A 4-Wheels Thread About Absolutely Nothing!

Jiro said:
eh? whatca talking about, willis? there are plenty of V4-gas vehicle

Mazda Tribute = V4 and V6
Toyota RAV = V4 and V6
Honda CRV = V4
and many more....
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JClarke said:
Highlander - V4 = 4 cylinder - not V4 like these V6's and V8's. There is plenty of V4's around in U.S
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Do you know what V mean?

It's call I4 (inline-four) or L4 (longitudinal-four).
 
The Highlander said:
Do you know what V mean?

It's call I4 (inline-four) or L4 (longitudinal-four).
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Yes, I do - the 4 cylinder engine in a V shape, however it was not me who invented the word, it was Jiro who started the conversation
 
Eh, never heard of a V4 engine before....sorry, I'm falling on the floor laughing my ass off.

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I think back when the discussion on engines started, the talk was just using V4 for the sake of brevity.

I was asking why I should get a V8 over V6 engine.


I know that V4's are rare in vehicles - stated it in one of my posts as a 4cyl.
But I thought they're common in motorcycles?
Jiro does own a bike, pretty sure he is aware of the specs.. :dunno:
 
naisho said:
I think back when the discussion on engines started, the talk was just using V4 for the sake of brevity.

I was asking why I should get a V8 over V6 engine.


I know that V4's are rare in vehicles - stated it in one of my posts as a 4cyl.
But I thought they're common in motorcycles?
Jiro does own a bike, pretty sure he is aware of the specs.. :dunno:
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Yes, I know about motorcycle do have V4 but this thread about a 4-Wheels .
 
True that.
Anyway, what's your opinion Highlander?

I am looking at a V6 4runner (2003 and up model) but also see the V8 ones. I looked at fueleconomy.gov and seems the V8 eats up more gas easy.

Would you pick V8?
 
naisho said:
True that.
Anyway, what's your opinion Highlander?

I am looking at a V6 4runner (2003 and up model) but also see the V8 ones. I looked at fueleconomy.gov and seems the V8 eats up more gas easy.

Would you pick V8?
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Depend what you need for drive.

The most V8 engines are very high torque for better towing. Well... the diesel V8 is better than gasoline V8.

I don't really know a much about Toyota models. Sorry.
 
The Highlander said:
Depend what you need for drive.

The most V8 engines are very high torque for better towing. Well... the diesel V8 is better than gasoline V8.

I don't really know a much about Toyota models. Sorry.
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That is why you don't drive toyotas :laugh2:
 
The Highlander said:
Depend what you need for drive.

The most V8 engines are very high torque for better towing. Well... the diesel V8 is better than gasoline V8.

I don't really know a much about Toyota models. Sorry.
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I would agree with you about diesel V8 over gasoline V8. It's better to get used diesel truck.
 
The Highlander said:
Depend what you need for drive.

The most V8 engines are very high torque for better towing. Well... the diesel V8 is better than gasoline V8.

I don't really know a much about Toyota models. Sorry.
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I drove my friend's 2000ish Toyota Tundra for moving stuffs (1 hr one-way). Boy.... it surely eats gas like water. Had to refill 2x in one day. lot of gallons. lot of gas. lot of $$$$.
 
Jiro said:
I drove my friend's 2000ish Toyota Tundra for moving stuffs (1 hr one-way). Boy.... it surely eats gas like water. Had to refill 2x in one day. lot of gallons. lot of gas. lot of $$$$.
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One thirsty car
 
JClarke said:
That is why you don't drive toyotas :laugh2:
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Toyotas are super reliable.

Dad bought a 1985 celica back in '84. Still runs to date and has never needed anything other than maintenance and tune-ups.

Same thing that goes on with the old 90's celica.
They just never seem to die.
 
naisho said:
Toyotas are super reliable.

Dad bought a 1985 celica back in '84. Still runs to date and has never needed anything other than maintenance and tune-ups.

Same thing that goes on with the old 90's celica.
They just never seem to die.
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Yeah, I know - thats why people who rely on toyotas since they are the reliable cars known to humans
 
JClarke said:
Yeah, I know - thats why people who rely on toyotas since they are the reliable cars known to humans
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only the old model. the newer model of Toyota? I avoid it like a plague.
 
Jiro said:
I would agree with you about diesel V8 over gasoline V8. It's better to get used diesel truck.
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Nothing to wrong with used diesel truck. The diesel engine is pretty long last than gasoline engine. Yes, I prefer to buy used diesel truck with 300k mile engine over brand new.


naisho said:
Toyotas are super reliable.

Dad bought a 1985 celica back in '84. Still runs to date and has never needed anything other than maintenance and tune-ups.

Same thing that goes on with the old 90's celica.
They just never seem to die.
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I hate to tell you. Back to 2000, my old Toyota's alternator failed when it was only 40,000 miles and I was stuck on street for almost one hour till police came to help. That's why I don't get another Toyota for anymore.

My Subaru still have original alternator and it's over 130k miles already.
 
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