Is it possible to find a 96'ish 4x4 v6 for sale in the 8000-8500 range? also, where would be a good place to search?

 

Autotrader.com
your local Classifieds

You will find plenty in this price range, be very picky and get something you will be happy with. Try to find one with a locker.

 

one more thing, v6 or 4 cyl? is the v6 all THAT much better? the 4 cyl's have a decent amount of power dont they?

 

I'd get the V6 but the 4cy, specificly the 2.7 would be fine

 

The 3.0 (3.slow) only applies to 89-95 4runners and Pickups before 95.5 (not Tacoma) The newer V6 is the 3.4 which is more powerful and more reliable. If you are getting a Tacoma the 2.7 4cyl would be fine if you're not hauling anything (ass included). A 4Runner though would be pretty gutlass with the 4cyl.

 

Also check out your local TTORA chapter
http://www.ttora.com