4X2 or 4X4 for towing and general use...what say you?

mowermech im with you. See it all the time. Just cause it says 4x4 don't mean it's glued to the road.
But the facts remain the same. A marginally equipped 4wd will go where a well equipped 2 wd likely won't.
Fortunately everyone is free to purchase what they wish!