Hey everyone, so I just recently ordered a 2019 Tahoe and customized it to my preference. One thing I did not include in my order is 4WD. I'm not entirely sure why but I just didn't think much about it. I've owned two Tahoes in the past and neither of them were 4WD. I also live in Southern California and don't necessarily "need" it. That being said, I'm buying this car as a family car which I plan on keeping for a long time and taking on many trips. I'm an avid snowboarder and travel to Mammoth and Tahoe at least once a year. Am I really going to regret not getting the 4WD? I'm not sure how effective Tahoe's traction control features are, but I know RWD vehicles aren't the best in slippery conditions. I can always not purchase my order and reorder the same car with the 4WD, but I'm sure my broker will not be happy with me.

Thoughts?

 

me personally wouldnt get a truck if it wasnt 4wd. just because you might find yourself in one of those situations where you really wish you had it

 

I need 4wd maybe 10 days out of the year. if your driving on groomed roads, your ok. snow storms...yep, you need it.


resale … hard to sell a 2wd if you live in the snow belt.

if you damage one tire, towing capacity, loading capacity, mpg, maintenance costs...all better with 2wd,

 

Buy a set of chains. When it comes time to sell that Tahoe, then sell the unused chains too.

 

Inquired about a Buick Rainier on facebook. Exchanged some messages but seller each time takes way too long to respond. 3 days to first message. Once we established communication he still takes at least a full day to respond. Can't deal with poor communication. Tried to set up a visit. No response for a day. Told him to forget it. Car is still listed for sale