Better winter beater?

[tucsonjwt]

With gasoline prices low, an old square 4WD may make the most economic choice, until the Saudis decide they are willing to let the US frackers survive.

[csdineley]

I agree. And thanks for everyone's input. I still have to wait for my tax refund to come back. But I'm going to try and find an old squarebody Suburban.

As long as it does well as a winter driver. I also think it'd be great for other reason's. I can fit the whole family and dog in it. So it'd be good to take out camping in the summer's, hunting, and maybe one day a plow so I don't have to shovel the driveway as much.

I had also considered a S-10 Blazer or Jeep Xj but I feel like I'd have similar problems as my old Bronco 2.

[blazinzuk]

If your looking for the best winter driver, anything 4wd with modern snow tires.

Tires make a vast difference in winter driving capability. My 37" mud tires are awesome in snow. Fresh powder I rule. As soon as that gets pounded into ice my truck SUCKS.

4WD and skinny snow tires will make just about anything much nicer to drive on icy roads

[csdineley]

Well couldn't find a decent Squarebody Suburban. So I ended up getting a 1992 Suburban K2500 with a 454. It's not in the greatest shape but it will work for my needs.