AWD Vehicles

[HRD2PLZ]

I have a friend who is an EMT and is looking for an AWD or 4WD vehicle. He is ONLY looking for new and would like to stay under $30,000. $35,000 would be an absolute max. Also, NOT looking for something that is a complete base model. I am just trying to compile a complete list for him at this point, which we will narrow down as we go. Japanese and Domestic only. No Korean vehicles

Here is what I have so far, I just wanted to see if I was missing anything:

Chevrolet Equinox / Pontiac Torrent
Jeep Liberty
Jeep TJ
Mazda Tribute / Ford Escape
Nissan XTerra
Nissan X-Trail
Saab 9-2X / Subaru Impreza
Saturn Vue
Subaru Legacy
Toyota Matrix XR 4WD
Toyota Rav4

[Weapon_R]

Honda CR-V
Subaru Imprezza
Volvo (not sure the model, but has AWD around his price range)

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
Honda CR-V
Subaru Imprezza
Volvo (not sure the model, but has AWD around his price range)

Oh right, Honda CR-V haha... I got the Impreza, its bundled with the 9-2X. The S40 AWD starts at $40,000 so I did not include it in my search.

[benyl]

The equinox is a gas pig.

Audi A3... not sure how much or when the AWD model is coming. Could already be here.

[DonJuan]

Don't forget the Nissan Murano!

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by DonJuan
Don't forget the Nissan Murano!

Its out of his price range. He is looking at MAX $35,000. Ideally, somewhere around $30,000.

Thanks though

[ricosuave]

i hear lots of good things about the vue, and its dirt cheap for what it is

rico

[duffspec]

What about the G35x sedan? If you can find one used it will be the best bang for the buck.....265hp, awd, alot of room for family and it's a infinity(PIMP) that would be my choice.

[FiveFreshFish]

A new G35x is mid-40s.

[statick]

If i was in his position, i would go for a fullyloaded x-trail...i know its near the top end of his spending limit, but it's well worth it...and it's actually assembled in japan aswell

[guessboi]

Aerio SX AWD. lol is loaded with everything - around 26,000 incl tax. Fully loaded, nice interior, decent power. within his budget for sure...rare on the road too.

[T-Dubbs]

Audi A4?? AUDI A3?

[lastprodigy]

^ I highly doubt either of those can be had for 35K or less new. Out of the selections you have, I would go for the Xterra for an SUV and the WRX/9-2X for a car. Best choices out of that group IMO.

[90Tegra]

saab 9-2x heard good things about them

[Ben]

Originally posted by T-Dubbs
Audi A4?? AUDI A3?

Yeah, AWD versions of those are moving well into the upper 40's.

[Xtrema]

How about the new Suzuki Grand Vitara?

http://www.suzuki.ca/GrandVitara/

$30K loaded with 2.7L 185HP V6.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/roadte...and_vitara.htm

[max_boost]

^^^

When I saw the commercial, I thought it was a RAv4

Subaru Forester
Honda Element

Element is way coooool

[guessboi]

^ yeah the day I was at the dealership, the new Suzuki Grand Vitara looks sweet. definitely a player in the compact SUV.

Saab 9-2x has some deals going on right now also...

[That.Guy.S30]

i dont think the saab's have any deals left. employee pricing ended in october.

i would go for the new 06 wrx. or forester

[philipoo]

subaru impreza wrx sti