Whether this is your first snowy winter or your umpteenth, all-wheel-drive makes the necessary treks through the powder a whole lot easier. But if you’re not in the market for a brand new car, fret not! We’ve found 7 of the best used all-wheel-drive cars for under $10,000 that will soldier on for thousands more traction-filled miles.
2002-2006 Subaru WRX
It's no surprise that we kick off our list with the holy grail of fun, affordable, all-wheel-drive cars. Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002, the Subaru WRX has been a go-to choice for rally fans, speed enthusiasts on a budget, and snowy fun-seekers around the country. Used examples will go for thousands more miles with proper care, so do not be afraid of any examples you find that boast well over 100,000 on the odometer.
With the famous 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer 4-cylinder under the hood and 5-speed manual (or 4-speed automatic, if you must), over 200 horsepower and fuel economy to match many modern small cars, the WRX sedan and wagon make a strong case for being the ultimate winter ride
2006-2013 Suzuki SX4 Hatchback
That's right, and Suzuki! I bet you did not know that for the last 7 years, before the company's recent departure from the United States. car market, Suzuki offered one of the most capable and affordable all-wheel-drive cars. The SX4 was available with all-wheel drive in only hatchback form, and had the guts and ability to match Subarus and Toyotas of the time. With a 6-speed manual or a CVT, you could make the most of the SX4's 140-horsepower 4-cylinder. Okay, it was not speed demon - but that's why we kicked things off with the spry WRX.
Models less than 3 years old with less than 60,000 miles are easily fetching sub- $ 10,000 prices across the country. So if a small but space-efficient all-wheel-drive hatchback fits your bill, give a good look to the SX4.
2001-2007 Volkswagen Passat 4Motion
The Volkswagen Passat 4Motion is one of the most underrated all-weather cars on the used market. Boasting a similar system to the legendary Audi all-wheel-drivers, the Passat 4Motion is extremely capable in the harshest of conditions. Available in several engine configurations from the 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder to the rare-but-incredible 4.0-liter W-8, and sold either as a sedan or a wagon, there's a Passat for every winter driver.
However, the reliability concerns of the Volkswagen group's products from this era are not unfounded, so be sure to do your research on a specific model's service history if you are on the market. Passats have been known to go for hundreds of thousands of miles, but proper care and maintenance is vital here.
2005-2007 Mazdaspeed 6
The Mazda you may have not heard of may be the Mazda you want most. The 2005-2007 Mazdaspeed6 is a bit of a rare find, but combines the capability of all-wheel drive with a powerful engine and a sleek-looking sedan body.
With 274-horsepower from its 2.3-liter inline-4 and up to 25 miles-per-gallon highway, the Mazdaspeed6 is one of the ultimate sleeper sedans. And with all-wheel drive, it's one of our top pick-ups for an ultimate winter car that can be used year-round. Just be sure to know your way around 3 pedals, as the Speed6 was only available with a 6-speed manual.
2002-2006 Subaru WRXIt's no surprise that we kick off our list with the holy grail of fun, affordable, all-wheel-drive cars. Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002, the Subaru WRX has been a go-to choice for rally fans, speed enthusiasts on a budget, and snowy fun-seekers around the country. Used examples will go for thousands more miles with proper care, so do not be afraid of any examples you find that boast well over 100,000 on the odometer.
With the famous 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer 4-cylinder under the hood and 5-speed manual (or 4-speed automatic, if you must), over 200 horsepower and fuel economy to match many modern small cars, the WRX sedan and wagon make a strong case for being the ultimate winter ride
2006-2013 Suzuki SX4 HatchbackThat's right, and Suzuki! I bet you did not know that for the last 7 years, before the company's recent departure from the United States. car market, Suzuki offered one of the most capable and affordable all-wheel-drive cars. The SX4 was available with all-wheel drive in only hatchback form, and had the guts and ability to match Subarus and Toyotas of the time. With a 6-speed manual or a CVT, you could make the most of the SX4's 140-horsepower 4-cylinder. Okay, it was not speed demon - but that's why we kicked things off with the spry WRX.
Models less than 3 years old with less than 60,000 miles are easily fetching sub- $ 10,000 prices across the country. So if a small but space-efficient all-wheel-drive hatchback fits your bill, give a good look to the SX4.
2001-2007 Volkswagen Passat 4MotionThe Volkswagen Passat 4Motion is one of the most underrated all-weather cars on the used market. Boasting a similar system to the legendary Audi all-wheel-drivers, the Passat 4Motion is extremely capable in the harshest of conditions. Available in several engine configurations from the 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder to the rare-but-incredible 4.0-liter W-8, and sold either as a sedan or a wagon, there's a Passat for every winter driver.
However, the reliability concerns of the Volkswagen group's products from this era are not unfounded, so be sure to do your research on a specific model's service history if you are on the market. Passats have been known to go for hundreds of thousands of miles, but proper care and maintenance is vital here.
2005-2007 Mazdaspeed 6The Mazda you may have not heard of may be the Mazda you want most. The 2005-2007 Mazdaspeed6 is a bit of a rare find, but combines the capability of all-wheel drive with a powerful engine and a sleek-looking sedan body.
With 274-horsepower from its 2.3-liter inline-4 and up to 25 miles-per-gallon highway, the Mazdaspeed6 is one of the ultimate sleeper sedans. And with all-wheel drive, it's one of our top pick-ups for an ultimate winter car that can be used year-round. Just be sure to know your way around 3 pedals, as the Speed6 was only available with a 6-speed manual.
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