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[clarkrw3]

I love it. But I do think the price is very hi, however, I understand they are building them for people that would pay to have a body off resto so price is inline with that. What I find more interesting is that they have talk about making a 4 door slightly stretched 40-45 in the future. Now that would be sweet. I understand the reason for the v8 was for parts and repair. I would rather have a toyota v8, if you are talking 88k what's a few more k?

 

[Scott Brady]

It is fun to drive

They are all built by hand in So. Cal, and use FJ60 springs. The motor is a ramjet 350 connected to an NV4500/Atlas.

Look for other "interesting" motor options soon.

 

[Mumbaki1037]

Gorgeous Truck!

That new style ARB front bumper is ugly though! What are those big giant square holes for?

I think it is the winch clutch access area. Thats what I have them on my tacoma ARB bumper for.

 

[edgear]

It is fun to drive

Lucky!!! So - are you going to expound upon that statement, or just leave us hanging??

Look for other "interesting" motor options soon.

I did read somewhere that they're planning on a biodiesel option in the future, with something like an estimated 40mpg. Now that would be a fun daily driver to have (but still, with a pricetag of $80k, it would take a few thousand years to make up the difference in gas savings).

 

[Scott Brady]

I drove the prototype a few months ago (at the same time I checked out the FJ Cruiser). The vehicle rips, with tremendous thrust. However, it is a car for an experienced driver that knows the limits of 93" WB and 350hp. Brakes are strong and handling is pretty flat and secure. Steering is evolving for the production unit. It also has great trail hardware, and would be a killer tow-behind after a motorhome, cruising the US and running all of the classic trails in style. For the tire size used, everything is WAY overbuilt, and the systems are very simple and proven.

The most important feature of the truck is great design and tightly integrated package. Everything works great, and is assembled with precision, using two person teams. Every part has been considered and painfully tested.