About to buy FJC 2008 Trail Team Edition

[Reata Rover]

OK, I have a LR Discovery 2004, absolute;ly love everything about it except super unleaded and 13 MPG.

Found the FJC I am interested in.

Will I get better MPG or not? This will be my DD..

Thanks

 

[DominicG]

OK, I have a LR Discovery 2004, absolute;ly love everything about it except super unleaded and 13 MPG.

Found the FJC I am interested in.

Will I get better MPG or not? This will be my DD..

Thanks

No reason why you shouldn't get better mileage. I can drive like a bat outa hell and still get 13mpg.


Loaded down, with my ARB tent up top and 33"s i can get 15-16 around town. Highway per the scanguage, i can get 18ish up to 67mph.


Stock you will see much much MUCH better than me.



Never ending source of fjc info:
www.fjcruiserforums.com

 

[Reata Rover]

Thanks for the feedback. Off-road, is the FJ as capable? I was going for the 2008 TTE FJC. Does, will it need a lift? WHat about armour? Do after market bumpers truly void the warranty? Or does it depend on the dealer? I am very serious about making this purchase in the next 14 days and would really appreciate your opinion if you dont mind.

Thanks,

P.S. I will also check out the FJ Cruiser forums link you sent me as well.

John

 

[DominicG]

Thanks for the feedback. Off-road, is the FJ as capable? I was going for the 2008 TTE FJC. Does, will it need a lift? WHat about armour? Do after market bumpers truly void the warranty? Or does it depend on the dealer? I am very serious about making this purchase in the next 14 days and would really appreciate your opinion if you dont mind.

Thanks,

P.S. I will also check out the FJ Cruiser forums link you sent me as well.

John

I have never heard of a aftermarket front bumper voiding a warranty. The Toyota Trail Teams actually run their FJ's with ARB front bumpers.


The FJ is very capable in stock form. Here is a completely stock FJ doing hell's gate, street meats and all..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5KyVaeeW54

 

[maclean216]

I just purchased a TT edition FJC in May and got the 6 speed. Unless you are getting a great deal or are love the color I would recommend you don't buy the trail teams edition.

You will end up replacing the skid plates, sliders, and roof rack at a minimum. You will also need to lift it. The off road bilsteins are nice, I just plan on adding some OME coils.

 

[DominicG]

I just purchased a TT edition FJC in May and got the 6 speed. Unless you are getting a great deal or are love the color I would recommend you don't buy the trail teams edition.

You will end up replacing the skid plates, sliders, and roof rack at a minimum. You will also need to lift it. The off road bilsteins are nice, I just plan on adding some OME coils.

X2 on everything but the "need to lift".


You don't have to lift it. It's definitely a plus, but you don't need it.



How do you plan to wheel it? Terrain?

 

[Reata Rover]

Will you need longer shocks after the OME? I know you got the MT, but what is your mileage really doing to you? I am fighting the expense, and also do you run Regular Unleaded, Mid-AGrade or Super. And, does it really matter?

 

[maxama10]

IIRC the fj calls for premium but you can run regular.

If you get an ARB front bumper, they have crush points so if you get into a collision the bumper won't jar the hell out of you. At least they do for the Tacoma version.

If thats what you're going for...

 

[maclean216]

The ground clearance on a stock FJC isn't that good. I don't know what kind of wheeling you are planning on doing but I would still lift it asap.

LOL with all that being said I still love the TT FJC.

 

[DominicG]

Will you need longer shocks after the OME? I know you got the MT, but what is your mileage really doing to you? I am fighting the expense, and also do you run Regular Unleaded, Mid-AGrade or Super. And, does it really matter?

Originally Toyota stated 91+ only. No longer true. They put out TSB about it (ill try to find it). You can run 87, but expect your mileage to go to hell, especially in a MT6. In the auto i get the best mileage/power on 91.


It does matter.. If you have the MT6, you will naturally be getting crappier mileage than the AT5 since it's full time AWD.

 

[Redline]

What do you like about the Bilsteins off (on?) road?

Trying to decide on different/longer rear shocks for a lifted 4Runner and I have Bilstein 5125 new in box I'm trying to decide to keep or send back.

On Topic:

Though I'm a 4Runner guy, I like my friend's TT FJ with white paint and the rear locker!

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You will end up replacing the skid plates, sliders, and roof rack at a minimum. You will also need to lift it. The off road bilsteins are nice, I just plan on adding some OME coils.

 

[hochung]

OK, I have a LR Discovery 2004, absolute;ly love everything about it except super unleaded and 13 MPG.

Found the FJC I am interested in.

Will I get better MPG or not? This will be my DD..

Thanks

Have you driven a FJC yet?

 

[maclean216]

I only have 600 miles on my FJC. The bilsteins are very smooth on and off road. Comparing them to my new trekmasters on my 4runner...much better feeling all around.


I haven't got less than 16mpg in the FJC yet.

 

[Reata Rover]

Have you driven a FJC yet?

I have made the proverbial "test" drive around the block, but not any time off-roading. I love my Rover and plan to join tdesanto on some overland trips. So, needless to say, I really dont plan to do anything too extreme that might require a 3" lift per se. But, I would like to take it off raod and do some fun overlanding. Problem is, I am trying to determine if I am going to save any $$$ on 91 octane, if I add some weight in the form of front and rear bumpers, roof rack, probably ARB on the rack, and Road Armour or Arb front bumper, with the same choices for the rear.

Will probably hold off on the wench and rely on Tony's Winch if I ever need to be pulled out of anything. Wouldnt mind adding a couple of inches in the form of a lift, but really am trying to remain ever cognizant of the economy. I have also considered holding off for a couple of years in hopes that Toyota will move forward with a diesel in the FJ. Someday, I would also hope to buy an Adventure Trailer as well, so towing is also a question.

 

[hochung]

I have made the proverbial "test" drive around the block

and how was it? Did you feel the love?