TJ, your arguments make perfect sense for those who live in places where winter weather is a real issue or for hard-core rock crawlers. 4x4 is obviously the way to go in those cases. Your opinion makes far less sense in warm weather climates, especially urban areas where off-roading isn't a frequent possibility. Also, how is not having 4x4 "trading all the SUV advantages away" ? That's a ridiculous statement.

But what I'd really like to know is why you insult those who don't have 4x4. Frankly, it makes you sound like one of those "4x4 makes me a REAL man" types who crows about having 4WD and big tires and a lift as if that stuff adds something to your courage and character. Is that what you think?