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If you're driving around in the rain in a car/truck with part-time 4WD, you're probably really messing it up as the axles would bind like crazy - even though the roads are "slippery" there is still (for the most part) enough traction to do serious damage, especially on tight turns.
I drive an old ass Jeep Cherokee that has a dual part & full time transfer case, which is nice...but even then, it stays in 2HI over 90% of the time. I do tow/haul stuff around and blast around the beaches though!! Otherwise I would just buy a normal car.
I have an Isuzu Rodeo that is the same with the part-time 4WD. They said never to engage it on dry ground. I used to live in Buffalo and utilized it then a lot more. Back down here it was used maybe 3-5 times a winter. Now I have an AWD too. Point is though, you should still get a 4WD for those bad days unless you have another car that will get you to work.
If the OP has decided on cars: years back I had a Subaru hatchback with FWD. Incredible handling in the snow/rain. It wasn't big or lunky and was great for parking in tight situations. Handled the snow better than our current Tahoe does.
I'm looking to buy a small pickup truck, maybe a Tacoma. I've been going back and forth on a 4x4 vs a 4x2. The 4x4 is more money, less gas mileage. I don't tow anything and don't off road, so I would be getting a 4x4 for just the snowy months here. I'm leaning towards a 4x2 due to cost considerations. Anyone here regret getting a 4x2?
Go get your self a good rear wheel drive pickup truck.
As for the snowy months up there, some weight in the bed of the truck
(over the rear wheels ) works great !
I did that with an old 79 datsun that I had & got around just fine.
Had an old 327 chevy short block on a cradle made out of 2x4s in the bed of the truck for weight. Was about 400 lbs!
I know it's old but I'll add my two cents. I've owned five 4x2 pick-up trucks over the past twenty years and have never had a problem. The roads are usually cleared pretty fast around here unless you go off-road or need to pull a boat out of a steep boat ramp, I really don't see the need for it around here.
4x4.
For economy purposes, go with a compact or mid-size like the Ford Ranger, Chevy S-10, Dodge Dakota, etc...The Ranger gets decent mpg's, I've owned a few, and currently looking to grab another one. Great little truck.
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