Got a new car yesterday...

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by chiefsnorth

Thanks. I'm actually not local. But I do like them, and living where it's winter 6 months of the year would appreciate the all around capability both commuting as well as recreationally (but not seriously) being used off road. I think I could be happy with a stock model fairly close to base level.

I have a 2000 XJ with a small 2" lift and slightly larger than stock tires. We had a ton of snow last winter and I had absolutely no issues getting around.

I saw plenty of other 4x4's in ditches. I am sure a lot of that had to do with the drivers of those vehicles.