How important is 4x4

[slowride]

Although you may not use the 4 wheel, you need it for one main reason.............resell value!!!

[raporter]

It's like an insurance policy. You hope you don't have to use it but sure are glad to have it when you do. Wouldn't own a truck without it.

[noodledancer77]

It depends on what you do with your truck. To me, having four wheel is a luxury. If you are launchin a bigger lakes with good ramps, no problem with two wheel. If your duck huntin and fishin in small rivers launch off mud, then you have to have it. IMHO paying 5 grand more for four wheel when you might use it once a year is a waste. Whatever you decide, know your limitations and you'll do ok.

[mybentrod]

TO ALL: I appreciate your feedback and it seems to read like a tennis match. Each has a GOOD tid bit to throw out there. AND WOW I have never known as much about the ttroubles a Ford will lgive you....which I am sure everyone has their own experiences with each make of Truck. However, riding down Dixie I saw a GEM singing to me....J.....come test drive me...lol SO, without further adue...I am the proud owner of a 06 Lariat ....and yes with 4x4. I bought it reading this report because of the resell value of 4x4...and THATS IT!. It'll be nice when I need it to have it. Just hope I have no issues. The good truck Gods blessed me with a Ranger that gave me 200K on a V6 4.0 and is still asking for more everytime I turn the key. So, hopefully with the proper maintenance and care the F150 will give me more than that. Thanks for all the responses and opinions. They were all filled with good info. Bent rods all around!

Jason

[findingem]

I pull with a 2003 f150 Super Crew two wheel drive with the tow package. The only issue I've ever had is in the late Winter after ice builds up on the ramp after other boats have already been trailered. I just have to take it easy on the gas pedal and pull out slower than normal. Keep in mind, these are good ramps.

[Todd2]

I've had a F150 for 6 years. It's two wheel drive. I have never had a problem. Even with the snow this year. Just my 2 cents.

I know this is a post from over a month ago. But I would like to officially change my answer after getting stuck at Bacon Creek Ramp on Barkley last week after that storm rolled through. My buddy pulled my F150 and boat up the ramp with his Dodge Ram 4x4 while other buddies laughed and took pictures. So I only needed it once in 6 years but wish I had it then, lol.

[walkeraviator]

You know a few years ago, i got a good deal on an 85 monte carlo SS so i sold off my Wrangler to get it. What a mistake... I missed work a few days when snow hit...ill never go back to 2wd... anything... i want to get the new taurus SHO...not because of its turbo engine but simply because it is AWD... having power to all 4 wheels is paramount to any other fancy option you can put on a car...

[Bumblebee_1]

First of let me say I have never had 4X4. I don't go off road and I only use paved ramps. 2002 Dodge Durango 2WD 4.7L V160 Bumblebee 14mpg with boat 18mpg highway no boat. This rig is an aboslute pleasure to use. Never any issues or problems getting in and out of ramps at any of the lakes I go to.

Best of luck,
Bumblebee

[slobslayer]

It all depends on what you're doing. If you fish the major lakes with good ramps 2wd is fine. I've seen people pull 17ft. Lunds with a Crown Victoria and pull it out of Lake Cumberland. (it was interesting, but it worked) If you are putting into places where the ramps aren't built well, are gravel, or if you fish the river and have to get into it you will want a 4x4.

I fish the river and I go places on other adventures that require a 4x4, but if I didn't have too I wouldn't have one. It's just one more piece of equipment to break on you.

I agree 100%. If not for any other reason, buy the 4-WD because it will hold its value much better than a 2-WD. Why? Because practically everyone wants a 4-WD.