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Toyota or a V8?

I can not stand the thought of getting a truck that doesnt sound like a truck. To me a truck is a v8 with a nice set of true duals straight from the headers with the deep throaty sound. You cant accomplish that out of a V6 toyota though. But then again, you cant navigate the tight woods trails with a big full size truck. In all honest opinions, do you suppose i should get an f150 or something like it with a v8 or the toyota with a v6? The problem is though, the majority of those trucks are 100k trucks, after that they start having problems. The last thing i want are problems. So which shall it be?

Now that was intelligent....

LMK get what you aare comfortable with. not what is going to make you cool or the talk of the hour. effectivly speaking the V6 and the 4cyl yota's pack quite a punch and are still great runners when the reach 100k on the ticker. an older push rod V8 may not be as lucky. key point is to make certain the good maint. was done on any thing you elect to get.

Maybe im just being picky, but nothing screams TRUCK than a v8 with a deep throaty sound. Not saying yotas are wussy trucks or anything. Hell i saw a v6 pull a loaded semi out of a ditch. But the sound....the sound. Nothing like a nice v8 sound!!!!! And the v8's these days are 100k trucks practically.

Meh I like the sound of a diesal a lot better, ahh it just makes the women want to rip their clothes off. 8)

Hmm and since my post was deleted, I'll say it again. When you're 16 you shouldnt navigate the woods, you'll be surprised how quik your crap can break. When that age you have a part-time job and prolly pays for crap. Then you will ride the bus. 8)

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Much better.  ;)

ALSO, nothing screems GAS STATION like a v8. Stick with the YOTA. less gas, and it will last longer.

mike

 I don't see my f-150 navbigating wooded trails.......
It has way over 115K with no problems (gonna go further I bet).
    But if you are out to drive a 'plated' vehicle in the woods.......
   get a jeep, a Ford Bronco II, or a GEO Tracker...something
that is affordable and that withstand the ride.  Sorry I can't help
you on the V-8 sound (You want to trail ride or listen to yourself?).
  Besides, the above vehicles can be found for not a whole lot of money).
   I owned a GEO Tracker (1995/5 speed/AC/CD player for $2800 two years ago).
   People get too caught up in looks and sounds. Get a vehicle that will go where you want it to and get you back. 
   When you are the only person coming out of a trail....and you are carrying/towing the other stranded drivers...nobody cares what you sounded like.

     Chuck'roast

Get what you really think you want. If you like the sound of a V8 more than a V6, you will probably be happier with the V8. Plus, I am sure a V8 is going to be able to tow more people out than a V6 due to the fact that it is more powerful. But on the other hand, gas prices are killer and a V8 is going to drink like a monster. The Toyota is smaller so it will fit in tighter trails. In the end the decision is yours and yours only so pick what you feel you will be the happiest with.

simple get a v6 and put flowmaster exhaust thats what my dads chevy has on it and it sounds like a v8(its a v6)

I'd say whatever you get, put the loudest pipes you possibly can on it. When my daughter gets a little older and starts to date, I am gonna offer to install pipes on every guy she dates. I will put straight pipes on it and that way there will be no way of them sneaking up at night to drop her off. I can meet him outside  with the shotgun if need be. LOL

what's that sound gonna gain you?  the claims of gaining horsepower from anything other than headers is crap,,,,and you'll just get tired of the sound after a little while.  Get what you want, who cares what it sounds like.

I got a 5.4L V-8 and when I first got it,,,,that's what I wanted was the sound, but when I priced it and learned about the horsepower gains,,,,let's just say I never got it done.

anywho, let us all know what you decide dude.

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Toyotas are great. Our van has 240,000 miles and we never did anything to it except rebuild the transmission once. There also great on gas. I rather have a smaller truck to go mudding with. Good luck. Post some pics of the trucks your looking at.

there is a toyota in winter garden for sale with a 350 in it.solves both your problems.

links?

no links but it was on the corner of highway 50 and 9th street. alot of people put 350's in toyotas.