Cops with FJ's

***LandCruiserSteve*** · 09-25-2007, 03:32 PM

Since the FJ has a tendency to draw certain professions as their owners, I'm curious who else out there is a fellow LEO with an FJ Cruiser. (I've seen at least a half dozen of ya so far.)

Post up if you're a cop (active / retired / former) with an FJ and why you bought it. Your agency(s)? Let's see some on-duty pics.

Carve · 09-25-2007, 03:50 PM

LEO in Wildwood Florida, Wife LEO with Lake County Sheriff's Office. I bought the FJ for it's ability to go offroad. Owned a FJ since June of 06. Also own a 74 FJ40.

TiFJ · 09-25-2007, 03:57 PM

If you were to pull me over for something minor, say 15mph over the limit, would driving the same vehicle as yourself inspire any leniency??

Tony5150RN · 09-25-2007, 03:59 PM

Would that be considered a pig with a mud pig??

TiFJ · 09-25-2007, 04:10 PM

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Tony5150RN previously said:

Would that be considered a pig with a mud pig??

LOL. Inappropriate.

Motorjock721 · 09-25-2007, 04:29 PM

City Copper in Richardson Texas. Working as an SRO in a jr high right now. Spent the last 16 years on Motors. Just got our new Honda ST1300's when I left. A friend of mine had a White/blue fj40 in high school,it was cool. Always wanted to get one, Now I have a new and improved one. Love it!!!

**w5wi** · 09-25-2007, 04:36 PM

National Park Service Ranger

FJTahoe · 09-25-2007, 04:54 PM

I recently purchased my FJ Cruiser being that my Subaru WRX Wagon was getting worn out with the 150,000 miles I compiled in 5 years. It was a great car, but modded out and not exactly street legal in CA. I'm heading off to the CHP Academy this October and I thought it would be best if I cooperated with the law since I am going to be enforcing it once I graduate in April of 2008.

I was considering getting a Jeep Rubicon, but after test driving the FJ I was sold. The FJ seems like a better all round vehicle........highway driving is much smoother than the Rubicon and off road, it seems like it can hang. I also leaned towards the FJ because it's a Toyota and reliability is a big factor. You can't beat the 6 year, 100,000 mile warranty.

**GW193** · 09-25-2007, 05:14 PM

LEO in MS. Reserve now that I am full time military in the Army Guard. Had my rig since April. and have love every second! City Patrol Officer since 1993.

Carve · 09-25-2007, 08:20 PM

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FJTahoe previously said:

I recently purchased my FJ Cruiser being that my Subaru WRX Wagon was getting worn out with the 150,000 miles I compiled in 5 years. It was a great car, but modded out and not exactly street legal in CA. I'm heading off to the CHP Academy this October and I thought it would be best if I cooperated with the law since I am going to be enforcing it once I graduate in April of 2008.

I was considering getting a Jeep Rubicon, but after test driving the FJ I was sold. The FJ seems like a better all round vehicle........highway driving is much smoother than the Rubicon and off road, it seems like it can hang. I also leaned towards the FJ because it's a Toyota and reliability is a big factor. You can't beat the 6 year, 100,000 mile warranty.

Good luck at the CHP Academy. I hope that you do well and enjoy your new career. Law Enforcement is not all what you see on TV but it is a great profession and dispite what it seems sometimes you can really make a difference in the lives of the people you meet. My husband and I are both LEO and we wouldn't do anything else. Good luck again!