2006 and up 4Runner question

[DeltaCotton12]

Those that have them, what type of "real world" gas milage are you getting?

Looking at an 06 V6 4x4

[three11]

Had a 2wd. It got 18 mpg with mixed driving. About 21-22 highway. 4wd will be less than that of course.

[Deltaquack]

i have a '13 v6 4x4. I'm getting 19-20.

[the doctor]

Still have an 06 2WD. Getting 19 in just about any circumstance, 21 or better if its all interstate.

Good truck...door locks suck.

the doc

[DeltaCotton12]

Those with the v6, any regrets note getting the v8?

[the doctor]

None...fuel economy will suffer with boat, trailer, etc but no issues with power in my opinion.

the doc

[three11]

V6 has plenty of power. If you "need" the extra HP of the V8, you need to buy something different. If you are going to be hauling a camper or big ski boat, the 4runners suspension is going to be the limiting factor.

[DeltaCotton12]

I haul maybe a 1654 in the winter time and that's about it. Less than 1% of my driving is hauling.

Thanks for the input guys. DS is always Very helpful. Not to far from putting my 06 f150 up on the market.

[deltadukman]

It will haul your boat fine. That being said, ever Toyota I've owned hasn't gotten as good of fuel mileage as I thought. Real fuel mileage on a v6 is around 16-18 city, 18 being rare. They do not like a downshifting pass and stay off the skinny pedal. I've had friends looking for a 4x4 4runner and they can't find a decent deal on one. I convinced one to get the GX460 lexus and he could find a better deal in that(and it has rear lockers). He was looking for a truck for his wife and to pass down to him as a hunting truck. You can come drive my 4x4 Toyota that gets 12mpg a while if you want to appreciate 16-18!

[Lazy Drake]

[deltadukman]

Anything you want to know about toyotas is on 1h8mud. I have an 80 series with w 1fz-fe 4.5L straight 6. 11mpg's while we are talking about gas mileage. But its fully locked front, center, and rear from the factory and full time 4wd.

[Yazoo Duckman]