Recent content by ResEng68

Umm... there are distinct benefits for 4WD over AWD, particularly among the off-roading segment. With 4WD, you're looking at advantages in gearing (transfer case), traction (locking diffs), and reliability (most AWD CV's are quite weak). In addition, AWD generally creates a parasitic load that...

Agreed. I've been motoring around in my 97 5-speed build. I love the truck dearly but can't convince my wife to do any serious travel in her (safety, convenience, perceived reliability, etc.). Been waiting for a non-FCA offering with a halfway-modern design. As for CAFE. Toyota has to see the...

The 4Runner has done well the last few years, but that's likely driven more by growth in the segment than differentiated offering. They're bleeding market share to Jeep and now getting outsold 2-to-1... which is shocking. How does one get outsold by Chrysler? Jeep Wrangler annual US sales...