I'm one of the geezers who grew up without 4wd. Even when I worked in Yellowstone, we had 2wd vehicles only, and managed to get home most nights.
Epiphany: in the early 90's I bought an old Isuzu Trooper, for a work commuter that couldn't be hurt. Replaced the rubber rags with new all season tires. Had a bad winter that year. The old Trooper was 4wd, and would go anywhere. Not quickly, but anywhere. When we got into dragging a 31 foot fiver around and bought our now old Duramax, I didn't want 4wd. Couldn't find one without it. I have used it more than I ever thought I would. Loose gravel, winter in northern Colorado, wet grass, wet boat launch...
Darned useful, if you need it. And, you can't sell a 2wd pickup around here.