I've got the V8 and love it. Not only is the engine more reliable, will last longer, has more torque, it comes with a transmission cooler that the V6 doesn't have.
I just had knee surgery and busted out laffin so hard at these posts my leg is killin me!! but I dont friggin care BBAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol::lol::lol:
My 2005 has 201,000 miles and runs well,very very slight valve train noise- have to have hood open to hear it.Bought from orig owner who changed oil regularly,not sure about other maintenance items