Winter Beater Suggestions??
08-13-2009, 12:37 PM
#1
Drifting
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Winter Beater Suggestions??
Hate to bring it up this time of year but in Toronto winter can come fast....
Sold my G35 as it wasnt exactly a winter car so I will be in the market for something for winter use. Want AWD, could be car or small truck (need 4 seats but not planning on hauling anything except some skiis), could spend $15-20k, would like something fun and open to suggestions or comments on what others find that works
Many thanks and lets hope I dont need to use it till December (wishful thinking....)
Sold my G35 as it wasnt exactly a winter car so I will be in the market for something for winter use. Want AWD, could be car or small truck (need 4 seats but not planning on hauling anything except some skiis), could spend $15-20k, would like something fun and open to suggestions or comments on what others find that works
Many thanks and lets hope I dont need to use it till December (wishful thinking....)
08-13-2009, 12:46 PM
#2
Three Wheelin'
B5 S4. You can find them with pretty low mileage for less than $20k. The down side to this car is that they need new suspension parts and a TB every 60 - 80k miles.
They are quick as all get out and stable as hell at speed.
Snow it up and it will go anywhere.
GL!
Bob-
They are quick as all get out and stable as hell at speed.
Snow it up and it will go anywhere.
GL!
Bob-
08-13-2009, 02:26 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Vern
The best winter car I've owned recently was a 1991 BMW 325IX. I bought it for $5K, put maybe $1.5 into it but drove it for 3 years and 18K miles and sold it for $5000K. I dealt with maintenance like timing belts, brakes, shocks, and transfer case fluid changes. Its relatively a rare car but parts are easy to find and the looks are classic E30 if thats what you like.
PS - they even come equipped with a ski bag thru the rear seats armrest and fixed rear windows
The best winter car I've owned recently was a 1991 BMW 325IX. I bought it for $5K, put maybe $1.5 into it but drove it for 3 years and 18K miles and sold it for $5000K. I dealt with maintenance like timing belts, brakes, shocks, and transfer case fluid changes. Its relatively a rare car but parts are easy to find and the looks are classic E30 if thats what you like.
PS - they even come equipped with a ski bag thru the rear seats armrest and fixed rear windows
08-13-2009, 02:39 PM
#7
Vern,
By far, the best "Winter Beater" is an Audi A4 Quatro (they practically invented the 4-wheell drive system). I'm on my 2nd Audi Wagon Avant 200hp ( 2006 model), bought it in the US for $ 29,000 CAN in the fall of 2007. You can probably pick one up for your price range by now... lots of features including heated seats... a "MUST", for where I live... Calgary, Alberta.
Good Luck,
Bert
By far, the best "Winter Beater" is an Audi A4 Quatro (they practically invented the 4-wheell drive system). I'm on my 2nd Audi Wagon Avant 200hp ( 2006 model), bought it in the US for $ 29,000 CAN in the fall of 2007. You can probably pick one up for your price range by now... lots of features including heated seats... a "MUST", for where I live... Calgary, Alberta.
Good Luck,
Bert
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08-13-2009, 03:21 PM
#8
Drifting
Vern:
Subaru. I'm on my third one now, a 2007 Legacy Wagon, and they're very impressive.
My wife has a 2001 A4 and she loves it, but there are reliability issues.
Subaru. I'm on my third one now, a 2007 Legacy Wagon, and they're very impressive.
My wife has a 2001 A4 and she loves it, but there are reliability issues.
08-13-2009, 03:50 PM
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Im an SUV person---lifestyle requires it so I will never suggest a car car to anyone.
I like the Mountain Man/Woman Grocery Getter---Subaru Outback XT---has a turbo, AWD, and I hear they are a blast to drive.
If I needed a 5th car, it may be an Outback XT. An example with no affiliation.
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/1279959250.html
I like the Mountain Man/Woman Grocery Getter---Subaru Outback XT---has a turbo, AWD, and I hear they are a blast to drive.
If I needed a 5th car, it may be an Outback XT. An example with no affiliation.
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/1279959250.html
08-13-2009, 04:17 PM
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BMW E46 330XI 2004 manual with 6speed. No Idrive and the nicest shape of 3 series generation sedans. Should be right in your price range but will have to search hard for manuals.
08-13-2009, 04:29 PM
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