If you moved from a 3rd to 4th gen, how do you feel about it now?

[tv4184]

Is it just loud at the moment?

Manifests as a ticking noise at cold starts.

 

[ladywolf]

After having 2 4th Gens, a 5th Gen, and a 3rd Gen, I can honestly say I love my 4th Gen the most.

For me, it's got the right amount of roominess and creature comforts. My V8 sport has more power than my 5th gen or my 3rd gen ever thought of, and definitely rides better.

I will always love the body styling of the 3rd gens, but I will not pick up another one, unless I know that it is extremely clean and low mileage.

 

[TejasRunner01]

After having 2 4th Gens, a 5th Gen, and a 3rd Gen, I can honestly say I love my 4th Gen the most.

For me, it's got the right amount of roominess and creature comforts. My V8 sport has more power than my 5th gen or my 3rd gen ever thought of, and definitely rides better.

I will always love the body styling of the 3rd gens, but I will not pick up another one, unless I know that it is extremely clean and low mileage.

You definitely have a lot of experience then, I appreciate your response. I'm guessing you would not go with a V6 4th gen in the future since you have a V8? That seems like most people's opinion.

 

[Kilo_]

Picked up my '08 after the headgasket blew on my 1997 SR5 (#2 gasket). I can honestly say that part of me now wants to drive the '97 off a cliff lol. The '08 is modestly elegant, even as a Limited edition, but significantly more comfortable. The V8 power is definitely something worth mentioning, it is a night and day comparison between the 3.4 of my '97 and the 4.7 of the '08. Additionally, for me anyway, I've seen a a marginal difference in fuel economy between the two (my experience anyway)... averaging 17.5 highway in the V8.

Cheers

 

[MSRP.]

You definitely have a lot of experience then, I appreciate your response. I'm guessing you would not go with a V6 4th gen in the future since you have a V8? That seems like most people's opinion.

Based on your username, I presume you are in Texax.
No hills, no advantage to v8.
Freeway speed limits.. are they 80+ in Texas? Not sure if the 4th gen v6/v8 will have much difference at highway speeds since the v6 will be well into it's powerband.

 

[TejasRunner01]

Based on your username, I presume you are in Texax.
No hills, no advantage to v8.
Freeway speed limits.. are they 80+ in Texas? Not sure if the 4th gen v6/v8 will have much difference at highway speeds since the v6 will be well into it's powerband.

Yeah I'm in Texas, there are some hills but nothing too bad. There are a few toll roads that are 85 MPH and I some state highways are 75/80. Yeah I agree that I'm sure both could handle it, I'm just considering long term reliability. It seems like there is some problems with the V6 head gaskets that make me a little concerned. That reason alone I might consider a V8..

 

[LTDSC]

V8 is full time 4WD,

they also made V8 2wds

 

[YetiX]

they also made V8 2wds

Correct, my daughter has one. 2003 Limited.

 

[ladywolf]

You definitely have a lot of experience then, I appreciate your response. I'm guessing you would not go with a V6 4th gen in the future since you have a V8? That seems like most people's opinion.

Only reason why I probably wouldnt, is because the V6 has the timing chain. They are "supposed" to last the life of the vehicle. When they start elongating/snap, they do an incredible amount of damage/very expensive to replace.

I've never heard of anyone's doing it, my brother's 07 FJ timing chain elongated, and he replaced it himself instead of spending the 2-3k at the dealership to have it done.

I think I'd rather just deal with a belt replacement every 100k and call it good, but to each his own.

 

[MSRP.]

Yeah I'm in Texas, there are some hills but nothing too bad. There are a few toll roads that are 85 MPH and I some state highways are 75/80. Yeah I agree that I'm sure both could handle it, I'm just considering long term reliability. It seems like there is some problems with the V6 head gaskets that make me a little concerned. That reason alone I might consider a V8..

Go check out the high mileage threads on the 4th gen area of this forum.
Both will go to half million miles with preventative maintenance. Especially since your vehicles won't have to contend with real rust.

I don't believe there is a significant difference in the cost of ownership between the v6/v8 over the course of 2/300,000+ miles. I have nothing but praise for the v8.
FWIW, while I have the exhaust tick, it's not annoying enough to justify the cost of replacement. In the event that I do replace it, I'm lusting after the DT headers and exhaust replacement.

In the land of bagged milk, our recently abolished emissions testing system forced me to fix a leaking catback. Such a disappointment because the v8 sounded GLORIOUS at WOT and on startups with the leak, but stayed stock-quiet once at highway cruising speeds... I do not believe the v6 could be described as glorious.

 

[TejasRunner01]

Go check out the high mileage threads on the 4th gen area of this forum.
Both will go to half million miles with preventative maintenance. Especially since your vehicles won't have to contend with real rust.

I don't believe there is a significant difference in the cost of ownership between the v6/v8 over the course of 2/300,000+ miles. I have nothing but praise for the v8.
FWIW, while I have the exhaust tick, it's not annoying enough to justify the cost of replacement. In the event that I do replace it, I'm lusting after the DT headers and exhaust replacement.

In the land of bagged milk, our recently abolished emissions testing system forced me to fix a leaking catback. Such a disappointment because the v8 sounded GLORIOUS at WOT and on startups with the leak, but stayed stock-quiet once at highway cruising speeds... I do not believe the v6 could be described as glorious.

Haha this is a great response. Thanks for taking the time. Yes I agree that the cost of maintenance is probably not all that different, the added tow capacity is a very tempting.. I have heard some of the V8 exhaust clips and they sound great on 4th gens. It is good to know that the cracked headers is nothing but annoying. It can be lived with until it gets replaced. Now the potential V6 head gasket issue.. That can't be lived with.

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[TejasRunner01]

Only reason why I probably wouldnt, is because the V6 has the timing chain. They are "supposed" to last the life of the vehicle. When they start elongating/snap, they do an incredible amount of damage/very expensive to replace.

I've never heard of anyone's doing it, my brother's 07 FJ timing chain elongated, and he replaced it himself instead of spending the 2-3k at the dealership to have it done.

I think I'd rather just deal with a belt replacement every 100k and call it good, but to each his own.

Well that would be an absolute nightmare to deal with.. Let's start knocking on wood that never happens!

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[RobD]

Go check out the high mileage threads on the 4th gen area of this forum.
Both will go to half million miles with preventative maintenance. Especially since your vehicles won't have to contend with real rust.

I don't believe there is a significant difference in the cost of ownership between the v6/v8 over the course of 2/300,000+ miles. I have nothing but praise for the v8.
FWIW, while I have the exhaust tick, it's not annoying enough to justify the cost of replacement. In the event that I do replace it, I'm lusting after the DT headers and exhaust replacement.

In the land of bagged milk, our recently abolished emissions testing system forced me to fix a leaking catback. Such a disappointment because the v8 sounded GLORIOUS at WOT and on startups with the leak, but stayed stock-quiet once at highway cruising speeds... I do not believe the v6 could be described as glorious.

I had the V6 in a Tacoma, have the V8 in a 4Runner. The V8 is way more fun to drive and gets the same or better mileage than the 6 did.

I haven't seen bagged milk in ages. Must be an Ontario thing.