$3,500 · 2004 Toyota Rav4 OBO

Super practical AWD great for the winter. 290,000kms. Needs front struts, an alignment after a passenger ball joint was replaced by previous owner (pulls to the right) and that's it. I'd say $1000 in work and a tune up and you'll have another reliable 100,000k left. Motors and trannies are a dime a dozen for these as well. Bought it to have something decent in the winter. Was going to spend the money on the above mentioned items but I need something a bit bigger with three kids.