What is a good compact suv/ new style station wagon that has AWD and reasonably priced?

Posted on November 15, 2009 by admin

Im looking for something between a car and an suv that is AWD because I live in the Yukon and I need a vehicle that wont get stuck in the deep snow and that is safe on icy highways. Heres an example of the type of vehicle im looking for:

http://newcarbuyingguide.com/images/articles/reviews/acura/08AcuraRDX01.jpg

My budget is between 7000-15000 so it will obviously be used. Who makes a good one?
a 2008 santa fe isnt 7-15k. its 25-30k but thanks anyways

From Cons rep, price range of 10-12k (USD).

Acura MDX ’02,’03 – "Good Bet", watch out for transmission
Honda CRV ’03,’04 – "Good Bet"
Honda Pilot ’04 – "Good Bet"
Hyundai Santa Fe ’04,’05 – "Good Bet"
Lexus RX ’01 – "Good Bet"
Nissan Xterra ’04 – "Good Bet", watch for engine issues
Pontiac Vibe ’05 – "Good Bet"
Subaru Baja ’03 – "Good Bet", watch for engine issues
Subaru Forrester ’04 – "Good Bet"
Subaru Impreza ’05 – "Good Bet"
Toyota 4Runner ’01,’02 – "Good Bet"
Toyota Highlander ’03, ’04 – "Good Bet"
Toyota Land Cruiser ’99 – "Good Bet" (not to be confused with Land Rover – stay away from those)
Toyota Rav4 ’03,’04 – "Good Bet"

We’ve got an older forrester and I LOVE it. Highly recommend considering one if they’re available in your area (very few used ones on the market).

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4 Responses to What is a good compact suv/ new style station wagon that has AWD and reasonably priced?

  1. Jeremy says:
    November 15, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD. We got one and it is great in the snow! Plus, better gas mileage than most.
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  2. ahpolkguy says:
    November 15, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Subaru Outback or Forrester
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  3. AL M says:
    November 15, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    The rdx just came out in 2006, and it is about 30,000+,

    So a 2 yr old RDX will still cost over 20,000.

    Look for a 4Runner, or 4wd Xterra, or consider a 4wd Jeep.
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  4. umgrego2 says:
    November 15, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    From Cons rep, price range of 10-12k (USD).

    Acura MDX ’02,’03 – "Good Bet", watch out for transmission
    Honda CRV ’03,’04 – "Good Bet"
    Honda Pilot ’04 – "Good Bet"
    Hyundai Santa Fe ’04,’05 – "Good Bet"
    Lexus RX ’01 – "Good Bet"
    Nissan Xterra ’04 – "Good Bet", watch for engine issues
    Pontiac Vibe ’05 – "Good Bet"
    Subaru Baja ’03 – "Good Bet", watch for engine issues
    Subaru Forrester ’04 – "Good Bet"
    Subaru Impreza ’05 – "Good Bet"
    Toyota 4Runner ’01,’02 – "Good Bet"
    Toyota Highlander ’03, ’04 – "Good Bet"
    Toyota Land Cruiser ’99 – "Good Bet" (not to be confused with Land Rover – stay away from those)
    Toyota Rav4 ’03,’04 – "Good Bet"

    We’ve got an older forrester and I LOVE it. Highly recommend considering one if they’re available in your area (very few used ones on the market).
    References :