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moonbeam previously said:
Of course I know I will get the biased opinions of FJ owners, but I'm hoping, objectively, they will give me their opinions on their experience with the FJ.
I like Toyota brand....had a Corolla in the past I kept for 11 years, so I know the reliability of the brand. Just wanting more the practicality of the FJ on a daily basis, and the thoughts on that.
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That's great, you seem to know what is going on. I guess the best way to answer your question is with a PRO/CON list, so here it is:
PRO
1- Toyota quality, fit and finish (some may argue with this because of early model problems but for the most part the FJs are very well built and in line with other Toyota vehicles).
2-Fun to drive on and off road (i.e. versatile)
3-Comfortable and handles great at stock.
4-Rugged and has many after market upgrades/mods.
CON
1-Gas mileage (poor compared to an average car, average compared to trucks, and good compared to monster SUVs...you get the idea).
2-Visibility is Poor but not horrible. I personally have not had any problems at all, but I use my rear bumper sensors all the time along with side mirrors (side mirrors on FJ are great); you can also have a rear view camera installed if you like.
3-Stereo. Many have complained about the stock radio units, but again this is subjective.
4-Lack of luxury options (some people will laugh at me for saying this, but the FJ does not have auto dim mirrors, homelink buttons, leather seats, etc.). It's true most of us don't give a dang about this, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.
I'll stop here and let others add to the list. Hope this helps.
