Should I get a V6 or a V8?

I want to buy a 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4X4 for my first car. I'm debating which engine is better. The choices are a 4.0L V6 or a 4.6L V8. Which will last longer? Which is more reliable?

Added (1). The V6 and the V8 only have a 1 mpg difference.

Getting a louder muffler for my car?

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer. 4.0 V6. It sounds OK stock, but I want it to be a bit louder. So I've been looking at this- http://www.jcwhitney.com/flowmaster-super-44-series-delta-flow-mufflers/p3088949.jcwx?filterid=d16937y2002g128j1 The flowmaster 44 series muffler. Would I need to buy a new exhaust tip, or could they just attach the old one onto the new muffler? Also, would it sound good with just this muffler? I just want something deeper and louder, it doesn't have to sound like a F1 race car.

2004 Ford, Explorer, A humming or winding sound?

I'm thinking it's the front drive shaft (propeller cv joint ), because I feel it under my seat but, the boot is not torn. My question is, just how much turn play should there be? I can get an 1/8 or more either way I turn. It's not wiggly up and down or side to side, it's just the turning before the wheel itself turns.

Added (1). It does kind of clunk (lop sided spinning) upon acceleration.

Pictures of 2 inch wheel spacer on a Suv?

Was wanting to get wheel spacers for my 05 ford explorer. Can't decide to go with a 1.5 inch or a 2 inch. Does anyone have a picture or could find one for me of a suv with a 1.5 or 2 inch wheel spacer. Greatly appreciated.

What will make my truck really loud?

Ok so i have a 2003 Ford explorer sports trac xlt my parents are giving the truck to me and i want to make it loud but i want a strong kind of loud help? Also add links that will lead me to the page please

Why is my check engin light on?

I just brought my 97 ford explorer in the shop for an oil change and I got it back and the check engin light is on but the engin runs amazing. Actually it feels sounds and looks good. The only problem with the car is the gas gage and when I fill it up it doesn't pass halfway

2005 Ford Explorer cigarette lighter not working?

Awhile back I was given an iPod dock as a gift that plugs into the cigarette lighter and plays your iPod over your speakers. After the first use I took it out to charge my phone and it fell apart, I managed to get all the pieces out of the lighter but now it doesn't work. I thought it may have blown the fuse, but I checked it the other day and it was fine, but replaced it anyways just in case but it still doesn't work.

I have another one in the back of the car to use to charge my phone with so its not that big of a deal, but it would just be much more convenient to charge my phone with the front one, so my daughter could use the back for her DVD player or whatever.

(I know this is the text book definition of first world problems, and it's not actually called a cigarette lighter anymore but humor me, ok?)