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I am considering buying a 4 door V6 4 runner what fuel consumpion would i expect to get out of it and would it be best to get an auto or manual?

what year model would be the best to get and why?

Also do they handle being put on gas ok?

thank Daz

I use to get 13-14l/100km on a trip and about 18l/100km around town from memory (before i did a 1uz conversion), the later model ones would be the better one to get as they are newer, have bigger brakes and a few other different things i can't think of right now. The SR5 have alot of gadgets if thats what you want (power windows, mirrors, different stereo, etc....). There isn't much difference in fuel economy between the manual and autos (from my research i may be wrong).

As for the gas conversion I have been told that they handle it by one bloke and not to waste my money doing it by another, so your guess is as good as mine. I was quoted $2100 for the gas coversion and then i would still have to buy a spare wheel carrier (Kaymar was $1500 i think) for the rear as the gas tank goes in the spares spot.

Hope this helps you

mico wrote:I use to get 13-14l/100km on a trip and about 18l/100km around town from memory (before i did a 1uz conversion), the later model ones would be the better one to get as they are newer, have bigger brakes and a few other different things i can't think of right now. The SR5 have alot of gadgets if thats what you want (power windows, mirrors, different stereo, etc....). There isn't much difference in fuel economy between the manual and autos (from my research i may be wrong).

As for the gas conversion I have been told that they handle it by one bloke and not to waste my money doing it by another, so your guess is as good as mine. I was quoted $2100 for the gas coversion and then i would still have to buy a spare wheel carrier (Kaymar was $1500 i think) for the rear as the gas tank goes in the spares spot.

Hope this helps you

Thanks for that helps 4 sure I am thinking of replacing my 4.5lt 80 series with somthing but it is nearly the same on fuel only slightly worse than what you stated

mmm thanks i wonder what a v6 vitara is like on fuel then

thanks again Darren

The V6 vitaras are a bit better on fuel i think if you can't find any answers here PM Huggy he has one and will be able to give you an answer

Thanks for that i have PMed him.

I am now back were i started. A 4 door V6 vitara is what i was first considering/looking for when i noticed a neat looking 4 runner outside work 4 sale.

Thanks again Daz