For the FJ lovers

They are "cool" looking but they have their flaws, Premium fuel only, and for what you get I think they are over priced. I had a 07, I had it for 5 months, (It didn't do so well when it got hit parked on the road in town). I also thought that it was an expensive car to insure. I know that I wouldn't of gone way off-road in mine, but the "light off road" trips and bad weather it was ok. The 5 months that I had it, I had to take it to the shop 3 times, once for a rattle they couldn't figure out, I had a oil leak and the other trip was for a no-start. My buddys called it the Fake Jeep (FJ). So to make a long story short, Costly to insure, Prem fuel only (and they dont get good mileage to begin with). And I had some trips to the Dealer. So if none of this is a concern (mostly cost to operate). Enjoy. Best of luck.

I have had my FJ since Oct '06. I absolutely love it. I have never had any mechanical issues at all. It does great off road. The other member called it the Fake Jeep, which is completely untrue. Jeep really doesn't have much that can compete with the FJ. The Wrangler is great off road, but not on road; the FJ is very close to the off road capability of the Wrangler, but much more capable on road. None of the other Jeeps can come close to the abilities of the FJ off the pavement. If you do purchase an FJ and plan to take it off road there are certain changes that you should make. First of all, no running boards, if you take it off road they will quickly get damaged or just torn off. Second, get tires made for the job.

I love my FJ, awesome engine and tranny, will blow a Jeeps doors off on and off road, that I can promise you. I take mine Off-Road quite often and it amazes people what this thing can do and not bad on Roadtrips as well. The only downside is that is has some blindspots and the premium fuel, although I just used Mid Grade in mine and its fine.Cant go wrong with a Toyota Truck, its my fourth one

i looooove mine. goes every were drives nice . never had one prob mpg ant great but compared to a jeep(jeeps are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo slow to drive i feel like im driving a lawn mower) the fj is just built solid i found the jeeps flimsy uncomfortable and really clanky over priced Junk Every Entire Parts

I'm not super-savvy on all the options for all the different trim levels available on the Jeep Wrangler, but I've Driven several as rental cars on business trips, most have been the "Unlimited" version. I did not like how they handle in general, the front end feels more twitchy and in general the top-heavy body roll is more noticeable than in the FJ. On dirt, rough roads, and washboard road they do not feel as agile and sure footed as the FJ, there is more noticeable bump-steer and front end travel/skipping. None of the models I drove had Locking Differentials or an equivalent like Toyota's "A-Trac", but there are plenty of aftermarket options for installing lifts, .ockers, and recovery equipment on a Jeep (one of the things I like about jeeps). Jeep is always in the top 10 least reliable vehicles (based on defect rate of all production units) something I really wish they would get a handle on. My daily Driver is a 2008 FJ with a manual transmission. The manual trans is a 6 speed mated to a full time 4 wheel drive transfer case and a rear locking differential. The automatic version gets slightly better mileage due to a change in gear ratios and a part time 4 wheel drive set up. I prefer the feel of a standard trans, and I've never tested it, but it feels like the manual trans accelerates a little faster than the automatic in. I've taken it off road and been in some hairy situations, but the four wheel drive, Rear Locking Differential, and A-Trac system have always gotten me on and off trail safely. It does have noticeable body roll, but it feel less pitched/tipy than the Jeep. It also has some serious visibility issues. Forward visibility makes it hard to place the front corners of the vehicle, but after driving it a while I've gotten used to it and can place it with a fair amount of accuracy. Rearward and Blind Spot visibility is an issue with the spare poking up in your center field of vision straight back, massive C-Pillars, and rear quarter windows that are mostly aesthetic. Backing in a crowded parking lot or out of a parallel parking spot on busy city streets is difficult, but with some practice and diligent use of rear view mirrors, not hard to master. The fuel capacity is around 17 gallons, and with the FJ's unremarkable MPG numbers that limits range. So far the best I've managed was 240 miles before the fuel light and needle made me nervous enough to fill up. Like the Jeep, there are plenty of aftermarket upgrades available for the FJ. Toyota has many TRD products available for the FJ, and there was a Trail Teams Unlimited Edition FJ for it's final year of sale in the states that came with upgraded suspension, and a crawl control (in the automatic trans versions). I've never had an issue with anything mechanical electronic, or otherwise on mine, but I only have 87,000 miles on the clock (most Toyota owners will tell you the first 100,000 miles of a Toyota are break-in period). Toyota has consistently been at the top of the list for most reliable vehicles, and they hold their resale value better than any other mass production vehicles. I'm a big fan of reliability and things that hold their value, so for me the FJ wins out over the Jeep.

I have a 1980 fj40 that just started missing. Im almost sure it’s upper rocker assembly. Something is worn out up there. I parked it in garage and just bought a used 2008 FJ cruiser with auto trans. I’m a Chevy man except for land cruisers ,( Have owned two). I like the modern conveniences,AC, Good heat, three windshield wipers front and rear wiper. There is more but thats what impresses me most. Wouldn’t trade my fj 40 but it’s nice to have some comfort once in a while.