4x4, v4 trucks

shoupster · 07-18-2005, 12:10 PM

I am looking for information/advise to purchase a used/new truck, 4x4, v4 engine. I am very naive about trucks and have never owned one. I have been advised to try to find a 4x4, v4. Any suggestions on years, reliability, etc?

member12 · 07-18-2005, 12:20 PM

I don't know of any truck with a V4.

Try looking for an inline 4
Tacoma and Colorado are probalby the most reliable. Colorado is rating highest reliablity on CR.

doh · 07-18-2005, 01:22 PM

Yeah but 4 cyl. is not avalible in 4x4

moman · 07-18-2005, 01:50 PM

If you really want a 4x4 with a 4-cylinder, look at some older S10s and Rangers. Most 4x4 were sold with the 6 option, but some had the smaller engines. I know, my dad has one.

shoupster · 07-18-2005, 03:25 PM

Thank you all for your input. I will look at Toyot Tacomas, Chev Colorados, and older Chev S-10s and Ford Rangers. The challenge will be to find something that is "ecellent condition, excellent price".

moman · 07-18-2005, 03:29 PM

is there a reason you need a 4 cylinder? Finding an older S10 4x4 with the Vortec 4.3 is not hard at all. Those are some tough little trucks and I bet you could find a good condition one for $3-4K.

member12 · 07-18-2005, 08:07 PM

the colorado is available with the 4 cyl engine. The tacoma is not- you have to get the V6 that runs on premium gas.

I recommend the Colorado- the new 4 seems to be fairly powerful.

Not sure if the Ranger has a 4cyld 4wd version to offer

paul8488 · 07-18-2005, 10:10 PM

It's not a truck... and many wouldn't recommend it... but I sure like the Chevy Tracker / Suzuki Sidekick.

J..D · 07-18-2005, 10:17 PM

I was told you can get a colorado with a 4 cylinder 4x4.

doh · 07-19-2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by member12

the colorado is available with the 4 cyl engine. The tacoma is not- you have to get the V6 that runs on premium gas.

I recommend the Colorado- the new 4 seems to be fairly powerful.

Not sure if the Ranger has a 4cyld 4wd version to offer

No once you check the Ranger's 4x4 box, the only engine avalible is the 4.0L V6. Not even the 3.0L V6 is a choice

07-18-2005, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
shoupster Walking Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	4x4, v4 trucks I am looking for information/advise to purchase a used/new truck, 4x4, v4 engine. I am very naive about trucks and have never owned one. I have been advised to try to find a 4x4, v4. Any suggestions on years, reliability, etc?

07-18-2005, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: 2007 Silverado 4x4 Posts: 7,665	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks I don't know of any truck with a V4. Try looking for an inline 4 Tacoma and Colorado are probalby the most reliable. Colorado is rating highest reliablity on CR.

07-18-2005, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
doh 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N.W.Ontario Posts: 5,559	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks Yeah but 4 cyl. is not avalible in 4x4

07-18-2005, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
moman 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MO & FL Posts: 1,947	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks If you really want a 4x4 with a 4-cylinder, look at some older S10s and Rangers. Most 4x4 were sold with the 6 option, but some had the smaller engines. I know, my dad has one. __________________ Moman Current Rides 1997 Chevy Silverado Ext cab Z71 - 5700 V8 2008 Chevy Corvette - LS3

07-18-2005, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
shoupster Walking Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks Thank you all for your input. I will look at Toyot Tacomas, Chev Colorados, and older Chev S-10s and Ford Rangers. The challenge will be to find something that is "ecellent condition, excellent price".

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07-18-2005, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
moman 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MO & FL Posts: 1,947	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks is there a reason you need a 4 cylinder? Finding an older S10 4x4 with the Vortec 4.3 is not hard at all. Those are some tough little trucks and I bet you could find a good condition one for $3-4K. __________________ Moman Current Rides 1997 Chevy Silverado Ext cab Z71 - 5700 V8 2008 Chevy Corvette - LS3

07-18-2005, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: 2007 Silverado 4x4 Posts: 7,665	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks the colorado is available with the 4 cyl engine. The tacoma is not- you have to get the V6 that runs on premium gas. I recommend the Colorado- the new 4 seems to be fairly powerful. Not sure if the Ranger has a 4cyld 4wd version to offer

07-18-2005, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks It's not a truck... and many wouldn't recommend it... but I sure like the Chevy Tracker / Suzuki Sidekick. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

07-18-2005, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
J..D 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 675	Re: 4x4, v4 trucks I was told you can get a colorado with a 4 cylinder 4x4.

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