Advice on a car purchase?

Sounds like you need all Wheel drive up in that country for sure, there are many smaller SUVs, not knowing what your were driving before. Do some window shopping at the dealers and car lots and find one that you like as far as size and price. You should have some good trade in value with the one you drive now. NADA and kelly Blue Book dot com are good resource for pricing. Also lots of info on the net about specific modles as far as reliability and things fo this nature. Do some homework and GO girl!