4Runner..V6 or 2.8D or 2.4P..which would you choose

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 18, 2004 at 14:33
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Hi there,

I have owned a 85 Runner for the last 12 years, I reconditioned the 3y 2 litre petrol motor at 200K for a mere $1800 which is now pushing 400K, it has been a incredably reliable vehicle but i am looking to get into a later model Runner now..around '90 to '94.


Considering the age, i will be looking at a vehicle with 170k to 250K on the clock and will probally keep it for another 5 to 10 years.

I am trying to toss up between the V6 or the 2.4petrol, or the 2.8 Diesel.

I like the V6 because of having power but am aware that there is a comon head problem and fuel consuption is pretty high also.

I see the 2.4 petrol as being cheaper to run than the v6, possibly around the same power as the 2.8D but half the price to rebuild the engine as i would come across doing this in the time that i would own it.

I ussume the 2.8 Diesel would cheapest on fuel but a very expensive engine to rebuild which i may never have to do as they are known for doing 400k and more.

Just woundering what your opinions or experiances are on the differant engine options ?

The vehicle would mainly be used as a work vehicle around town with the occasional trip away or weekend off road adventure.

Thanks
Tom
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