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10 Good Winter Cars Under $5,000

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A dime good defense against the cold

Jeep Patriot 4x4

The former baby of the Jeep family still carries a dubious reputation due to below-average reliability. Yet, it boasts many great attributes for tackling winter with confidence including extra ground clearance. Look for a “Trail Rated” 4x4 model, which means you’ll be able to venture a little deeper into the woods. Some units even have a manual transmission. 

Jeep Patriot
Jeep Patriot |
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
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