Author Topic: Any FJ Cruiser owners? (Read 8172 times)

swanny · « **on:** January 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM »

So my wife REALLY wants an FJ, and I can't say no to one. Anybody on here own one?

We drove a 2012 last weekend and really liked it inside. It fits our lifestyle and seems like it will take us further than we need to go. We wont be buying new however, so any feedback on things to look out for or years to stay away from? I'm hoping that when we do pull the trigger it will be under 50k miles. We aren't in a hurry to buy one, but it most likely will be what we get. Just looking to gather any feedback any owners or previous owners might have.

Thanks!

Bean Counter · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:19:12 AM »

Can't go wrong with Toyota. Higher mileage = better deals. Sure itll have high miles, but its a Toyota

h20hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:22:16 AM »

Just clicked over to about 6k on mine. I've got green with a white top, black mag wheels, side steps. Love it. It is a great kid hauler, pulls my boat, great last week in the snow and slush. No complaints at all.

NWBREW · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:26:43 AM »

Quote from: h20hunter on January 24, 2012, 10:22:16 AM

Just clicked over to about 6k on mine. I've got green with a white top, black mag wheels, side steps. Love it. It is a great kid hauler, pulls my boat, great last week in the snow and slush. No complaints at all.

Any pics to share?

h20hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:28:48 AM »

I was checking.....nothing on my phone or desktop.....sorry!

h20hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:30:13 AM »

By the way........if you get serious I can refer you to a fella in my neck of the woods. I bought mine at Magic Toyota as was treated very well. Granted.....I'm in the car biz so being on the inside helps quiet a bit.

swanny · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:44:50 PM »

Quote from: h20hunter on January 24, 2012, 10:30:13 AM

By the way........if you get serious I can refer you to a fella in my neck of the woods. I bought mine at Magic Toyota as was treated very well. Granted.....I'm in the car biz so being on the inside helps quiet a bit.

Glad it's a good kid hauler for ya. That's what we are hoping for, no kid's yet, but the plan is no more than two.

When we get really serious I'll let ya know. As of right now, this is the vehicle we are after. Now it's just a matter of making sure we have our finances how we want them before we purchase a vehicle.

I've been browsing tons of sights for these things ever since she told me it's what she wanted and I get more excited every time about the possibilities of this vehicle. Every person seems to love them.

h20hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:51:59 PM »

I will tell one thing. We were a little concerned about the swing doors opening in the opposite direction and being pretty small. Once the car seats are in it is a breeze for the kids to get in and out of. Since there is no carpet on the floor it cleans up easy. Seats as well. It is not a cushy sport yute for the soccer mom. It drives stiff like it should. The first time I drove over the little curb into the cul de sac I about knocked my self out whacking my head. Also, don't bother with used. From my research it is a loss to spend a few grand less (like only 2 or 3k) to get one with 30k miles than buy new.

I'll try and remember to post you a pic up this evening. Check back on the thread after 8 pm or so. I'll see what I can do.

cohoho · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2012, 01:57:33 PM »

How much does boat weigh? Double axle or single? Tongue weight? Can you personally lift the front of your tongue? Curious on how it does, as I have been toying with this same ideal in the past several months. Not really super concerned with it pulling, it is the emergency stop that I want know if it can handle and the purposing of the rear... Thx...

Buckmark · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2012, 02:16:04 PM »

Quote from: h20hunter on January 24, 2012, 10:30:13 AM

By the way........if you get serious I can refer you to a fella in my neck of the woods. I bought mine at Magic Toyota as was treated very well. Granted.....I'm in the car biz so being on the inside helps quiet a bit.

Does not surprise me that you know a "fella"....

Swanny go and take a good long test drive in one, the one thing i did not like was the bad blind spot, other than that i loved it....

h20hunter · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2012, 02:20:52 PM »

Single axle, 18 ft Norht River Seahawk. I can lift the toungh but would strain. Stops fine. I've had some quick slow downs on the trestle heading to Everett. I think the boat, trailer, fuel, beer......maybe around 3k?

h20hunter · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2012, 02:24:06 PM »

Oh....surge breaks only...standard EZ Loader trailer.

cohoho · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2012, 02:30:16 PM »

Wonder if the dealer would let me hook up for a test run??? I want a another vehicle but to justify, I got to be able to pull it in the event I sell my Duramax down the line... As i might be getting a storage spot in Washougal to store the boat in the summer and of course have friend I might be able to store it for Ocean stuff at Sekui, so pulling each and every time wouldn't be done...

h20hunter · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2012, 02:55:04 PM »

Just don't tell the dealer. Make like you are dead serious and just ask to test one for an overnight. Take it home, hook er up, have drive. One of the big advantages over what I was using (2000 Mits Montero Sport) is the eng size is a 4.0 compared to a 3.0, has much more torque, and VVTI...a world of difference from what I was using for a grocery getter kid hauler. I need to get off my arse and post some pics of mine. It got just a bit muddy at the range this weekend.

cohoho · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:02:26 PM »

I have been flipping a coin over that or a four door Jeep, now I know the Jeep wouldn't even attempt the tow, but heard the FJ do rather well in that regard... FJ's are differently beefer and of course get the Toyota reliability out of it..

h20hunter · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:08:43 PM »

Toyota over Jeep....no question in my mind.

Buckmark · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:25:03 PM »

H2o, ever run that boat across a scale loaded, gear, gas, soda pop etc? I bet your over 3k.....

h20hunter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:25:56 PM »

Nope.....you are probably correct...the beers add up you know.

Buckmark · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:30:36 PM »

Yes they do, ever run over the pass (pick one) towing?

kckrawler · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:35:20 PM »

Quote from: cohoho on January 31, 2012, 03:02:26 PM

I have been flipping a coin over that or a four door Jeep, now I know the Jeep wouldn't even attempt the tow, but heard the FJ do rather well in that regard... FJ's are differently beefer and of course get the Toyota reliability out of it..

I towed a 17' Alumaweld with my 2004 Rubicon all the time without any problems...they'll do it. But, I do agree that an FJ is better suited for it.

h20hunter · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:43:26 PM »

Nope...haven't pulled it over the pass yet. I don't want to bash any jeep guys out there. They have their place. However, for a grocery getting, recreational boat pulling, go hunt'n rig I'd take it hands down over a domestic for many reasons.

kckrawler · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:55:45 PM »

Quote from: h20hunter on January 31, 2012, 03:43:26 PM

I don't want to bash any jeep guys out there. They have their place.

Two mildly built rigs, FJ and JK side by side...I don't think the jeep would outperform the FJ at all. I think they're pretty damn close and I've been loyal to jeeps for the last 15 years

Dependability, comfort, and grocery getting...you are correct my friend, Toyota hands down

And I don't think either of them are a worth sh*t for towing across the pass. That's where the diesel boys come in...

h20hunter · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2012, 03:56:48 PM »

Nope.....wouldn't put my rig up against a Cummins for torque and pulling....apples to oranges.

Buckmark · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2012, 04:09:37 PM »

Can you haul a buck in one?

h20hunter · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2012, 04:11:34 PM »

Yep....no carpet on the inside.....a tarp is required to make clean up easier. Now....just gotta shoot me a buck!

Buckmark · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2012, 04:27:28 PM »

h2o's ride.....

swanny · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2012, 06:26:54 PM »

Quote from: h20hunter on January 31, 2012, 04:11:34 PM

Yep....no carpet on the inside.....a tarp is required to make clean up easier. Now....just gotta shoot me a buck!

That's one thing I really like about the insides of the FJ. They are plastic in the back and have no carpet. The seats are tough and can be wiped off. Makes throwing muddy boots, dead deer, wet dog, etc easy and painless.

My first car was an 84 Bronco full size, it had rubber floors that you could just spray out. Didn't care if it got dirty on the inside as it cleaned up easy.

wraithen · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2012, 06:32:26 PM »

I actually had this same exact delimma 2 years ago. Jeep lost early because I wanted to tow a boat. Toyota lasted and was neck and neck until I drove the fj and the xterra. I dig the way nissan set it up better. It's easier for my english mastiff to get in and hang out in the back. I really really wish my interior was spray and go though. If you have adults in the back, the FJ sucks! This was my first vehicle that I bought to fit my life and not me and I still think I made the right choice. I'm not bashing the FJ at all. I love the interior materials and it looks so cool (to me) on the outside.

dougedoug · « **Reply #28 on:** January 31, 2012, 06:59:02 PM »

I have 2010 fj and love it..just put 30.000 on it...

h20hunter · « **Reply #29 on:** January 31, 2012, 07:05:37 PM »

Roger that on adults in the back...no room...kids...yes.

h20hunter · « **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:35:03 AM »

My FJ.....

NWBREW · « **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:19:00 AM »

I thought it was pink.

Looks good.

dougedoug · « **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:40:53 AM »

here is mine 2010 30,000 miles on it.It was my x-mas gift to me

swanny · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:59:11 AM »

Quote from: h20hunter on February 05, 2012, 07:35:03 AM

My FJ.....

Love that color! We are itching to get one, just a matter of timing, thanks for posting!

hunterofelk · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:18:38 AM »

I was torn between the FJ and the Xterra, after I drove both I felt more comfortable with the Xterra's field of view to the outside lanes to traffic. I always like to turn my head
and check the lanes on both sides and not rely too much on the mirrors. The FJ looks cool, but I couldn't see out the back.

fish vacuum · « **Reply #35 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:14:49 AM »

I really like the FJ Cruisers, but I want a vehicle that gets good MPG for running around, and a pickup for hauling. The FJ doesn't fit either role. It's too bad, because they are really cool and I am a toyota guy.

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