Dilemma: 2WD vs. 4WD
04-09-2014, 09:49 AM
#31
Senior Member
They still make trucks that are only 2WD? 
I did fine for 14.5 years with 2WD, and a limited slip F150. For the first 6 years, I lived in a place that got 30 inches of snow, and it was a non issue. For the last 8.5 years, I live in a place that gets about 100 inches of snow, and there were plenty of times I would have liked to have 4WD. I bought the 4WD as a want, not as a need. If you have any experience with driving a 2WD truck in bad weather, you don't really need 4WD.
The re-sale value and desirablility is a valid argument. A buddy of mine sold his Chevy 2500 a couple years ago, and it was 2WD. Took a while to sell, as most people bailed when they found out it didn't have 4X4.
Tim
I did fine for 14.5 years with 2WD, and a limited slip F150. For the first 6 years, I lived in a place that got 30 inches of snow, and it was a non issue. For the last 8.5 years, I live in a place that gets about 100 inches of snow, and there were plenty of times I would have liked to have 4WD. I bought the 4WD as a want, not as a need. If you have any experience with driving a 2WD truck in bad weather, you don't really need 4WD.
The re-sale value and desirablility is a valid argument. A buddy of mine sold his Chevy 2500 a couple years ago, and it was 2WD. Took a while to sell, as most people bailed when they found out it didn't have 4X4.
Tim
04-09-2014, 12:01 PM
#34
Senior Member
I've had to use my 4wheeldrive a few times unexpectedly. Theres been a few times when I parked in yards or feilds and the rain made it too sloppy for 2wd. Also two weekends back I went to a camp in Arkansas and the place was up on a steep hill. Thanks to 4low I was the only one that got up to the camp and didnt have to walk with a loaded down ice chest haha. To sum things up, I don't go around looking for mud holes or anything like that but it nice to know its there if I may need it. Hope this helps and you enjoy your truck regardless which way you go.
04-09-2014, 12:48 PM
#35
4WD is a nice option from a red to green light on snow and ice covered roads. I do a lot of ice fishing and with the snow we had this year I doubt 2WD would have cut it. Based on the OPs requirements 2WD should suffice.
04-09-2014, 12:58 PM
#37
This whole "real trucks are 4x4" is comedy. It's the opposite.
Most 4x4 trucks in my area are fake trucks. They never get taken off the pavement, they never tow a boat. They're so clean you can eat off of them. The mud tires are detailed to gloss-black perfection. They have 4wd and MT's yet the owner has zero need for it and never uses it. That be a fake truck.
Most 4x4 trucks in my area are fake trucks. They never get taken off the pavement, they never tow a boat. They're so clean you can eat off of them. The mud tires are detailed to gloss-black perfection. They have 4wd and MT's yet the owner has zero need for it and never uses it. That be a fake truck.
Last edited by jgiddy; 04-09-2014 at 02:02 PM.
04-09-2014, 01:04 PM
#38
Raptor Minion
I think the word you're looking for is "posers". I for one don't think you need to tow or go off road to be a "real" truck. A 4x4 just has traction on all 4 wheels, that is all.
Having said that, I'm a poser. I worked too hard to get my truck clean, and I ain't getting it muddy. Sand? Maybe. Not mud. Or rocks. Fender repairs are expensive. So I pose.
Having said that, I'm a poser. I worked too hard to get my truck clean, and I ain't getting it muddy. Sand? Maybe. Not mud. Or rocks. Fender repairs are expensive. So I pose.
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04-09-2014, 01:11 PM
#39
Senior Member
Knew that comment would ruffle some fenders lol. Its all personal choice and whether you need it or not. Since I use my 4WD, I would never buy a truck without it.
04-09-2014, 01:15 PM
#40
I'm new to the Ford F150 Forum and new to trucks in general. I'm interested in purchasing a new/used F150 but am having a difficult time deciding between the need for 2WD vs. 4WD. I live in Indiana and don't typically have a need for 4WD based on weather conditions. This winter was bad but most winters are mild. I like the thought of 4WD but don't know that I'd need it where I'm at, and the difference in cost for 2WD is more enticing. I also don't see myself doing any towing. Any feedback one way or another would be very helpful!
BC
BC
I had a 2wd ranger before my F150, nd while it was OK even up here in canada, if the roads were bad and hilly, i was stuck. I had to throw on chains to make it around. For me, i dont use 4x4 much at all. Maybe once every 6 months, but its something i wanted to have when i needed it. I bought based on what i wanted for the future, so i went crew cab 4x4 5L even though im living at home, with a GF and no kids or trailer beside a jetski. I live by the better to have it and not need it mentality, cause i could have used 4x4 a good 20 times this past winter.