FJ Cruiser (or other mid-sized SUVs)

zilverbullet · 12-07-2015, 12:25 PM

I am in the market for a mid-sized suv and going to be test driving an FJ cruiser this weekend.

Anyone have experience with one of these and know what I should look out for?

MagmaRed370z · 12-07-2015, 02:00 PM

I had an FJ Cruiser. That thing was extremely hungry for gas. Now that gas is cheap it wouldn't matter. Great in off-road. Good quality.

Z-Girl 12 · 12-07-2015, 09:34 PM

I have fallen in love with the FJ and have test driven 4 in the last few months. So unique although everyone I mention it to thinks it so fugly. The blinds spots are insane, visibility made me walk away. Accleration wad pretty horrible too. But they looks so sweet in black. I'd even considered the white but would have to put a fat grill , running board and paint the bumpers all black.

zilverbullet · 12-08-2015, 11:00 AM

I've heard about the poor visibility especially through the rear but I have 2 friends that daily their 6MT FJ and say it is really not that big of a deal.

I imagine it is kind of like our Z, just need to angle the mirror and use precaution while switching lanes. Plus a back up cam won't hurt either

Good thing about them currently is that they are highly sought after since they've been discontinued in 2014

Z-Girl 12 · 12-08-2015, 11:07 AM

Agreed 2014 being last year they are not budging on price. One if my employs has the yellow one and swears but it. Toyota quality and reliability can't beat it. The back up cam in the rear view was sooo tiny I couldn't use it. Guess I'm old I'd need a baby screen. Best wishes sure you won't have any regrets!

kenchan · 12-11-2015, 10:16 AM

the current FJ is cool, but i dont think it really captured the landcruiser FJ fans of yesteryear.

completely different from the FJ and more a street machine, but the current murano looks pretty nice imo.
if u're into offroad might want to check out the jeeps..?

12-07-2015, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	FJ Cruiser (or other mid-sized SUVs) I am in the market for a mid-sized suv and going to be test driving an FJ cruiser this weekend. Anyone have experience with one of these and know what I should look out for? __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

12-07-2015, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	I had an FJ Cruiser. That thing was extremely hungry for gas. Now that gas is cheap it wouldn't matter. Great in off-road. Good quality. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

12-07-2015, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	I have fallen in love with the FJ and have test driven 4 in the last few months. So unique although everyone I mention it to thinks it so fugly. The blinds spots are insane, visibility made me walk away. Accleration wad pretty horrible too. But they looks so sweet in black. I'd even considered the white but would have to put a fat grill , running board and paint the bumpers all black. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

12-08-2015, 11:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	I've heard about the poor visibility especially through the rear but I have 2 friends that daily their 6MT FJ and say it is really not that big of a deal. I imagine it is kind of like our Z, just need to angle the mirror and use precaution while switching lanes. Plus a back up cam won't hurt either Good thing about them currently is that they are highly sought after since they've been discontinued in 2014 __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

12-08-2015, 11:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Agreed 2014 being last year they are not budging on price. One if my employs has the yellow one and swears but it. Toyota quality and reliability can't beat it. The back up cam in the rear view was sooo tiny I couldn't use it. Guess I'm old I'd need a baby screen. Best wishes sure you won't have any regrets! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

12-11-2015, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	the current FJ is cool, but i dont think it really captured the landcruiser FJ fans of yesteryear. completely different from the FJ and more a street machine, but the current murano looks pretty nice imo. if u're into offroad might want to check out the jeeps..?

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