02-27-2015, 03:44 AM
I know a lot of people who bought 4WD and never use it. Unless you plan to live in a subdivision with really bad roads(Hawaiian Acres comes to mind) or do lots of off-road recreation, you might not need 4WD. As far as brands go, there are good mechanics who can repair almost any of the mainstream world makes. Check Consumer Reports for types that you like to see their reliability. Toyotas and Hondas are very popular here for a reason. They last.