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Originally Posted by jross20
So you guys can even tow in the mountains? See that really makes me feel like the engine is missing some ponies.
The best we could do was like 2nd gear , 3500-4000 Rpm just struggling to keep around 30-40 mph. This is with no trailer, and probably under 200 lbs of gear. Is this normal? Even my gf, who has driven in Colorado in her 2015 Corolla, said it just didn't feel right when she drove. Said her Corolla never struggled this much.
I did think about the supercharger, but then it's like....do I do that and lose fuel economy, or get a 4runner with the 4.0 V6 to gain power and efficiency? Then I have to think about the Costs, I can't afford to drop $2000-3000 for the SC, but I can easily finance a vehicle without skipping a beat.
Ugh, I hate it because I love my 3rd gen...feels like betrayal.
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Unfortunately nothing is wrong with your 3rd gen. These older 4 runners just don't have the torque to pull our 5k lbs over mtn ranges especially ones that have very long and steep climbs. Your gf 2015 Corolla is far better suited to climb mtns and keep up with traffic. Getting a new 4.0 4th or 5th gen 4 runner will definitely solve your issue. My 5th gen runs very well in the mtns and has no issues running 75+ mph on the longest and steepest climbs.
