There is a TRD 'package' for '09's that will only be available on 4X2 iceberg trucks. They're calling it a 'pre runner'. I don't know if anyone has seen the new colors yet, we're dying to see them so we can finish our buyers guide. There will be an '09 Trail Teams edition, color & specs are unknown at this time.

 

the fresco is darker grey. There is a snow covered pic of one on toyota's site. I would have bought this color if it was available a year and a half ago, but it's not really a "wow" new color by any means

 

They should have gone with the darker color in the first place, but now it seems OBE since they already have a silver-type version. They should have considered something in a green (flat hunter might be cool). The probably wanted to stick with a color currently being used on existing Toyota models.

On the TRD package note, what is the point of the TRD package on a "pre-runner" FJ. Seems pointless.

 

If you want to see a photo (poor quality) of an actual silver metallic, check out Toyota of South Florida in Miami. If you search their new inventory, they have one 2WD in silver metallic. They have 11 4WD listed (two or three with actual photos), but no silver metallic.

 

this is the snow-covered Fresco you're referring to?

 

I do like this new color. :bigthumb:

Side note: Check out the roughed-up bling plate. :lol:

 

We've got two threads going on this topic (FJ 09 Updates too), but for those who aren't following that thread, here's a picture of an actual silver metallic FJ at Toyota of South Florida, Miami.

 

Yeah ... I'm diggin' the Fresco.

 

any other pics of the silver fresco?

 

The Miami picture is pretty accurate. I drove by the receiving port in Richmond, BC today and there must have been at least a couple hundred FJs there with the majority being the silver fresco and sandstorm. Most of them also had the ugly rear view camera option.

 

:simmadown: Not being a wiseass , but whats the point of a 2WD SUV ?

 

My Mom has a 2wd Sequoia, it suits her needs perfectly. She needed something that could haul a lot of people, have V8 power to tow, handle dirt roads/mud/the beach, and whatever else she could throw at it. And it has done exactly that. No snow down here, so no need for 4x4 in the snow neither.

Most people don't need 4x4, and of those who have 4x4 I'd be willing to be that well over 50% of 4x4 trucks never do anything where 4x4 is actually required.

 

On the Toyota website the 09 TT appears to still be white.

Toyota FJ Cruiser Special Edition

 

They should get rid of all metallic colors and only use flat colors.

 

Maybe if they came out with some decent flat colors, but I see nothing wrong with the Ti or the new Fresco.

 

just checked out the toyota website and they have not updated the fj colors...

i'm very curious about how the fresco looks...

i wonder if it is similar to the dark grey color on the newer tundras.

 

I really like the new color. If this had been available in 06 when I got my BC I would have looked pretty hard at it!!!

 

I own a Ti and the Silver Fresco looks hot! Oh well, I love my rig no matter what!

 

Me too,I LOVE my rig, no matter what! Spent all weekend working on him and well, it is just a good feeling. He makes me smile. The hubby just accepts it now.

But that new Fresco is just really NICE!!!

 

Maybe the Trail Teams will be a dark green???

 

It would be cool to see the TT the color of the icon FJ 40

 

Mine hangs quite well. This thread was not supposed to be a 4x4 vs 4x2 debate. All FJs do quite well, regardless of 4x2/4x4. All of us have our needs and whatever fits the need is cool.

I still go back to the color choice. That new Fresco is really very sweet!

 

I agree though on the old classic green for the TT!!! That would be really sweet.

 

There is a second image of the new metallic color on the toyota website as well:

 

From what I have seen the Fresco is sweet, but I am not about to trade in my '07 Ti just to go a little darker. I'll take my first year model purchased May 07 anyday.

 

That is a nice looking color. I will second that but I still love my BC.

 

Titanium is far superior to silver fresco. The Titanium name alone signifies great strength while silver fresco sounds like a window treatment or wedding cake design. The fact that I own a Titanium has nothing to do with my opinion.

 

I like the Fresco Metallic... Looks good. I'd still like to see an OD Green FJ though

 

We have the silver ti. but the silver fresco looks really cool..but I think the silver ti. hides the trail pin striping a bit better. :thinkerg: