Just Wondering...
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Northof49
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Oh for sure, just thought I'd give an example of an area where V8's are quite popular...obviously our little dealer is no more than a drop in the bucketEDGE said:
I think the guesstimate of V8 Runner sales counting for 20 up to 40% of sales is safe....1 in 10 is too conservative
Northof49
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I don't think me saying 1 or 2 mpg difference is any more of a stretch than you saying you are worried about "extra wear" from full time 4wd lolCVs4Runner said:
BTW, I was talking from EXPERIENCE of a 4wd V6 Ltd vs a 4wd V8 ltd....I've driven both extensively (many thousands of miles), on the same roads, same conditions, back to back, same fuel, same options, same accessories.....5 mpg difference is dreaming.
If you really want to get picky, I actually predict that if you drove the V6 around in full-time 4wd under the same conditions as the 8, it might even get slighty WORSE mileage.......
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chunderboy
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Northof49
Just wondering why you think that it would get worse mpg?
Just wondering why you think that it would get worse mpg?
CVsGX470
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EDGE said:
The part about the full time stuff...exactly. 2wd is less wear. I only use my 4WD for 3 months out of the year except for the time when I just run it to get it moving. But that is why I bought it. So are you saying that those people who live in florida and have only 2wd should have bought a camry b/c to have a 4runner is to have 4wd? Plus, in 2003 (when I bought my 4Runner) the V6 had more horse power than the V8. The V8 had more torque but that was worthless to me. I just feel that for the average american driver, a V6 is sufficient. Until recently the only thing on the market for an SUV was a V6 and those trucks managed fine. In the era of, "get it as big as you can get it," the V8 reigns...but for what reason...because you can get it? If you feel that you need it and want it that is fine. Just don't get down on we people who feel that the V6 is good enough.
CV
CVs4Runner said:
Wipe the snot off your face and cheer up
you went from Im confident with my size to needing a towel in the steam room:arrow: Like I said your 4x4 system has as much wear as the AWD, only difference is the front wheels are not engaged.
Now with the Floridians and in the south, please SUV and trucks are status symbols, SUV in 2wd are a joke for people who do nothing more with them then a car, then you got the guys who drive Super Duty pickups as their daily drivers and 2 days out of the week have to drive their civics cause they can't afford gas for their image mobile, it's sad but their cool 5 days out of the 7
Hey I bought my 03 to and I drove the V6 model, if you call 5 or 10 ponies more powerful then thats cool, I wanted the V8 cause of the V8 and torque, I already owned several V6 SUV and it was time to move up.
You seem to have lost your hard on for the V6, the V8 was offered so I as an American bought it, thats the freedom of choice, you seem to not like the guys who have them so why force me to buy less when I want more.
chunderboy
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HOT DAMN THIS IS GETTIN' GOOD.
Gator greg,
Share the popcorn dude
Gator greg,
Share the popcorn dude
chunderboy said:
Here ya go :corn: and here's something to wash it down :beer:
In all seriousness folks, while I love a good debate please remember to abide by the forum rules - I think we must have already closed down a half dozen of these V6 v. V8 debates when things start to get ugly
CVs4Runner said:
thats what I like to hear, but can you say it again with a girlish type scream
we each have our own opinions, we both have 4Runners, I have no problems with anyone on this board and Im not gonna start now, this could go on and on so in the words of chunderboy, Im efing ending it
J
jonus4runner
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The all-aluminum 4.0 liter V6 engine that produces 245 horsepower at 5,200 RPM and a healthy 282 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,800 RPM. Now if that is not enough power for all you Tim Allen fans, Toyota is also offering an optional 4.7 liter i-FORCE V8 engine (haw, haw, haw) which raises the torque to 320 lb. ft. Horsepower for the optional V8 on the other hand, is actually lower than the V6 at 235, but that peek horsepower comes in at a lower 4,800 RPM. The net effect of a larger engine producing power at a lower RPM is that real world performance seems more effortless with the engine seemingly loafing while you feel the surge of power pushing you back into the seat. Good enough for a 0 to 60 time of 7.9 seconds. The V6 had plenty of power but, unlike the V8, you can hear the engine working harder to deliver that power.
In all honesty, I don't know why you would want a V8 if you don't have any need for it. I mean if you have a big RV or boat I can see why it would be pragmatic to have such a thing. But honestly, why would you need a V8 if all you do is the daily commute and have a little fun on the weekends. You just end up burning more money on gas. I especially like the fact that I can drive my truck in 2WD. Oh well, to each his own.
from CVs 4Runner
Why would you want a V8 when you don't have a need for it, cause they make one. How many of us need 4WD for off roading,not many I'd bet,most Runners probably never see dirt just snow. So did you really need that great 4WD vehicle ? could have bought a Highlander and got 4WD but you didn't. You wanted the ruggedness and tough look of the Runner so thats why you buy the V8...wanted it all.
After saying all that ,I have a 2005 V6, guess I just didn't want it all but cost is a factor too. I made a hasty decision and now i am sorry...not because the V6 isn't good enough for most of my driving cause I love it. But I would like to haul an occasional car trailer not often but I just didn't consider that when I bought. That 7000# load would be just the ticket,car and trailerwould be fine but no good with the V6. I think a quicker resale with the V8 would be the case too. Mine is leased...oh well ,have to wait 3 years till next time. Who gives a dam about 1 mi/gal. The thing that sold me on the V6 was the VV-t and switchable 4WD. Didn't know the V8 had VV-t.
from CVs 4Runner
Why would you want a V8 when you don't have a need for it, cause they make one. How many of us need 4WD for off roading,not many I'd bet,most Runners probably never see dirt just snow. So did you really need that great 4WD vehicle ? could have bought a Highlander and got 4WD but you didn't. You wanted the ruggedness and tough look of the Runner so thats why you buy the V8...wanted it all.
After saying all that ,I have a 2005 V6, guess I just didn't want it all but cost is a factor too. I made a hasty decision and now i am sorry...not because the V6 isn't good enough for most of my driving cause I love it. But I would like to haul an occasional car trailer not often but I just didn't consider that when I bought. That 7000# load would be just the ticket,car and trailerwould be fine but no good with the V6. I think a quicker resale with the V8 would be the case too. Mine is leased...oh well ,have to wait 3 years till next time. Who gives a dam about 1 mi/gal. The thing that sold me on the V6 was the VV-t and switchable 4WD. Didn't know the V8 had VV-t.
tkr128 said:Sure, there are times when I wish I had the 8, just so I could say I had the 8. But, the 6 is perfectly fine for me, it has enough power for the way I drive it and getting 24mpg is amazing for an SUV especially when it's $2.85 for a gallon!
Man, everywhere you drive to must be downhill, cause you are the exception not the rule.
