Originally Posted by bruinruin
Originally Posted by GreatWaputi
For 1 - 2 MPG difference, it's dumb to get a 4.6 vs a 5.7. What little money you might save at the pump, you'll lose in resale value. And I don't remember ever thinking to myself when towing/hauling anything, Geeze, I wish I had less horsepower.


I agree with you. I've been driving a 2007 Tundra 5.7L since 2010. I follow a lot of Tundra sites and the general consensus on them is that the 4.6 is just as reliable as the 5.7, but has a bit less power. Most say that the power difference isn't a big deal until it comes to towing bigger loads, however there's not much of an upside in MPG. Like you mentioned, 1-2 MPG and again as you stated, the resale value is a bit lower.


From what I see on the used car lots, the 4.6 resale value is quite a bit lower. The used Tundras with the 4.6 are about the only ones on the used lot. You hardly ever see one with the 5.7, and if you do it's probably listed almost as much as a new one. I'd pass on the puny 4.6.