2WD vs 4WD

This does make sense, yup

My wife is in human services and needs to be there, so she's always had a 4x4 or AWD (her last 2 Rav4s). Not always needed per se but...

 

All 3rd Gen are 6 lug now.

 

2wd rule, 4wd drool.

4wd more parts to break. More expensive. More weight. Less MPG. Uglier. Put OR or TRD stickers on a 2wd and people think it’s a 4wd anyway. Slower. Girls ang guys dig 2wd more. Too many tire on 4wd.

 

Are you nuts? Get the 4wd.

 

Ok, it sounds like you do need a truck. I've had 2 Tacomas over 11 years, I like them a lot. I would not own one if I knew I would be regularly hauling a bed full of wood or towing a horse trailer. Sure they can do it, they have plenty of power and are tough, of course. It's just not enough truck to do frequent truck worth with, IMO. I know lots of people are more comfortable with pushing the GVWR and GCWR with these trucks. I would personally go for a bigger cushion if I was planning on farm work. I don't like running anything at 10/10ths. YMMV.

 

I only buy used in top condition. Search and sort by lowest mileage, lowest price. Confirm condition when on-site. Forget about the color. Get the TRD OR 4x4 and buy it used, low mileage, in good shape; your wallet with thank you.

Bought my Taliban Tan 2017 w/ 55k miles on the clock in April 2021 for 30K. Came with a lifetime powertrain warranty covering the 4x4 system. I daily a 2004 Camry with 200K miles.

 

I daily drive a 2004 Toyota Matrix with 200,000 miles. This thing is still kicking. Recently had to replace the starter and alternator both were original. Not much else has been done to this thing. It just won't die

 

The chain driven motors and reliable transmissions really make Toyota cars. Handling and steering sucks though. They are great run-around cars you can beat up and not think twice about, which is important when your other vehicle is worth 10X your daily.

 

TRD Pro, Toyota only builds it in 4WD.

 

I have a '21 4cl doublecab rwd SR running a Ranch Sierra top, I have zero issues in Northern Michigan running Toyo Open Country at3's. Granted the 4cl auto has a 4.3 diff and will happily crawl in idle with the ECT on and being significantly lighter in the front end I've found it runs alot like my '88 Bronco II (2.9v6 5speed rwd). I've also found the Auto LSD to make a huge difference in rear end feel vs running it off in mud/sand, Not nearly the same as a mechanical from a stop but quite surprising when the truck has a bit of momentum to it.

*I do not run deep snow and tend to stay off the seasonal roads in winter anyway.
**For comparison my Uncle has a '21 v6 double cab OR 4x4 and has yet to turn it on

 

I had a choice to get an SR5 2WD V6 or SR 4WD V6. Since the new SRs have dual climate control, I went with the 4wd SR. No regrets! I now like the look of no fender flares and think the dated steel wheels look tough. I’ll throw some new wheels and fogs later on. I thought the urethane steering wheel was going to bother me, but not at all. I’m happy. I’ve already used the 4wd and will def use it when KY gets hit hard with snow. Wife’s family lives in Ohio and we visit often throughout the year, so it’s nice to have it when I need it. But everyone has different needs

 

Just buy what you need.

4WD will be easier to sell down the road and will bring more cash. It’s kind of a wash overall. But again, buy what you need.

 

Agreed with the selling part. If I went to sell mine I've a limited market being 2WD in a snow state and a single cab.

That said I didn't think of that because I first and foremost bought to my needs. My plan was to keep it at least 10 years since I had a 5 year loan..coming up on 9.

Note my sig about the rebirth..given that especially, I'd be a fool to sell it anytime soon. Plan is at least 200K on it