looking for a good AWD car

xicedlovexoxo · December 24th, 2008, 10:02 PM

So my dad got his Christmas bonus today, and he tells me he's looking at buying an AWD/4WD car or truck. Preferably, I think we both agreed that we'd rather have a car than a truck, so I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for good AWD cars? We have about a 2000$ budget, possibly more after tax returns, so this is why I'm asking - I need to find something good for the budget we have. If we had more money I'd just have said "Get an Impreza" and been done with it images/smilies/tongue.gif

Its either get an AWD vehicle, or he's just going to buy winter tyres for all our current vehicles. Winter tyres...on a Camaro? images/smilies/lol.gif

Help us please, before it all goes awry...

Dogbert · December 24th, 2008, 10:06 PM

~~2.5RS. We've been over this.~~ Oh wait, $2000. images/smilies/sad.gif

100-150k mile Legacy's seem to be going for about $2,000.

xicedlovexoxo · December 24th, 2008, 10:13 PM

Hm, I did search Craigslist but it didn't turn up anything today images/smilies/sad.gif

Are there any other good sites I can find used cars on for that price? I'm not very resourceful when it comes to searching for used cars.

Dogbert · December 24th, 2008, 10:22 PM

eBay Motors.

bartboy9891 · December 24th, 2008, 10:29 PM

Try Autotrader.com

argatoga · December 24th, 2008, 10:30 PM

For $2000k I'd get winter tires and chains. Its a bit of a waste to buy a car you would only need for a couple weeks a year. And yes a Camaro with proper ties, sandbags in the back, and a competent driver will do. For reference I've had no problem driving my Mustang with shity all seasons down here in Poulsbo.

xicedlovexoxo · December 24th, 2008, 10:38 PM

Well, my dad actually wants another car so he won't have to drive his Camaro in crappy weather anymore - so if we do get another, it will be a daily driver, for sure.

JipJopJones · December 24th, 2008, 10:41 PM

Subaru SVX... I have no idea how much they go for... but they are awesome.

starfox07 · December 25th, 2008, 12:27 AM

Ranger fx4 would be pretty nice.

Not very good selection of awd cars for $2000

Maybe a beat to hell DSM?

Hemily · December 25th, 2008, 1:39 AM

i tried autotrader, saw ya were in Washington, found some random zipcode, and picked within 100 miles, these were the options for somethign not a truck.

1990 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Sedan

1991 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Wagon

1990 Subaru Legacy LS Special Edition 4x4 Wagon

and...

1989 Toyota Camry AWD

but if at any distance...

1991 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Sedan

1991 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Sedan

1983 AMC Eagle (4wd)

1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Wagon

1993 Subaru impreza L AWD

1998 Subaru Impreza L AWD Wagon

jayhawk · December 25th, 2008, 2:22 AM

You may, since you hardly get snow in your area, just buy a set of winter tires and rims and throw them on when a storm hits. My Impreza would be stellar in the snow if it had winter tires. Instead it has what they laughably call "all season" Potenza RE92's that would be horrendous in a two wheel drive vehicle.

If you are going to buy an Impreza, get a mid 90's Outback wagon. Bulletproof. That $2000 can turn into twice that if you save up, I really doubt you are going to see that much snow again this season.

And check out the 1983 AMC Eagle Hemily posted. They are AMAZING in any weather, any conditions.

Spectre · December 25th, 2008, 2:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfox07

Maybe a beat to hell DSM?

Like this one, sitting by the side of the road in a puddle of its own coolant?

http://www.dallasdrivers.org/gallery/d/23815-1/IMG_2315.JPG

Yeah... maybe a DSM shouldn't be on that list.

Prost264 · December 25th, 2008, 2:27 AM

Subaru anything.

C53A_4G63T · December 25th, 2008, 2:30 AM

Yeah, even stock DSM's should not be considered for daily driving. Actually, they should not be considered for a weekend project car either.

I say go for the AMC. It's unique and almost a classic.

xicedlovexoxo · December 25th, 2008, 3:25 AM

That AMC thing... images/smilies/yucky.gif

>.<

What about this? http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/950640131.html I don't know if that's one of the AWD models, however, and the ad doesn't say.

In the end, this is going to be my dad's decision - so we may end up with a truck anyway - but he wanted me to look at stuff too and see what I found in the way of AWD cars.

Lupin_IV · December 25th, 2008, 3:30 AM

The AMC is the most interesting of the ones listed so far, and it's likely the most capable as it has Jeep running gear.

argatoga · December 25th, 2008, 3:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xicedlovexoxo

That AMC thing... images/smilies/yucky.gif

>.<

What about this? http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/950640131.html I don't know if that's one of the AWD models, however, and the ad doesn't say.

Ugh, one of the worst cars I ever owned was a 1989 FWD Legacy. Those things are pretty gutless. Though the manual may make up for it a little.

katwalk · December 25th, 2008, 3:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lupin_IV

The AMC is the most interesting of the ones listed so far, and it's likely the most capable as it has Jeep running gear.

why not go for a jeep then?

Spectre · December 25th, 2008, 4:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwalk

why not go for a jeep then?

Guess you missed this part.

Quote:

Preferably, I think we both agreed that we'd rather have a car than a truck, so I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for good AWD cars?

My translation: 'My father and I are idiots that artificially limit ourselves in such a way that we don't want to buy the most effective vehicle for my needs.' images/smilies/lol.gif

Why? Because if she'd get over the "ooooh, I hate trucks" thing, she'd find that there are loads of small high quality 4x4 trucks that get decent gas mileage running around out there. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

anti-net · December 25th, 2008, 4:12 AM

What about an old Volvo? something like an 850?

December 24th, 2008, 10:02 PM	#1
xicedlovexoxo Not A Dude Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 3:46 AM Location: F'dale, Washington Age: 18 Posts: 668 Car: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. Rep Power: 14	looking for a good AWD car So my dad got his Christmas bonus today, and he tells me he's looking at buying an AWD/4WD car or truck. Preferably, I think we both agreed that we'd rather have a car than a truck, so I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for good AWD cars? We have about a 2000$ budget, possibly more after tax returns, so this is why I'm asking - I need to find something good for the budget we have. If we had more money I'd just have said "Get an Impreza" and been done with it Its either get an AWD vehicle, or he's just going to buy winter tyres for all our current vehicles. Winter tyres...on a Camaro? Help us please, before it all goes awry... __________________ "The star that shines twice as bright, lives half as long." -- RH. "Cos I really always knew that my little crime would be cold, that's why I got a heater for your thighs."

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Dogbert Joined: Nov 15th, 2008 Last Online: 12:59 PM Location: N38° 34', W90° 15' Age: 23 Posts: 4,469 Car: Roger Dean's Rocks Rep Power: 216	~~2.5RS. We've been over this.~~ Oh wait, $2000. 100-150k mile Legacy's seem to be going for about $2,000. __________________ Get out. Your incredulous education system and archaic judicial practices are a stain on our country. Last edited by Dogbert; December 24th, 2008 at 10:10 PM.

December 24th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#3
xicedlovexoxo Not A Dude Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 3:46 AM Location: F'dale, Washington Age: 18 Posts: 668 Car: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. Rep Power: 14	Hm, I did search Craigslist but it didn't turn up anything today Are there any other good sites I can find used cars on for that price? I'm not very resourceful when it comes to searching for used cars. __________________ "The star that shines twice as bright, lives half as long." -- RH. "Cos I really always knew that my little crime would be cold, that's why I got a heater for your thighs."

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Dogbert Joined: Nov 15th, 2008 Last Online: 12:59 PM Location: N38° 34', W90° 15' Age: 23 Posts: 4,469 Car: Roger Dean's Rocks Rep Power: 216	eBay Motors. __________________ Get out. Your incredulous education system and archaic judicial practices are a stain on our country.

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argatoga Can't Start His Wank Joined: Oct 4th, 2005 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Washington State, USA Age: 26 Posts: 4,776 Car: '78 MG Midget, '78 Honda CB400t Rep Power: 162	For $2000k I'd get winter tires and chains. Its a bit of a waste to buy a car you would only need for a couple weeks a year. And yes a Camaro with proper ties, sandbags in the back, and a competent driver will do. For reference I've had no problem driving my Mustang with shity all seasons down here in Poulsbo. __________________ "If you think about it breast implants aren't much different than braces. Their main purpose is to improve one's appearance, at least that's how it was in my case." - KaJun "Anyway, I'm off to eat my dick" - Austere Last edited by argatoga; December 24th, 2008 at 10:33 PM.

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xicedlovexoxo Not A Dude Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 3:46 AM Location: F'dale, Washington Age: 18 Posts: 668 Car: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. Rep Power: 14	Well, my dad actually wants another car so he won't have to drive his Camaro in crappy weather anymore - so if we do get another, it will be a daily driver, for sure. __________________ "The star that shines twice as bright, lives half as long." -- RH. "Cos I really always knew that my little crime would be cold, that's why I got a heater for your thighs."

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starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 20 Posts: 3,375 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 81	Ranger fx4 would be pretty nice. Not very good selection of awd cars for $2000 Maybe a beat to hell DSM? __________________ -Environmentally Hostile-

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Hemily Joined: Nov 16th, 2008 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Haugesund, Norway Age: 24 Posts: 100 Car: a weird mix of cars. Rep Power: 14	i tried autotrader, saw ya were in Washington, found some random zipcode, and picked within 100 miles, these were the options for somethign not a truck. 1990 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Sedan 1991 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Wagon 1990 Subaru Legacy LS Special Edition 4x4 Wagon and... 1989 Toyota Camry AWD but if at any distance... 1991 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Sedan 1991 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 Sedan 1983 AMC Eagle (4wd) 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Wagon 1993 Subaru impreza L AWD 1998 Subaru Impreza L AWD Wagon __________________ "The roads are littered with forward-facing speed cameras that go off in a burst of blinding red light so intense it can strip all the paint off the front of your car. They don’t take your licence for speeding over there. They take your sight. " -Jeremy Clarkson about Norwegian speed cameras Last edited by Hemily; December 25th, 2008 at 1:51 AM.

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jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 1:15 PM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,471 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	You may, since you hardly get snow in your area, just buy a set of winter tires and rims and throw them on when a storm hits. My Impreza would be stellar in the snow if it had winter tires. Instead it has what they laughably call "all season" Potenza RE92's that would be horrendous in a two wheel drive vehicle. If you are going to buy an Impreza, get a mid 90's Outback wagon. Bulletproof. That $2000 can turn into twice that if you save up, I really doubt you are going to see that much snow again this season. And check out the 1983 AMC Eagle Hemily posted. They are AMAZING in any weather, any conditions. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

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Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Last Online: 12:12 AM Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,617 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	Subaru anything.

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xicedlovexoxo Not A Dude Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 3:46 AM Location: F'dale, Washington Age: 18 Posts: 668 Car: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. Rep Power: 14	That AMC thing... >.< What about this? http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/950640131.html I don't know if that's one of the AWD models, however, and the ad doesn't say. In the end, this is going to be my dad's decision - so we may end up with a truck anyway - but he wanted me to look at stuff too and see what I found in the way of AWD cars. __________________ "The star that shines twice as bright, lives half as long." -- RH. "Cos I really always knew that my little crime would be cold, that's why I got a heater for your thighs."

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