3.4 V6 Auto, any buying advice?

[Blacknwhitey]

Hi, I've had withdrawal symptoms since selling my 2.4 2 gen late last year so i'm looking at buying a new one.
Any advice on a 3.4 V6 auto would be appreciated, especially the MPG as it's a factor.
Also, anything to keep an eye out for?

Thanks in advance.

[Albannach]

Hi, I've had withdrawal symptoms since selling my 2.4 2 gen late last year so i'm looking at buying a new one.
Any advice on a 3.4 V6 auto would be appreciated, especially the MPG as it's a factor.
Also, anything to keep an eye out for?

Thanks in advance.

If economy is a factor, don't buy one.

[Blacknwhitey]

If economy is a factor, don't buy one.

Well, when i say it's a factor, I mean I can live with 20mpg+ but i'd struggle with 15 to the gallon. I've got a vespa too, so it's like an eco-balancing act...

[J i m s t e r]

You won't see 20.

Have a look on t4r.org - many yank 4runners (Surfs) have this engine; they didn't get the diesel. Strong but thirsty unit in short.

[Ploddit]

which petrol had the head gasket recalls?

[Albannach]

The 3.0 V6 that was in 2nd gens

[Blacknwhitey]

Thanks guys. This is a 3rd gen. Just been to drive it and its quick! Just a bit put off if im going to get less than 20 to the gallon. Beautiful though.

[Blacknwhitey]

Thanks for the input, I've just bought a 3rd gen 2.7

Really impressed with the mpg so far. Much better than I thought it would be.

[si tate]

One or two others have the 2.7 & they seem happy with them.