fj cruiser

Jagermeister · 03-24-2006, 08:52 PM

toyota fj cruiser what do you think about it

the bear · 03-25-2006, 04:31 AM

fj-40 or 55?,,had a 40 for many years and loved it,,,,toughest 4x4 out there in my opionion

baltz526 · 03-25-2006, 05:10 AM

are you asking about the new fj. that was displayed at a big car show somewhere. looked pretty impressive to me. now if it comes with a diesel, they might sell a few.

freespool · 03-25-2006, 05:45 AM

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toyota fj cruiser what do you think about it

I like everthing except the part about premium fuel.

salmon hugger

Jagermeister · 03-25-2006, 07:20 AM

Was thinking about the new 07 FJ Cruiser. Looked very impressive in the magazine articles. Not sure if I want to buy the first year out, prices will be MSRP plus no discounts.

baltz526 · 03-25-2006, 09:03 AM

google toyota fj cruiser. a lot of publicity stuff and photos online

OK Deal Let\'s Fish · 03-25-2006, 10:31 AM

It sure looks like a lot of Suv for the money.

**busyfishin** · 03-26-2006, 01:38 PM

Looks good, I wish it came in a diesel or V8 though.

Jettin' Fool · 03-26-2006, 02:02 PM

Thumper · 03-26-2006, 02:27 PM

If it would tow our little 20' open Boulton I would buy one in a heartbeat. Nobody builds 'em like Toyota, Honda and Nissan.

Striper Club · 03-27-2006, 12:28 PM

I have mine on order...

However, I hate the name. If they just stuck with FJ or Land Cruiser that would work. Sounds too much like 'PT Cruiser'.

As far as the FJ, it is under-priced and will hold its resale like a champ. Yeah, the high-compression V6 will need premium fuel, but once again, hard to overlook the value.

I was originally going to get another Tacoma, but decided to deviate from my normal pickup truck route this time. Needless to say I am really looking forward to getting my FJ. :smile:

wthr4d · 03-27-2006, 01:58 PM

thumper- at 239 horsepower I bet it would pull your boat just fine. the 21K price tag is a little hard for my budget to swallow but I would buy it If I had the money.

paul

Striper Club · 03-27-2006, 02:53 PM

More like 29K (fully loaded). Starts around 22K. Still...

uhmw · 03-27-2006, 03:44 PM

looks kinda like a hummer-bug-cross breed

my daughter would look good in it.

Valley-Boy · 03-27-2006, 05:08 PM

I seen one on the lott here in Springfield.
I think I like it.

The Chub · 03-28-2006, 11:49 PM

It was also rated the best 4x4 in its class by Motor Trend.

Striper Club · 03-29-2006, 09:22 AM

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ANDYCOHO · 03-29-2006, 06:56 PM

I saw one on a test drive today, and will be test driving one tomorrow. I talked with a couple dealers and it sounds like a waiting list of 2 months or so. And you cant order one to your specs.

Is this what you found Striper Club?

Spoiled Daddy · 03-29-2006, 09:05 PM

Because of reading this I stopped at our local Toyota dealer and they took delivery of one today. I walked all around it and it is a good looking rig.

Good luck!

SD

Striper Club · 03-30-2006, 07:21 AM

Correct. The first allocation will bring about 83 vehicles to 73 or so dealerships in the NW including AK. I am not sure on the second or subsequent allotments. The high demand and low initial numbers will make for tough custom ordering.

From what I am told (I have some Toyota connections), I am pretty much getting what I specified, sans some parts that are dealer-installed or not available yet. I had jumped all over this last year and was able to network with my former dealer (Hamer in Mission Hills, CA), TFS and a couple family members that know local dealers.

I would wait a few months and keep in touch with local dealers. Toyota of Gladstone and Beaverton Toyota seem to be on the ball as far as the FJ, so they would be good people to talk to.

Somehow, this reminds me of a large-scale XBox 360... You can wait, or be ready to do some legwork to find an available vehiicle that has most of what you are looking for.

Good luck! :smile:

Striper Club · 04-12-2006, 01:27 PM

Waiting...waiting...waiting...

ANDYCOHO · 04-12-2006, 02:27 PM

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Waiting...waiting...waiting...

Me too.......

ORrinker · 04-13-2006, 08:20 AM

There is a blue one already sitting out in the parking lot where I work. Nice looking!!!

Randy

txaggie · 04-13-2006, 09:33 AM

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There is a blue one already sitting out in the parking lot where I work. Nice looking!!!

Randy

ditto...saw one last week when I went in to the office near the entrance to the parking lot...

All4TheNookie · 04-13-2006, 10:10 AM

i saw one today at the gas station, just like the one in the photo posted here. good lookin vehicle. i wouldnt mind trading my 96 cruiser in on one but think ill wait a few years and buy used. im still truckin along with 163k miles and expect it has at least that many more left in her.

Chug · 03-05-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by freespool

I like everthing except the part about premium fuel.

salmon hugger

hmm did ifish Search, wow. now, wonder if any updates on this?

I Been looking at them.. BUT seeing the Fuel Requirments!!! Come summer $3.25 for gallon of fuel... OUCHIes.. might think other model.

Or can run regular Unlead.?.

any Ifish have one? being's its now 2007.

SeanD · 03-05-2007, 04:30 PM

I would assume that the engine can run on regular 87 octane since it is the same engine the tacoma has, and it can/mine did. Engine has a knock sensor and automaticly retards the timing to compensate. Don't know for sure but i would bet on it.

Chug · 03-05-2007, 05:27 PM

I would think it would. But not sure if its some special rig to require high grade stuff That will limit buying one.
Sharing fuel at Elk camp, will be rough. IF limited to one fuel.

Thumper · 03-05-2007, 06:49 PM

Well, dang! I really love this rig, but after driving one I cannot believe the poor visibility out of it. Huge front corner posts and a full 15 inches of rear post. You cannot see out of it! What a stupid design. Very disappointed in Toyota. Bummer. I really wanted one.

Chug · 03-05-2007, 07:16 PM

I have not set foot inside one.. But, kept hearing the same thing regarding Blocking view.. That would be BAD in city driving. A nasty Auto Crash will happen due to large blind spot. NOT good!!...

Dang.. that is another Nail in the coffin on that one!!. fancy fuel, NO view.. Not much good other then to look cool in the driveway. Not for a working man use in the woods. drats!!!

ET · 03-05-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Well, dang! I really love this rig, but after driving one I cannot believe the poor visibility out of it. Huge front corner posts and a full 15 inches of rear post. You cannot see out of it! What a stupid design. Very disappointed in Toyota. Bummer. I really wanted one.

Funny, that was the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw it. "The windows are tiny, it will be a nightmare to drive."

gottafish · 03-05-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Well, dang! I really love this rig, but after driving one I cannot believe the poor visibility out of it. Huge front corner posts and a full 15 inches of rear post. You cannot see out of it! What a stupid design. Very disappointed in Toyota. Bummer. I really wanted one.

Yep not to mention the price jumped 15k in its first year. when they first hit the dealer ship they were 19K to 22K around there. Heck Now 30 K. Just friggin sick. I tell ya Im going to buy a little 4 cylnder pick up this week.

Thumper · 03-06-2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gottafish

Yep not to mention the price jumped 15k in its first year. when they first hit the dealer ship they were 19K to 22K around there. Heck Now 30 K. Just friggin sick. I tell ya Im going to buy a little 4 cylnder pick up this week.

30 Grand!!! Sheesh! Add a couple thousand to that number and you can buy a late season or year-old Toyota Sequoia, one of the most advanced SUVs ever.

No contest.

Lured In · 03-06-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Well, dang! I really love this rig, but after driving one I cannot believe the poor visibility out of it. Huge front corner posts and a full 15 inches of rear post. You cannot see out of it! What a stupid design. Very disappointed in Toyota. Bummer. I really wanted one.

Yep...sat down in one at the Sportsman show and I couldn't believe the lack of visibility over the rear corners. Talk about blind spots.

Bobberman · 03-06-2007, 08:10 AM

I have one 20K on the odo and it seems to be a great rig! It has never seen anything but 87 octane by the way.

Chug · 03-06-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BobberMan

I have one 20K on the odo and it seems to be a great rig! It has never seen anything but 87 octane by the way.

Give the skinny on it.. I am really thinking of one. But not sure on the Fuel, & now the View.

Pm.. me.. next rig will be either the FJ, oR the exterra.

choppers · 03-06-2007, 12:34 PM

I just left Ron Tonkin to take my truck in for oil change. Man.... the view is very limited. I think a sherman tank had more of view. Only my opinion. Love the rough and tough attitude. Funny who was all looking at the rig but again only my opinion. What I should of done was ask why one was coming out of the service area.

activpop · 03-08-2007, 07:08 AM

A friend has one that I rode in. My Chevy Duramax is quieter on the road than that thing. Seems to have a lot of engine noise.

the bear · 03-10-2007, 07:11 AM

the thing has attitude test drove one couple weeks ago,,,,had a fj-40 cruiser so had to drive the new one,,,visability sucks,,,,,,would not like to have it for a daily driver,,just my

but would be fun for a bit until the novilty wore off

diamondfish · 03-10-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chug

Give the skinny on it.. I am really thinking of one. But not sure on the Fuel, & now the View.

Pm.. me.. next rig will be either the FJ, oR the exterra.

Chug, if you have a hard time making a decision on a vehicle, I have a real nice Bronco, I will make you a super deal on it.

Chug · 03-11-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by diamondfish

Chug, if you have a hard time making a decision on a vehicle, I have a real nice Bronco, I will make you a super deal on it.

Gee Thanks Diamond. I just Sold my Full size Bronco, for below blue book. To fund my new Auto. :-)

Hang on to those Bronco's, they are built tough.