Is the new V8 worth it compared to the V6
08-10-2003, 06:18 AM
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YEP!!
This is the way I see it. 1, I tow a boat. 2. The V-6 is an entirely new engine. Yes it is a Toyota but why take a chance for $900 when the V-8 has been around for 5 years or so now and the fact that most mags consider it one of the best engines to ever be used in a truck/SUV. To me is was simple. I have ready that performance is very simular between the two until you tow something. But boy is that V-8 smooth. Wouldn't have it any other way.
This is the way I see it. 1, I tow a boat. 2. The V-6 is an entirely new engine. Yes it is a Toyota but why take a chance for $900 when the V-8 has been around for 5 years or so now and the fact that most mags consider it one of the best engines to ever be used in a truck/SUV. To me is was simple. I have ready that performance is very simular between the two until you tow something. But boy is that V-8 smooth. Wouldn't have it any other way.
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08-10-2003, 06:34 AM
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Originally posted by romus
Test-drive both trucks on the highway get them running over 75 miles an hour for a few miles. Then decide which one you like. The V6 4runner that I have runs smooth & quiet and has plenty of power. Good luck
Test-drive both trucks on the highway get them running over 75 miles an hour for a few miles. Then decide which one you like. The V6 4runner that I have runs smooth & quiet and has plenty of power. Good luck
08-10-2003, 10:10 AM
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First I gotta say that anyone buying a V6 4Runner thinking their saving the planet
did you get that and by the way I use my V8 to haul my ass around, it's not so skinny cause I want to be a pro bodybuilder
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yeah man this truck is smooth, I was crusin behind my friends Cobra thinking Im pushing over a 100 and I was way over the 110 mark, it was off the speedo, Im guessing I was doin at least 120
not gonna do that again till I get Yokohama AVS tires
did you get that and by the way I use my V8 to haul my ass around, it's not so skinny cause I want to be a pro bodybuilder bryontro
yeah man this truck is smooth, I was crusin behind my friends Cobra thinking Im pushing over a 100 and I was way over the 110 mark, it was off the speedo, Im guessing I was doin at least 120
not gonna do that again till I get Yokohama AVS tires
08-10-2003, 12:04 PM
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I guess it's agreed, if you wear musclepants and like to go 120mph than get the V8. If you're a skinny ass that likes to tow boats, get the V6
bryontro- I think the V6 is only doing 2400rpms at 75mph or something like that. I think that's more gearing than anything with the engine?
bryontro- I think the V6 is only doing 2400rpms at 75mph or something like that. I think that's more gearing than anything with the engine?
08-10-2003, 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by FirstToy
I guess it's agreed, if you wear musclepants and like to go 120mph than get the V8. If you're a skinny ass that likes to tow boats, get the V6
bryontro- I think the V6 is only doing 2400rpms at 75mph or something like that. I think that's more gearing than anything with the engine?
I guess it's agreed, if you wear musclepants and like to go 120mph than get the V8. If you're a skinny ass that likes to tow boats, get the V6
bryontro- I think the V6 is only doing 2400rpms at 75mph or something like that. I think that's more gearing than anything with the engine?
08-10-2003, 08:36 PM
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Yeah I looked while I was driving today. About 2000rpms at 65mph and about 2500rpms at 80mph (but that is about as fast as I ever go) 2300 at 75mph sounds about the same.
On a road trip (my first in the 4R will be this september) I'll be lumping along at 2-2300rpms most of the time! That will be good for gas mileage so I'm hoping to get good range out of a tank.
My computer says I avg. 17.8mpg so far on mostly city driving. Not bad at all considering I've been using the A/C alot and a bunch of stop-n-go.
On a road trip (my first in the 4R will be this september) I'll be lumping along at 2-2300rpms most of the time! That will be good for gas mileage so I'm hoping to get good range out of a tank.
My computer says I avg. 17.8mpg so far on mostly city driving. Not bad at all considering I've been using the A/C alot and a bunch of stop-n-go.
Originally posted by bryontro
Exactly! However when you have a engine that makes good power and torque then it can benifit from a taller highway gearing on the highway. I believe that my truck is somewhere around 2200 or so at 75. Both motors put out very good power. Try that type of gearing in my 3.0 and it would probably never see 75. Kind of similar to putting big tires on a 4 cyl 4X4 without changing the axle gearing to compensate. I had a friend that put big tires on a small 4X4 years ago and couldn't use 5th gear anymore because of it. Anyway the v-8 is proven and to me that is worth a lot. Oh only did the 105 once, had to test it's abilities.
Exactly! However when you have a engine that makes good power and torque then it can benifit from a taller highway gearing on the highway. I believe that my truck is somewhere around 2200 or so at 75. Both motors put out very good power. Try that type of gearing in my 3.0 and it would probably never see 75. Kind of similar to putting big tires on a 4 cyl 4X4 without changing the axle gearing to compensate. I had a friend that put big tires on a small 4X4 years ago and couldn't use 5th gear anymore because of it. Anyway the v-8 is proven and to me that is worth a lot. Oh only did the 105 once, had to test it's abilities.
08-11-2003, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by FirstToy
I'll be lumping along at 2-2300rpms most of the time! That will be good for gas mileage so I'm hoping to get good range out of a tank.
My computer says I avg. 17.8mpg so far on mostly city driving. Not bad at all considering I've been using the A/C alot and a bunch of stop-n-go.
I'll be lumping along at 2-2300rpms most of the time! That will be good for gas mileage so I'm hoping to get good range out of a tank.
My computer says I avg. 17.8mpg so far on mostly city driving. Not bad at all considering I've been using the A/C alot and a bunch of stop-n-go.
08-11-2003, 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by Mish
I get 19.5 MPG on average, 20.5MPG on freeway, 20MPG with the bucket on the back and 17.5MPG with the boat, solid.
I get 19.5 MPG on average, 20.5MPG on freeway, 20MPG with the bucket on the back and 17.5MPG with the boat, solid.
08-11-2003, 06:59 PM
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It is Active Supplemental Safety Collision Rear Avoidance Concept (ASS-CRAC), haven't you heard?
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...threadid=15335
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...threadid=15335
08-12-2003, 06:18 PM
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Cracking me up
That is one of the funniest things that I have saw. The funny part is I have no doubt that it works.. WELL.......
Has the price dropped any on one since the new has worn off. I figure that the markups should be over since the newness has probably subsided.
Has the price dropped any on one since the new has worn off. I figure that the markups should be over since the newness has probably subsided.
08-13-2003, 08:31 AM
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Isn't the V8 something like 130lbs heavier than the V6? And the listed torque difference is something around 40 lbs-ft.
So
282/4320 lbs = 0.0652
320/4450 lbs= 0.0719
Note: Toyota listed curb weight of Sport 4Runner.
So
282/4320 lbs = 0.0652
320/4450 lbs= 0.0719
Note: Toyota listed curb weight of Sport 4Runner.
03-08-2004, 03:18 PM
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Just a word. Drove 4 V6 4runners in the past month. All 2004. 3 of the 4 had definate valve ticking. Wife wants one. But it's gonna be a V8. Dealers know of this problem. Toyota knows of this problem and more and more people are becoming aware of it daily. Congrats to Mish on winning is arbitration!
03-08-2004, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Archie
Just a word. Drove 4 V6 4runners in the past month. All 2004. 3 of the 4 had definate valve ticking. Wife wants one. But it's gonna be a V8. Dealers know of this problem. Toyota knows of this problem and more and more people are becoming aware of it daily. Congrats to Mish on winning is arbitration!
BTW, I checked carfax on my ex 4runner and it is still clean, meaning that Toyota did not even report the lemon to the feds, how honest....
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