Considering a 4x4 or 2wd Pickup? Watch this first!

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[bxbmbr]

another great video, agree 100% its best to own 4wd and not need it than not have it and be wanting for more cabability

[atomicwedgie]

I split the difference and settled on 3wd...couldn't be happier!

[gopusa]

I bought a 2016 2wd Superduty by special order. After two years, still no regrets. I get what you're saying about it's better to have it and not need. But in my case, if I have what I don't need, I look for any excuse I can to use it. The first 4wd I had, I felt the need to find a muddy trail or go driving for no reason whenever it snowed. And doing so got me into all kinds of troubles. Having a 2wd keeps me more disciplined. And with the 4500 lb camper I haul around, getting through the snow is never an issue. As far as trade-in value goes, I made the purchase well aware that I'll never be able to sell it. And so I plan on keeping it for 20 years (18 to go). By then, it won't matter if it's 2wd or 4wd, gas or diesel, XL or Lariat. Because either way, it's just going to be old junk.

There's two more advantages of owning a 2wd that you left out. 1) They sit lower, therefore having a lower center of gravity, which makes for better handling. 2) The tires on the front axle don't have to match the tires on the rear, which is especially beneficial with a dually considering the rotation pattern. When my original tires wear out, I can replace the front tires with tires that are best for steering and the rears with tires better suited for traction.

[billnlori]

You go as far as you can in 2wd then put it in 4wd to back out lol!! The four wheel drive is good to a point but some folks thinks it gives them super powers or soemthing. I drive a semi and see all sorts of goofy stuff done by 4x4 drivers!!

[kappajohns]

I don't plan on towing or doing heavy loads. I just need a lot of space to load things. Which is why I don't need a 4wd truck. A 2wd is fine.

[justinlynch]

Down south I image you can get away with 2WD but up here in Canada with our winters, 4X4 is certainly the safest choice.

[trucks]

I like my 2wd truck for the reasons you said in the video. I'm glad to see a video where someone uses facts on this topic not just there opinion.

[Contreras]

People will always say "if you get a truck you must get 4wd" but I've never been stuck in mud or snow with my 2wd. In my opinion, if you have good quality tires you have less chance in geting stuck but if you were pulling a trailer with a heavy load in the mud then that's when you will need 4x4.

[joselozano]

4wd is like a condom, it's better to have it & not need it, then to need it & not have it.

[niceatrya]

You stated people buy 4x4 for "in-case you need it". Living near Chicago.... That statement needs to change to "When you need it." Because trust me. You are going to need it every winter here if you want to get to work in the mornings confidently.

[JustFun-bmdz]

Great video, agree with everything you said. You don't need the 4x4 feature until you really need it!!! Saved my butt a few times.

[sirhcmi]

I’ve got a 2WD pre-runner with a locker. I’m in suburbia most of the time but I have to say that I’ve never been stuck in mud or snow over the 20 years I’ve owned it… maybe I’m not trying hard enough. 😂

[AKNigel]

With the exception of snow use, I think 4x4 trucks should be old and beat up so you can take them places that require 4x4 and not care about the damaged incurred. . I'd never take a half decent truck someplace where I'd really need 4x4.

[BIKEMAN]

Ask someone that owns a pickup if they ever use it. Its not necessary. Roads are cleared of snow almost immediately. Insurance on a 4x4 is more than 2wd because statistically 4x4's are the vehicles found on their roof in snow storms. And rolling over while going off road. Real trucks (transport trucks) are only rear wheel drive. And most cars are 2wd and somehow dont get stuck.

[Big_Ben]

Deep sand, mud, and snow 4x4 is a must. Dirt trails 4x2 is just fine.

[stepheng.]

Thanks so much for the video, very informative for a newbie. Just retired from a Ford dealership, and never had any of the mechanics/ salesmen explain the difference as well as you have. Thanks so much.✌️ Brother.

[roncreach]

The thing I like about the 4 wheel drive is you can put in low and 1st gear to be able to crawl out in field picking up bails or spreading feed. Don't even need to touch the gas petal.

[XxMusclecarsxX]

It would be interesting to calculate the cost over 5 years between the two. I live in Canada and most construction guys don't work during winter and you'd be unlucky or careless to get stuck in the summer to the point where you need 4x4. I've had 2wd trucks and cars and it's seriously not that bad during winter.

[thill]

I work construction and I used to use a 2wd company truck and I got stuck so many times I have lost count I bought my own truck and I got a 4X4 and I drive it everyday

[PCGonline]

it's nice to have 4x4 in Michigan not just for the snow but if you get stuck in our massive pot holes and need some added traction