Interested in the new Toyota Tundra? Stop in at the Toyota Tundra Forum @ www.tundratalk.net!
Toyota FJ Cruiser Header Background Toyota FJ Cruiser Header Right
HomeForumGalleryClassifiedsAbout UsAdvertiseContact Us

» Wheel & Tire Center

» Sponsors
» Sponsors
Go Back   Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum > Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion > General Discussion
Register Home Forum Active Topics Photo Gallery Chat Blogs Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

General Discussion This area contains general discussion regarding the Toyota FJ Cruiser that does not fit into the other technical discussion forums.

Please Visit our Site Sponsors

FJCruiserForums.com is the premier Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum on the internet. Registered Users do not see the above ads.
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-23-2008, 11:35 AM   #1
Forum Regular
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Member Number: 17214
Location: Annapolis, MD
Posts: 158
Hummers make minivans

So heres the story. I go through the drive through of my local mcdonalds late one night with my gf. As i pull up to pick up my food a employee sticks his head out of the window and looks at my black FJ. I smile thinking hes admiring my truck and then he turns to me and says "I didnt know Hummers made minivans" Well you can imagine i just about lost my cool.
1) its not a minivan
2) its sure as **** not a hummer.
The next couple of minutes i spent arguing with this guy that my FJ is not a hummer and than hummers suck even more than jeeps.
Im thinking Toyota needs to advertise a little more so i dont end up choking people in drive thrus....
-mark
HITMAN is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 

Old 01-23-2008, 11:40 AM   #2
Administrator
 
five-by-five's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Member Number: 14804
Location: [H]ouston|TEXAS TLCA#: 19218
Posts: 4,272
Lifetime Supporting Member
Re: Hummers make minivans

Quote:
HITMAN previously said: View Post
...Im thinking Toyota needs to advertise a little more so i dont end up choking people in drive thrus....
-mark
LOL!
__________________
05/06 built '07 6MT accessorized with the following:
Extreme Truck Toys 3" spacer lift, Demello front, single hoop bumper + skid plate, K&N CAI Intake as reviewed here, Trail Gear sliders, Cobra 76 XTR CB, A-TRAC hax and custom trail rash from all over Texas.

five-by-five is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 11:42 AM   #3
Forum Superstar
 
pokerDawg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Member Number: 12463
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,325
Blog Entries: 6
Re: Hummers make minivans

sorry to hear that....my nephew still calls the FJ a mini hummer till this day.

regarding advertising, my cousin who is in advertising went to a seminar with a toyota rep speaking. they discussed how they did not market the FJ in a traditional sense. We all know there are no glorified commercials for our rigs. they mentioned how they use the TRAIL TEAMS to out to there and represent the vehicle.

I wish I could see an FJC commercial once in a while. Other 4x4 car companies have a lot of fun with that.
pokerDawg is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 11:42 AM   #4
Forum Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Member Number: 13023
Location: Albany N.Y.
Posts: 118
Re: Hummers make minivans

I would have chocked him!
JCRFJ is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 12:04 PM   #5
Forum Superstar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Member Number: 10006
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 7,410
Re: Hummers make minivans

I saw a billboard near my house one time that had an FJ on it.
I have never seen a commercial though. I wonder if the sales numbers would have increased if they made 1 FJ ad per 10 of the tundra ads
__________________
"'Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.'
-Benjamin Franklin"

2007 Supercharged Voodoo Blue
Bajarack and other various parts from TRDparts4u.com

-Layton
layonnn is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 12:05 PM   #6
Forum Superstar
 
shane4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Member Number: 5342
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 2,746
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Hummers make minivans

Kick His A$$ Seabass!!
shane4x4 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 12:11 PM   #7
Forum Superstar
 
abophx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Member Number: 3960
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 2,440
Re: Hummers make minivans

Clue # 1. They were working in a fast food drive through.
This means they are eligible to apply for the new Americans With No Abilities Act (AWNAA).
__________________
YOUR PERSONAL FRIGGIN RAY OF SUNSHINE

My teacher once told me....
There are no stupid questions.
Just stupid people asking them.


ĦÖмΞđΔĐ яЦŁęŠ

βŁύẾֱֳֳֶָָmŢ6ֳֶֻ׃
abophx is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 12:14 PM   #8
Super Moderator
 
Fjamming's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Member Number: 6623
Location: Pomona
Posts: 14,812
Send a message via Yahoo to Fjamming Send a message via Skype™ to Fjamming
Lifetime Supporting Member
Re: Hummers make minivans

Maybe he did it on purpose. .

Seriously guys, you want the FJ to be popular?
__________________

Click for the "Genie" build up
Sandoo Blue FJ
Walker Evans 2.5 dia. front shocks, adj. rear reservoir shocks, Pro Links. AP F&R bumpers, AP 1.25" UCA, Demello skid, TMax 9000 Competition winch. Viking Trail Line. 34X10.5X16 Swamper LTB. Trail Gear Sliders, Aeroflow, Lightforce Blitz 240 HID, All Pro Swing Out, .
SoCal Events Calendar
SoCal FJ Cruiser and Adopt-A-Trail program.
Fjamming is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 12:15 PM   #9
Forum Superstar
 
gsgmac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Member Number: 1534
Location: The Republic of Texas
Posts: 1,786
Re: Hummers make minivans

Quote:
HITMAN previously said: View Post
So heres the story. I go through the drive through of my local mcdonalds late one night with my gf. As i pull up to pick up my food a employee sticks his head out of the window and looks at my black FJ. I smile thinking hes admiring my truck and then he turns to me and says "I didnt know Hummers made minivans" Well you can imagine i just about lost my cool.
1) its not a minivan
2) its sure as **** not a hummer.
The next couple of minutes i spent arguing with this guy that my FJ is not a hummer and than hummers suck even more than jeeps.
Im thinking Toyota needs to advertise a little more so i dont end up choking people in drive thrus....
-mark
After I received my sh!tty food, I would have said.....Well think what you want, I drive a Hummer and you work at McDonalds, who is the real dufus?
__________________
Vice President of TTR
2007 Supercharged Dune Beige 4x4 FJC
1972 Freeborn Red FJ40 4x4
gsgmac is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2008, 12:21 PM   #10
Forum Veteran
 
chango's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Member Number: 15302
Location: SLC UT
Posts: 416
Re: Hummers make minivans

the worst part of this is not calling the FJ a Hummer. It's calling it a minivan!!!!!

Such an act of sacrilege cannot go unpunished. I call Jihad on the infidels


Any volunteers for jihadists? if you sacrifice your life in the name of the FJ gods you will get to spend eternity with all the chicks in the pitbabes thread Sign up now!
__________________
75% stupid free :
chango is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply


  Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum > Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion > General Discussion




Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.1.0

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0