I decided it was time to finally join and stop lurking :zlurking:.
I had been wanting to get into an FJ Cruiser for several years now, and thanks to the Volkswagen TDI settlement, I am now an FJ owner.
I found this 07 in San Diego with just over 103k miles on it, The owner took great care of it, and even threw in the M-Pac Gen2 Pet Barrier, which is perfect for our German Shepherd. I don't think I've stopped smiling since the first drive.
I like the FJ much more than I ever did my Jetta Sportwagen. A few of my favorite things are:
A compass that works! - The compass in my Jetta would never point in a cardinal direction and the dealership had no idea why. It annoyed me to no end.
A plastic cargo bay - Vacuuming an 87lb German Shepherd, worth of shed hair, out of the carpet (floor, rear seat backs, walls) in the Jetta was a real pain.
Fuel mileage is better than rated. I am able to get over 21mpg out of a tank (stock besides AEM dryflow filter). Keeping it 70mph and under on the highway, and generous use of cruise control is a big part of it.
It's just really fun to drive.
The forum was a great help when I was doing my research prior to purchase, so thanks to everyone for that.
Remember where you live! It is too easy to get busy with day-to-day life and not enjoy our surroundings.
Sometimes I will get up in the morning, have my coffee,and realize I have not been to the post office in a few days. I get in the car and start driving. A few miles down the road I realize where I am. This is the place I used to drive 1000 miles to get to see. Everything is a post card. I drive through a freakin' national part to get groceries!
Remember where you live! It is too easy to get busy with day-to-day life and not enjoy our surroundings.
Sometimes I will get up in the morning, have my coffee,and realize I have not been to the post office in a few days. I get in the car and start driving. A few miles down the road I realize where I am. This is the place I used to drive 1000 miles to get to see. Everything is a post card. I drive through a freakin' national part to get groceries!
Absolutely. I am learning that the hard way. I definitely need to get out more. Especially with so much more being open to exploration vs driving a passenger car.
Hello all,
I am in the market for a small suv and found a used FJ cruiser near me but I am not sure if it is worth it. I am going to test drive it this weekend though. It is a private seller on craigslist. Let me know what y'all think! Please be honest with me cause this will be my first true...
Hi everyone. I've been the very proud owner of a 2008 FJ for 2 months now after searching and pining for one for a solid year. Although I was a little bamboozled when purchasing it (all white and silver features blacked out, with TRD stickers pasted to the sides) I was already well in love and...
Hello from New Mexico.
I've been reading months of posts, studying (and learning), and saving for this day. :grin
In a few weeks the first of my upgrades to my 2007 TRD MT (110K miles) will arrive. Expedition One has been amazing and I'm excited for the new front and rear bumpers to be...
Hi all,
Sorry, this might be a bit long-- I'll start with a bit about me, and then I have a question at the end that I'd really appreciate any feedback/response to. Psyched to be part of this community!
I made the significant upgrade from a 1998 Honda CRV to a 2010 FJC last month, right before...
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