Need car

[TSE]

Hey, I have a big family and my parents are looking to buy me a cheap car that gets good mileage, is dependable, and has nothing too fancy. The only problem is, is I live in Minnesota, and in the winter, there are blizzards every year in the most problematic times, so if it is possible, all wheel drive/4 wheel drive would help a lot. It isn't entirely needed, but would help. Any recommendations? I was looking at cheapo early 90's civics/accords, but my father and brother are both 6'6 and I couldn't imagine them being too comfortable.

Where is a good place to look for used cars?

 

[dukebound85]

Hey, I have a big family and my parents are looking to buy me a cheap car that gets good mileage, is dependable, and has nothing too fancy. The only problem is, is I live in Minnesota, and in the winter, there are blizzards every year in the most problematic times, so if it is possible, all wheel drive/4 wheel drive would help a lot. It isn't entirely needed, but would help. Any recommendations? I was looking at cheapo early 90's civics/accords, but my father and brother are both 6'6 and I couldn't imagine them being too comfortable.

Where is a good place to look for used cars?

local newspaper is how i got mine

id get a subaru or a truck personally

however, i have made it through many hard winters with my car ( a celica) in Colorado and NY with no probs

 

[benflick]

check your local craigslist.

 

[Tower-Union]

I'd definetly say get a Subaru, quite reliable, and they ALL come with AWD. I hear your winters in Minnesota aren't that different from ours (Edmonton Alberta) and I have to tell you, a) you won't fit in a celica and b) you won't survivie a winter in one.

 

[Demosthenes X]

I'd definetly say get a Subaru, quite reliable, and they ALL come with AWD. I hear your winters in Minnesota aren't that different from ours (Edmonton Alberta) and I have to tell you, a) you won't fit in a celica and b) you won't survivie a winter in one.

All Subarus after 1995 come with AWD. Pre-95 it was available but not standard. So use due diligence when looking at early-90s Subies.

As to winter driving, a front wheel drive car with good winter tires will do just fine. Whatever you buy, make sure you get winter tires. AWD is no replacement for winters. A Civic, Accord, Corolla, or Camry is probably your best bet. All good, reliable, and fuel efficient cars that should go forever with basic maintanence. Chevrolet Cavalier/Pontiac Sunfire are also decent, especially if you can do some of the work yourself, since parts are very inexpensive.

 

[kellen]

Could also get an older Jeep. Jeep Cherokees are cheap and I think look good. 1995 and up have airbags. Mileage near 20mpg and easy to work on, parts everywhere. I still have my 2000 and love it.

Plus people are getting rid of SUV's. Could get a 1997 (new body style) and up for < $4,000.