I love driving my V6!

[C_appleton21]

Does anyone else enjoy the drive as much as the destination?! I'm out here in Boulder, CO and I have a 2007 V6 Unlimited. And I love driving up in the mountains in that thing. I feel like the power range is low enough (due to the V6) that I feel like I'm really getting the most out of the corners! I drive my 4Runner like a stick and I'm curious what is the max rpm that you'll allow your cars to go before shifting? I've noticed since I've had my T4R that it's operating rpms are fairly low. I very seldom exceed 3000 rpm which does not sound normal. What are your guys' thoughts? I get about 15-16 mpg with a 3 in lift and 28570R18 BFG AT/K, and I mob that thing wherever I go.

 

[natehack5]

Leaving our V6 2005 SR5 with the 5spd auto in Drive, I did not see more than 5500rpm the last time I pegged it.

Not really a high strung engine; ours are more of a grunter type thing...

When we are just putzin' around, I usually don't exceed 2500. Then again, I drive like a slow grandma with the kiddos on board.

 

[Hayden_]

I enjoy driving my 07 2wd V6 SR5 too. You're right about the power it's really "just right" sure it could use a bit more but the there's something surreal about driving it that just clears my head and just calms me down after a stressful day. Wether it's pavement or dirt the things pure ecstasy.

 

[wnelax04sr5]

i stay under 2k most of the time to be honest....

I'm hardly if ever over 2k unless its on the highway, i accelerate pretty slowly though

 

[Climb14er]

Does anyone else enjoy the drive as much as the destination?! I'm out here in Boulder, CO and I have a 2007 V6 Unlimited. And I love driving up in the mountains in that thing. I feel like the power range is low enough (due to the V6) that I feel like I'm really getting the most out of the corners! I drive my 4Runner like a stick and I'm curious what is the max rpm that you'll allow your cars to go before shifting? I've noticed since I've had my T4R that it's operating rpms are fairly low. I very seldom exceed 3000 rpm which does not sound normal. What are your guys' thoughts? I get about 15-16 mpg with a 3 in lift and 28570R18 BFG AT/K, and I mob that thing wherever I go.

It's good that you enjoy your V6 here in Colorado. I think the V6 4th Generation is a fantastic combo for off-road and hwy driving due to the combination of transfer case and differentials.

Two thoughts...

The first... you can do what you want with your auto tranny shift lever but for me... I wouldn't be shifting that like a manual on a regular basis. YMMV... but remember... it's an auto and not a manual.

Secondly... if you think the V6 has power for the long mountain pulls up the passes, you should get into a V8 and watch it eat up the road with power, barely any strain, low noise and a lot of low end torque.

I've driven the V6 and it's loud and strains at times in a lower gear to get up the long pulls.

With the V8... the road gets eaten up!

Enjoy your V6 here in Colorado. :cheers:

 

[Sporin]

I had an 06 V8 for a few years and came away from that thinking the 4.7 was an absolute gem, seriously one of the nicest motors I've owned.

So I was a little leery "settling" for a V6 this time around (based on pricing, availability, etc.) But I have been very pleasantly surprised. It's got gobs of torque to just tool around all day long, never breaking 2500 rpm. Or you can stomp on it and it sets you back nicely in the seat, making a VERY nice sound along the way.

I am a big fan of the V6 now.

 

[wnelax04sr5]

I had an 06 V8 for a few years and came away from that thinking the 4.7 was an absolute gem, seriously one of the nicest motors I've owned.

So I was a little leery "settling" for a V6 this time around (based on pricing, availability, etc.) But I have been very pleasantly surprised. It's got gobs of torque to just tool around all day long, never breaking 2500 rpm. Or you can stop on it and it sets you back nicely in the seat, making a VERY nice sound along the way.

I am a big fan of the V6 now.

^^^^^^

Someone buy this man a drink.

:banana:

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I loved my 4.0 V6 4Runner so much, I traded it in on a newer one imp:

 

[black4vcobra]

It's good that you enjoy your V6 here in Colorado. I think the V6 4th Generation is a fantastic combo for off-road and hwy driving due to the combination of transfer case and differentials.

Two thoughts...

The first... you can do what you want with your auto tranny shift lever but for me... I wouldn't be shifting that like a manual on a regular basis. YMMV... but remember... it's an auto and not a manual.

Secondly... if you think the V6 has power for the long mountain pulls up the passes, you should get into a V8 and watch it eat up the road with power, barely any strain, low noise and a lot of low end torque.

I've driven the V6 and it's loud and strains at times in a lower gear to get up the long pulls.

With the V8... the road gets eaten up!

Enjoy your V6 here in Colorado. :cheers:

I agree on your entire post. Not to bash the V6 guys, because I know the 4.0L is a fine engine, but I wouldn't want my 4Runner to have any less power than it does. 260 hp in a 4500 lb vehicle is pretty weak nowadays and I definitely wouldn't want to give up 25 hp and 50 lb-ft of torque from the V8 to the V6

To be fair though, I'm also power insane and want to add more boost to my 475+ hp Mustang Cobra.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

The V6 and V8 share the same transfer case mechanically, the V8 lacks a shift fork and rod to disengage 4WD. The V6's seem to have a smaller front differential (not sure if it was to accommodate the ADD or not), but they still are a good combo none the less. I like the 1GR-FE and would have bought one had it not been for a sour taste left from having an old Chevy S10 with that horrid V6. I also wanted the lower torque curve and power the 2UZ-FE, but the V6 is plenty fun to drive!

 

[jambone]

The V6 and V8 share the same transfer case mechanically, the V8 lacks a shift fork and rod to disengage 4WD.

Forgive my ignorance, and thread-jacking, here, but I have 2 questions: (1) Why didn't Toyota provide the ability to shift out of 4WD on V8 models? and (2) How difficult would it be to add that capability?

That is a "pro" for the V6 models and a "con" for the V8s, imho.

 

[snivilous]

Does anyone else enjoy the drive as much as the destination?! I'm out here in Boulder, CO and I have a 2007 V6 Unlimited. And I love driving up in the mountains in that thing. I feel like the power range is low enough (due to the V6) that I feel like I'm really getting the most out of the corners! I drive my 4Runner like a stick and I'm curious what is the max rpm that you'll allow your cars to go before shifting? I've noticed since I've had my T4R that it's operating rpms are fairly low. I very seldom exceed 3000 rpm which does not sound normal. What are your guys' thoughts? I get about 15-16 mpg with a 3 in lift and 28570R18 BFG AT/K, and I mob that thing wherever I go.

Give me a shout if you ever want to go wheeling, I live near Ned and work in Boulder

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Forgive my ignorance, and thread-jacking, here, but I have 2 questions: (1) Why didn't Toyota provide the ability to shift out of 4WD on V8 models? and (2) How difficult would it be to add that capability?

That is a "pro" for the V6 models and a "con" for the V8s, imho.

Not sure why they did it that way. According to the diagrams, you would only need the V6 shift rod assembly, but you'd need to swap the electronics and go with the smaller front differential with ADD as well as a V6 4WD module (don't remember if they are separate from the ECMs)

Honestly, it was pro in my book to have all-time 4WD. I'd rather already be good to go in 4WD than have to switch to it after I'm stuck. Not to mention that since Toyota used a T3 Torsen Centre Differential, you don't really notice any draw backs beside a negligible decrease in fuel millage, which is an okay trade off to me.

 

[AZ4runner08]

Not sure why they did it that way. According to the diagrams, you would only need the V6 shift rod assembly, but you'd need to swap the electronics and go with the smaller front differential with ADD as well as a V6 4WD module (don't remember if they are separate from the ECMs)

Honestly, it was pro in my book to have all-time 4WD. I'd rather already be good to go in 4WD than have to switch to it after I'm stuck. Not to mention that since Toyota used a T3 Torsen Centre Differential, you don't really notice any draw backs beside a negligible decrease in fuel millage, which is an okay trade off to me.

I was skeptical of the full-time 4wd when I was buying my truck but have found it to be nothing short of awesome, especially when we do get the occasional rain. It corners like mad and you are right, there is no need to switch to 4WD when I hit the dirt. As far as the V6, it is a very suitable motor and I was all set on buying another 4th generation V6. But then I came across the truck I have now with the V8, and I couldn't be happier with the performance if offers. So glad I gave in and went down to take a look. I was trying to avoid the V8 and now that I look back, I have no idea why. LOL....

 

[ADRay]

I have a V6, and my Taco that it replaced was a 4 banger 2.7, so the V6 is plenty for me. Plus I like to be able to choose 2wd.

 

[Nathana92]

I love driving my supercharged V8!

 

[cahall18]

I have a 2005 V6 4Runner and am in love. I have driven my dads '04 Tahoe (V8) and the accelerator is just too sensitive. You tap it and it throw you back in your seat a bit. The accelerator on the 4Runner is on point. I believe the only appropriate adjective to describe it is "confidence". When you press down on the pedal...you just know that your 4Runner is going to move you forward - no mater the challenge - and that subtle roar puts a little grin on my face.

I am young. This is the first car that I can actually call my own...and it has ruined all other cars for me.

 

[jsmith21]

I just love driving my 4r in general. Back when I was looking I drove both v6 and v8's...they all drove wonderfully. I don't really think there's a wrong choice. I just happened to luck up on a guy with a v6 who was hurting for some cash, so I pulled the trigger. No regrets. It is really fun doing donuts and drifting off road in 2wd with vsc off though

 

[blackfc3s]

half the time I'm cruising around at like 1200 rpms in my v6. going over the continental divide pulling a trailer was the only time i wish i had a v8.