V8, should you buy? - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

nevada · 08-07-2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thetibbs

Oddly enough I'm currently debating the v6 vs. v8, a local dealer has a 2004 v6 SR5 with 150k for $9300 and a 2006 v8 Sport with 121k and the timing belt just replaced for $12900. I commute 60 miles of interstate daily so I'm thinking the v6 but I really dig the look of the 06 Sport model. I sold my 3rd gen 6 months ago and miss it so now I'm shopping 4th gens. Any advice?

driven correctly, all interstate, you will see decent mileage, if that is your concern. nearly 20 I would say. the v6 supposedly only get 1-2 better. but that 4.7 is SO SMOOTH. its the way to go for sure.

sports · 08-07-2019, 02:04 PM

Having option of 4wd and 2wd made me to get V6.
I've driven trailers for mulch many times with v6. No issue.

5thToy · 08-07-2019, 07:50 PM

No surprise. Scotty is a minimalist. 4 cylinders, no turbos, no auto trannies, 2WD. His ideal vehicle is a 4A-FE Corolla with a manual transmission and wind up windows.

I like my 19 4Runner just fine, but I would have bought a 4.7L like my 03 4th Gen had in a heartbeat if they offered it, and would gladly pay the price to change a timing belt every 100K.

Wardbird · 08-08-2019, 07:25 PM

When I bought my 4th Gen 6cyl I would have been happy with either. My primary focus was low mileage and clean with no rust. I almost never tow anything, both engines have their pros and cons. I have had many engines over the years with timing belts, including my '94 Accord that we drove to 275k miles and then I sold to a friend and today is still running at 375k. The timing belt is simply a maintenance issue.

The 4.7L engines have proven to be rock solid and long-lasting. I wouldn't base your decision upon the opinion of a YouTube poster, especially based upon those spurious reasons.

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