sgt256

my fiance has a 2003 chvy avalanch. i am leasing a 2005 honda civic ex model. i live in ohio and was wanting to know about a good 4runner. looking at 2004 or better. his avalanch is a gas hog as most of you know.lol i can go 3 weeks on my civic however i want a 4wheel drive vehicle and i need to know what is better.

gas milage, year, v6 vs v8, tranny problems i have heard about reading the forums, we wont be towing anything, mainly a snow driving. i like power and unfortunatly have a lead foot. i like the engine sound when it revs up. i am also looking for longevity and saftey.
what would you recommend
mainly v6 vs v8

sgt256

anyone? hehe

silversup

4runner the newer the better. But gas mileage and SUVS do not go hand and hand.

I still like rav4s the newer the better. Pretty much has the best compromises of them all.

Brian R.

IMO, the V8 is a (slightly) better truck.

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I agree with Brian.

Ive had my 2003 V-8 Sport Edition for a few months. I covered all my bases and did homework on which model to buy when i shopped.

I went with the V-8 over the 6 cuz the MPG was NOT that much better on the 6, and the 8 had AWD vs. a 4WD switching transaxle. Has a tow package too and i feel the response is better as well. Plus, i just figured if i was gonna do this, then i wasnt going to skimp.

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