[Sdwat52]

I wish I'd discovered this amazing vehicle years ago. I took one for a test drive on Friday, Feb. 4th, and owned it on the 5th. I can't believe it took me this long to find the perfect ride.

I'm a woodworker, and we have a small farm here in WV as well. Can't imagine a more suitable vehicle for everything I need one to do. Y'all actually played a role in the purchase, too.

When I got back from the test drive, I Googled the Fj, looking for user complaints. I read a lot of the posts in this forum, and that was that.

I have the Upgrade Package, the Convenience Pkg., and hell, a ton more - it was the only Fj on the lot, army green, roof rack, just awesome top to bottom and inside and out.

I should add that I sort of introduced myself a couple of days ago, but it was answering another new member in the New and Old Guy thread. Then I realized I was supposed to greet everyone with a new thread, so I put the condensed version in this one to be polite.

That, and I tend to repeat myself the older I get......

Thanks all.

 

[LOCKINGSANDSTORM]

Congrats! The Army Green is an awesome color. Very unique. Somewhat like my Sandstorm. It gets looks from the guys who know. :lol:

 

[Vix]

Congrats on that of green machine!
Very cool...:

 

[RomaBoy]

Welcome aboard and the green color looks good on the FJC. I was so impressed with my test drive of the FJ I bought it that day. That was almost 5 years ago and I'm still smiling! Good Luck with yours. :cheers:

 

[tomwill55]

Welcome to the Forum and congrats on your purchase. It only gets better with time.Enjoy!

 

[Gunslinger_2-6]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[snafu58]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Archy Chris]

Welcome aboard!

 

[lkn4drt]

Congrats on the new ride and welcome aboard.

 

[BrutusII]

Welcome. I still catch myself admiring FJs just about every time I pass one and walk up to my own!

 

[stringmachine]

Welcome to the Forum and congrats on your purchase. It only gets better with time.Enjoy!

:bigthumb:

 

[AJ4WC]

:bigthumb:

I just purchased my first 2011 FJ two weeks ago, after my 2005 F-150 basically needed a new engine. I'm still a little shocked that the F-150 only lasted 80k miles, and still trying to get over not having a truck, but I'm liking the new wheels so far.

Found this place looking for ideas for accessories. I found a new antenna and bracket and got my HF radio installed. Now, I need a cool looking side step for the GF to help her get in, any maybe a bull bar with lights. Any suggestions what to get and where to buy?

 

[fraglerock]

Congrats! FJ's are as awesome as perfect miters.

 

[volrath169]

Congrats! Welcome to the forum.

 

[313Cruiser]

:rocker:Congrats on your new rig! Woodworking will never be the same, enjoy!

 

[talcon]

Welcome! Love mine too. It is amazing to me how many complete strangers will approach and admire the FJ, or just ask "what is this?", or "how do you like it? - i was thinking of getting one", and "can i take a look inside?", etc.

I was also amazed at how many people at work complimented my FJ (which was the completely opposite reaction my old Aztek got - POS!). I definitely upgraded! :rocker:

 

[Sdwat52]

Yeah, it's something else. Never ever been enamored of a car before, all were just need-fillers.

I actually bought

last night, to read the history of them. Yes, I have it that kinda bad...

My son, who when he was first married lived in a city, called it a "Soccer Mom" car when I told him I got one. Said all he ever saw driving them were 30-ish women. I haven't stopped laughing at that one yet - like it's my fault people buy things just because they can. My wife said "Yeah, maybe - if she's a Commando Soccer Mom".

I am starting to pick up on the fact though that they are seen as a sort of big-boy-toy, all the off-road trail ride focus and mods seem to point in that direction, at least here.

I confess I bought mine as a farm and delivery vehicle, one where I can run fence or haul parts/supplies to the field when I'm working, as well as deliver the furniture I build - I ordered a new trailer last week, and Toyota is adding a nice hitch and electric brake system as part of the deal I made with them.

I don't see too many Fj's around here - a few, but not a lot. Seems like if they were more known, at least in these parts, that a lot of folks who make their living outdoors would be lining up to buy one. I know I couldn't wait to get rid of my 2009 F250 once I found this sucker. This and the 5' x 10' trailer with electric brakes is really all I'll ever need, and I'll enjoy the ride a helluva lot more.

Speaking of perfect miters, heh - back to work.

 

[steve n ky]

Welcome and congratulations, now the mod bug will bite you pretty soon....lol.

:cheers:

 

[YoseFJ]

Howdy!

 

[Ivan70]

Congrats on the FJ and welcome! Great choice of color