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My oldest son totaled our kid car (Subaru coupe), so I thought I better find a vehicle the kids are likely to survive in, especially in winter.

Found a 1-owner 1996 Land Cruiser with 175,000 miles. Those things are TANKS!! My kids drove it for 8 years and put 120+ thousand miles on it and I sold it for what I bought it for.

Advantages: Safe, All-Wheel Drive, Safe, 7-passengers, Safe, low cost insurance, Safe.

Disadvantages: Expensive to operate (crappy mileage).

Best Winter beater in my book!!!