Should I Buy a V6 or V8 for Off-roading?

pipo6007 · 2020-01-20T03:43:16+00:00

Just as the title states should I buy a V6 or V8 for off-roading? I’m considering both options right now and looking to pick one up very soon. I currently have a 2006 2wd with 185K and it’s a V6 but it’s been my daily driver for almost 14 years. Buying a second one 4x4 to lift and just to take off-roading. What should I look out for on both options. Any downside to the V8 off road or maintenance wise? Should I stick with another V-6? The V-8’s are 2003 and V-6’s 2006-2007. Similar mileage, wear and prices.

Thread starter pipo6007
Start date Jan 20, 2020

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Jan 23, 2020

Inv4drZm said:
For pure offroad rock crawling capability I would choose the V6. You don't really need torque you have low range for that and the V6 is lighter and still has plenty of power.

For pure offroad desert driving/racing I would choose the V8.

In terms of off-road applications... I would agree with this is 100%