To trade my FJ for Jeep sahara????

[a12rnulfo]

What do you guy's/girl's think? I have been throwing around the idea of trading my FJ for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4D! I have never owned a Jeep before so i'm sure about the reliablity,worth and just plain what would you choose!!!???? I love the full size 4 doors and standard 4x4 that jeep offers but i love the fact that my FJ in different!!! Any and all suggestions!!!!!

[Fjamming]

You should ask this question in the Jeep forums and see. What do you do with your FJ anyway?

[BigPoppa'sFJ]

Honestly, I would stick with the FJ. I know I'm biased, but I looked at both vehicles (and the H3) and the FJ won me over.

[rutherk1]

Find a nice FZJ80 if you like 4 doors/solid axle.

I almost bought one before my tacoma.

[a12rnulfo]

My FJ is not 4x4 and i would like the option to do some off roading if i choose to!!!

Fjamming previously said:

You should ask this question in the Jeep forums and see. What do you do with your FJ anyway?

[Fjamming]

Why not trade for a 4x4 version?

[Trail Gator]

Personally, I would not do it. Not because I don't like Jeeps, I love them. I just think the FJ is a better all around vehicle. Though I would love owning either. Both have their advantages.

What makes you interested in the JK vs. the FJC?

A quick list of the Pros and Cons that I have been looking at, as I plan on getting a FJC for myself next year (hopefully a used trail teams or new base model in white if it comes out)

FJ Pros

• Looks good
• Proven Off Road capability
• Not seen nearly as often as Jeep
• Better handling
• Better acceleration
• Much more comfortable in the long run
• Lots of After market support
• Being a member of this forum (the guys here are the friendliest of any forum I have ever been on)
• More secure (can leave your stuff in it)
• Toyota, high resale value
• Far better interior layout

FJ Cons

• No removable top
• No removable doors
• Some do not like the looks of it (those people are dumb though)
• The blind spot

Jeep Wrangler 2 or 4 door Pros

• Proven Off Road history
• Good looking
• Removable top
• Removable doors
• Amazing resale value
• 4 or 2 door options
• Cheaper than FJC

Jeep Wrangler 2 or 4 door Cons

• Terrible handling
• Terrible acceleration
• Drinks Gas
• High resale value (if buying used you pay almost what you would for it new)
• Jeep, questionable reliability
• Minivan Engine
• Not comfortable for long trips

[Trail Gator]

a12rnulfo previously said:

My FJ is not 4x4 and i would like the option to do some off roading if i choose to!!!

You can add a locker with more aggressive tires and do a lot of basic stuff. If you dont wheel hard/often it might be worth it to keep your current FJC as you will lose money in trade/resale.

Edit: Sorry for the double post.

[Regud]

Granted it is a little harder to get in the backseat of the FJ, but once inside, there is way more room than a wrangler unlimited. I would hardly call the rear doors on the wrangler unlimited full size.

The backseat of the wrangler is just so cramped, which is one of the reason I chose to buy my FJ.

I am not going to completely flame the Jeep because my first vehicle was an old CJ 5 with a 304 V8. It was a Tank! Anyways, I guess it all comes down to how you use your vehicle and what is more important...

I do miss the no top and doors though...

[chadk]

4x4 is not "standard" in the new 4D jeeps anymore than 4x4 is "standard" on the FJC.

The new 4D jeeps start with a 2wd base model.