farmer, i had a saturn car back in the day, travelled 30 miles a day on gravel. it was junk when it had 150km on it in three seasons. i used the best tires available at that time, they had a free replacement guarantee and i took true advantage of that.
im now more familiar with subaru products and would highly recommend them, with premium winter tires it will create a huge confidence builder. five miles isnt too bad, just slow down (like no faster than 15 mph when on gravel) if you want it too last. i wouldnt waste a nickel on undercoat most of these vehicles are plastic lined already, spend the same amount in mudflaps, rock deflectors so much so that it would look hideous.
bottom line, expect to replace a 'disposable' car it in a few years and get nothing for it. spend a bit more, get a bit more, youll get multiple paybacks,
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