V6 vs 4 cylinder

I don't get how you got 23 mpg with the 2.7L 4x4. I tried shifting early at 2100 - 2,500 rpms, never above 3k rpms, A/C off, driving like a grandpa. Even on the hwy. I never...ever got above 19 mpg. Could the steel wheels be killing it? I had dunflops tires.

My 2016 DCSB V6 4x4 got 24-26 mpg hwy easy and 18-22 city driving normal with A/C on.

 

What size tires? Could have been the steelies.

24-26 on the highway with a v6 is phenomenal.

 

My 2015 2.7L 4x4 was bone stock and brand new. I drove shift for over 10 years.

 

Highest mpg I gotten so far with 2016 V6. The sweet spot is 50-55 mph and A/C was on.

 

That's a shitty sweet spot lol we will be in the slow lane all day long

 

Not really, a lot of speed limit in the city is 30-45 mph and most hwy around here is 60-65mph.

 

Like I said in post #22

My 2016 DCSB V6 4x4 got 24-26 mpg hwy easy and 18-22 city driving normal with A/C on.

 

I believe you, and I think I see your point - not every i4 gets great mileage, and you vote v6.

Your experience is one among many for the OP to consider. Not trying to start a pissing match about MPGs here. Sucks you got bad mileage with your 4 cylinder, others have gotten much better. That's awesome you are getting great mileage with your new v6. Others have not gotten those great results.

No "right" answer, just our own experiences.

 

Yeah, I agree with ya. Maybe I was doing rabbit starts or whatever. Although when I had the 2.7L AC 4x4, I thought it was awesome offroad. It floated over mud and climbed steep hills like a boss. Also fun to drift in 4wd in a icy snowy parkin lot or field. It was easy to control. Haven't tried this with the V6 yet tho.

 

I think you should really test drive both engines and you decide on your own. I've meet people say that the 2.7 is perfect and work for everyday firewood hauling and others who are used to driving Ferraris all day will hate it. So my suggestion would be for you to test drive. Make the dealer work for their money. It's not a cheap purchase so I think you should really explore your options.

Not trying to be a Dick just trying to give some advice.

 

4 cyl is the only way to go IMO.... Mine was just over $24K & has plenty of power, i live in the mountains of WNC & have no problem pulling hills in 4th & 5th

 

2016 2.7L 4X4 SR5 6 Speed Auto access cab. Runs great. Found that running in S5 mode (meaning limiting the AT to only 5th) I consistently get 22-23 MPG cruising at 65 to 70MPH and better in town. My 2nd Gen 2X4 2.7L 5 speed manual at those speeds ran 300 RPM higher than my Auto does in 5th. I don't tow and didn't want the possible issues with the new 3.5L. If it was the same old 4.0, I would have done the V6 no questions asked.

And based on what I have seen on this forum, I was right, the 3.5L has most of the complaints, crank sensors bad, going to limp mode, 3 confirmed blown engines, oil consumption issues, frame, engine and drive train vibrations not to mention the low ATF.

I will say that if you are doing a double cab, then a V6 would be the better option.

Keep in mind the EPA estimates are calculated at 48 MPH about 50% of the time and 55-60 MPH the other 50%.

 

Honestly I'm looking to haul a trailer or anything like that as little as possible just to assure I don't put the extra wear on the truck that I don't need to just because I want it to last as long as possible plus I don't really have the need to

 

Not in the US.

 

I also live in the Northeast, if you buy a pickup you need to get a 4X4. I've driven 4X2 trucks in the snow, and it's so bad it's laughable. You can load up the bed with all the sandbags you want, you will still need 30 seconds to get through a red light from a dead stop.

 

Can you get into a v6 3rd gen 4x4 for $28k or under? I'm pretty sure those specs and budget will limit you to the 4cyl. When I was looking for a Tacoma a couple months ago, I was first looking at the new ones but I had the same budget (little less actually) and was limited to the base models, I don't recall the v6 being a financially viable option for that budget but I could be wrong. Anyway, lots of people on here that love 'em, can't go wrong with a Toyota 4 banger so long as you don't expect it to be 'fast'.

Are you willing to buy used? You could get into a nice 4.0l second gen with pretty low mileage for $28k.

 

Got a 2nd gen 2.7 4X4 access w/A/T.....Slow & gutless...I'm in for it for the longevity & maintenance with both the engine & transmission...I'm in no hurry.....

 

I agree with the drive them both crowd. I love my 2.7 but it certainly isn't for everyone.

 

I have a 4 banger and I love it. I do tow a 1500lbs trailer almost daily. It's not fast but gets me where I need to go with almost no problem. I live in Colorado so I drive at 6500-10000ft. With no trailer on I pass people while going up mountain passes. I have no problem with driving it at 3500-4000rmp though. The thing I like about the 2.7 is that it will last me forever as long as I keep up to date on oil changes and everything else. But I love working on my truck so that's not a problem. I do plan on getting 4:56 or 4:88 gears for it though. I have a 3"ome lift and run 275/75/16 tires so starting off can be hard if on a steep hill. But I have 120k miles on it and still the first clutch

 

Get the I-4 over the van motor. Much cheaper to buy, cheaper to run and it has proven reliability. The van motor is unproven.