Hi Everyone -- I'm asking you guys (and some gals) this question, because I figure you would know. My '91 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 is on its last leg and has become unreliable. My wife just bought a '08 MB SL550 a couple of months ago, so I don't want to spend too much money to replace the '91 Mitsubishi, and I don't want to use the 996tt as a DD in the winter time snow.

I've looked at the Suzuki SX4 and the Subaru Impreza as sub-$20k cars with AWD. It will be just for routine transportation, so doesn't have to be special. Does anybody have any experience with these cars, or any other recommendations for an AWD vehicle sub-$20k? I'm only looking for a new car, to decrease the hassle factor (warranty and such). Thanks for any input.

 

Stick with the Subbies if you want a reliable AWD alternative.

 

Toyota Matrix 4wd?

 

Get a 1-3yo wrx/sti....I saw a 2006 with 15k on it, stock....2006 for 23k. I think one can get them under 10k if 4-8yo... Outbacks are nice.

So +1.

I have had and love audis, but they are more prone to cost real money to keep together.

JB

 

For Cheap, I would get a Suby;

More money, I would get a used Audi A4 or a BMW 3 series XI (awd)

MK

 

Thanks guys for the replies. I'm buying new this time, so I can can be "worry free" for a few years of ownership.

 

hard to beat the Suby...also look at the Mitsu although you are getting over 30K.

 

The only 2 new cars I've found in the sub-$20k price range are the Subaru Impreza and the Suzuki SX4. I'm leaning towards the Subaru, or maybe putting snow tires on my rear drive old sedan.

 

Agree.. I would have to say subi also..But didnt think you can get a new 2.5 RS for 20k? If you want BRAND new..then maybe the suzuki is the way to go.

 

The new base Impreza is a couple $k less than $20k -- no bells or whistles, no high performance, just basic (hopefully reliable) transportation.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

I looked online, and it looks like the Matrix doesn't come in AWD for this model year.

 

Used Mitsubishi EVO!! if you liked the Galant youll go nuts over an Evo!

 

sorry

 

Thanks!

 

I'd definitely recommend a Subaru STI. I had an 04 for three years and an 08 that will be delivered in two weeks. Rock-solid cars...my 04 never went to the dealer once for anything other than an oil change.