Dexman PE PMP
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So I'm looking at getting a 3rd vehicle to help me get to work once the snow flies. I'm looking to find something off of Craigslist for ~$3k, 4x4 or AWD, and enough space to put 2 kids. This is something I'd use for the 10-15 days out of the winter when my Camaro just won't work on the hills & ice/snow. Obviously not a daily driver, but does need to be reliable enough to handle cold, snow, & ice.
The 3 vehicles I've narrowed it down to are:
1) mid 90's Jeep Wrangler (hard top). Tons of available parts, relatively easy to work on, wont take up a ton of space in the garage. Not sure how it handles in the snow, plus it doesn't have a ton of space (barely enough for the 2 kiddos)
2) Late 90's Jeep Cherokee (not the Grand). Slightly newer than the Wrangler, equally available parts, easy to work on, definately enough space for the family. However, I know they are notorious for transmission problems
3) '99-02 Chevy Blazer. Definately enough space. Don't really know much on reliability or ease of repairability.
I'm leaning toward the Wrangler simply because I can also use it as a summer "toy" where I can build it up a little and take it off-roading, camping. There seem to be a ton of each available right now, which helps with selection and price, and allows me to shop around a bit.
Thoughts, suggestions?
The 3 vehicles I've narrowed it down to are:
1) mid 90's Jeep Wrangler (hard top). Tons of available parts, relatively easy to work on, wont take up a ton of space in the garage. Not sure how it handles in the snow, plus it doesn't have a ton of space (barely enough for the 2 kiddos)
2) Late 90's Jeep Cherokee (not the Grand). Slightly newer than the Wrangler, equally available parts, easy to work on, definately enough space for the family. However, I know they are notorious for transmission problems
3) '99-02 Chevy Blazer. Definately enough space. Don't really know much on reliability or ease of repairability.
I'm leaning toward the Wrangler simply because I can also use it as a summer "toy" where I can build it up a little and take it off-roading, camping. There seem to be a ton of each available right now, which helps with selection and price, and allows me to shop around a bit.
Thoughts, suggestions?