Life_in_4Lo
Explorer
Cool man, give me first dibbs on your vehicles you are selling :beer: I'd like to see pics of your 80!
FJ Cruiser
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Scott Brady
Founder
durango_60 said:
You are welcome to post them for sale on the forum. I am sure many of us would be interested in seeing what you have available.
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
durango_60 said:
:Wow1: :jumping:
WOW - Please keep us updated. Between you and Swiss... I will have to go to the store and get some extra :lurk: Scott, I suggest that we change the title of this forum sub-heading to:
Expedition Portal Forums/Expedition Vehicles/Toyota (Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser)
durango_60
Explorer
The Swiss said:
I am going with the 6 speed, it just seemed like more fun. On technical trails I'm sure I'll regret not having the auto, or growing a third leg, but most of my wheeling is done with my kiddos in the back so I should keep it tame.
I'm going to the dealer today to put down a deposit for a silver six speed. My first plans are to find a set of the black steel wheels that someone took off to install some 20's and put some good mud tires on it for summertime, I'll keep the OEM tires and wheels for winter. I've also got a call into Kurt @ Cruiseroutfitters to try to get an ARB bumper that is on the first boat!
The Swiss
Expedition Leader
HongerVenture said:
Joel,
Sorry to disappoint you but I told the dealer to let the blue one go and placed an order for a yellow or silver one ... with rock sliders.
I know how you feel; I have been there too. Hang in there, one day, this will be called "the good old days"HongerVenture said:
Is it just me or do they not offer the locking rear differential with the manual transmission and the full time 4x4?durango_60 said:
The only "must have" option for mine are the 16"TRD wheels which come with the BFG AT. The wheels really look sharp and the BFG AT proved the be ideal for the type of driving/off-roading I do (also w/kiddos). I run these tires currently on my Grand Cherokee, I have now 60kmls on them and they still have plenty of life left.durango_60 said:
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njtacoma
Explorer
I was sitting in a friends new FJ, (purple don't know what its called) with the manual transmission, full time 4wd and it did have the locking differential.
I really liked it, I wasn't driving, but sitting in the drivers seat in the parking lot visibility wasn't that bad. Good access to the back seats for the most part, could get my kids (ages 4.5 and 2.5) into their car seats in the back.
If I were shopping for a vehicle right now I think I would choose an FJ over a new 06 double cab tacoma, having said that I prefer my wives white 04 double cab tacoma, yes, white. (someday it will be mine)
I really liked it, I wasn't driving, but sitting in the drivers seat in the parking lot visibility wasn't that bad. Good access to the back seats for the most part, could get my kids (ages 4.5 and 2.5) into their car seats in the back.
If I were shopping for a vehicle right now I think I would choose an FJ over a new 06 double cab tacoma, having said that I prefer my wives white 04 double cab tacoma, yes, white. (someday it will be mine)
durango_60
Explorer
Is it just me or do they not offer the locking rear differential with the manual transmission and the full time 4x4?
You can certainly get the rear locker and atrac w/ the 6 speed.
You can certainly get the rear locker and atrac w/ the 6 speed.
Wanderlusty
Explorer
How much is it worth to have one of the first FJ's? Last count, apparently near $50K, which is 2X what they are supposed to sell for...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bran...4626446729QQcategoryZ6443QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bran...4626446729QQcategoryZ6443QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
With all the talk about it I had to ride out to my local dealership to check one of these out. To my dismay the initial shipment has already been sold out with no set ETA on future shipments. Seems there's quite a demand on them, he didn't even having any brochures. Guess I'll just have to get in line to see one.
Wanderlusty
Explorer
Just got back from Wal Mart, where I was able to catch a peek at someones all new FJ! Up close, they are actually bigger than I expected. Probably more storage capability inside than I had also though. Really nice looking silver one.
These will be great trucks once the initial hype and price inflation dies down.
These will be great trucks once the initial hype and price inflation dies down.
durango_60
Explorer
durango_60 said:
Well I changed my mind. My wife mentioned that she was looking forward to wheeling the FJCruiser, and she really liked the automatic in my 80, so I am going with the auto. The more fun she has, the more trips I get to go on...
I also decided to take a blue one, they are coming to my dealer in about three weeks(as opposed to unknown for a silver one) and it really grew on me when I saw it in person.
durango_60
Explorer
Indecision
Well, I just picked my 80 up from a detail shop and damn, that thing is nice. When I think about the features that I really like about my two existing trucks the FJ Cruiser just doesn't have them. I still think it is a great truck and a great platform to begin from, but for a guy who who takes 3 more people on nearly every trip he takes I just don't think it is the right fit for me.
That said, I still want one in the driveway, maybe I can talk the wife into trading out the Outback...
Well, I just picked my 80 up from a detail shop and damn, that thing is nice. When I think about the features that I really like about my two existing trucks the FJ Cruiser just doesn't have them. I still think it is a great truck and a great platform to begin from, but for a guy who who takes 3 more people on nearly every trip he takes I just don't think it is the right fit for me.
That said, I still want one in the driveway, maybe I can talk the wife into trading out the Outback...