2WD vs 4WD

It all depends on what you need 4x4 for... Some of the reasons you don't see a lot of 4x2s around is where you look. Around cities, you have a lot of "urban cowboys" that need the "cool" factor. Out in my area and most country settings, we not only have them for snow, but, for farming. I've used my 4x4 far more often for getting into fields and hauling equipment in and out of places an empty 4x2 couldn't get into empty, let alone out of loaded. It just so happens that that same truck is what I use to tow my 5er with; that's one of the biggest benefits (to me) with the B&W Companion. I can use the 5th wheel hitch and then pop it off and use the ball with a gooseneck ag hauler. So, the market for 4x2s is really rather small and in ag areas, virtually non-existant. A fellow that I know that runs a garage can't remember the last time he saw a 4x2 and I was up at my dealer a few weeks ago for my free state inspection, who also sells Fords in a companion dealership, and they have zip 4x2 trucks and don't carry them in stock; if you want a 4x2 you'd have to order it. Even his 1500s and 150s are all 4x4. He said if I wanted one, he could probably find one at another dealership, but, my selection would be awful small...I just looked at him like he had two heads and he started laughing (I'm the one that bought his special order Longhorn when the original buyer backed out...).