lookin for opinions

Powertechn2 · 09-14-2006, 12:26 AM

hey! lookin for opinions.
my fj is on order, has been for a month.
i have an 03 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4. loaded, locker, 33's. 320hp, 380 lb/ft.
am i going to be missing anythinw g if i trade in for an fj??

dealer only offering me 17k, i dont want to feel like i lost out and miss my loaded rig that i have now just to save 800 a yr on fuel.

any opinion is an appreciated opinion. thx. Power

DirtyLittleSecret · 09-14-2006, 12:46 AM

Do you ACTUALLY NEED a monster truck? Or, will an FJ do fine for 90+% of your use? You can always rent a 3/4 ton if youre using it for what its actually for...I'd say get out of it now while you can. In 3-5 years you wont even be hearing of 2006 trucks getting that offer. Or, do the sane thing and sell it privately.

Hwtrader · 09-14-2006, 12:50 AM

If the dealer is offering you $17K it must be worth alot more. You may miss doing those nifty 60' burnouts on dry pavement!

lllateralus · 09-14-2006, 12:55 AM

Drop that GM vehicle before you lose a running light! (maybe Im too late?)

In all seriousness, I am quite sure you will be so pleased with the quality and solidity of the FJC. I would sell the Chev PP, then buy the Toyota.

tjbfjforme · 09-14-2006, 01:01 AM

Try to sell it yourself.It should be easier with gas prices so low, and you'll get more $.

Hanzo · 09-14-2006, 01:49 AM

everyone is right, trade in is at least 2K under market...

tisilverFJ · 09-14-2006, 02:32 AM

17k has to hurt. I got 15,100 for my 01 tacoma D-CAB on trade and I thought that was low.

I'm shur you will miss the HP power.

lllateralus · 09-14-2006, 03:11 AM

Is the FJC weak or something? No way.

My 6 speed with 10,000 miles is very strong, and is getting loose, free revving, and dare I say... feels "fast".

Powertech, dont worry... the FJ is plenty powerful. This isnt a toyota from the early 90's with a 150 HP V6.

Ordoman · 09-14-2006, 05:25 AM

You'll probably miss it at some time or another.

I miss almost every vehicle I ever had.

But you will love the FJ.

Powertechn2 · 09-14-2006, 11:02 AM

just updating, yea, dealer only offering me 17k is the biggest reason i don't wanna sellit. i do use it as a truck... sometimes, i have a quad and a bike, and a trailer, and i would have to switch to an enclosed trailer if i get the FJ. not a huge deal tho. in july my truck resale /retail was 26,500, now its still 25,700, but dealer trade in has plummetted, but they're retail is still high, so when ot snows here, some dealer, prob. mine, will make huge money on my truck.
oh, its only got 37k miles on it, si its just broken in, and its warrantied till 2010 too if thats rouses any more helpfull opinions. thx, Power