AWD Daily Driver for under $15k

[03snakenvtn]

So here's the story, I just moved to the New England area and I'm just doing a little research in preparation for the nasty winters we see up here. I'm looking to see what everyone thinks would be the best awd dd for the money. A few things, it has to have awd, has to be under $15k bc I may wanna keep my Cobra as well so it can't be crazy expensive, has to be a 4-door sedan, so no coupes, suv's, wagons.. Just to give you a few examples, I've been looking at Audi A4 and A6's, BMW 3 series, Subaru WRX's, Evo's, that kind of thing. The cost of maintenance and reliability issues is what's sorta steering me away from the Audi and BMW. Any thoughts/other good examples that fit my criteria that I may be forgetting? Thanks everyone.

 

[70Maverick]

Subaru Baja.

 

[TVLA147]

subaru subaru subaru! Keep the cobra, DD a subie. Plus there are some fun subies that go forever for around 10-12k so you should be good there.

 

[THE_STIG]

Subaru Baja, the turbo ones have the same engine as the STi

 

[codyPKA]

Mazdaspeed 6's can be had under 15K. i'd get one of those over a Subby. WAY nicer, more refined, and pretty dam quick

 

[monkeyspunk79]

Subaru anything would work. The resale on the older WRX's aren't too outrageous and they have great aftermarket support.

That said, I love our Jeep Patriot...but its an SUV. Can't beat AWD, 4 doors and 30mpg on the highway though.

 

[70Maverick]

Mazdaspeed 6's can be had under 15K. i'd get one of those over a Subby. WAY nicer, more refined, and pretty dam quick

hhhmmmm......interesting. I didn't think of those. I forgot they made AWD in that. Are they full time or part time or what? Those ARE pretty neat cars.

 

[03snakenvtn]

Sounds like most of you guys are leaning the same way I am. I was leaning toward the Subaru as well bc they run forever, are pretty fun cars, and can be had for relatively cheap. I can't stand the look of the Baja, but the wrx's are nice. The Mazdaspeed6 definitely has a nicer interior and can be had for similar prices. I may just have to find one of both to go test drive. Thanks guys, and keep the suggestions coming, maybe there's something we all missed.