mike

not sure this is in the right section, if not please move.

ok i was just wondering, i have heard a lot about the new toyota fj. is it all its cracked up to be. just lookin at it, in stock form or with add ons, it reminds me alot of a hummer, not bad lookin, but can it really perform offroad? this thing looks like it would really be top heavy when lifted. now i know the places i put my stock xj in thing past week end, this thing would not have a chance. i think it is just another atempt to sell a high dollar 4x4 to the folks that never really need it, sorry if anyone has one don't mean anything bad. what are yalls thoughts?

c-loss

i used to love these because of the fj name but the more i look at them the more i dislike them. i still like the old fj but the new ones i here arent to bad.

XJ Stryker

Gonna move this thread to other vehicles section.

I still kinda like them would like to see how they fare up against the Jeep... But I won't be a traitor and get one. Maybe Rent one lol

mike

just wondering if any one had any experence with these. they just seem, to me aleast, to be more at home on the street, but some people seem to really love these things.

oh thanks for moving it.

muddeprived

Based on all the 4x4 magazine reviews, this is a good off road rig. It's capable. Reminds me of the h2/h3 and also xterra due to IFS but at least it's setup some for off road. windows are the biggest downside.

tupton

They are capable offroad, especially if built correctly. I don't know too much about the old ones, but the new ones have a few big drawbacks.

1) They are expensive (30k). May as well buy a Rubicon for that cash
2) They are VERY heavy for their size
3) They don't have much aftermarket support compared to other vehicles

WJCraig

I've seen a few new ones in the bush, and they do quite well in stock form, and I'd imagine that they would give any of the new Jeep SUV's a run for their money...somebody tell me again why all the new Jeeps coming out are IFS???

Can't wait till the JK comes out IFS....

Irongrave

biggest issue is visibility if you need the size a 4 door rubicon or an xterra hard much better options for family hauling and wheeling

Nathan

Yea, I test drove one a while back and you really had to use the mirrors to see out the back. Major blind spots.
I've heard they may discontinue it before the next revision.

OverlandZJ

I have heard the same, it may end.

I had a few FJ-40 Cruiser's in my younger years.. wish i had kept one as clean ones are going for good money nowadays.

A friends GF has a new FJ, as mentioned before major blind spots, heavy etc. But it is a very capable and well built vehicle mechanically. I cant get over how damn ugly it is though.

GRIMUS99XJ

I have have been lucky enough to drive one on numerous occasions and blind spots are the a killer but off road handeling and performance are nice

once again I am not pushing anything but below are some links to some videos we have made

http://www.roughcountry.com/video_gallery.html

here is a link to about 4 or 5 videos of fj cruisers

Maglight

1) mine cost under 30K
2) With mods it is pretty heavy
3) They are fairly new so of course there is not too many aftermarket stuff, but there are a lot guys with some high speed mods.
They are very good offroad vehicles. Just as good as your jeeps.

dayid

Bigger than any of those is how crappy your rear/side views are from the cabin.

That all said their electronic traction stuff etc is getting high marks.

Plan-B

Maglight

If you use your mirrors right there aren't any problems seeing who is behind to your left or right.