Why 4.7 over 5.7

[Sequoia2003]

If the 4.7 returns the same mileage as the 5.7, yet the 5.7 out pulls, out hauls, out performes and has better resale value then why would you not buy the 5.7? 5.7 option is only $1,200 which over 5 years is $20 per month. The cost of 5 Starbuck coffees.

The only argument I can hear over the 4.7 versus the 5.7 is that the 4.7 has been around for over 10 years (1998 Land Cruiser) and has proven itself. Not worth $20 bucks a month IMO.

There is one more thought... I guess if you had a 4x3 Reg Cab the 4.7 would perform just fine.

Thoughts?

[dariusld]

The dealer probably cuts the price more on a 4.7. So the price difference is probably even greater when making a deal.

[mwhals]

If you are buying a truck to use as a truck, then it is a no brainer - 5.7 all the way.

[Burger Steak & Eggs]

Agree totally. I suspect Toyota just wanted to give the impression of flexibility on the option list.

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally Posted by Sequoia2003

The only argument I can hear over the 4.7 versus the 5.7 is that the 4.7 has been around for over 10 years (1998 Land Cruiser) and has proven itself. Not worth $20 bucks a month IMO.
Thoughts?

For some the proven engine/tranny combo is worth way more than $20,
I think some people went with 4.7 and 5 speed due to the problems with early 5.7 and 6 speed

Friend gets same kind of mileage out of his 4.7 as my 5.7, but he did get 200,000 km of trouble free service from 04 crew cab.

[AlaskaCub]

I couldn't for one second justify the 4.7 when I was shopping. Maybe if it got better fuel mileage I would have given it a second thought but for the same mileage it was a no brainer for me. I know how Toyota does things from working for them, a friend of mine whos a Toyota Master Tech was flown down south for a class on the new 5.7L a year before the truck was released. Toyota usually does their homework. A bad batch of cams or TQ's from an American supplier is called chit happens, that wasn't a Toyota design flaw and obviously affected very few trucks. Toyota is one of the few makers of vehicles that I would buy a first year production model of, just because of their R&D. I bought a new Tacoma within 6 months of them being released too.

[rockstate45]

Can't beat an ol' iron block. Cast aluminum - eh, whatev. Our '98 Expy had a iron block and it took one HELL of a beating for 150K miles before we sold it. The '99 we bought used with about 70 took about 30K miles of beating before we sold it but, although it had 20 more hp than the' 98 it was showing age.

I think a beaten 4.7 will last longer than a beaten 5.7. But since the 5.7 is more capable, what's that fine line of abusing the 4.7 and the 5.7?

If I get 150K of it putting a hard beating like our '98 Expy, then I'll be really happy.

So, like others have said, 4.7 if you want tried and true and a pretty good 5 speed backing it, yet don't need speed, can sacrifice some gas mileage, and don't need the extra hauling capacity of the 5.7 but want something that will be able to be run into the ground multiple times. If you want the 5.7 you'll get the gas mileage, the speed, the capacity, but will you get that longevity?

-rockstate

[toywitu]

the price was a big difference when i got my tundra and i knew there was lot of issues with the 5.7 at the time so i was not pushin to spend more money for more problems they seem to be alot better now but still happy with my 4.7

[Sixteen Quad]

I feel the 4.7 is one of the best engines Toyota has ever built from a reliability stand point. That is why I have two of them, 07 Tundra and 03 4runner.

[FSS]

The 6 speed tranny alone is worth the upgrade.

[tlsuth41]

What problems? The very few issues that did arise were put in front of everyone by our automakers and press.

I bought the 5.7 knowing that Toyota has the forsight to deisign and test their products with longevity and quality a given..

We are not talking about one of the big three.

I fully expect to drive this truck until I decide there is a better option available.

[cpfan]

I drove a 4.7 as a loaner while my dealership took three days to detail and remove a few minor scratches that were on the truck when i got it.

I have to say that the 4.7 is easier to drive. it's throttle is not much diffrent then my 06 company ford f250 van. With the 5.7 I have to remember to be very easy on the throttle or i bark the tires.

Don't get me wrong, that's why I bought it.

[ShaunM]

Originally Posted by Sequoia2003

If the 4.7 returns the same mileage as the 5.7, yet the 5.7 out pulls, out hauls, out performes and has better resale value then why would you not buy the 5.7? 5.7 option is only $1,200 which over 5 years is $20 per month. The cost of 5 Starbuck coffees.

This will no be determined untill the motor proves to be reliable over an extended period of time.

[Torch]

Originally Posted by dariusld

The dealer probably cuts the price more on a 4.7. So the price difference is probably even greater when making a deal.

Its why I have mine. I don't pull anything heavy. Just my airplane on a float plane trailer a couple of times a year. The truck performs just fine for me. If I want to go fast I borrow the wifes car. Gonna take a modded truck to beat the wife's summer day driver. My next truck will have the big motor.

[direwolf]

When I bought mine it was the only 4wd within 250 miles was the 4.7 ltd sitting on the lot. I wasn't going to wait for one to come in. Bought and like Torch says:

2007 Tundra LTD TRD 4X4 DC and proud of my 4.7L engine.