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4x2 vs 4x4

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lucky Dragon, Nov 30, 2015.

  1. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    robertbank

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    Tyler you nailed it. Lived a good part of my life in Alberta and Eastern Ontario (10 years). My first 4x4 was a '91 4Runner I bought so I could get into some decent fishing holes up here for Salmon. I had two pick-ups in Alberta, both were 4x2, the balance of my drivers were 4x2 cars. The VW Beetle went where a lot of big 4x4's would have simply sunk to their axles. We have a saying up here that goes, All 4x4 does us gets you stuck further into the muck. If all you are going to do is drive on serviced roads there is no real reason to go for 4x4. If there is a bad snow storm in progress one can always stay home.

    4x4's are nice and if you have a need, eg Off Roading is your leisure time activity, or you live in areas were either roads are not maintained or you get lots of snow then having 4x4 or AWD makes a lot of sense. AWD in a SUV or sedan is probably the best option unless your activities dictate otherwise. Beyond that need and desire get fuzzy. As a daily comuter on your inter state hwys...there are better options IMHO
     
  2. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:10 PM
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    I read the 2 vs 4 threads and wonder how the hell I've managed to live and drive in WI, IA, and CO over the last 27 years with nothing but 2wd pickups and have never found a situation where I couldn't get where I needed to go.

    Takes some skill but the 5-lug gets me there.
     
  3. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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    I live on pavement in fairly dry weather year round and based on my past 20+ years I've not once had a need for a 4x4 or AWD...so 4x2 was a no brainer.

    I do light hauls from the local big box store for home projects and recycle runs so the application is perfect for my needs.
     
  4. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:17 PM
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    Yeah.
    But the placebo effect alone is worth the cost of admission. :)
     
  5. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:19 PM
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    I can see your point, but for some staying in whether at work or home, is not an option sometimes..
     
  6. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:28 PM
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    I can walk the 3/4 mile to my work. There are many options in life.
     
  7. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:30 PM
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    Like I said in another thread, I drive a wrecker part time occasionally and they are all but one 2wd. The "2 times" out of the year 4X4 is needed, we seem to get around just fine with a big flatbed driving around with a truck on the bed and another truck on the wheel lift. This is all North Texas as well
     
  8. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:37 PM
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    Depends on the region. In the south fewer people want to pay for the premium costs of a 4X4. Especially if they are looking for a Home depot and sometimes camping truck. Most will never see more than gravel.

    The additional costs in maintiance , fuel economy, and insurance may not be worth it. The 2wd will have a slightly higher towing rating, as manufacturers reduce the tow capacity by the increased weight of the front drive train. The power to weight ratio changes . IF one never goes off roading , drives where it snows, makes 4WD driving a sport, 2WD ia more than adequate.

    I grew up in snow country and always had rear wheel drive cars and trucks and rarely had an issue in snow. My last three Tacomas were 2WDs and they did fine in light snow I would never have used the 4WD feature or Locking rear, But everyone's needs are different.

    On used lots down here people tend toward the less expensive (less likely to have been abused) 2WD trucks,
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:46 PM
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    Good for you..:thumbsup:....:rolleyes:
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    You definitely don't need a locker for what you're describing. I'v only had them in dedicated trail rigs. Think you should be asking Tacoma vs 4runner, suv, Subaru... If you're main goal is hauling kayaks without a topper or maybe a hitch rack it's a pain in the ass safely tying one down to the roof of even a double cab. No prob on my Snugtop though. Just something to think about.
     
  11. Nov 30, 2015 at 10:28 PM
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    I take OP at his word. He isn't going anywhere but a boat ramp. It's not you, it's the situation. Texas is not Florida. I would have a 4 x4 in Texas. As I said originally. Just get a Subaru with a rack. A 4 x4 on pavement is usless and he isn't going off road.
     
  12. Dec 1, 2015 at 2:22 AM
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    It was your use of the word "requires". You took it from the squishy world of subjective opinion, to saying no one in north Texas can drive in the weather with 2wd. Clearly lots of people stranded at least twice a year. Sounds like a good business opportunity for a 4x4 taxi service when no one can get to work in the weather.

    I grew up in the north and drove in plenty of snow and ice conditions with 2wd. Never once got stranded. Maybe had to shovel the driveway some to get started. Worked on several farms as a teenager - all their trucks were 2wd. Now I'm in FL, and opted for 2wd because my perception is I would save a small amount on gas and maintenance. Those assumptions on savings may be incorrect these days, but intuitively it makes sense to me. 4wd would be neat to have because I would have the option to go do some serious off-roading, but then again I really would probably never do that. :notsure: There is only so much time in a day, and I have other things that seem to eat the day up. Plus, if I ever had time to make off-roading a hobby, I'd probably lean towards something like an atv or polaris rzr for more fun (to me anyway).
     
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  13. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:52 AM
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    Nuff said!
     
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    In my little opinion, and living in FL for the last 2 decades, if you want to take the Kayaks to cool places to launch from, get the 4x4. Sand is the killer down here. 2wd in our sand =stuck.
     
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    I live in southern AZ. I got 2wd because since moving down here 9 years ago I have NEEDED to engage the 4wd in my gen 2 exactly 0 times. The reason I even own a 4X4 gen2 is because I lived in Nebraska when I bought it and you are crazy if you dont have 4wd for the winters there.
    When purchasing the 2016 my wife wanted to get 4wd because the sticker on the side of the truck said 4WD.....wtf? I said hell no! We are not paying 4K for a sticker lol. When its time to play I take the RZR or the Wrangler
     
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    Need vs Desire...sounds like you got it right.
     
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    All I know is, if there is a zombie apocalypse, or a mass evacuation, having 4x4 gives me more escape route options than 4x2 people. All the cars and 4x2 trucks will be on the pavement sitting in jammed rush hour traffic wishing they could follow me as I pass them in the dirt, I'll be gone already climbing a mountain and setting up my tent while they sit in their cars waiting to die.
     
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    Pretty much everything boils down to need vs want. I didn't need a TRD OR but I got one. If you have the money why not. We are looking at current plans for the truck that could be met with a 4x2. If you get a beefier truck you may decide to expand your outdoors activities and start going further off the beaten path for camping/hunting/etc.

    Then again, there is always the zombie apocalypse.
     
  19. Dec 1, 2015 at 6:14 AM
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    Yes but you will run out of gas before you get to where you are going and die a horrible death at the hands of a beautiful but very dead Zombie thus perpetuating the species. There really is no win. Arnold S. will find you, blow you away with his 60 shot shotgun and the rest of us sheep will roll over in our beds and make love to our mistresses.

    Fantasy 101
     
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    Yes.....the survivalist; nothing wrong with it. Just remember if you have too much more then the next guy, when the world goes to shit, everyone wants your stuff. I suggest you do what I do to prepared for the apocalypse. Go ahead and buy a 4 wd and remove all the badges. Can zombies even read anymore......?
     

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