torn between the engine of a v6/v8 on a Sport edition

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long story short; insurance totaled my '07 Sport w/ v8 so now we're currently in talks regarding the settlement check. i did some searching for a new vehicle and i found a near exact same truck as mine. however the difference is the engine itself as well as the premium accessories.

current truck had cargo mats, nettings, and toyota brand kit (you never know!)

potential truck does not have premium equip. accessory, has a v6 engine with approx 3-4k miles more than my current one. comes with stock radio that'd be swapped out if i ended up buying it. the salesperson also indicated they'd get me whatever is missing in regard to accessories but i doubt they actually confirmed it came with the truck so i'm going to go out of town to check it out in person tomorrow


how do you guys feel about v6/v8 engines for Sport edition?
 
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V8!!!! The 4.0 isn't bad, but if you are already accustomed to the V8 I personally wouldn't want to step down to the V6
 
I've owned 2 x 4.0 V6's over the last decade and I'm more than happy with the engine and the gas mileage. The real question is, do you tow anything? I rarely ever tow anything, and nothing more significant than a small trailer, so I am perfectly fine with the V6. If you tow a boat or anything of size, you really should go for an 8. If you don't tow, take the extra gas mileage and go with the V6. That' show I look at it, sorry to hear about your last 4Runner
 
I have a v8 gx470 (lexus branded 4runner) and a v6 t4r sr5. V6 is quick and nible, never wanted for acceleration or power. v8 is nicer is a lot of ways but not necessary for DD use. if you intend on using this on the trail and putting huge tires and steel bumpers on it then hold out for a V8, otherwise I think V6 would be just fine.
 
+1 to what everyone else is saying.

I chose the v6 cause it's my DD, most I'll tow is a trailer helping folks move stuff, and timing chain instead of belt.

v8 grunt is addicting tho.
 
The sound alone is worth any mpg difference. With its modified exhaust, my truck sounds better than most muscle cars or sports cars. That may not apply to you, but my brother has an FJ, and for what we have used our modded vehicles for, we don't see any benefit with the V6, mpg wise or other.
 
One of the best motors Toyota ever made was their 4.7 V8...negligible MPG difference with the V6 (~1-2) and the sound, towing ability (you never know when you need to tow if you don't do it regularly), and the durability of the V8 is the reason why I chose this setup...I have zero regrets and as a DD, it's badass in ways the V6 wants to be...however, power output is roughly the same but if you have tires or armor, it's sure nice having that additional amount of torque to keep that smile on your face. Plus, the transmission is perfectly paired (at least better) with the V8 over the V6...

Moral of the banter, go with the V8 and you will never look back with the woulda-coulda-shouldas....
 
You're definitely going to miss the V8!
With that being said..might be hard to find one if you're pressed for time..good luck!
 
Thanks for your responses, everybody!

I agree with everyone here. I have to admit I do not tow things often but I'm just that kind of a guy who likes to have something ready in case the situation warrants it.

To briefly state my car ownership, I've started with a 3rd gen '99 4WD > 4th gen '04 2WD w/ V8 (current/backup vehicle) > now totaled 2007 Sport Edition w/ V8

needless to say but I'm still going to give the 4th gen a shot with its v6 engine tomorrow and see what pans out. chances are i will continue the search until I locate a Sport w/ v8 with low mileage hopefully! i know how rare it is so it's going to take some time...thankfully i have the '04 int he meantime but would like to end this grueling car shopping process as i only just got this '07 a little over a month ago

what i truly enjoy about the v8 engine would be the sound and the power that comes with it. that is the only reason why i'm hesitant to downgrade to a v6!! :beer:
 
when i was looking, every V8 i came across was regularly used to tow heavy shit by their previous owners.. Personally, I know they are built well, but I wouldn't want a vehicle that has had any added stress on the drivetrain..
 
V8.. Not a big diff in gas mileage from the v6.. Way more torque.. Change your timing belt and basic maintenance and it will last forever.. Get an exhaust and it sounds like a beast.. I asolutely love mine.. :rapture:
 
the timing belt vs chain debate is over used IMHO. Do we have a significant amount of timing belt failures on this board? I'm at 315k miles and the PO changed the timing belt at 100k. So, I'm 200k over due on the timing belt....I'll get around to it one of these days :yawn:
 
97BlackAckCL said:
I've owned 2 x 4.0 V6's over the last decade and I'm more than happy with the engine and the gas mileage. The real question is, do you tow anything? I rarely ever tow anything, and nothing more significant than a small trailer, so I am perfectly fine with the V6. If you tow a boat or anything of size, you really should go for an 8. If you don't tow, take the extra gas mileage and go with the V6. That' show I look at it, sorry to hear about your last 4Runner
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I'm the same. I have the 4.0L V6.
I love the gas mileage for daily driving to work...
and the engine does just fine when I tow my 5'x8' trailer.
 
alia176 said:
the timing belt vs chain debate is over used IMHO. Do we have a significant amount of timing belt failures on this board? I'm at 315k miles and the PO changed the timing belt at 100k. So, I'm 200k over due on the timing belt....I'll get around to it one of these days :yawn:
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You do know that the 4.7L V8 is an interference motor right?
 
alia176 said:
the timing belt vs chain debate is over used IMHO. Do we have a significant amount of timing belt failures on this board? I'm at 315k miles and the PO changed the timing belt at 100k. So, I'm 200k over due on the timing belt....I'll get around to it one of these days :yawn:
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You like living dangerously!
 
alia176 said:
the timing belt vs chain debate is over used IMHO. Do we have a significant amount of timing belt failures on this board? I'm at 315k miles and the PO changed the timing belt at 100k. So, I'm 200k over due on the timing belt....I'll get around to it one of these days :yawn:
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the reason you don't see a lot of failed timing belts is because everyone on this board is weird and we all change them every 90-100k.
 
alia176 said:
the timing belt vs chain debate is over used IMHO. Do we have a significant amount of timing belt failures on this board? I'm at 315k miles and the PO changed the timing belt at 100k. So, I'm 200k over due on the timing belt....I'll get around to it one of these days :yawn:
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there's no debate it's just preventative maintenance.. they both aren't fun to do but its a big thing to look out for.. it's obviously great yours has lasted that long, but you should take care of it before something bad happens and ends up costing you a whole lot more in the long run...
 
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