Depends which mountains you go to, really. Some have STEEEP and curvy climbs so the way down can get mighty sketchy. If you go to those then I'd spend the extra cash on dedicated winters for the added braking security so I reduce the chances of ending up in a guard rail. Bolton, Jay Peak, and...
i think im settled on a Base 2dr + 2.7 + bumper n skids.......
but then i add in 16" winter tires and 32" tires+wheels for summer and it's nearly the same total if I just get Base 2dr + Sasq + 16" winter set up.
DAMN YOUS FORD
5000 for 5 tires, rims, new front diff, locking rear diff, upgraded shocks, flares, and a better 4WD... sounds about right, no?
I would be very surprised if the 5K included the auto trans. It's gotta be just a required, separate option.
Anyone else hate how their house has indoor plumbing, heat, electricity, central air, or even a goddamn garage?!? I mean, I remember back in the day the roofs were made of mud, walls out of sticks, and the shitter was a hut in the back where all you had was a bucket and some old newspaper...
I found it tedious to look info up where the applications of the 2.3 differ. But here's some details and pictures as it relates to RS/Ranger and Mustang.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/detroit-auto-show/a15840269/ford-focus-rs-ranger-engine/...
80/20% paved/dirt 55mi roundtrip DD.
Plenty of snow here at 1200ft in VT mountains.
Class 4 road explorer
Rare 4x4 park trip
Primitive camping hauler
Prob going BB w/ 2.7, rear locker, adv 4wd.