i'm buying my daughter her first car very soon. i want to get her either a 2001 or 2002 4runner. i know toyota came out with traction control in 2001 so that's why i'mstarting with that year. my question is would the 4x4 be a better choice from a safety stand point? can you run it in all wheel drive all the time for just normal day to day driving? any input you have would be greatly appreciated.

signed

over protective dad

 

4-wheel drive and all wheel drive are DIFFERENT.

All wheel drive always is on, no turning it off or on. 4-wheel drive usually means you have a button, shifter, switch to go from 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel drive.

Safety wise unless you drive in the snow alot, really there is no difference.

 

Mine (06Sport)has"full time 4 high", basically I only have 2 choices, 4H or 4L. Personally I know it has saved my A$$ a couple of times in inclimate weather.