RWD vs 4WD
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You’re about to get all kinds of opinions, including mine.
It depends. Having 4x4 will help your resale but cost more up front. You don’t need it unless you think you’ll ever be off pavement or wet grass or just want the added safety for inclement conditions. If you tow a boat 4low will help for pulling a heavy boat up the ramp.
I have it and I use it. We get a little snow every year and my state doesn’t have the road maintenance equipment to handle snow except for major roads, it’s a major plus for these times. I also get in the dirt and tow off pavement and I use it in the rain.
Compared to the overall cost of the vehicle it’s relatively cheap when considering the added functionality it adds.
It depends. Having 4x4 will help your resale but cost more up front. You don’t need it unless you think you’ll ever be off pavement or wet grass or just want the added safety for inclement conditions. If you tow a boat 4low will help for pulling a heavy boat up the ramp.
I have it and I use it. We get a little snow every year and my state doesn’t have the road maintenance equipment to handle snow except for major roads, it’s a major plus for these times. I also get in the dirt and tow off pavement and I use it in the rain.
Compared to the overall cost of the vehicle it’s relatively cheap when considering the added functionality it adds.
techdude99
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I have 4WD, but that's because of towing. Not required, but helps in certain situations.
In your situation, 2WD. The previous comments, especially about resale are accurate.
In your situation, 2WD. The previous comments, especially about resale are accurate.
shane_th_ee
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Careful, you only get 4 low if you get a 4x4 AND either the FX4 package or the HD towing package.
shane_th_ee
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Are you ever going to want to drive on the beach?
I had rwd on mines, outside of getting stuck in the mud once (my stupidity), never needed it. It worked fine in snow, rain, etc as ling as you know how to drive. The drive modes work well 2. And the extra 2-3 mpgs is nice.
shane_th_ee
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Also, if you get the HD towing package and 2wd, you still get the locking rear differential.
I may be biased because I have not had a 2 wheel drive (only) car for 20+ years, but even if you don't tow or plan to get off paved road I would get the 4wd for the AWD benefit. Pretty sure if you don't get the HD Tow Pkg or FX4 package, you still get the 3.31 rear end, so mileage won't suffer as much as the 3.73 rear diff.
The locking rear doesn’t seem worth much on it’s own—at least on the pickups. My dad’s F-250 has the locking diff and it’s not very useful in the snow without 4WD....at one of our apartment complexes we have a sharp incline to get into the side drive from the side street. His pickup can’t make it up the incline with brand new BF GoodRich K02s and the rear locked without going into 4x4....tried several times lol. My Expedition by contrast walks right up without going into 4x4 on new Michelin all seasons.....I have no locking diff either. I’m thinking a lot of that is weight distribution and traction control programming though, TC is more intrusive/involved on my Expy. The pickups are very light in the rear (methinks biggest factor).
I vote 4WD.
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