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Cheap.... reliable.. and good in snow. Sounds like you need a Jeep Cherokee to me.
The 4.0 liter 6 cylinder is a great engine, either transmission found behind the 6 cylinder (AW4 Auto, or AX15 Manual) is strong. The 4wd systems are strong. Most anything on them is fairly easy to fix and can be done if you have some mechanical ability and a average tool set (socks, open/box end wrenches, screw drivers, etc).
Decently maintained they can go for a long time and it is not uncommon to see them nearing 300K miles or more. All vehicles have their own problems and I would recommend looking around a few a bit on xjTalk Jeep Cherokee Forum. Here is a good thread to start with, What to look out for when buying a XJ. - Jeep Cherokee Forum xjTalk . I go by the same user name over there so if you decide to sign up use me as a referral and be sure to say hi.
He wants safe, too. I like Cherokees, but those things are econoboxes on stilts with a straight six jammed in there. And they were introduced in 1984.
I'd get a mid-to-full-sized sedan, from 1997 (the year improved side-impact standards were introduced) or newer. Mid 2000's would be preferable from a reliability standpoint, and it will be more likely to have ABS, traction control, seat-belt pretensioners, a better airbag system, with more power and slightly better fuel economy.
Well cared-for Hondas and Toyotas are well known to "run forever," but you sure do pay a premium in the used market. I'd actually avoid those--too many tools selling junky or barely-fixed ones for their inflated values.
Truth is, most cars "run forever" with good care, so look for something reasonably priced that's been well cared for. My major piece of advice would be to take a look at Consumer Reports' latest "Used Cars to Avoid" list, and avoid those. But other than that, keep your searches wide open, lest you miss a great bargain.
I had a civic and 200,000 miles is the end for them.
I agree with that basic premise (depends on the individual car and owner, of course). Accords are much better cars, and will generally last longer with equal use and care.
Last edited by Thegonagle; 01-21-2012 at 05:01 PM..
The Jeep is off the market now so my search continues
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