FJ Cruiser

shadoquad · 08-22-2011, 03:54 PM

I already know that arguing with you just turns into a flame war, so I'll leave it where it is. I've driven both, and fairly frequently, but you and Edmunds know the score.

Blue370tt · 08-22-2011, 04:12 PM

If you read my original post you will see I never said it was great for towing.....ok or decent at best. I mentioned the H3 and Liberty because they had the EXACT same HP in 2007 as the FJ.....239. That being said, the FJ out pulled them and out performed them.

My FJ is my daily driver. I know you might believe your random drives in the FJ are = to my DD experience....but thats not possible.

The point everyone missed is that its not a power issue but rater a wheel base issue. Yes, a longer wheel base vehicle will tow better....but...the FJ is not under powered.

Red__Zed · 08-22-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

If you read my original post you will see I never said it was great for towing.....ok or decent at best. I mentioned the H3 and Liberty because they had the EXACT same HP in 2007 as the FJ.....239. That being said, the FJ out pulled them and out performed them.

My FJ is my daily driver. I know you might believe your random drives in the FJ are = to my DD experience....but thats not possible.

The point everyone missed is that its not a power issue but rater a wheel base issue. Yes, a longer wheel base vehicle will tow better....but...the FJ is not under powered.

Having towed in a wrangler and an fj, I can attest that power is part of the issue.

birdmanx1 · 08-22-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

I know you might believe your random drives in the FJ are = to my DD experience....but thats not possible.
....but...the FJ is not under powered.

I ride in my friend's FJ numerous days every week and I drove it around on several occasions. I can definitely attest that it still feels under powered to me and not the best car for towing purposes. Someone mentioned Suburban in the thread ... now that's a towing car. Pls easy with the caps in your reply.

FL 4Motion · 08-22-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

FJ's correctly optioned out are a very good off road vehicle, but I wouldn't tow anything substantial wiht it. Esp since it has a relatively short wheelbase.
If you're set on a 'yota, I'd go with the new 4runner instead, it's good better room/ergonomics inside and has the same tow rating and a slightly longer wheelbase.

A used ,or new for that matter, Xterra would be cheaper. Has a 5K tow rating as well, but like I said earlier, I wouldn't really want to take any of these vehicles right up to their max rating.

used 1/2 ton pickup or 3/4--1ton diesel pickup is your best bet for a tow vehicle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue370tt

If you read my original post you will see I never said it was great for towing.....ok or decent at best. I mentioned the H3 and Liberty because they had the EXACT same HP in 2007 as the FJ.....239. That being said, the FJ out pulled them and out performed them.

My FJ is my daily driver. I know you might believe your random drives in the FJ are = to my DD experience....but thats not possible.

The point everyone missed is that its not a power issue but rater a wheel base issue. Yes, a longer wheel base vehicle will tow better....but...the FJ is not under powered.

/\ not EVERYONE missed that...

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08-22-2011, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I already know that arguing with you just turns into a flame war, so I'll leave it where it is. I've driven both, and fairly frequently, but you and Edmunds know the score.

08-22-2011, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 16	If you read my original post you will see I never said it was great for towing.....ok or decent at best. I mentioned the H3 and Liberty because they had the EXACT same HP in 2007 as the FJ.....239. That being said, the FJ out pulled them and out performed them. My FJ is my daily driver. I know you might believe your random drives in the FJ are = to my DD experience....but thats not possible. The point everyone missed is that its not a power issue but rater a wheel base issue. Yes, a longer wheel base vehicle will tow better....but...the FJ is not under powered.