# I need a reliable, cheap vehicle for rural route **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [February 27, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-reliable-cheap-vehicle-for-rural-route/61934 "2011-02-27T14:40:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![baldy6060](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@baldy6060](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baldy6060)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-reliable-cheap-vehicle-for-rural-route/61934/1 "2011-02-27T14:40:53Z")
I am a substitute rural mail carrier. I’m in need of a reliable van or SUV for under $4000. I have driven an Aerostar and a Town & Country the past 11 years. Would like an improvement. Maybe 4WD or AWD. Snow has been a problem. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![mleich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-reliable-cheap-vehicle-for-rural-route/61934/2 "2011-02-27T14:45:10Z")
Ford Explorers are a dime a dozen on Craigslist in my area. As to reliability, that is a big question mark but I would choose one over a Jeep. Under $4000 I don’t think will buy you a Honda or Toyota. What about a small pickup with a cap on the bed? Ford Rangers are plentiful and well-made for the price. ---
**Author:** ![SteveF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/stevef/32/2_2.png) [@SteveF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveF)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-reliable-cheap-vehicle-for-rural-route/61934/3 "2011-02-27T18:32:26Z")
None of the many rural mail carriers in my region drive vans or SUVs. They all drive sedans, just about every make/model ever sold. Are you certain a van or SUV is required?