living in new hampshire, i would want a 4x4.

 

My choice would always be 4WD over 2WD, if nothing more than for the unknown.

 

Exactly - then again you'd be crazy not to get a 4x4 here in the PNW

 

yep...4 x 4 ............

 

definitely go 4x4. much better in winter and if your hauling alot of weight in the trailer it will help when towing as well. and the aftermarket for 4x4's is just as good if not better than for 2wd suspension wise. but both have great options for aftermarket when it comes to engines.....mainly because the 2wd and 4wd have the same motors unless your going diesel.

 

so what are some major problems that the 4x4 usually get? ik that dodge is hard on front end parts but is there anything else besides rust that usually goes wrong. now how about with the 2wd truck.
what is a all working automatic transmission worth in your own opion

 

There will always be more things that can go wrong on a 4x4 vs a 2wd.

I have been buying 2wd for the last 20 years, but I don't off road and we don't get very much snow here. Therefore, I don't need a 4wd. I can't say I have ever missed having 4wd either.

If you need or just want 4wd, then go for it.....:smileup:

 

guess you don't trek up north in the winter. lol

 

there a few things to go wrong with a 4x4 but if you keep up the maintenance it's not too bad. i have heard that the 1500's have less front end issues than the 2500 or 3500's. but thats due to different parts and suspension setups. maybe someone more familiar with the 1500 4wd front end can chime in and correct me if my info is incorrect. but i believe the 1500 has a fixed diff and cv axles. it's usually the cv joints that go bad but they usually have a pretty good service life as long as the boots are not torn and they aer well greased. unless your doing some pretty crazy wheeling the transfer case is pretty strong. if it has the electric t-case shift motors they can fail as well. but dodge has a pretty good system in the 1500's. you will have alot less things to go wrong on a 1500 than i do on my power wagon. one more thing to consider as well is if you get the 4x4 it will always have a higher resale value than the 2wd unless your talking the r/t 2wd.

 

I have a 2wd and love it. For the few days a year we get snow I dont need 4wd. I dont offroad it either.

 

You know I'm kind of feeling bad for you and the lack of snow, so if you'd like I can try and arrange to have some of ours sent your way??

Just a thought? LOL...

 

In your neck of the woods, 4x4 without a doubt. One of the things I have found over the years is one's travel may typically not take them off road or in conditions where 4x4 is warranted, but all you need is that one time when you need it. That one time in my mind pays for itself.

 

I would go 4X4 without hesitation!

 

i vote 4x4...............

 

You know, this thread just made me think about why I chose a 4x4. Haven't gone snowboarding in a while, but I'd like to. Haven't gone offroading in a while, but I'm itching too. And last most important reason! I went to the lake last weekend and discovered large amounts of slime/fungus on the boat ramp. Backed down and had no choice but to get rear wheels down into it to launch the boat. Went to pull out and felt rear wheels sliding and truck going side ways. Put her in 4Auto and out we went. For these reasons, is why I swear by a 4x4.

 

I've lived in the country about 5 miles outside of town for about 15 years now. We don't get a lot of snow, but some every years. We have also had a few pretty big storms. I also have a driveway that is about 600 feet long. All that said, there is probably only about 5 times I HAD to have 4 wheel drive to get around. Those days I could have just stayed home. All that said, 4 wheel drive without a doubt if you can afford it.

 

well the deal I had with a guy to get a 4x4 fell though so it looks like I'm going to have to deal with a 2wd for a little bit till I can afford to get me a bigger 4x4 truck.