What's up guys? Here's the deal, I work for a major Northeast passenger transportation company. Up until recently I was catching the train to work which made life simple. I was reassigned to a new location. While closer, it makes catching the train way more inconvenient. I'm currently using a friend's '02 Grand Am to make the 80 round trip commute but she needs it back soon. Of the 40 miles (one way) about 30 of it is all highway. I'm looking for an older vehicle capable of accumulating high miles. Preferably something AWD as I need to make it to work through all weather conditions. I would consider a manual, only because I would like to get better with one and this would be a good chance. I would like either a wagon or small SUV, since I could also use it for small home projects in addition to the work commute. I've been looking at Subaru Foresters as it appears they would fit the bill. I was wondering if anybody had any experience with this vehicle? Any opinions? Are they pretty solid? Also feel free to throw some other suggestions at me. I'll set my budget at about $3500, Im not looking to spend a fortune. Thanks!

 

At $3,500 and your requirements, I feel that a Forester would be your best bet. If your budget was slightly higher, you might've been able to swing a used, older WRX wagon.

 

1G CRV, with manual transmission.

 

Forester, Legacy wagon, or Outback. Bonus points if you can find a Legacy GT wagon.

Those are pretty much your only options.

 

thats what I wanted for my winter beat but all of the ones I looked at were rusted to hell. Ended up getting a 03 Acura EL. Has done me great.. OP a crv or a forester would be great

 

1G CR-V MT gets my vote. My co-worker has one and it's a blast in the snow with the right tires.

 

325ix

 

Man, $3500 doesn't get much. But, if it's a true beater get a Forester.
Otherwise, I'd consider something like an Accord.

 

Civic!

 

Pm me. I've got an 03 TL with the 06 accord tranny in it for sale. 123k miles. Some body damage, but mechanically sound and drives great.

 

AWD is not a necessity for snow and it kills gas mileage, civic would be my pick

 

FWD with nice winter tires would work just as good as AWD.

 

come and buy my 06 accord LX. but not at $3,500 tho.

The rear seat is extremely comfortable and I have gotten plenty of compliments from the Ladies and most of them were 9.5.

$6,000 @105,000 miles Just put $1,000 of maintenance in a few months ago

 

RDX Elite.

 

B5.5 Passat. Wagon or sedan.

 

what a terrible recommendation.

 

Pretty sure the 1G CRV gets pretty good gas mileage. Maybe not as good as a civic, but still pretty damn good.

He wants AWD and cargo room. CRV is the answer.

 

Location: Mooresville, NC



You don't know snow brosef.

Not as good as AWD with snow tires...

The word reliable never shows up when describing a B5 Passat.

 

What about a Lexus LS400. One can be had with low 100,000 miles in your price range. It's good in snow and extremely reliable.

 

We actually got about .25" of powdery goodness one day last winter here in NC, so I'd suggest you check the facts before you post there pal. It was so bad , I almost had to turn on my windshield defroster. It was rough, the quarter of an inch of white hell took half the morning to melt, but we made it through. Though our community was shaken, we will rebuild, stronger than ever .

 

I've posted this before but it's so true...

 

incorrect. it only takes below 70s for girls to wear UGGs and hoodies and that pic is BS since we do not get below 50s at day time.

When it is below 50s at night time, we call it frostbite advisory

 

That's pretty much all of Canada. Except for Vancouver.

 

Uggs and hoodies are not winter wear. Uggs actually make crappy boots, would never use them in the cold here. Girls here wear those when it gets below ~40 too more as a fashion statement and general comfort than for actual warmth.

 

Remember I live in Los Angeles, the home of Kardaishians. It is never about the warmth.

 

Form > Function

 

Thanks for all the suggestions fellas. The CRV didn't cross my mind, I'm definitely going to give that a look. I had a friend with a B5 Passat that he bought to use as a daily driver. I won't make that same mistake lol.

 

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I can be close to your price range. I can meet you in northern md if we make a deal.

2003 Acura TL w/123k miles. Interior is nice. Mechanically great.

 

If you can find an older Legacy Outback wagon with the 3.0L motor you will be very happy. Lots of torque, reliable, and the cargo room will be reasonable.

And Lesbians will adore you (don't laugh until you see my signature).

 

+1 more for insert some Subaru here. They literally eat snow for breakfast.... this is one of my favorite Subaru videos here



here is another but its got the turbo

 

Ha, I love those subie videos.

With these subies though, get them with the head gaskets and timing belts done, ask for proof.

 

1st gen RL.