Greg_Canada
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I can R+R the 3.4 s/c in about an hour... I know the 4.0's are more complicated, but a weekend would be more than enough time....
2010+ TRD Supercharger
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I can R+R the 3.4 s/c in about an hour... I know the 4.0's are more complicated, but a weekend would be more than enough time....
MeBe4running
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An extra $200-$300 a year if only my friend, if only! Try this, on average I do 35,000 miles a year in my truck. Gas right now give or take is an average of $3.50 a gallon. So it cost me now about $7500 in gas a year. Now if gas was $5.00 a gallon doing the same amount of mileage I'd be looking at about $10,700.... so about $3,200 dollars additionally a year, not $200-300. Now at $6.00 a gallon which it will be in a couple of years my running cost will be $12,800 so $5,600 more a year to run the same truck doing the same mileage. Personally that's plenty enough for me to make a change! A prius I doubt though something a little less thirsty.
I have thought endlessly about getting a DD. Though that is more tax, insurance ,maintenance, parking (apartments) etc.... and then what, the 4runner is just for weekends and long trips?
I use my truck for EVERYTINHG and love it but I would be happy to let go if prices got silly. Hey, it might even make me walk! :eyebrows:
KCcarguy
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Damn, that's a lot of miles! Well, if you can adapt that easily I can respect that. I've also thought about the fact I could buy a nice used LC80 for $8-10k, keep it for utility and buy a used Civic, Jetta or something for less than my 4runner (of course, parking is better for me). As a matter of fact, if my wife didn't insist a had something "safe and reliable for family trips" I probably would have done that instead. In the end it's all about personal wants and needs...or somewhere in between. It'll be a sad day when you give up the 4r though! :cheers:
Greg_Canada
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We pay $4.90 a gallon up here... yeah it adds up... the s/c car is summer only LOL
The easiest way to save money would be to simply drive less.
If that's not an option because the miles are work related then I would ask A) Does your company have a policy about how old your vehicle can be; if not the cheapest Civic/Camry/etc. would probably make more sense or B) If your company does have an age cap on vehicles used for work do they compensate you with a stipend towards regularly having to replace your vehicle and a gas card? Because that should offset your fears about higher gas prices.
Coming from me Hemi Grand Cherokee I feel like I'm driving a Prius. That said I bought mine in 9/12 and have 3,126 miles on it, so I don't drive it everywhere...
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MeBe4running
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I lived in St Adele 1.3 north of Montreal up in the Laurentians and I recall gas being very expensive then which was 4 years ago. The school actually paid the gas, though I had a weekly limit. The winter months driving with a super charged engine, yikes that will be thirsty! :beer:
MeBe4running
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The discussion of feasibility of running a super charger in our 5th generation 4runner's. I'm trying to understand the urge of other fellow members here that are wanting to install a SC.
MeBe4running
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Yes, indeed it would be! I had worked that one out. The problem is America is so vast and getting from A to Z well used to be really feasible by motor vehicle. Now its cheaper to travel by air though not all the time.
I'm under a independent contractor agreement (1099) so I set my own wage and pay my own taxes. Its just me, no company. I do write off depreciation for mileage and gas is paid for most jobs. The issue is, I like to do my own stuff within my work. So if the opportunity is there to do a day trip, I will and that comes out of my pocket. I don't want to stop doing that as the sole reason for the truck; wonder off, just lost and get stuck you know the fun stuff!.
Anyways back on topic.... I should of stated I cant really afford to run a S/C both mentally and physically in the sense that I don't NEED more power and in my use it would be deemed a waste of money. Buying it and running it. I am curious to see of those who buy one what there primary use is or intention is. If its just for fun fine. I still want to know :bump2:
QSVeilside
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There seems to be a HUGE misconception that supercharger = terrible gas mileage in this thread. As a previous owner of a supercharged FJ and 3rd gen I can tell you folks that as long as you stay out of boost the impact on MPG is minimal. Off road tires, metal bumpers, skids, rock rails, etc have a much larger impact at the pump IMHO.
Why supercharge? Personal preference. In my opinion these motors are anemic from the factory and could use a little help. It's nice to have the extra ponies and torque when you demand it. Don't get me wrong. The supercharger won't turn this 5000 lb vehicle into a race car. It just makes it more fun to drive.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Why supercharge? Personal preference. In my opinion these motors are anemic from the factory and could use a little help. It's nice to have the extra ponies and torque when you demand it. Don't get me wrong. The supercharger won't turn this 5000 lb vehicle into a race car. It just makes it more fun to drive.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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4Run4YourLife
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We are a one vehicle family (my wife has a company car), so I need the 4runner to fill many roles. It is my daily driver and tow vehicle. If a V8 was available, then I would buy it. In the mean time, I was flirting with the idea of a supercharger.
I was planning on waiting for others to be the guinea pigs and test the reliability/performance issues. If either of those are too negative, then I won't get one. I want to get at least 200k miles out of our 4runner again.
KCcarguy
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You don't claim mileage on taxes? .....it would be the same regardless of MPGs, I guess. So an econo-box is still better?
phillyd2
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4Run4YourLife
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MeBe4running
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By seeing your signature I shall choose my words appropriately
. Your reason seems honest. This I couldn't argue with: "Off road tires, metal bumpers, skids, rock rails, etc have a much larger impact at the pump IMHO" This though for me is the purpose of the truck. So I guess my need for speed is not a need and therefore a super charger is not a priority.It is apparent to me the majority of S/C's wanters/seeker's are those who live within the city and commute daily for work bar a few exceptions here!? Does that seem fair?
I think its all down to the driver and I also think its time for me to post some video's to state my view on why I think a supercharger is not needed :roadkill:
phillyd2
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