Daily driver suggestions??

[adidassoccer15]

Hi there,

I have just begun my search for a AWD/4WD car or SUV that I can buy to attach a bike rack on the top, use to go snowboarding, and drive in bad weather, living in the Pacific Northwest I an looking for something pretty cheap 2-4k but reliable and not too expensive to maintain...thought I would see what you guys thought for suggestions! Thanks in advance!

 

[scorp965]

B5 A4 Avant with the 1.8t and quattro.

 

[dougjgreen]

Hi there,

I have just begun my search for a AWD/4WD car or SUV that I can buy to attach a bike rack on the top, use to go snowboarding, and drive in bad weather, living in the Pacific Northwest I an looking for something pretty cheap 2-4k but reliable and not too expensive to maintain...thought I would see what you guys thought for suggestions! Thanks in advance!

In that price range, probably your only choices are an older Toyota RAV 4 or Subaru Forrester.

 

[sidwac]

Where is the NSX theme here!! Should be in the off topic section mate.....

 

[kennyc]

I have a 96 Subaru Legacy Wagon that is my DD. I absolutely loves it.

I am a big fan or this era's Japanese cars that are built in Japan. They tend to last forever.

 

[Aluminsx]

In keeping with Honda the CRV is a great SUV. The 1998-2001 versions can be had for the top end of your price range. Look out for tight valves though. I've got a 2000 CRV with a 5 speed manual and, while it lack power, the stick makes it fun to drive. I get about 26mpg on the highway with it too. Good luck.

 

[Cap'n Carl]

Find an older (previous gen) Subaru Forrester Turbo. Great for modding, too--they came with detuned STi engines. Not sure if it meets your price criteria, though.

 

[FogCityNSX]

4runner V6

 

[adidassoccer15]

Thanks for all the advice! I am really contemplating two very different options right now...I got a bit of good news today when i returned home from work, I just received an acceptance letter for the graduate business school I wanted to get into! Brings me to the realization though that having two cars may not be practical if I am saving to go to grad school in the fall so I may be having to unfortunately sell my NSX for a vehicle that can do everything well. I guess I have some tough decisions....

 

[jas303]

Crv +1

 

[trainingrevolution]

I was in the same boat as you until recently.

I just picked up a 1997 4x2 5-speed 4Runner with the legendary 2.7L 4-cyl motor. Its not going to set any land speed records but it gives me 25 MPG highway and I generally average 22 MPG mixed city/highway driving. After daily driving my NSX almost a year (still only put 5,000 miles on the car) I had forgotten how convenient it is to have an SUV.

I had considered a 4x2 Ranger, or 4x2 Tacoma but in the end the extra room of an SUV made it difficult to pass up the 4runner.

I have several friends who are Subaru fans, 95% of all Suburu's built in the last 10-years are still on the road today.

Good luck with your search!

 

[docjohn]

ot please:smile: