Should I trade my 4Runner in for a different 4Runner?

[knightsfs4]

I have a limited 4X4 V8 and I just feel like it's a waste of my gas mileage to have it. It's also a black car. Do you guys think it would be worth it to trade mine in for a gray 2wd v6? Let me know your guys' opinions.

Jack

 

[S p a r k y]

Nope, you have to spend money to trade. usually always loose some money. Not that big of a diff in MPG anyway. You could trade, but I bet you will loose more trading than keeping.

 

[Lineman]

Agree with Sparky. Is the limited 4wd paid off? Seems to me like you just want a new ride

 

[knightsfs4]

Yeah it's paid off. It's not really like that. I'd just rather have a different color, and something that is a little lighter.

 

[Lineman]

Lighter? What are you on the biggest loser? You'll regret getting rid of the V8, in my opinion

 

[flnycus]

Nope. Keep it. The mpg isnt much different and the v8 is so smooth you will regret it...well i know i would regret it cos i have a v8 sport. Although if your heart isnt in it and you can afford it get what you really want, it really doesnt matter what any of us say. GL.

 

[williamZ]

I wouldn't go from the V8 to the 6. Not worth it.

 

[8086bruce]

I also would vote to keep it. I get 15mpg around town with the V6 so your not going to gain much there.

 

[4RunnerFan]

FWIW, we have a white Limited 4x4 V-6 and absolutely love it. Given the great gas mileage and the good luck we've had with it towing our 2800# boat the past four summers, we would not consider a V-8. Just another opinion, that's all.

 

[DC runner]

Paid off is always better. Also, there isn't a substantial increase in MPG from the 4wd to the 2wd. If gas costs are really that serious, you should be moving away from an SUV anyway. A I4 Honda or something. I suspect you like the SUV space, and why not.

If you really want to save gas, try gas improving suggestions at any "hypermiling" page. As I have noted on here a couple times, SPEED is the single largest factor in MPG. Air filter, oil, AC on or OFF can all make small changes but together they don't equal dropping in speed in terms of saving gas. A general 5 mph speed reduction ALL over in your style of driving will result in almost a 50% reduction in energy needed. Obviously this isn't exact.. I would need specific data to get that; but try it. If you are used to driving one stretch of road at 45 mph, do it at 40, and see what happens. You would be surprised.

Don't do starts and stops.. do coasts. When you are coming up to a light, don't wait till the end and stop. Start WAY OUT. Slow down, but roll, and try to not do sudden stops.

You would honestly be AMAZED at how much your MPG goes up by modifying a FEW things in the way you drive.

 

[jimithing]

I also would vote to keep it. I get 15mpg around town with the V6 so your not going to gain much there.

That's doesn't seem right. I drive nothing but city and sit idling for long periods of time in Texas heat and I'm still averaging 16.5. If I were able to drive city without idling I think it would be more like 17.5. I get 22ish on the highway.

FWIW, we have a white Limited 4x4 V-6 and absolutely love it. Given the great gas mileage and the good luck we've had with it towing our 2800# boat the past four summers, we would not consider a V-8. Just another opinion, that's all.

My V6 has been great for towing as well. I haven't used it much for towing but when I have it's done everything I've asked with no problem.

 

[ice2000]

I have a limited 4X4 V8 and I just feel like it's a waste of my gas mileage to have it. It's also a black car. Do you guys think it would be worth it to trade mine in for a gray 2wd v6? Let me know your guys' opinions.

Jack

I thought about that also. My sis had a 2004 V6, and I just got a 2007 V8. The difference in MPG was 1.5 to 2 MPG. When I fill up my tank my range was around 350 miles where the V6 range was around 400 miles.

 

[ClockWork]

Nope.

 

[jbmccul]

I have a limited 4X4 V8 and I just feel like it's a waste of my gas mileage to have it. It's also a black car. Do you guys think it would be worth it to trade mine in for a gray 2wd v6? Let me know your guys' opinions.

Jack

Hell, I'll trade ya!

 

[DEKA3]

I wouldn't go from the V8 to the 6. Not worth it.

:iagree:

 

[450exc115]

I don't know how you guys drive but I get 19 all day long in my v6.. Last highway trip I average 21-22 at 72ish MPH.. I'd expect to get nearly 1mpg more from 2wd as my parents have always had 2wd suburbans and they adverage 19 with that compared to a 16-17 for the 4wd version.

Black vehicles suck, they only look good when freshly washed and when blemish free.

Find what you want.

 

[04_4runner]

Keep it

The V8 is smooth and reliable. Not that the V6 isn't. Gas milage is not that different. You will spend a lot of money or trade older just for a different color. Why not just have it painted? Yeh, a good paint job will cost $$$$ but if the truck is solid and maintained it will last as long as you want it too. Keep it, just make it look the way you want.

 

[MikeInNH]

From a pure economical aspect...it makes no sense what-so-ever to buy another vehicle until you have to.

 

[DC runner]

I like the commercial with the two guys driving a beater, with change shooting out of the AC vents. Put a pretty good point on it.

A 100% owned car, that you know the problems, is always worth more in terms of cost-benefit than a vehicle you may need to pay for. The Devil you know, sorta thing.

If you just have to get a new one, go for it, but the supposed MPG gain is easily lost in the purchase, tax, tag and title costs and the new risk of a new vehicle.