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New TNGA-F Platform For the 4Runner - What Do You Think?

Discussion in '6th Gen 4Runners (2025+)' started by HotelMedicis, May 24, 2023.

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  1. Jun 21, 2023 at 7:12 AM
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    2ndGen22re

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    One-at-this-price stripper. Bought new 35 yrs ago, a $13K leftover. Added Detroit TruTrac, 1”rear spring spacer and “pinstripes”… Factory AC kit and roof rack bought at dealer cost at time of purchase, still blows ice cold 35yrs later. 2022 AG ORP all stock.
    What do I think?
    Get back to me in 3 years.
     
    2ndGen22re, Jun 21, 2023
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  2. Jun 25, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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    I'm convinced the 3.5 was just a placeholder, Toyota knew the whole time where they were going with their powertrains, but they weren't ready in 2016. So they raided the parts bin for the 3.5, being confident that even though it was less than ideal, people would still buy simply because it says "Tacoma" on the tailgate. And they were 100% correct.

    I also agree about the 1GR. While I'm not a big fan, I do recognize it's superior to the 3.5 in these applications. And honestly, it IS capable of decent economy. I drove 411 miles on my last tank before filling up, still had 50miles DTE. I hand calculated 22.0mpg that tank. It was all commuting, mostly highway at 70mph or less. But still, pretty damn good for what it is.

    I also think the 1GR has proven it's long term reliability, I haven't really heard of any high mileage 3.5s yet.
     
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    Trail Runnah, Jun 25, 2023
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  3. Jul 14, 2023 at 12:14 PM
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    HotelMedicis

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    HotelMedicis [OP] No Commercial Interests

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    The 1GR-FE continues to be available on the 300 series Land Cruiser in the Middle East which is the Land Cruiser's largest market. It is an excellent engine. Far exceeding the reliability of the 3.5 in the Tacoma, which is a car engine used in this pickup truck. All hail the 1GR-FE.
     
    HotelMedicis, Jul 14, 2023
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  4. Jul 14, 2023 at 9:13 PM
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    Yep, this mess and the CANBUS I do not need in my life at all. The 317 ft lbs of torque sounds cool, but I just installed a Magnuson on my new Runner giving me 378.
     
    Rob41, Jul 14, 2023
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  5. Aug 8, 2023 at 5:26 AM
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    Where is the actual engine? Can’t even see it. Wow. Must be fun to clean dirt and mud off of that bag of pipes.
     
    TAC1, Aug 8, 2023
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