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Originally Posted by J Diddy
I don't know anything about trucks and I drive one...kinda. I have a 2001 Tacoma PreRunner double cab WITHOUT 4x4 (basically a raised car) and it is a death trap in the winter time. A combination of rear wheel drive and being very light makes it very hard to drive in slippery conditions. Yes I am that guy that can't make the advanced green because I can't get traction. Yes I have good tires.
I'm a cautious driver, I don't speed, and I have done winter driving courses through work for many years and I am terrified to drive this thing during the winter. I don't want to be terrified anymore.
Other than it being terrible in the winter I love it and want to buy another one soon. I am seeing a lot of recommendations for Tacomas in here. Are the newer Tacomas better in the winter than my old PreRunner? Are they heavier or is it the 4WD that makes the difference? Remember I drive a truck but don't know anything about them...why aren't those who are recommending the Tacoma for winter driving having the same issues I am?
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If you are driving a 2WD truck in winter, you need to put 200-300 lbs in your box to get any traction.