Advice re. what car when move to US

[jim3]

I'm moving to Cleveland in a couple of weeks for 12 months and taking the wife & two young kids. We're going to be pretty skint whilst there but will need two cars - a family car (ideally 4x4 SUV as the winters are harsh) and a small runaround for me to get to work (5 miles, main roads).

I'd obviously love a couple of V8s but in reality the most important factors are:

1. Cheap to buy & run
2. Reliable
3. Essential comforts only - heated seats & aircon, satnav a bonus
4. Performance not important (unfortunately)

Not fussed what they look like or what brand. Any suggestions?

Cheers

[jim3]

Cheers mate. I was planning used (cheap as poss) and also thinking along the lines of Hyundai etc. It's a J-1 visa.