2000 4Runner v4 vs v6 offroading

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Hello everyone, I'm looking to buy a 2000 Toyota 4Runner and i am considering the option of a 4 cyl or 6 cyl. I am thinking the 4 cyl mainly because of the gas mileage, and I don't really care too much about about take off speed, but I do plan on taking this car off Roading. For those who have had a 4 cyl or who know on the matter, is there a big difference between the 4cyl and 6cyl off roading, can the 4cyl keep up off the road? Do you guys know of any videos the show the v4 in action? Thanks.
 
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spoiler900 said:
the V6 is considered to be more reliable, not sure what the specs are of how much money you would save with a 4 banger
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Are you sure about that? The 2.7 is pretty darn reliable, it also has a chain so you don't have to change the timing belt.

I had a manual 2.7 and an automatic 3.4. Both were good, I would not recommend an automatic 2.7 though, I downshifted a LOT on the highway with the 2.7.

I overheated my 2.7 a half dozen times in a single day. My rear heater line ruptured on top of a mountain and I didn't have water and had to drive off the mountain to get find it. When I did find water, it was from a mud puddle. The engine never missed a beat and is still running great today with another 60,000 kms after the overheating.
 
spoiler900 said:
the V6 is considered to be more reliable, not sure what the specs are of how much money you would save with a 4 banger
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I'm going to have to disagree with you there.

And in terms of off road performance, as long as you've got low enough gearing for your tire size, it doesn't make any difference. The most difficult trails in the world have been tamed by 90hp 22r rigs. Extra power is nice, but it's not necessary by any stretch, unless you're going mud bogging or some other form of redneck debauchery.

:edit: And to the original poster: there is no such thing as a toyota v4 (that I am aware of). It is an inline 4.
 
Sorry to be a stickler here - but the 2.7 is not a V4 - but rather an inline 4, as are the majority of other 4 cyl engines. The the other predominant 4 cyl design is a horizontally opposed boxer engine also called a flat. Think VW air cooled bug, Porsche and Subaru.

The only V4's I can think of are in a few motorcycles and some weirdness out of the early 60's and sold in Europe.
 
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