Post by: swanny on January 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM
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! :hello:
Post by: Bean Counter on January 24, 2012, 10:19:12 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2012, 10:22:16 AM
Post by: NWBREW on January 24, 2012, 10:26:43 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?
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2012, 10:28:48 AM
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Post by: swanny on January 24, 2012, 02:44:50 PM
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.
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2012, 02:51:59 PM
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.
Post by: cohoho on January 31, 2012, 01:57:33 PM
Post by: Buckmark on January 31, 2012, 02:16:04 PM
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".... :chuckle:
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....
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2012, 02:20:52 PM
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Post by: kckrawler on January 31, 2012, 03:35:20 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.
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2012, 03:43:26 PM
Post by: kckrawler on January 31, 2012, 03:55:45 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 :dunno: Dependability, comfort, and grocery getting...you are correct my friend, Toyota hands down :tup:
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...
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2012, 03:56:48 PM
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Post by: swanny on January 31, 2012, 06:26:54 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.
Post by: wraithen on January 31, 2012, 06:32:26 PM
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Post by: swanny on February 05, 2012, 09:59:11 AM
My FJ.....
Love that color! We are itching to get one, just a matter of timing, thanks for posting!
Post by: hunterofelk on February 05, 2012, 10:18:38 AM
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.
Post by: fish vacuum on February 06, 2012, 12:14:49 AM