For those saying to go with a 2 stage for the DSM area where it'll only be needed for 2-3 snowfalls a year (if that) over a single stage, I gotta disagree.
Those 2-3 times you'd really 'need' a 2 stage: A) you likely won't HAVE to go anywhere anyway. or B) you could pay a couple kids (or a guy with a plow) $20 bucks to dig you out.
Difference in cost between a 2 stage & single stage is what, $400-500? I figure that's about 6 years worth of plows/shovels you could pay for when those 2-3 blizzards happen each year.
Those 2-3 times you'd really 'need' a 2 stage: A) you likely won't HAVE to go anywhere anyway. or B) you could pay a couple kids (or a guy with a plow) $20 bucks to dig you out.
Difference in cost between a 2 stage & single stage is what, $400-500? I figure that's about 6 years worth of plows/shovels you could pay for when those 2-3 blizzards happen each year.