So I Should Have About $3000...

"Skif6996" (Skif6996)
12/28/2013 at 15:13 • Filed to: None

What should I buy?

I am (hopefully) selling my motorcycle. I haven't ridden in years because I won't put my wife and I on it at the same time, since my son was born. This pains my wife because she also wants to ride. Anyway, I am looking for a decent awd or 4x4. Preferably something with a bit of powah, but honestly just want something decent to drive through the snow on my way to work. I have kind of looked at Cherokees and Subies. Any suggestions?

DISCUSSION (48)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:13

A damn good BJ

ddavidn > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:14

I have an E36 M3............

But I like you, so I won't sell it to you. Miata!

Frank Grimes > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:21

I would sell you my mustang coupe for $2500

PS9 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/28/2013 at 15:22

Don't think the wife would like that...

/jk

dogisbadob > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:23

You don't need AWD for snow :p

However, there is the 2003-2006 Matrtix/Vibe AWD. Maybe you can find one in your price range.

There is also the Suzuki Aerio SX AWD.

A very affordable, and overlooked, choice is the Tracker/Sidekick/Vitara. Real 4x4, spacious, and fuel-efficient.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > PS9
12/28/2013 at 15:23

Diamonds=BJs

GeorgeyBoy > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:27

I would just invest it for a little while. I'm seeing a 6% return on my investments a month. I almost made a big purchase about a year ago. I'm glad I didn't, I have almost double to spend now by just investing my money in a few things.

Skif6996 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/28/2013 at 15:27

Trust me, she has a few Miatas on her fingers. Haha

Spaceball-Two > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:29

SR5 pick up or 4runner. Good mpg, easy to work on and in my experience of owning a couple they are bullet proof.

Skif6996 > dogisbadob
12/28/2013 at 15:31

There actually is a Sidekick locally but it is a bit on the high end of my price. I havent been able to find any Aerios either. Found one for about $6k.
I go to work pretty early in the AM and live in a valley. There have been times I couldnt get down the block and had to go in late after the roads were plowed.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:33

You must have received the finest of BJs.

Skif6996 > Frank Grimes
12/28/2013 at 15:34

Thanks but i don't think that will get me up the mountain in the snow. :-)
Also... Mustang Coupe? I thought they only made sedans.

Skif6996 > GeorgeyBoy
12/28/2013 at 15:35

That is sound life-advice, but doesn't help me drive to work.

Skif6996 > ddavidn
12/28/2013 at 15:37

I was expecting a lot more of this. Miata is always the answer. And there are a few for sale around here.

Skif6996 > Spaceball-Two
12/28/2013 at 15:38

This is actually a really good recommendation but I have had a hard time finding them in my range. They are few and far between around here.

Spaceball-Two > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:41

Got it. They're everywhere here in Seattle.

GeorgeyBoy > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 15:42

In that case you can't go wrong with a Cherokee. The straight 6s are practically bullet proof.

Wyldcard > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 16:18

I'm going to suggest something a little out there.. how about an Aztek?

The fact that they're ugly as sin destroyed their resale value, they come in AWD, and I have heard that owners actually really like them for their practicality. It's the aesthetic equivalent of erectile dysfunction, but when you're looking at the $3k market, options are going to be a little limited unless you're willing to buy something with 250000km or more.

curbwatching > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 16:47

Kinja'd!!!

AMC Eagle, all day long.

Style for miles, a truly excellent 4x4 that will take you places only a Land Rover can go, and a 0-60 time of "yes, it will go from 0-60."

Your friends will admire you, strangers will want to talk to you, your Eagle will become your best friend. The two of you will have adventures. You'll end up with a picture of your Eagle on your desk to show to anyone who stops by.

You can find good examples for well under $3k, leaving you some cash left over to spend on a gift for the wife.

Think about it, wouldn't you like this to be you? (Minus the awful music.)

RoooDog > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 17:18

You should also consider the 1998-2000 Volvo V70XC. AWD and a turbo 5 to boot.

Great for snow and comfy as hell for the fam. Plus, Volvo. For life...

midengineer > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 18:23

If by some miracle you could find a Celica all trac within your price range that would be a pretty sweet ride.

Skif6996 > curbwatching
12/28/2013 at 19:07

My parents actually owned an SX4! I love these things. Unfortunately, none to be found here. Probably all rotted away.

Skif6996 > Wyldcard
12/28/2013 at 19:08

My ex's dad uses to sell those. He loved them.

Skif6996 > RoooDog
12/28/2013 at 19:09

I will look into these. I found an S60 with unknown mileage.

curbwatching > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 19:12

Your parents (and you) have great taste.

Skif6996 > RoooDog
12/28/2013 at 19:20

This would basically blow my whole stash but I have actually looked at the ad before. Could maybe talk him down some but I would still need to worry about passing state inspection with those SEL's.

Skif6996 > curbwatching
12/28/2013 at 19:22

Thank you much. I actually just found a photo a couple days ago so I will SR20 when I get a chance.

Mirror Universe Stig > GeorgeyBoy
12/28/2013 at 19:22

6% a month? 72% annual interest rate. with monthly compounding that's a 101% rate of return - more than doubling your money per year. If you can actually do that, you should be a billionaire running a hedge fund. Nobody gets those rates of return.

Mirror Universe Stig > curbwatching
12/28/2013 at 19:25

Autotrader shows exactly two for sale nationwide, with the cheapest at $3,600

Mirror Universe Stig > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 19:31

You don't say where you are, but I'd think about an AWD minivan. Chevy Venture, GMC Safari/Chevy Astro, Chrysler Town and Country/Dodge Caravan. Autotrader shows 133 AWD minivans for sale under $3500 nationwide.

curbwatching > Mirror Universe Stig
12/28/2013 at 19:33

That's not bad.

There are two Eagle wagons on eBay right now, one for $1,600 and one for $1,000 — but they'd be projects.

Eagles make their way through eBay pretty regularly, an SX4 sold for $1,525 in running but rough shape, and some pristine examples have been going north of $4k, still a nice price.

George McNally > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 19:34

Ford Taurus with Blizzaks the whole way around. It will go fairly well in the snow and it's a tank.

You wont be too upset when you crash it or someone crashes into you.

Mirror Universe Stig > curbwatching
12/28/2013 at 19:49

For less money, you can find 4x4 minivans. Astro/Safari, Venture, Caravan/Grand Voyager. About the same gas mileage, more space, and possibly anti-lock brakes.

curbwatching > Mirror Universe Stig
12/28/2013 at 19:58

But 100% less YEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!

zyodei > GeorgeyBoy
12/28/2013 at 20:01

the hell you investing in?!?

bottsdotts > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 20:33

If you want to avoid violently heaving as you walk towards your Aztek, you could get a Buick Rendezvous, they are on the same chassis.

Skif6996 > Mirror Universe Stig
12/28/2013 at 20:44

There are actually a lot of chrysler awd vans here in SW PA.

Skif6996 > RoooDog
12/28/2013 at 20:46

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4190523627…
Sorry forgot to post link.

911e46z06 > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 22:03

e30

Skif6996 > 911e46z06
12/28/2013 at 22:33

Good option except for snow. If i didnt need a snow-ready DD I would be all over that.

911e46z06 > Skif6996
12/28/2013 at 23:00

Fair enough. If you're cool with a truck, there's always the old chevys. I just picked up a minty '97 Tahoe for 4 grand.

null > Skif6996
12/29/2013 at 00:38

E30 + Blizzaks + LSD + sand bag. Daily driven around Chicago, easily got me through every snowfall/snowstorm the city threw at me.

Or E30 325ix.

Wyldcard > bottsdotts
12/29/2013 at 02:51

I would actually argue that the Rendezvous is more of a visual assault than the Aztek. Since I compared the Aztek to the visual equivalent of erectile dysfunction, the Rendezvous is the visual equivalent to discovering erectile dysfunction after successfully seducing Sasha Grey and taking her home.

GeorgeyBoy > Mirror Universe Stig
12/29/2013 at 13:05

Of course I don't always have that kind of return... But I've been doing very well, as is pretty much everyone. My advisor said 4% is the norm for his clients lately. Tons of growth for me, AMR helped, a company I bought mid Nov has a 12% gain to date for me, and a couple other things blew up for me. I have some income stocks as well.

GeorgeyBoy > zyodei
12/29/2013 at 13:10

I made some off American. I have a few other companies in the airline industry that are doing well. I have a few MLPs. Even a furniture company has also doubled in price for me this year.

Dennis loves you too > George McNally
12/29/2013 at 21:57

Blizzaks aren't cheap though I wish

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Skif6996
12/30/2013 at 01:37

notchback!

Skif6996 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/30/2013 at 06:57

Fair point.