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red6spd

I was considering the new Wrangler as a new truck but I just cant get over spending $30K on a 4wd drive truck with a part time 4wd system. That's why the 6spd FJ Cruiser is so much more attractive to me.

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2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness.
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shadoquad

My dad had an FJ a while back. They're ok. I imagine they're effective off road. I liked my brother's Xterra better than the FJ, but they're both fairly nice. I just always felt like the FJ could use another 50 hp. But everyone has their own opinions.

I won't lie, I've given wranglers a look recently. They're always going to be a cool and fun car, but I don't know if they're worth the price. Again, just opinion.

red6spd

The FJ is down on power. The motor has been described as a "dinosaur" but I drove a 6spd version and it was quick for a truck. I would also like to be able to tow and the wrangler has crappy towing capacity compared to the FJ.

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2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness.
???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

shadoquad

The FJ I drove was an automatic.

red6spd

I drove both but will be getting a 6spd if I end up getting one. Me and Brandie are trying to buy one together, she needs a new car and I need a truck for my new job when it snows and stuff (I'm still keeping the Z LOL) The biggest down fall I see with the FJ is the gas mileage with the 6spd, its horrible! But I wont be using it for my commute since I still have my Versa.

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2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness.
???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

Red__Zed

the manual FJs have a shorter rear gear that makes them feel a lot more responsive.

Red__Zed

They probably aren't, much like many other fun cars. You can get an F150 4x4 for less that will accomplish more, but it's not a Jeep. As long as people are willing to pay extra for that badge, Chrysler group will take their money. There's no real competition and the vehicles continue to sell, especially now that they've softened them up for public consumption.

The Wrangler is definitely down on towing capacity, but I'm not sure how much better the FJ would fare in the real world-- it is down enough on power without a 5,000 lb trailer behind it.

If towing is a consideration, either vehicle is a bad choice. While you can technically move, say, as 2500 lb s2K on a light trailer with either truck, you aren't going to be able to tow a 370Z. In the case of the FJ, it might be more because you don't want to spend forever getting up to speed rather than raw capability, but it won't make struggling up every hill any more enjoyable. If you want to tow, get a truck made for towing. F150 or F250 would be my suggestion.

What's the motivation for all-time 4WD?

I owned a GC with all-time, but every truck I've bought since is part time. Better gas mileage, and you have a no-compromise system when you need it.

That said, the torsen setup in the FJ isn't bad, and IIRC it does have a CD lock.