The upper peninsula of Michigan has some very rough terrain, gravel roads, and a lot of snow/ice in the winter. What is the best car/truck to have in conditions like these? Anyone from UP, Alaska, cold climates please give advice-we think we might have to trade in our Ford Focus sedan before winter sets in!
2007-08-06 05:20:52 · 6 answers · asked by fmckin1 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes, we have kids and things to haul. We have been thinking about a Dodge pick-up that uses diesel because a friend from Alaska has one he's pleased with. Consumers Reports give these a poor rating, though. Our best car was a Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado, until the engine blew and the transmission went out-we found out that these were typical problems for the model and year.
2007-08-06 06:13:10 · update #1
Either one truck or SUV will be fine as long as you have working 4X4 and good winter tires.
I live 90 miles from the Mackinaw Bridge near Gaylord so I know what your in for.
It is not out of the normal for you to get 12" plus overnight
2007-08-06 05:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a 1987 Dodge Dakota long bed. I like my truck a lot. Everything is manual on it, old crank windows, no bells no whistles. Old school. Very modest and reliable. Best part is it is there's no payment. It only cost me $500 and a new set of tires. The only downside is the gas mileage. I used to drive a civic, so the gas bill went way up when I bought the truck...but it's worth it! Another vehicle...I don't know what I would get. I'll wait until I marry and have kids insha'Allah.
2016-05-19 21:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to drive over the terrain, you should consider a jeep. They all have 4 wheel drive on the models, and some have great prices!! You should consider the Jeep Liberty, it costs under 30,000 and it is GREAT over off road conditions, don't get a sedan, they wont get around that type of terrain easily!! =)
2007-08-06 06:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you need to haul stuff if yes than a 4x4 truck auto if you can afford it diesel as the dodge gets the best fuel mileage an price??
2007-08-06 05:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a pickup is really not good in snow unless you put a lot of weight in the back, suv's are ok, a front wheel drive car is great in the snow, I would leave it be unless you want more monthly payments and a whole lot of poor gas mileage
2007-08-06 05:53:01 · answer #5 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say for a female a suv depending of you have kids or not if you don't have kids i say a pick up truck.
2007-08-06 05:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by connor k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋