Originally Posted by RPM
My 2005 4Runner has this engine.
It makes enough power for me.
What engines impress you (in affordable cars that is)?
Here's a reality check for everyone. The Kia Sorrento makes more power than that out of it's 3.8 Liter CVVT V6 @ 264 HP and it gets better fuel economy... And Cost A LOT less, and has a MUCH better Warranty package. Hell new Toyotas don't even come with Road Side Assistance anymore. It's quite clear to me that Toyota is now selling their vehicles off of pure reputation at this point. Their products are generally not that competitive and cost too Much. On top of being boring and bland, I see people wising up to this in the next few years and Toyota slipping back in line where they were back in the 90's...
But hey, I'm just your average JAP hater. I wouldn't drive a Asian branded car if you gave to me anyway. Interesting enough, the ONLY Toyota ('01 Celica GT-S 6 Speed) that I've ever owned was the least reliable and most uncomfortable of all my 17 cars that I've owned. The only exception to that person rule would be a rotary powered Mazda. They have true passion, and I've happily owned three of them and would again if they made one with any guts.