In high school I had an older 4wd explorer that went to my brother after graduating. We use to take it on skiing/snowboarding trips, but never really had to use 4wd.
While I was working on a farm in college my 2wd Tacoma got stuck in the wet grass/mud. I bogged it down in an effort to get free. Luckily we had a tractor and I easily pulled it out. After that and other instances of being stuck, I decided to get my 4wd Silverado. I drove through Snowmageddon and pulled my buddies 2wd Dodge out in Acworth. For the few times I've needed 4wd I'm happy I had it. Peace of mind is worth the extra $$ to me.
While I was working on a farm in college my 2wd Tacoma got stuck in the wet grass/mud. I bogged it down in an effort to get free. Luckily we had a tractor and I easily pulled it out. After that and other instances of being stuck, I decided to get my 4wd Silverado. I drove through Snowmageddon and pulled my buddies 2wd Dodge out in Acworth. For the few times I've needed 4wd I'm happy I had it. Peace of mind is worth the extra $$ to me.