I have owned my 2016 4.6 doublecab for 1yr with no regrets
I have added a tonneau cover and a pedal commander to improve response .
Overall I love everything about my truck and on a recent road trip I was getting 16- 17mpg around town and 20-21 mpg.
With others getting 9-10mpg with the 5.7 motor I'm good with my Mpg.
Keeping in mind I do not how any large object behind my truck just use it for around the house errands!

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Too small!!

 

I had a 4.7 in my 2005.
It ran fine.

Although I do like the 5.7 in my 2014 more.
I don't tow or haul anything, I just like having more power.
I care not about gas mileage, or I'd be driving a Prius..:x

 

I have the 4.7l in my 2008 and have no complaints. The 5.7l is a strong motor and you would like the additional power, but the 4.7 and 4.6 are great motors as well. For what you said you will use it for, the 4.6l will be plenty of truck. The 5.7l does hold resale value well, as you are seeing, but I wouldn't let that deter you from the 4.6l. I would look at the two you are waiting on, and then look at the 2016 4.6l as well and see if you are happier with the newer truck. I would love to have the 5.7l but for what I use the truck for, the 4.7l has been more than enough, and it would be tough for me to buy a truck that's 7 years old for the same price I could get the 2016 for. All personal opinion though, but you won't be disappointed in the 4.6

 

Yup that is my feeling right now. I could buy a 2016 truck for the price of the 2014. I always had older vehicles and would like to have something newer this time. The 2014 is SR5 at least. I do like the 2010 is crewmax XSP-X but I will also have to look at the condition of the leather interior. I do like leather but is more expensive to fix if the front seats are bad. My coworker has an 07 double SR5 and I was checking it out. I was seating in it and checking out the back row seat. I can comfortable seat people back there if I have to but I'm a single guy without immediate family so it would be if they visit or I go with friends somewhere. I will definitely test drive the 4.6 to check it out.

 

Yes you will. :lol:

 

Not really ...

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The 4.6 is a fine motor and is big enough. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to put one on my lawn mower or in a go-cart.

 

.....or string trimmer with optional "tap-n-go" nylon line feed.

 

 

I'm sure the 4.6 is a fine engine. I say go with the 5.7 for the reasons everyone else has (more power).

 

I'm getting 16.9mpg with my 5.7L And that's going 80-85 on the highway all the time

 

There's no way you're getting 17 mpg, especially at those speeds. Maybe you have a Prius Tundra?

 

As an owner of a 4.6L in Double Cab, it does the job and will suffice for what you have stated from personal experience. While I appreciate the MPGs that I'm getting when on road trips, ~375 miles per tank, there have been plenty of times when the bigger engine would be nice especially out in the hill country around Austin. One thing to keep in mind is that I found that there is a interior trim level difference between the two with the 4.6 being much more limited.

 

...While I appreciate the MPGs that I'm getting when on road trips, ~375 miles per tank, there have been plenty of times when the bigger engine would be nice especially out in the hill country around Austin...

Panchito and I probably share some of the same roads, and he has hit on the one thing that bugs me about the 4.6L engine in my 2017 SR5 DC. In hilly terrain, it seems like the transmission is constantly trying to find a gear it likes! Drives me freaking crazy. Otherwise, the engine has plenty of power for what I normally do, and consistently gets 16 mpg in mostly low speed (24 mph average) driving.

In some regions, new trucks are only available in the 5.7L Flex Fuel version, and that may reduce your choices locally. Apparently, there have been documented problems with Flex Fuel 5.7L, and many people will do anything to avoid buying a Flex Fuel 5.7L. :dunno:

 

Had a 4.6l for 4 years and never regretted it. I'd still have the truck if my needs didn't outgrow it. The engine wasn't the limiting factor though.

FWIW when I owned my Tundra it was like $1000 more for a 5.7l. If I was to buy a new Tundra right now I'd spend the extra money and get the 5.7l simply for more smiles per gallon. But if you aren't interested in power-adding modification than I'd keep your engine choices open.

 

I appreciate the feedback good and bad. Keep it coming.

 

I have a 2014 4.6L that I use for work every day as a contractor, as well as a weekend beach buggy, and use it in snow in the winter. I haul at my trucks limit (sometime beyond) almost every week, I also tow a small trailer for work (3,000 lbs.). The 4.6L is 100% more than good, I have no regrets. I would buy another 4.6L again.

My issue though is I seem to be out growing the trucks capacity, and having the 5.7L would not help me. I am going to be looking at 3/4 and 1 ton trucks soon. The tundras are limited with payload capacity. Even when towing, the payload (tounge weight) is more limiting than the tow rating.

I'm sure the 5.7L is nice to have... but the extra cost upfront, and the small decrease in mpg out weigh the ability to drive faster for me.

 

Understand you completely. In your case you need more towing capacity. In my case is not a priority. Thanks for the 4.6L feedback.

 

I am almost at 137k miles on my 4.6L 2011 Double Cab. The engine still runs fantastic. All the issues I've had have been cosmetic, you can see my posts from my profile if you're curious. (I did have my oil look strange one time, but it hasn't looked that way since then. I think the dealership didn't change my oil filter like they were supposed to...)

You won't be disappointed with either engine. I enjoy the quiet running engine that still has lots of power and gets good mpgs for a truck.

I do not tow anything, but I have loaded up my bed heavily with wood floors, mulch, rocks, etc. The 4.6 handles it well.

Best of luck in your purchase!


2011 Tundra DC 4.6L V8 2WD 132k miles

 

I was looking at the specs of my 2001 F150 5.4L vs the 4.6L tundra. the 4.6L trundra still has more HP and torque than my current ford. I have used the crap of my ford for hauling materials and stuff and I have been more than happy with it. If it wasn't for the 200k miles on it I would keep it but as any older vehicle it is requiring a lot of maintenance.

Another question with the 4.6L, Is it worth it getting it in 4x4? I don't do any off road but I don't know if the smaller engine is sufficient to handle off road conditions.

 

I selling my 2017 4.6L due to the poor transmission shift logic software. I didn't catch it on the test drive around the block. Didn't even think about looking for this issue on the forums. A gust of wind would make it downshift. Don't get me started on going up small grades. Down shift two gears...up one...downshift a gear...up one...up, down, up, down, over and over. It was maddening. There are no software updates available according to my dealership. Good, basic truck otherwise. That's why there's a brand new 2017 5.7L in my garage. I'm taking a big hit for my mistake but for the sake of my sanity, it's worth it. (Full disclosure - I have a obsessive compulsive disorder).

Anyone looking at the 4.6L, I strongly advise you to drive them both and try and find rolling hills to drive on. It's probably a combination of things. The 4.6L has what...80 ft/lb less torque? Also my 4.6L had a relatively tall 3.90 final gear compared to the 5.7L's 4.20? They're just different. The driving sensation between the two is very, very different.

My 2 cents.

Dan

 

I selling my 2017 4.6L due to the poor transmission shift logic software. I didn't catch it on the test drive around the block. Didn't even think about looking for this issue on the forums. A gust of wind would make it downshift. Don't get me started on going up small grades. Down shift two gears...up one...downshift a gear...up one...up, down, up, down, over and over. It was maddening. There are no software updates available according to my dealership. Good, basic truck otherwise. That's why there's a brand new 2017 5.7L in my garage. I'm taking a big hit for my mistake but for the sake of my sanity, it's worth it. Full disclosure - I have a obsessive compulsive disorder).

Anyone looking at the 4.6L, I strongly advise you to drive them both and try and find rolling hills to drive on. It's probably a combination of things. The 4.6L has what...80 ft/lb less torque? Also my 4.6L had a relatively tall 3.90 final gear compared to the 5.7L's 4.20? They're just different. The driving sensation between the two is very, very different.

My 2 cents.

Dan

Yeah I'm testing them both. Unfortunately I have zero hills in FL. If I want the 5.7 I will have to at least buy one that has 40k to 50k on it to stay in budget vs a 2016 4.6L. I do know 40k to 50k on these truck is nothing. I have read the 4.6L is a quieter engine. i do a lot of highway miles so I have to hear how load the 5.7L is. I don't think is going to be an issue but want to make sure.

 

Well you can park in spots like this with the 4.6 when you go to a fancy grocery store!

2011 Tundra DC 4.6L V8 2WD 137k miles

 

LMAO, wow 237k miles? Any issues you encountered? I don't have those parking spots here in FL

 

I have a 2010 tundra with the 4.6L engine. I have never had problems with the transmission constantly shifting but then my truck is a 4x4 with the tow package. For what you described you use your truck for, the 4.6l should be fine. As for off-roading, the truck handles fine in 2wd but having the ability to switch to 4wd when towing in mud and snow is nice. In 2wd with good tires I have towed a 20ft enclosed trailer with several snowmobiles down a mud road for about 7 km with the trailer at times in mud up to the bottom of the trailer. The truck performed well but after that towing incident, I have since taken that same road in 4wd every other time. It just always feels safer and you feel more in control when the mud pulls on the truck and trailer.

 

Now with Irma coming I might have to wait to get a truck since I might be stuck at work for quite a while... I'm still going to look at them and test drive them when they call me.

 

Another question about the tundras including both engines. Is the transmission sealed? meaning they are not serviceable? I don't see a transmission fluid dipstick on my friends 2007 and there is no information in the manual.

 

They all are. Ford, chevy and dodge are sealed.
At least on the tundra you can still service the u-joints.

 

5.7 twice on sunday. Who we kidding here? Our trucks and MPG should never be in the same sentence...well you know what i mean. I commute 300 miles round trip every week for work and the 5.7 makes that drive a lot more fun!

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I owned a '10 4.6L for 7 years. I just recently brought a 5.7.
I can't complain about the 4.6 at all. It had plenty of power for anything I ever did with it. I hauled huge loads (8000lbs+), dragged massive logs from our trail system, overload the bed with 2700lbs of stone (not intended. That's what the loader dropped in) and never noticed a hint of struggling.

The 5.7L feels a lot stronger at mid RPM, but the 4.6L has plenty of power for anything you need to do. It's definitely not a substandard engine for the truck.

One more difference that I notice is that I drove the 4.6 'more normal', whereas with my 5.7, I am stomping on it a lot more. Not sure why, but I drive them completely differently. It's possible I just like hearing the pro's exhaust.


Rick

 

I keep looking at some more trucks to go look and found a few on 5.7 that are flex fuel. I have no intention of using flex fuel and i dont have it anywhere in my area. Is it a good buy? I read some issues with the alcohol sensor causing power loss.

 

What do you mean "Is it a good buy"? If the price is right, it's a good buy. I wouldn't worry about the alcohol sensor issue if you are using E10 all the time, but I'm not familiar with that issue, or if it is an issue at all. Let the Flex fuel truck owners ring in on that.

 

Yeah im waiting until the hurricane passes and see if there is home damage. I dont want to get a loan for a new truck and then need a loan to fix the house until the insurance company pays for the repairs