my missus has a 99 model ,ive put in a 2inch lift kit and 4wd tyres ,there not made for 4wd really but it goes where i need it too ,were not stupid with it but it will tow a boat and a load of camping gear with no probs and is good for getting the boat out in muddy situations ,,weve never been bogged and it cops a caining on our dirt roads were i live and its never cost us a cent besides what aftermarket stuff ive put on it ,and its done 170,000ks and weve had it since new ,,so in short its a great car ,,,jas