What is wrong with an 06 Sport V8 4Runner?
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There's nothing wrong with it - the 4Runner is a great vehicle!
You can check out toyota.com to compare the Sport Edition trim level with the SR5 and Limited trim levels - most of that information was still true in 06. I'd say the two biggest mechanical features on the SE as opposed to the other trims are X-REAS (standard on SE, optional on Limited), a dynamic shock absorber system that reduces body roll, and larger brakes (SE only). The SE also has some unique exterior features like the hood scoop and special roof rack rails and running boards.
If you're looking to see what changed in various model years, see this thread.
You can check out toyota.com to compare the Sport Edition trim level with the SR5 and Limited trim levels - most of that information was still true in 06. I'd say the two biggest mechanical features on the SE as opposed to the other trims are X-REAS (standard on SE, optional on Limited), a dynamic shock absorber system that reduces body roll, and larger brakes (SE only). The SE also has some unique exterior features like the hood scoop and special roof rack rails and running boards.
If you're looking to see what changed in various model years, see this thread.
Cool, thanks Toto. It is about the same price as an 07 SR5 with V6, so I was just wondering if it was worth it. Some vehicles have huge improvements that only the hardcore guys know about from year to year (or even within a model year). Like the FJ Cruiser had a big improvement mid-year to make it so that ATRAC and RR Diff Lock could work together.
I just wanted to check and see if there was anything I should be on the lookout for.... or if I would be better off with an 07. Gas mileage isn't really an issue as my commute is 4 miles round trip each day. I will only be putting lots of miles on when I go to the mountains or other similar excursions.
I just wanted to check and see if there was anything I should be on the lookout for.... or if I would be better off with an 07. Gas mileage isn't really an issue as my commute is 4 miles round trip each day. I will only be putting lots of miles on when I go to the mountains or other similar excursions.
CJ3Flyr
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I don't think you can go wrong. The big changes happened '05-'06. If either one has side-airbags I'd use that as the deal maker/breaker. If niether has them then it's a really tough call.
There are numerous V8/V6 threads. It seems almost everybody (self-included) is loyal to what they have which is pretty cool, it means you can't go wrong.
-V8 plusses: silky smooth, torquey, not that much of a hit on mpg.
-V8 minuses: no 2hi mode, timing belt that needs replacement occasionally.
-V6 plusses: surpringly good power & mpg considering weight and aerodynamics, smooth enough, easy oil changes, no timing belt replacement, 2hi mode.
-V6 minuses: it's not a V8, it doesn't sound like a V8, while more than adequate it doesn't have that silky smooth torque when the light turns green, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8!
:cheers:
There are numerous V8/V6 threads. It seems almost everybody (self-included) is loyal to what they have which is pretty cool, it means you can't go wrong.
-V8 plusses: silky smooth, torquey, not that much of a hit on mpg.
-V8 minuses: no 2hi mode, timing belt that needs replacement occasionally.
-V6 plusses: surpringly good power & mpg considering weight and aerodynamics, smooth enough, easy oil changes, no timing belt replacement, 2hi mode.
-V6 minuses: it's not a V8, it doesn't sound like a V8, while more than adequate it doesn't have that silky smooth torque when the light turns green, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8, it's not a V8!
:cheers:
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CannondaleMan
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Anyone else get the feeling that CJ3Flyr is a fan of the V8?
CJ3Flyr
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CannondaleMan said:
I am a fan of both! :bigok:
I am also a fan of everyone donating to me so I can put lots of off-road toys on my current T4R and purchase a Mack Daddy V8 with leather, nav etc to pull my highly modded V6 to wherever:biggrin2: :biggrin2:
Somehow I don't think it's going to play out like that
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busbeepbeep
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nothing wrong with my 06 V8 Sport, except the 2WD was fine in New Orleans, the AWD would be nice now that I'm in Denver.
LandRvr Convert
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RL4673 said:v8=
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JUST KIDDING!!! I have had both and both are great engines!!
That's hillarious!!!!
I too, have owned both. A 2006 Limited V6 4WD and my current 2007 Limited V8 4WD. I prefer the V8 over the V6. The steering is heavier and more solid feeling with the full-time 4WD V8. Although the V6 is a very powerful engine with plenty of pick up, I LOVE the sound and the noticeable difference in power/acceleration in the V8. Nearly the same MPG in both engines, so the V8 is a no-brainer for me.
With that said, both engines are ecxellent! You can't go wrong with either one.
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