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Originally Posted by triethylborane
Id go with the V8 if you are towing a 3800lb payload. The extra torque of the V8 vs. the V6 will make a big difference when going up grades or slowly pulling the boat on trailer out of the water. The maintenance differences are minimal, timing belt intervals, exhaust manifold issues, but V6 has its own endemic faults . . . though both are still incredibly reliable nonetheless.
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TBH I dont think 35lbs of extra torque with a v8 makes "a big difference", I would say its the torque curve that makes v8 fit better for towing.
OP, if you dont tow v6 is more than enough for this application IMO, but V8 def sounds better and gives the bragging rights, so I see why people buy them. At the end of the day, get the one that is better condition / deal.
