best used car for winter driving..........

[JohnnyWalkerBlackLabel]

need a good used car for the harsh winters (thanks global warming) the tri state area gets as of late, don't want to spend an arm and a leg, looking for suggestions.......

so far I was thinking maybe a used Grand Cherokee, those things go cheap in Laredo form

[goku]

need a good used car for the harsh winters (thanks global warming) the tri state area gets as of late, don't want to spend an arm and a leg, looking for suggestions.......

so far I was thinking maybe a used Grand Cherokee, those things go cheap in Laredo form

Price range??

[bridgetbbyxo]

im gonna have a a friend get me a one of the "green"(meaning its still under warranty) cars from the dealers auction for 4000... just gotta pay him like a 100 buck since he's a dealer..

[Deja Vu]

http://www.hertzcarsales.com/

[sunairco]

My kid did very well up in Northeast with my old '93 Cherokee XJ and only recently bought an 08 Grand new that's been a charm so far. Older model XJ's are pretty plentyful as former municipal fleet vehicles that have been maintained well beyond their blue/black book values and outfitted accordingly. They are cheap to repair and parts are very available for the older models.

[tregus]

IMO, hands down...a saab 9-3, preferrably an aero. They are super inexpensive, fast, sexy looking ride, front wheel drive with amazing traction controll (sweden). They are either 4 cylinder or V6, both are turbo, and city gas milage is 22-24, highway 35+. Automatic tranny (no pun) is impressive in controll and quickness. I've had 2, currently own an 08. Bought the 08 with 25K miles for 16K out the door. Again, super cheap, and can't beat the performance....

you could pic up a Linear (base model) for 8 to 12K (04 to 07), or an Arc (same package as the aero minus the interior and suspension) for about 2K more, but again I'd recommend the Aero...just a sexy ride and worth the money for what you get with it, in comparison within its class (audi A4, Benz C Class, Acura TSX, BMW 3 series).

that's my 2 cents.

[hwbs]

the one reason why i was glad to get rid of my tl ....that thing was soooooo horrible in the snow...

[BLKGSXR]

anything with TRACTION CONTROL!!! Awd is preferred but RWD is fine...Lexus is300 or 350 couldnt hurt

[Caff_Racer]

This might be useful for "harsh winters":

[AllanahStarrNYC]

A horse and buggy?