Many Tucson vehicle buyers want to purchase trucks and sport utility vehicles. When they shop, an important consideration is whether to get a vehicle with 2WD or 4WD. There are advantages and disadvantages for each option. Regardless of the decision to get 2WD or 4WD, the used car dealer in Tucson has many vehicles for both options. For example, the Ford Escape comes in both 2WD and AWD. The same thing is true for most other trucks and SUVs. It is best for buyers to decide whether or not 4WD is needed prior to shopping at the dealer.
It is important to understand when 4WD can be quite beneficial. If the vehicle is going to be driven on rough terrain such as dirt roads, 4WD is going to be quite helpful. Those who are going to occasionally drive on snow and ice will need 4WD as well. Although Arizona is known for its hot weather, there are parts of the state where winter conditions exist. If there is a good chance that the truck or sport utility vehicle will be driven on rough terrain, it is best to choose 4WD.
Many potential buyers of used Fords in Tucson are not sure if it is worthwhile to get 4WD for very occasional use. The advantage of 4WD is that the vehicle will be better at maintaining traction. However, there are some disadvantages as well. First of all, 4WD vehicles will have worse gas mileage than 2WD. The difference is not significant, but it is noticeably. Over the long run, the 4WD is going to cost owners hundreds of dollars in extra fuel. Secondly, 4WD vehicles have slightly higher repair costs. Many mechanics will charge a bit more to perform maintenance on 4WD vehicles. Finally, vehicles with 4WD and AWD cost more than a similar vehicle with 2WD. At the used car dealer in Tucson, the difference between 2WD and 4WD may not be much. If the cost of the used truck or SUV is low, the difference between 4WD and 2WD may be just a few hundred dollars.
There is no single right answer when choosing between 2WD and 4WD. The answer depends on the projected use of the vehicle. The best thing to do is to decide before arriving at the dealer in order to save time and effort.
