I have lived my whole life in snow country of one state or the other from southern Cal. to S.D, to ILL. to Ind. to S.Carolina. Only needed a 4x4 twice in over 55 years. Most 4x4 sit to high to get into easy for me and wife now. Had to order my current '04.4 Dodge as a 2wd. No regrets. Used it as a DD for 5 years to work, 21 miles one way and never late due to weather. Still use it as a DD for part time job during the late summer,fall,winter and spring. A few sand bags in the back help during the winter. This my story and it fits me.