Winter time is here, and I need a four wheel drive. I'm not so confident with my girlfriend driving on frozen roads, especially in my town. I currently have a FWD car, which does 'ok' in the winter, and I have brand new winter treads on it. It'll drive decent, but if it goes into a ditch, or we need to go around door to door, it won't make it. We do a house check if we have more ice storms. I'm looking for either a full-size truck or SUV, no S-10 Blazer/S-15 Jimmy's, Explorers, 4Runners, Rangers, B2000, etc. I'm thinking more along the lines of F250-F350, 1500-3500 Silverados, GMC Yukons, Chevy Tahoes, Suburbans, Excursions, ect. ect. Not worried about gas mileage, as I care more about the well being of my family. Not a great budget, so I'll probably get financed. I can't go over $7,500. What would you all recommend and WHY? I have access to a '79 Silverado 4x4, and a '78 International Scout, but I'm not so sure about them, mechanically.