a little background ....Me and my wife were looking at a car with more space and a little different from what we had so we started looking at suvs...
Our budget went from 5 all the way down to 3000 ( we dont want to spend more in a car we won use as much ).. I seen older suvs ( 97-99 for that price) some newer ones with crazy mileage (99-00) and some big engines 4 to 5 liters going for that price ( a lot of durangos)... I have also consider hatchbacks for the space but the wife is not too crazy about them..
I know a lot of you guys have winter beaters so what would you guys recommend ... My budget is about 3000 so private sell is a must and this is only going to be driving during the winter and probably store most of the summer
before anyone says just put some winter on your tires here is a little background ....Me and my wife were looking at a car with more space and a little different from what we had so we started looking at suvs...
Our budget went from 5 all the way down to 3000 ( we dont want to spend more in a car we won use as much ).. I seen older suvs ( 97-99 for that price) some newer ones with crazy mileage (99-00) and some big engines 4 to 5 liters going for that price ( a lot of durangos)... I have also consider hatchbacks for the space but the wife is not too crazy about them..
I know a lot of you guys have winter beaters so what would you guys recommend ... My budget is about 3000 so private sell is a must and this is only going to be driving during the winter and probably store most of the summer
#3
If it was up to me i ll get a nice two door or a hatchback ( diesel golf ) ...
#4
For 3-5k, you wont get much of an SUV. You might get real lucky and find an old CRV or RAV4, but more then likely a Ford Explorer or Chevy Blazer for that price. Both of which would probably cost more to maintain and repair and not worth the trouble.
For your price range, you can easily find a Subaru Impreza AWD. They are great in the snow, the wagon/hatch has tons of room and they will be a million times more reliable then an older Ford or GM truck.
Subaru cars for sale in Toronto, new & used Subaru cars - Kijiji Toronto
For your price range, you can easily find a Subaru Impreza AWD. They are great in the snow, the wagon/hatch has tons of room and they will be a million times more reliable then an older Ford or GM truck.
Subaru cars for sale in Toronto, new & used Subaru cars - Kijiji Toronto
#5
For 3-5k, you wont get much of an SUV. You might get real lucky and find an old CRV or RAV4, but more then likely a Ford Explorer or Chevy Blazer for that price. Both of which would probably cost more to maintain and repair and not worth the trouble.
For your price range, you can easily find a Subaru Impreza AWD. They are great in the snow, the wagon/hatch has tons of room and they will be a million times more reliable then an older Ford or GM truck.
Subaru cars for sale in Toronto, new & used Subaru cars - Kijiji Toronto
For your price range, you can easily find a Subaru Impreza AWD. They are great in the snow, the wagon/hatch has tons of room and they will be a million times more reliable then an older Ford or GM truck.
Subaru cars for sale in Toronto, new & used Subaru cars - Kijiji Toronto
dont like the impreza too much.. I like the golf better ...
I m even thinking of just throwin snow tires , remove the fornt lip and drive my civic..
I m looking around and cars are dirt cheap now.... I m thinking of just drive my civic through the winter and next year buy something much nicer ( if i can save enough to spare some cash)
thanks
#7
I'd agree with you on this. Certain cars just aren't made for winter but a civic with snows is great. Just pick up something nice next summer and keep the civic as your winter car
But if you're set on a winter beater how about a 3rd gen camry. Dirt cheap and reliable. The v6 is a bit of a hog though ... made that mistake but still love the car.
But if you're set on a winter beater how about a 3rd gen camry. Dirt cheap and reliable. The v6 is a bit of a hog though ... made that mistake but still love the car.
dont like the impreza too much.. I like the golf better ...
I m even thinking of just throwin snow tires , remove the fornt lip and drive my civic..
I m looking around and cars are dirt cheap now.... I m thinking of just drive my civic through the winter and next year buy something much nicer ( if i can save enough to spare some cash)
thanks
I m even thinking of just throwin snow tires , remove the fornt lip and drive my civic..
I m looking around and cars are dirt cheap now.... I m thinking of just drive my civic through the winter and next year buy something much nicer ( if i can save enough to spare some cash)
thanks
#11
thanks for all the responses...
finally convince the wife that a hatchback will be more suited for us... Maintanance in a suv is quite expensive ...
So now i m looking at 3 cars
civic sir
ww golf
mazda 3 sport
finally convince the wife that a hatchback will be more suited for us... Maintanance in a suv is quite expensive ...
So now i m looking at 3 cars
civic sir
ww golf
mazda 3 sport
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
supra810
Honda Civics (+ other) for sale
0
17-Sep-2007 04:44 PM
djrolaidz
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
0
26-Oct-2005 10:24 PM