My brother's FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Edition.
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I think its a refreshing alternative to the pice of trash Jeep wrangler. The Wrangler is the lowest of low in my book for any automotive category. I have driven them extensively in rental car trim and they are truely no more advanced than my moms old 81 datsun station wagon. Just trash
I wish the rented the FJ instead of the wrangler. I opted for the slightly less ****ty mustang convertible on this last trip and I hated it almost as much. . There is very little attention to detail, design cues and ergonomics are horrible, and functionally the cars are very very basic.
I wish the rented the FJ instead of the wrangler. I opted for the slightly less ****ty mustang convertible on this last trip and I hated it almost as much. . There is very little attention to detail, design cues and ergonomics are horrible, and functionally the cars are very very basic.
I just sold my built '05 Unlimited Rubicon because I don't have the time to travel to good trails these days. Here is a pic of my old Jeep.
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I agree that the Wrangler is a much better dedicated off road vehicle than the FJ... but on road the FJ is much better. Deals on Wranglers right now are ridiculous. The FJ costs many thousands more with comparable equipment.
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The FJs look kinda neat on the outside but I never cared for their interior. Too quirky for me. I'm not sure how much it shares with our 4runner other than the ladder frame's basic design and engine, but I'm happier with our 4runner than I think I would be with an FJ. I'm also not sure how much better of an off-roader the FJ is than the 4runner, but it's not really an issue since our 4runner has never been off road.
Did Toyota get the issue sorted out with the sheet metal having structural tears in it? Do those issues also apply to the 4runner? I remember reading about it but never really followed up on it to see if it might affect our 4runner.
Did Toyota get the issue sorted out with the sheet metal having structural tears in it? Do those issues also apply to the 4runner? I remember reading about it but never really followed up on it to see if it might affect our 4runner.
I tell you what, the 4runner V8 is a beast. even the V6 is fast as crap for an SUV
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the 4runner is an SUV, the FJ is an off road inspired vehicle. the chasis is reinforced, the suspension is met for offroad, the ground clearance, the skid plates, transmission, even the exhaust cleareance. the differential, etc.
I tell you what, the 4runner V8 is a beast. even the V6 is fast as crap for an SUV
I tell you what, the 4runner V8 is a beast. even the V6 is fast as crap for an SUV
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yea the FJ frame is the same one as the Land Cruiser Prado, but it is reinforced in some extra spots for off road purposes
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IMO the FJ is not a good looking vehicle when is stock. It asmost as if it was made to be modded. kinda like a Scion from toyota too.
Including my brother's ive seen some modded FJ's and they look meas as hell.
If you drive an FJ an its stock you should go to jail
Including my brother's ive seen some modded FJ's and they look meas as hell.
If you drive an FJ an its stock you should go to jail
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I suspect that it's simply popular in the FJ community to say that the SUV has roots in something sold overseas with the Land Cruiser branding on it... it sounds a lot cooler than saying you drive a funky looking 4runner.
