3rd Gen wanted

[californium90]

Hi Guys,
I currently have a 5th gen that my wife drives, I am taking up a new job that requires me to drive 75 miles each way. I have a 2013 Ford Fusion that I don't want to rack up crazy miles on. If any of you can help me find a good one with no rust, that will be great, preferably a 2000-2002. Either a limited or Sport 4wd. I have been searching and looking online, but nothing has really caught my eye. Also if any of you have one for a reasonable price that you are looking to unload, I will be happy to buy it off you.

 

[Technoplasm]

If you're looking for a commuter vehicle, I think you can do better than a 3rd gen runner... Especially with 19 mpg. The Ford fusion is a great option actually. But for the price of a 3rd gen 4runner in near perfect condition, you can get much better commuters.

 

[californium90]

If you're looking for a commuter vehicle, I think you can do better than a 3rd gen runner... Especially with 19 mpg. The Ford fusion is a great option actually. But for the price of a 3rd gen 4runner in near perfect condition, you can get much better commuters.

Well my thing is the fusion has 39k miles on it and the drive s going take quiet a toll on it. what will be your recommendation for a solid 4wd commuter. The place where I live gets hammered with snow.

 

[zoombyu86]

for a commuter 4wd, I'd look into a diesel car with AWD, subaru, or maybe a FWD SUV that has "active" AWD.

active being in quotes because some of those systems are worthless. Im not a subie fanboy but they do make some great AWD systems and solid cars. I personally love the older Legacy and forresters (boxy ones).

 

[Technoplasm]

Well my thing is the fusion has 39k miles on it and the drive s going take quiet a toll on it. what will be your recommendation for a solid 4wd commuter. The place where I live gets hammered with snow.

There are plenty of awd vehicles with good gas mileage for under 10k, which would probably be the price range that you'd be in for a 4runner. For example, my friend just bought a 2012 Mitsu Lancer for 8k and it has AWD and 4wd. I'm not saying to get one of those, but look at subarus and similar cars if you get a ton of snow.

Or just find the 4runner you're looking for, I'm not here to stop you, just to provide other ideas.