My wife may be getting another job that is 12 miles further than where she works now, making her commute about 35 miles each way. She usually drives our pick-up truck, and I usually drive our cargo van. Having a farm, we never wanted any passenger cars, how could we haul farm supplies, livestock, etc with them?

But now she decided that she wants to get a "beater" economy car just for her commute. I know someone selling a 1994 Escort Station Wagon with 110,000 miles on it. It seems to have been well maintained. He wants $1000 for it. Is this a decent deal if it's in good shape? The mileage listed on a used car website is 28mpg city and 33 mpg highway, and it'll be driven on 100% country roads and highway. Anyone have any opinions on Escorts? I usually only buy GMC's or Chevy's but so many people have told me that Escorts are almost indestructible. I also figure at least with a station wagon, if she wants to pick up any supplies on the way home she can. To me a sedan is pretty useless on a farm. Oh yeah, anyone know how Escorts are in the snow?

Thanks!!!