Looking for a winter vehicle

[pferris]

I am looking for a winter vehicle, im not looking too spend more than $2500. Not really sure what I am looking for, any recommendations for a car is welcome.

My criteria
Less than $2500
Decent gas mileage
Minimal rust, rust sucks
id prefer a manual
and if its $2500 running good, If it needs some work obviously not looking to spend $2500, and another $1000 on parts.


I originally wanted a mazda 3, but my budget kept getting smaller, I was trying to buy a jeep grand Cherokee for cheap with a blown head gasket, then the guy never answered my phone calls when i went too look at it.

Let me know what you have, or find, I am located in Mason area.

[Lortay5408]

https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4634473543.html
https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4618871660.html
https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4656503256.html

This is just what I saw on the first page of the Lansing Craigslist. Didn't even make it to the ones posted 9/06. You'll find something easy in there.

[Curt_irocz]

i got a 2000 jimmy forsale. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/4651364641.html

[2002Z4CSS]

I have a 2000 Saturn SL1 with an automatic trans, tilt, cold a/c, rear defroster, reclining cloth seats, factory stereo with CD, delay wipers, good tires, no oil leaks and newer battery. Blue metallic with grey interior. Recent oil change. $1,750

A 2002 Saturn SL2 (twin cam) with 5 speed manual, cold a/c, rear defrost, tilt, factory stereo with CD, 6 way manual drivers seat with recliners, upgraded SL2 cloth interior, factory alloy 15" wheels with good tires, no oil leaks, power door locks, power trunk release, keyless entry, factory rear sway bar, quiet exhaust, recent battery, factory rear spoiler. $1,750. Green metalic with charcoal cloth interior. Recent oil change, new spark plugs, spark plug wires and air filter. Pictured below. 734 Seven18-Nine750

[pferris]

I am not really looking for a smaller suv unless i find a good deal, the cost of fuel would hurt me but the thought of 4wd is a good one. A Saturn sl2 isnt my first choice, but if I dont find anything in the next few weeks, and it is still available, I will strongly consider it. I dont know, my budget is the largest driving factor(sucks being a college student), I need something affordable, but id also like something somewhat fun and decently reliable.

[pferris]

Still looking, let me know what you have.

[thisisthewayilive]

That Saturn would make a great winter car! I had a little Escort sport 4banger with a 5 speed and never got stuck

https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4667863735.html

http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/4662944284.html

shadows last forever!

https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4637302709.html

https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4647586434.html (something a little more comfortable)

i'm keeping my eyes open in Jackson while I'm working too.... I'll let you know if I come up with something.

[thisisthewayilive]

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4611434229.html

Gas milage and 4wd

[JoeliusZ28]

Id get an xj cherokee if i were in your position. Mine got 18-23 running around in the summer with the front driveshaft removed. 1-2 less with it in. Theyre mechanically sound and very fun vehicles imo. Small things can break frequently, but theyre small things... Plus you can tow 5000 pounds if you need to and itll go through just about anything. Only problem is finding a decent one in a sea of beaters.

[pferris]

My problem is my firebird has given me a taste in vehicles above my budget. Im trying to find something somewhat fun. I have looked for a jeep, but not seriously yet because of the gas mileage, but if I can find one cheap, it would be worth it. A Saturn would be ok, its just not something I think I would enjoy, that's the single reason for not purchasing one at this point. Although the time is coming to purchase one soon.

I appreciate the links you guys have sent, I am struggling to find something I want, and this is narrowing it down for me.

[JoeliusZ28]

For me it could be the most boring car in the world, but if it has a manual trans i wont get bored driving it. But a saturn with an automatic id probably consider slitting my wrists

[pferris]

For me it could be the most boring car in the world, but if it has a manual trans i wont get bored driving it. But a saturn with an automatic id probably consider slitting my wrists

I will NOT buy a auto Saturn. Or any Auto older econbox. He has a manual Saturn, and I believe those are reliable, and fuel efficient, and certainly cheap, just not sure Im willing to settle on one yet.

[thisisthewayilive]

$2500 will probably mean a little sacrifice somewhere whether it's fuel milage or cool points. Not having the car payment is where it's at though!

[jetice]

I've got an '92 cherokee I'm thinking about selling. Its got some issues left, but I have fixed some of the major ones (oil pump, rear main, starter, radiator, audio system).

[2002Z4CSS]

I will NOT buy a auto Saturn. Or any Auto older econbox. He has a manual Saturn, and I believe those are reliable, and fuel efficient, and certainly cheap, just not sure Im willing to settle on one yet.

Yep, I have a 5 speed manual Saturn that was pictured. I also have a Saturn that is an automatic. I drive a 5 speed manual Saturn everyday. Yes the manual makes it more fun to drive. What I like is going 2 weeks before I need to fill the 12 gallon gas tank.