How important is 4x4

[waterdog101]

I have both, my driveway is down hill. sometimes it's nice to have, when we get a big snow. but I never use mine to tow my boat. the cumberland ramps are as steep as any around, and my two wheel gmc never has any trouble. it's a 5.3 vortech auto with towing package. it gets 17mpg without my boat behind it. and 13 mpg pulling my boat. my friend has a 2007 gmc 4x4 with same engine and trans. and he gets 8 mpg on I-75

[badbrad]

Well, this wasn't supposed to turn into a Ford, Chevy, Dodge debate. I know guys who own all three and all pledge their loyalty to thier rides. I will not mention what I drive, but will highly recommend purchasing a truck with 4WD. If your spending 22k you should be able to find a good used crew cab 4WD in that price range. I purchased an 06, Crew Cab 4X4 with 28,000 miles for 19,900. It has leather interior and rides like a cadi. I shopped around a lot, and bought it at the end of the year in 2008. If you recall, we hadn't recovered fully from the high gas price saga and this truck had been on the lot for nearly two months.

All that being said, 4WD the few times you do need it, you'll be so glad you have it. I have gotten stuck on wet grass with a 2WD truck before....talk about frustrating. And if you fish much in the winter, the icy boat ramps are a lot easier to negotiate with 4WD. Good luck, hope you find a good truck whatever you decide on.

[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.