Do you really need a 4x4?
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Madison, WI
If I am going to be paying 33,800 for a hunk of steel and plastic, I want it to be the way I want it to be. Living in the Snowbelt of Northern Wisconsin has taught me to always have a 4 wheel drive vehicle handy. This is for daily life AND emergencies. As a volunteer firefighter/emt/rescuetech other people's good health depends on my 4WD vehicle. One thing living in Norhtern Wisconsin has taught me, one must ALWAYS have a 4wd vehicle at thier disposal. There is just no way around it. On a cold December day, when you've had a 12 inch snowstorm (or much greater) and you know your road isn't going to be plowed for 2-3 days (or greater), its a great relief knowing that you can and will make it to town that day.
So when you ask me, "Do you really need a 4x4?" The answer is most definatly yes. Because I want it, Ford makes it, and I would not be able to live without it.
So when you ask me, "Do you really need a 4x4?" The answer is most definatly yes. Because I want it, Ford makes it, and I would not be able to live without it.
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Tigard, OR
I go to the beach about once a month and occationally the entrances are impossible to get through with just a 2WD. Sure, it's not very often but it would suck getting stuck. Not a necessity but I like the peace of mind of 4WD.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Maryland
I don't use my 4x4 extremely often. But as far as my personal preference, if I wanted 2 wheel drive I would buy a car. Exceptions to this policy of course would be if I live in TX, AZ or somewhere where they never see the lights of subzero temps or snow. I too like the peace of mind of having 4 wheel drive. I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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From: Panama City, Fl
Live in SE Az, got a 4X4. (Actually 3 now, the 01 Lariat, the 96 Ranger, and the 02 Honda Rancher) Just because....................... Plus playing in the desert is a sport here and to have the safest fun, the 4X4 is the way to go. I have done a lot off road in 4X2 but it is just not as much fun. Plus, how many other toys do you have that are not really necessary to life.
It's not what you need............It's what you want..........................
Az. Pete
It's not what you need............It's what you want..........................
Az. Pete
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Groves, Texas
Agree with you timhood.....
Originally Posted by timhood
That whole "higher insurance thing is a myth. I just went out to the Progressive website and got a quote on an extended cab 5.4l 4x2 and 4x4...prices were exactly the same, down to the dollar.
Elder User
Joined: May 2004
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From: Mirror, Alberta
Once it quits snowing I'll head outside and take a picture to post on my gallery. I know I don't "need" a 4x4, but in this part of the world it sure makes a lot of sense.
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From: Mirror, Alberta
Finally quit snowing
Originally Posted by bigdavewilson
Once it quits snowing I'll head outside and take a picture to post on my gallery. I know I don't "need" a 4x4, but in this part of the world it sure makes a lot of sense.
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From: Mirror, Alberta
Originally Posted by volley
Dave - Is that your first snow of the year?
The truth is it has been fairly warm and I think there was a bit of rain mixed in or the build up would have been even greater.
This has to be the weirdest year for weather I've seen in my 52 years. I doubt that we had this much snow here last year until after Christmas.
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Originally Posted by BVFD1983
I need 4x4 to get to the firehouse for calls when the roads are bad. The question I have is: What kind of idiots buy open diff. trucks?