Pole Position
 

Although it hasn't received a single vote, I think a strong case could be made for the OT-64/SKOT in a Poland (or Czechoslovakia) based campaign.

Pros:

• Amphibious
• Diesel engine (more fuel efficient, and less combustible than gasoline)
• Large capacity (2+ 10-18 passengers, depending on model)
• Spare parts not uncommon
• Decent armament (KPV and PKT coax, or DShK)
• Thicker armor than BTR series

Like most wheeled APCs, the big cons are relatively thin armor, and less cross-country mobility than a tracked APC. Being mistaken for a PACT vehicle could be a pro or a con depending on where the vehicle is operating.

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Upgrade?
 

Would anyone change their vote to or away from the M2 Bradley, based on its recent combat performance in Ukrainian service?

IIRC, the Bradley received a lot of criticism from the moment it was selected by the US Army. "They" said, "its armor was inadequate, it was too tall, carried too few infantry", etc. Its reputation improved a bit during the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Obviously, it's received a number of upgrades since the 1990s, although some of those garnered additional criticism at the time (e.g. more armor makes it heavier/less mobile). The Ukrainians have praised its crew/passenger survivability, optics, and firepower.

If you ever want to change your poll answer, let me know and I will change it for you manually. I just changed mine from LAV-25 to OT-64/SKOT 2.

Also, I'm adding the Swedish CV90, as Sweden has become a WWIII combatant in 4e T2k (and a NATO member IRL). Incidentally, the Ukrainians are also fans, IRL.

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The problem with the Brad is that while it's great for a war it's not so hot for T2K, Like anything not an MBT it can be popped frontally by an RPG-7V and these are not uncommon in the T2K environment. If this is the case it's a fire support vehicle with a 25mm gun and you may as well have a LAV-25 for that because it's less thirsty and can swim.

Recently I've really gotten into 4x4 APC/IFVs, I think a game where each player had something like a LAV-150 or a BRDM would be cool because you could have a short crew meaning each player had one NPC as a driver. I really should develop this more.

That's a good point. I prefer the LAV-25 as well. One thing that the Bradley has that the LAV-25 doesn't is the twin TOW II launcher. With it, the Bradley is capable of taking out even the newest (in the T2k timelines) Soviet MBTs. IIRC, a Ukrainian Bradley destroyed a Soviet T-80 with a TOW shot.

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My Vote is M2 Bradely
 

I was light infantry and never served with mech so take my opinion for what it's worth. I know many of western IFVs are high quality (Warrior, Marder, etc) but I really don't know enough about them. The M2 has proved itself over and over. Now, most recently in Ukraine. I think the M2 would do even better with experienced and trained crew working in a true combined arms environment- and I say that with all respect to the Ukraine armed forces punching way above their weight.
The BMP-3 seems to be the only IFV that is comparable to the M2 on the WARSAW Pact/ USSR side for the T2K time period, and I can say that with some knowledge.
LAV 25 a close second!