<prompt> Human: 09 Chevy Aveo5. According to KBB, value is only around 1,000.Radiator failed and mixed ATF fluid and coolant, which killed the water pump and made pipes burst, and also means there is coolant in the transmission.Assuming this hasnt damaged anything else, I shouldnt need to replace the timing belt or anything until 100,000 miles, which shouldnt happen for another year or two.Ive had several people tell me I should get a used Tacoma. However even used they start for around 20k in my area and payments would be 240month bare minimum. I would definitely want a truck for New England winters and hauling equipment, instead of using a small trailer like I do now. Looking at Tacomas, though, may be looking into different brands...Should I roll the dice and hope repairing the Aveo is worth it?Assistant: Why is your option an aveo or a 20k truck? You have a whole wide world of options in the middle. FWD vehicles with snow tires will out perform a 4x4 with all season tires. 4x4s are great at getting going but its the snow tires that help you stop and turn which is where the trouble is. Id be really critical of buying a truck to haul if youve gotten away with an aveo till now. I own a truck that I use for work, hobbies, and projects and if I could get into a smaller vehicle that could tow I would. Parts are expensive, it guzzles gas, registration is expensive, and parking it is a huge pain. My 0.02Human: I bought the Aveo towards the end of 2009 when I was just a poor college student.Id like a truck to better haul the canoe and minibike aroundThe Aveo could do it, they dont weigh much, but it was a total pain compared to throwing them into a truck bed and tying them down.Also, its pretty terrible in winter, even with decent tires. This little Korean town car isnt built for New England. I very heavily disagree that FWD is better than 4WD in winter...  <response>: Theres a difference in decent tires and snow tires 