"pab0601" (pab0601)
04/19/2014 at 15:36 • Filed to: None
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"pab0601" (pab0601)
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I'm going off to college next year and will need something 4wd. I am leaning towards a m/t wrangler and wanted to know if anyone has any opinions, warnings, preferences, comments etc. about them. Other suggestions are welcome, the budget is around 14-16k.
Crocket Bernet
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 15:38 |
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I was going to say XJ, but with $16k I'd say get a cherry hawk eye WRX.
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 15:40 |
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Any reason for needing a 4x4 or AWD?
cabarne4
> Crocket Bernet
04/19/2014 at 15:42 |
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X2
Wranglers are fun with no doors and roofs, but they're drafty / cold in the winter. XJ if you want to daily a Jeep. But with that budget, WRX or something.
If you want ground clearance / SUV, it's hard to beat a Nissan xTerra. 4WD, manual, good V6, and no horrible, crippling issues. They're pretty reliable and good in bad weather.
CUV / Crossover style, there's bunches of Subarus, the Honda CRV / Toyota Rav4 (if you want something boring and predictable).
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pab0601
> Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
04/19/2014 at 15:43 |
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I'll be going farther north for school and the drive is back country 2 lane highways. Snow is pretty common and my rwd 4runner has already proven ineffective in snow this winter. Plus the 4 runner is being given to a sibling next year as a first car so I'll be needing to get a car anyways. I figured while I'm in the market, might as well go 4wd/awd.
dogisbadob
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 15:45 |
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Do you really need the AWD/4WD?
Of course, the Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe were available with AWD. The Suzuki SX4 and Aerio SX are good picks too.
The Colorado and Canyon might also work for you and they are also cheaper than the Tacoma.
Another good option might be the 2004+ Acura RL, which I believe come standard with AWD.
yamahog
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 15:52 |
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Warning: as my dumb ass learned this winter spinning a complete 360 across 4 lanes of traffic and miraculously not killing myself, anyone else, or my Jeep, 4WD won't save you from ice. Whatever you get, budget some cash for good winter tires and take it easy in ice and snow.
RW53104
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 15:53 |
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I just got a Mitsubishi Montero Limited, 4wd with plenty of off-road capability. Heated seats, sunroof, leather, nice stereo, and you can find plenty below your price threshold. I had some mechanical problems with mine, but that's really not typical- these cars are tanks. Has tons of space and a third row seat that tucks away into the floor, too.
vorspringing
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 15:59 |
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Whatever you get, budget for winter tires. They make a huge difference, even with an AWD car - particularly on side roads where the plowing's marginal or nonexistent.
Dunnik
> pab0601
04/19/2014 at 16:11 |
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Replace your 2Runner with a 4Runner?
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pab0601
> Dunnik
04/19/2014 at 23:02 |
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Sorry for being so late getting back but yeah that's one of my options. At the moment I've got an 03 and my dad recently got an 08 4runner that's the v8 4x4. He said that I could switch to the 08 if I wanted and he would replace it for himself or I could get something of similar value. The 08 is almost exactly like mine (minus the v8 4x4 stuff) right down to the color. It drives pretty much the same and I think it's time for me to drive something different. Plus I figured by getting something different and staying below budget, I could easily afford winter tires or other things I might want to change with the new car.