CAN't Believe it! V8 < V6

[abin]

CAN't Believe it! V8 < V6 on 2005

Just browsed trhough car dealer internet price.

The price of a V8 4Runner is lower than a V6 4Runner with same options after rebate.

The soaring gas price must hit V8 very hard.

Time to buy another one.:bash:

added 'on 2005' into Subject 11/2/2005

 

[biglatka]

Just browsed trhough car dealer internet price.

The price of a V8 4Runner is lower than a V6 4Runner with same options after rebate.

The soaring gas price must hit V8 very hard.

Time to buy another one.:bash:

The funny thing is that there is only about 1 to 2 mpg difference at most between them. I calculated that the gas cost difference is about $200/year for 15,000mi/year at $3.00/gal.

 

[Derek]

Re: Re: CAN't Believe it! V8 < V6

The funny thing is that there is only about 1 to 2 mpg difference at most between them. I calculated that the gas cost difference is about $200/year for 15,000mi/year at $3.00/gal.

exactly, you'd be crazy not to buy the V8 with the current rebates

 

[Techenigma]

Re: Re: CAN't Believe it! V8 < V6

I also caluclated this when attempting to decide between the V8 and V6... I'm glad I got the 8 so now when people ask which one did ya get I can smile and say "I did it right.."

The funny thing is that there is only about 1 to 2 mpg difference at most between them. I calculated that the gas cost difference is about $200/year for 15,000mi/year at $3.00/gal.

 

[abin]

Re: Re: Re: CAN't Believe it! V8 < V6

I also caluclated this when attempting to decide between the V8 and V6... I'm glad I got the 8 so now when people ask which In one did ya get I can smile and say "I did it right.."

Exactly.

That (low) price really hit my heart. I am thinking to replace the V6 with V8, with the fact that I don't see big difference on MPG.

In return, I will have the same engine used in more expensive Lexus GX470.

 

[BenSD]

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For me it was a no brainer. I wanted 4WD, and the V6 allows me to switch into 4WD when I want. I leave it in 2WD the rest of the time to get a few extra MPG. If I accidentally leave it in 4WD when I get on the freeway, I can sure tell the difference. If I had full time 4WD, it would take quite a bit more gas. The combination between V6 and switchable 4WD was huge. I have never wished I bought the V8. Never.

 

[rando]

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I only see the $3k rebate for the '05 4x4 models. All '06 models have th $500 rebate in my area.

 

[greasefingers]

I bought the V8 for one reason only. It had a several year history in the Tundra. In 2003 when I purchased, that was the first year for the new v6 4L.

 

[Gromulus]

Choices

Both are good engines, with the small eight being one of the smoothest and most reliable ever made.

I average 19 - 20 MPG for my 80/20 highway/city daily commute. I average 21 MPG all highway (with AC) and 16 MPG all city. I doubt I would get much better with the six.

We tow a small RV and the extra torque is welcome. I also like the idea of being in 4WD all the time.

Glad I got the eight, especially since Toyota doesn't increase the price as much as other manufacturers who offer both. That said, if the six was all that was offered I still would have purchased a 4Runner over the competitiion's six or eight cylinder engines.

 

[abin]

Given the fact that not too much difference in terms of MGP between V6 and V8 as many people noticed, what is the reason behind to make the rebate so different for V6 and V8?

V6 gave me more comfortable ride when I switch it to 2WD on dry pavement. But, I could not find a better reason not to go with V8 for a lower price.

 

[Koz]

Given the fact that not too much difference in terms of MGP between V6 and V8 as many people noticed, what is the reason behind to make the rebate so different for V6 and V8?

The reason is most people only see V8 and relate that to bad gas mileage.

Koz

 

[CGY_LTD_V8]

my salesperson said the V8 would have better resale value. and i really liked the idea of full-time 4WD. those were my reasons for the V8... plus, i had my step dad and step bro pushing my towards the V8.

 

[Toy-Man]

CGY_LTD_V8 and others,

Just for the record. The V6 is also "full-time" 4WD only difference is with the V6 you can switch out to 2WD when 4WD is not needed. ie on dry/paved roads etc and as a bonus save a couple of bucks on gas mileage.
When I bought my 4R in 2003 the V8 available at that time (2UZ-FE) did not have the VVTi feature and power of the present V8 and without the option of switching to 2WD, I opted for the V6 and am very happy I did.

Having said all that, my next 4R (2008) will have the V8 because I like that new engine eventhough I will have to forego the the option to switch to 2WD.

GD -TM-

 

[Uneek]

I want the V6 because it has a timing chain, so it has reduced maintenance. I don't need the extra power the V8 offers since I won't be doing any towing, and having the 2WD mode on the V6 is a nice added bonus.

 

[sharp4runr]

ahhh, how quickly this turned into another V6 - V8 thread

The V6 sells more than the V8, go figure.

 

[peter78]

CGY_LTD_V8 and others,

Just for the record. The V6 is also "full-time" 4WD only difference is with the V6 you can switch out to 2WD when 4WD is not needed. ie on dry/paved roads etc and as a bonus save a couple of bucks on gas mileage.

How is that full time???? Especially, when it is in 2 wheel drive.


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Our Sunday paper had 4Runners on sale, about the same prices I have seen, but in small print I see it say "V8". It also says "V8 have $3500 rebates".

Also, I saw the Sequoia @ $26,888, the lowest price I have seen. Of course if your buy it, you stuck with a big ass vehicle and rising gas prices.:nono:

 

[CGY_LTD_V8]

How is that full time???? Especially, when it is in 2 wheel drive.

Exactly what i was thinking. full time means its always engaged. if you can switch it off and on, wouldn't that mean its part-time 4WD?

 

[RunUp]

I just bought the V8, which was $2300(not including tax) cheaper than the V6 in Memphis. I ran the numbers and even if the V6 gets 5 more mpg, it still would have take more than 3 years to break even. In the meantime I put less money up front, and have a faster vehicle. Just drove it to Wyoming and the V8 definetly comes in handy in the Rockies.

 

[sharp4runr]

Its full time if you so choose to leave it in 4HI all the time :

With the 4Runners open diff, there is no harm leaving it 4HI as it is identical to the Full Time 4WD that the V8 has.

 

[Toy-Man]

It's technically called Fulltime 4WD as opposed to Part time 4WD. Previous generations of 4R has Part time 4WD, like my old jeep, and should only be switched into 4WD when on gravel, Ice or Snow. Never on dry pavement since equal torque is being applied to both front and rear axles. driving a part time 4wd truck on dry pavement torque will cause torque to build up in the transfer case due to turning corners and very slight tire circumference differences. This is a bad thing that can lead to transfer case damage.

As sharp4runr put it , You can leave Fulltime 4WD in 4WD all the time if you choose with no buildup of torque or damage to the transfer case.

-TM-