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Nddski
Posts: 75 - Karma: 501
sorry im sure this has been on here before, but ill be getting a car soon and im not sure whether subie or truck or what.... thanks
Oct 26 2013 11:20PM
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LBertolino
Posts: 18 - Karma: 157
subie!
I'm not sure what your budget is but I have an older wrx wagon and it is perfect!
a forester or legacy would be a good route too for cheaper:)

If you go the truck route, tacoma for sure.
Dec 4 2013 1:47PM
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BK
Posts: 2353 - Karma: 1,122
2003 Honda Odyssey, almost as much space as a truck bed, but keeps all of your stuff dry.
Dec 4 2013 5:47PM
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galardogod
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 5,208
Chevy truck Bubba
Dec 4 2013 5:59PM
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ahill
Posts: 75 - Karma: 565
My Chevy Colorado is bulletproof. I'd suggest getting the 5cyl manual 4x4 (what I have) and put weight in the box for the days with snow. Couldn't go wrong with that.
Dec 4 2013 7:51PM
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galardogod
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 5,208
Or a truck camper is what i am going to do. So i have a place to stay
Dec 5 2013 7:50AM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14484 - Karma: 10,586
Le Sabre
Grand Caravan
Dec 5 2013 8:41AM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
c4 s4 or s6, or if you want a little cheaper an audi 90. any of those will destroy subaru's in terms of pure snow performance. and all those are very reliable and built like tanks. you can find a good s4 or s6 for under 6k, a very nice condition one for around 10. or check out an e30 325ix, again super reliable, not quite as good as quattro in snow but very well balanced and better in the dry.

or if you're not a puss, get something RWD and put snow tires on it. probably the best way to teach a new driver how to control a car and be proactive and aware. if you cant get around in winter with RWD and good snow tires, you're not a good enough driver.
Dec 5 2013 12:48PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
Posts: 9097 - Karma: 777
Sooooooo random but actually a very good answer. You won't be getting many dates with this ride but it's quite practical in all ways.
Dec 5 2013 12:51PM
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JTL
Posts: 2275 - Karma: 338
*STi
Dec 5 2013 1:01PM
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powkat
Posts: 33 - Karma: 22
Love my subie. def go hatchback
Dec 5 2013 2:27PM
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tacotom
Posts: 454 - Karma: 479
Volvo V40 son!
Dec 5 2013 4:51PM
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Scotty_Boy
Posts: 777 - Karma: 1,449
Older subarus, (1995-2003) don't have that great gas mileage. My 2000 outback gets maybe 23 on the highway. Other than that subarus are an awesome ski vehicle
Dec 5 2013 7:43PM
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Shabangarang
Posts: 949 - Karma: 156
there was no spelling error intended there.......
Dec 5 2013 9:44PM
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skithedirt
Posts: 1759 - Karma: 382
Mine was a 98 jeep Cherokee, ski racks on top and subs in the back. Great first car. 4WD and I took it everywhere, never once got stuck in the four years I had it. Only paid $2500 for it.
Dec 5 2013 9:53PM
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alpacarider
Posts: 290 - Karma: 42
"dodge camero" fucking shit i hope my meter is broke. You're recommending a car that you can't spell the name of and the Camaro isn't even made by Dodge...
Dec 5 2013 10:15PM
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JTL
Posts: 2275 - Karma: 338
most spelling errors aren't intended...

plus it was just a joke
Dec 9 2013 4:34PM
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Gstrong
Posts: 4776 - Karma: 519
Civic. Cheap and reliable
Dec 9 2013 5:59PM
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Shabangarang
Posts: 949 - Karma: 156
STD's are no joke......-___-
Dec 10 2013 11:29AM
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Huck_Norris
Posts: 11487 - Karma: 18,627
Preferrably something AWD, 4cyl, wagon or 4 door, and absolutely 5 star crash rated.
Dec 10 2013 11:40AM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
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Dec 10 2013 11:50AM
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nolovedeepmeta
Posts: 41 - Karma: 235
Nissan X-Trail

-AWD with on/off switch
-4cyl, good on fuel
- lots of room to haul gear
- very low maintenance
- some nice standards features lie heated seats and sunroof
Dec 10 2013 3:20PM
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Threshy
Posts: 444 - Karma: 938
I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee, it will never die. Jeeps are the way to go.
Dec 10 2013 3:43PM
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iH8pow
Posts: 1790 - Karma: 7,614
Acura TSX with 6 speed manual. Pretty good mileage, you'll die before it does, and you can just put on snow tires. Only need 4wd/AWD if you off road
Dec 10 2013 6:14PM
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SnowMiser
Posts: 801 - Karma: 3,150
came to this thread for this post
Dec 10 2013 8:08PM
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SirCharles
Posts: 129 - Karma: 31
this.

my first car was a mustang cause i thought it was cool. no. it wasn't.

get a jeep, toyota, ford, even a subie. just get something pretty reliable and that you can give a little hell, because you're going to want to push the limits




and for gods sake
    get a 4X4
Dec 10 2013 8:20PM
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FreeVillain
Posts: 747 - Karma: 260
Love my vw Tiguan tsi. Great in snow and a super quick little car.
Dec 10 2013 8:29PM
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N_Harrington
Posts: 114 - Karma: 220
Dodge Dakota. first truck and i love it.
Dec 11 2013 6:43PM
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FunkyMalone
Posts: 66 - Karma: 640
Subaru Outback, get a topper and you can road trip to any place you want and can handle any weather condition. they're bulletproof.
Dec 15 2013 10:05PM
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