Winter beater time... My 3 finalists

[stangstevers]

2007 Honda Civic... very low mile (150k). Cheap on gas, reliable and can resell almost what I paid for in the spring.

2009 Subaru Impreza (200k)... Not so cheap on gas, cheaper insurance but not as reliable as a honduh (but better in the snow/ice)

2008 Nissan Altima (200k ish), Nice cars, nicely equipped...

The civic, I'd probably just throw on the hoist during the summer since I could own it 10 years as a winter beater and not put much money in it...

[Screw]

Seen neibhors Altima stuck many times just saying

[hammerhead]

I'm working on a 07 Optra (GM) basically a Suzuki of some kind only 123,000 but oil pump leaks (its external) and has been a real bitch to get at - every once in a while I torment myself with a front wheel drive four cylinder just as a reminder how much I hate them...lol

[hammerhead]

2007 Honda Civic... very low mile (150k). Cheap on gas, reliable and can resell almost what I paid for in the spring.

2009 Subaru Impreza (200k)... Not so cheap on gas, cheaper insurance but not as reliable as a honduh (but better in the snow/ice)

2008 Nissan Altima (200k ish), Nice cars, nicely equipped...

The civic, I'd probably just throw on the hoist during the summer since I could own it 10 years as a winter beater and not put much money in it...

I had a honda civic was good on gas when running well but used 1 ltr of oil every 150-300 k depending how many r's I took it to, I commute 1000k a week the cost in oil offset the fuel savings - it started throwing tons of codes and I could never get it running right again then the fuel mileage tanked came home one day and slammed it into a snow banked then got a v8 - scrapped the honda when the snow melted lol

[IanGTCS]

I had a 2004 impreza as a winter car for a couple of years. With a set of snows it was unstoppable, and they weren't even great snow tires. They are very easy to work on too.

[RedSN]

Though the new Mustang was the daily?

[trickflow-jay]

get the Civic Steve i just sold my 09 with 780k on it.....still going strong.

[stangstevers]

Though the new Mustang was the daily?

yes but the cost of raising the suspension, wheels and tires for winter... meh... cheaper to get a beater.

[Ponyryd]

Depends how bad the snow is in your area and how long the commute is. I would go Civic if you have a long highway commute, Forester if you’re driving a lot on surface streets.

[stangstevers]

About 100km a day on highway. We have the Edge if things get bad. Looking at Subaru’s next week. Insurance on a Civic is 400 more a year than a Subaru

[Ponyryd]

400 additional is a serious amount, could easily offset the mileage difference, and likely a good amount of the maintenance difference.

[Laffs]

Depends how bad the snow is in your area and how long the commute is. I would go Civic if you have a long highway commute, Forester if you’re driving a lot on surface streets.

This, entirely this. I will say though, you can trip and fall in to a decent Honda mechanic or parts supply (also very easy to work on mostly), Subies and that boxer engine not so easy to find a good tech or parts.

[R3troGT]

yes but the cost of raising the suspension, wheels and tires for winter... meh... cheaper to get a beater.

I drove my 2015 in the winter with snow tires. It was lowered.

[newbiestangowner]

I drove my 2015 in the winter with snow tires. It was lowered.

Yup me too once in awhile, lowered 1.5 inch all around- no problemo


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[ZR]

Worst part of the Suby's, head gaskets that went from leaking coolant to newer ones leaking oil like a sieve. Also the older, pre COP version are coil eaters.

[Darkhorse]

I would choose the Altima if I had to drive one of them, bigger inside and reliable when cared for.

[IanGTCS]

This, entirely this. I will say though, you can trip and fall in to a decent Honda mechanic or parts supply (also very easy to work on mostly), Subies and that boxer engine not so easy to find a good tech or parts.

There are a few Subaru shops around. I think their reputation as being hard to work on or maintenance whores is over blown. Assuming the head gaskets aren't showing signs of failure or have been replaced they even out with other vehicles for difficulty to work on. Spark plugs? Sure, there is the extra step of moving the washer fluid tank. But then the alternator balances it out by being right on top. Timing belt is also easy compared to Honda's. I've had a Honda, Buick and Subaru as winter beaters and didn't find any of them harder to work on for things like brakes and suspension.

Also, keep in mind the joy of a wide open parking lot, 6+ inches of snow and all wheel drive.

[stangstevers]

Last winter even my edge bottomed out on my street. I’d never make it to the 401 in the 5.0... lol The Fusion barely made it out of my street a few times lol...

Subaru isn’t much harder than other cars to work on... the one I had wasn’t too bad, did have a leaking head gasket but leaked on the outside lol all good.

Still thinking Honda Civic or the Acura version. Or an Accord... wife suggested upping the budget and an x drive BMW... but I’ve had it with German cars after the Audi...

[RioCobra]

I have an Acura TL AWD, and have zero issues in the winter with it.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Local dodge dealer has a 2012 WRX. For $22,995

[stangstevers]

Prob next year lol

I got me a 2006 CSX lol

[1986stangfan]

Subaru Imprezas are great cars, very reliable in my experience and easy enough to work on.


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[Scrape]

That is what I thought as well.
Though the new Mustang was the daily?

[Mustang4]

Had a 2002 Altima 3,5L and it was great except in heavy snow.Beware of rear suspension corrosion issues. Got rid of it a t 350,000 km. Currently drive a 2007 Focus and it is great to drive in the snow.

[stangstevers]

I don’t think I’d get out of my street in the lowered stang but after thinking about it. Getting into a crash is a lot more possible with our wonderful GTA drivers in the winter. Rather get in a fender bender in a cheap car and not have to deal with insurance.

I’m getting promoted again and with that comes the “must be in office, no more telecommute” bullshit nonsense