P8NTR

My last truck was 4x4 had it for 9 years, the last 5 years I had it in 4x4 one time. My new 17 F150 is two wheel drive. I don't regret it at all. Love the truck and better MPG.

SnilloC

If you're on the fence about it don't hesitate to get the 4x4.

KWS 2.7

I traded a 4x4 ranger when I got the 06 silverado 2wd.
My only regret was not having a 4x4 to give my wife when the roads were bad. She drives a lot farther than do to work over roads that are the last to see a plow.
I traded the 06 for my 2016 XLT 4x4 and I will drive her car when the snow hits.

I looked for over 2 months for a truck and in that time only saw ONE 2wd supercrew. Good thing I was going 4wd!

D2Abbott

2wd trucks are obviously less expensive. At least where I am, Colorado, they're also hard to find on dealer lots and many times must be ordered. And most importantly, they are difficult to sell in Colorado because most want 4wd. So resell value takes a big hit.

That being said... I much prefer the way a RWD vehicle handles and drives. They seem to drive more "spirited" and general get a bit more MPG. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn't snow much here in Denver and when it does it melts in a day or less.

So really, do I need a 4x4 for the 3-5 days a year I would NEED a 4x4? Not really. I strongly considered buying a 2wd. Not for the money but because I really do feel they are more fun to drive.

In the end I bought a 4x4 and I'm happy that I did. I was certain that I would forever second guess my decision and eventually be pissed that I wanted/needed 4wd. I'm guessing most would fall into this exact same category.

bigj_16

I could get by with a 2WD. But it is just easier with 4WD. When we lived in Centennial, I had a 2WD pickup for a year and it was fine. I had my track pack Mustang here in Castle Rock(with all seasons, not snows) for a year. Coming up that hill on I-25 to Castle Pines in the winter just sucks though. We get more snow here in the Rock than Denver. I use 4wd a couple dozen times a winter and sometimes the locker, too.

Ifallsguy

I've owned several 4x4 (99 Ranger, 07 and 09 F-150). My '16 Lariat is 2WD. Except when I lived in WI and MN, I had no real need for 4WD. After I moved to Flagstaff, AZ, I think I used 4WD once and that was only to make sure it worked without an issue. Now that I live in southern GA, I see no need for it since I don't off road (in spite of the dealer telling me everyone here buys 4WD). One advantage of 2WD is more cargo/towing capacity since you aren't carrying the 4WD hardware (front tranny, transfer case, front axles, etc). Improved fuel mileage due to a lighter vehicle and a savings if and when something goes wrong with the 4WD equipment. Plus you save money up front.

Decide how you plan on using your truck, where you plan on going (I've taken my 2WD into the Escalante of Utah (steep, gravel roads) and didn't worry about it. Took my time, used my head. And helped get two Jeeps (4WD) unstuck. Just depends on if you realize your limitations and take your time, same as with a 4WD.

gravedgr

Great question. Not too often recently, as I bought my wife a new JKUR in January, so all our offroad driving has been in the Jeep since then. Prior to that, it was only when needed on rough trails, but I treat it like insurance and just like my winch - better to have an not need.

The new truck will be mostly used for camper hauling and long trips. I don't think I need 4WD, but I'm trying to envision situations (like hauling the camper out of a wet and/or muddy field) where I might wish I had it.

The truck we are looking at does not have it, and I haven't found very many max trailer tow trucks - much less ones in 4WD - so I'm not sure if I could find one within range or not.

gravedgr

3.55 elocker

oldgreyguy

not a clue.... unfortunately I (in my old age), just get in and drive, when it breaks I get something else

Bill

2017bluetruck

This type of question always makes me think of my driving history. Licensed in Sept 1967, growing up and living in WI. I knew only 1 person with a 4WD and that was a construction crew work truck. 4WD had tyo be custom ordered in a HD truck no 1/2 tons or passenger cars came with that.
Life went on even thru deep snow! KM