I miss my Rodeo - 3 years later...

[highlandlake]

It's been awhile since I had to sell my '97 4WD Rodeo due to a rusted-through frame.
I've owned two 4WD trucks since then and they both don't compare to the handling and ice capability that the Rodeo had. Today I had bare ice all over my dirt road and my GMC had problems getting up the hill. All things being equal (tires, weight, speed, temperature & ice conditions) the Rodeo would be able to get over that same hill with a lot more ability.

So if you are thinking of trading your 4WD in because it's getting old or starting to look aged - you might want to reconsider.
Thanks to the tons of road salt that Maine pours all over each mile of road I had to get another vehicle that would pass state inspection. The last two trucks since then have had no better mileage, needed more small repairs, noisy, and have a harsher ride.

If yours stills runs good and passes inspection, you might want to keep it. They are good winter vehicles with 4WD.

Just sharing my story.
Tom

[Cat Fuzz]

Oh, I'm keeping mine! We got snow coming! Having 4wd just makes snow interesting and fun! Instead of being a PITA for those that don't have Rodeos.

[FL 3.2L]

What is this snow you speak of?

[/watching the national weather map all winter long from FL!]

[highlandlake]

Originally Posted by FL 3.2L

What is this snow you speak of?

[/watching the national weather map all winter long from FL!]

Very funny. I hope a coconut falls on your head!

It's the snow that makes these 4wd's so good and fun.
But it's the road salt that reduces their life so much.
If I open my window right now I can hear the salt munching on all the winter vehicles out there. Like a swarm of locusts, nothing will be left in due time.

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[Cat Fuzz]

Originally Posted by FL 3.2L

What is this snow you speak of?

[/watching the national weather map all winter long from FL!]

Snow is the stuff that makes owning a Rodeo so fun and practical!