Talk me in to 4wd
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3rdToyota1st4R
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First let me say that I am new to this forum and love the cross talk about anything and everything 4R related. I decided to join so I could be a part of the party!
I am currently in Iraq (and missing my 5th Gen!). This thread struck me as something I wanted to be a part of, though its been over for a few months now. I have owned two Toyota's prior to my 5th Gen 4R, only one of thee three was 4x4, my 2008 Tundra 4x4 jacked up on 20's with ProComp shoes, wheels and lift, Volant CAI (and IMO Volant is the leader and I loved this CAI), and Magnaflow Exhaust. I live in the sandhills of NC (Fayetteville, Sanford area) and though I had all that on the Tundra I rarely used it in necessity. So when I wanted to the get the 4R I had a decision to make. The 4x2 was my final decision. After reading many threads, sure, I would love a 4x4. Hell, Id love a 109k Range. But the chances of me absolutely needing it are next to nothing. The 4x2 is definitely capable of any snowbad weather we get here. Even in the bad winter we just had in Jan10, I didnt use the 4x4 on my Tundra (other than some by-choice fun locally). Im confident that my 4x2 will be all I need for years to come.
I do think the "real men drive 4x4's" and "4x4 is just cool 4x2 is not" answers are valid, though only if you really care about what others think. Its personal preference and necessity. If I lived anywhere above DC I highly recommend it...not just because "its cool."
Take a real look at your driving style. Safety of you and your passengers, driving conditions, and lifestyle are all metrics. Being "cool" and a "real man" is subject to opinion.
In Iraq I driven a plethora of vehicles to include HMMWV's, 4x2 Hilux's and Explorers over a variety of terrain. 4x2s are still capable. 4x4 is an option most use less than 5% of the time they own a vehicle (IMO).
And lets not forget that we're on a forum that for the most part consists of avid outdoorsmen/women who will use the 4x4 more often and subsequently recommend that option. The average daily driver isnt going to take a $40k+ vehicle off road very often.
Anyway...thanks for providing some thoughts. I do envy yalls ability to select 4x4 if needed. But needing it is truly the question...
Drive on
Jas
I am currently in Iraq (and missing my 5th Gen!). This thread struck me as something I wanted to be a part of, though its been over for a few months now. I have owned two Toyota's prior to my 5th Gen 4R, only one of thee three was 4x4, my 2008 Tundra 4x4 jacked up on 20's with ProComp shoes, wheels and lift, Volant CAI (and IMO Volant is the leader and I loved this CAI), and Magnaflow Exhaust. I live in the sandhills of NC (Fayetteville, Sanford area) and though I had all that on the Tundra I rarely used it in necessity. So when I wanted to the get the 4R I had a decision to make. The 4x2 was my final decision. After reading many threads, sure, I would love a 4x4. Hell, Id love a 109k Range. But the chances of me absolutely needing it are next to nothing. The 4x2 is definitely capable of any snowbad weather we get here. Even in the bad winter we just had in Jan10, I didnt use the 4x4 on my Tundra (other than some by-choice fun locally). Im confident that my 4x2 will be all I need for years to come.
I do think the "real men drive 4x4's" and "4x4 is just cool 4x2 is not" answers are valid, though only if you really care about what others think. Its personal preference and necessity. If I lived anywhere above DC I highly recommend it...not just because "its cool."
Take a real look at your driving style. Safety of you and your passengers, driving conditions, and lifestyle are all metrics. Being "cool" and a "real man" is subject to opinion.
In Iraq I driven a plethora of vehicles to include HMMWV's, 4x2 Hilux's and Explorers over a variety of terrain. 4x2s are still capable. 4x4 is an option most use less than 5% of the time they own a vehicle (IMO).
And lets not forget that we're on a forum that for the most part consists of avid outdoorsmen/women who will use the 4x4 more often and subsequently recommend that option. The average daily driver isnt going to take a $40k+ vehicle off road very often.
Anyway...thanks for providing some thoughts. I do envy yalls ability to select 4x4 if needed. But needing it is truly the question...
Drive on
Jas
westwind77
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I agree with pretty much most of what you said. I take my 4R out on the soft beach a few times a year and a few local trails to get back to 'non-tourist' lakes for peace in the summer. Even if I did not do that I still would have gone the 4x4 route, to me it comes down to how much is your life/safety worth to you? You may have 2 years with no snow, then 2 years with heavy dangerous conditions. We can not predict the future, what the conditions will be, where we will be. I would rather pay extra to have the added safety 4wd provides in the winter, even if I only use it a few times. Those few times are the most dangerous and I would rather know I have most control I can, shy of not even getting in a car/truck that day. I have not looked at the cost side by side for equal 4R but one w/o 4wd, how much does it add, 2k or 3k? I plan to keep this for a number of years, I like knowing that I will never have any regrets and I know it will hold a higher resale value in my location too. Just another way to look at things I guess
4x4CPOSEADOG
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X2. That's for real:thumb3:
4runr30
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Have you ever been stuck in wet grass or wet leaves in a 2wd 4runner? I have and it isnt fun!
T2Cruiser
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I am also from Dallas. Pretty notorious for my 2WD FJ shenanigans, taking it places I shouldn't and getting strapped up steeps by my 4WD friends with plenty of ribbing.
Frankly, I bought the 2WD with little interest in off road sport, but once I had a taste of the fun, i regretted my decision.
Traded up to the T4R TE, not looking back.
Get the 4WD. I really doubt you will regret it.
Saying bye to 2WD:
Frankly, I bought the 2WD with little interest in off road sport, but once I had a taste of the fun, i regretted my decision.
Traded up to the T4R TE, not looking back.
Get the 4WD. I really doubt you will regret it.
Saying bye to 2WD:
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simply ask yourself how many times have you needed it in the last 5 years?
how many times have wished you had a 4x4 in the last 5 years?
do you really like the outdoors (getting dirty, beer drinking)?
if you said no to all of these then dont wast your money.
mine (t4r) is 2wd but i own a 4wd truck.
how many times have wished you had a 4x4 in the last 5 years?
do you really like the outdoors (getting dirty, beer drinking)?
if you said no to all of these then dont wast your money.
mine (t4r) is 2wd but i own a 4wd truck.
B'klyn_Mike
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If you have to be talked into something then you don't really need it! If you're not sure about the advantages and/or disadvantages of 4WD vs 2WD then stick with 2WD.
Please don't put the onus on someone else, it wouldn't be right to come back here at some point later on and say I'm not happy with _________ (fill in the blank), I should have gone with my gut! :AK47:
Mike :artist2:
Please don't put the onus on someone else, it wouldn't be right to come back here at some point later on and say I'm not happy with _________ (fill in the blank), I should have gone with my gut! :AK47:
Mike :artist2:
