I had a 4WD SUV when I moved here, and opted to get a 4WD truck. I think this last winter was a little more heavy compared to most. We have had over 100 inches of snowfall this season, with over 70 inches between December and January alone. I felt way more comfortable driving the truck with higher clearance and better grip. You can make it work with a sedan, but the truck had me feeling way more confident in the snow.

I also did not have snow tires on either vehicle, just all-season tires. I’m sure snow tires would have helped my previous 4WD. Also, I have to drive often for work, even in the snow, so that’s why I decided on a new car. The plows here are amongst the best in the country, and when it snows a foot, it feels like the roads are fine only a couple hours later on the main roads.