Hi everybody,
First off let me introduce myself, my names Raed, I am a third year mechanical engineering student at Michigan State University and would consider myself quite mechanically inclined as I've worked on many many cars and have a couple different certifications to work on them. I love to build stuff and am an amatuer woodworker, sounds pretty boring but it's a whole lot of fun to me seeing a final product after so long of building something. I've rebuilt a 1990 Nissan 300zx and a 1965 Mustang, I sold both of them but it was one heck of a ride working on them.
Now, as for this post, I recently sold my truck which was a Ram 1500 and I'm glad I did because I didn't like it at all and have been in the market for an FJ for quite some time now. After months of searching, in my area I think I found the one but I'm not too familiar with toyota or its repair level of difficulty. So I do have a few questions lined up and could use a bit of guidance if anyone wouldn't mind helping me out.
First, I found a 2007 auto 4x4 FJ with 136k miles for $12500. The only aftermarket part he put on is just some off-roading lights up on the top in front of the roof rack. Also, he said there's a check engine light for O2 sensors. I've read many posts about replacing them and have gotten mixed reviews so my question is: is it that hard to replace? And do you think the overall vehicle is worth it? Also how does repairability on these level out? i.e. is typical maintenance, replacing shocks, brakes, is anything pretty typical unnecessarily hard to do?
Secondly, and I'll try to attach some pictures the owner sent me, but i've been reading a lot about what to look for when buying an FJ and noticed that fender bulges are a pretty common/big issue with earlier models. In the pictures I don't think I see anything wrong but maybe you guys can take a look at it and point out something I'm not seeing. Also, aside from the bulges what else should I look for? I'll be seeing it in person likely this weekend and it's pretty far from me so I don't want to waste any time and want to know what I should check out in particular.
Lastly, I want to thank whoever has had the chance to read through this and toss me some advice. Really appreciate it and can't wait to be part of the FJ family!
Thanks again! I'll also add some pictures of it to see what you guys think.
First off let me introduce myself, my names Raed, I am a third year mechanical engineering student at Michigan State University and would consider myself quite mechanically inclined as I've worked on many many cars and have a couple different certifications to work on them. I love to build stuff and am an amatuer woodworker, sounds pretty boring but it's a whole lot of fun to me seeing a final product after so long of building something. I've rebuilt a 1990 Nissan 300zx and a 1965 Mustang, I sold both of them but it was one heck of a ride working on them.
Now, as for this post, I recently sold my truck which was a Ram 1500 and I'm glad I did because I didn't like it at all and have been in the market for an FJ for quite some time now. After months of searching, in my area I think I found the one but I'm not too familiar with toyota or its repair level of difficulty. So I do have a few questions lined up and could use a bit of guidance if anyone wouldn't mind helping me out.
First, I found a 2007 auto 4x4 FJ with 136k miles for $12500. The only aftermarket part he put on is just some off-roading lights up on the top in front of the roof rack. Also, he said there's a check engine light for O2 sensors. I've read many posts about replacing them and have gotten mixed reviews so my question is: is it that hard to replace? And do you think the overall vehicle is worth it? Also how does repairability on these level out? i.e. is typical maintenance, replacing shocks, brakes, is anything pretty typical unnecessarily hard to do?
Secondly, and I'll try to attach some pictures the owner sent me, but i've been reading a lot about what to look for when buying an FJ and noticed that fender bulges are a pretty common/big issue with earlier models. In the pictures I don't think I see anything wrong but maybe you guys can take a look at it and point out something I'm not seeing. Also, aside from the bulges what else should I look for? I'll be seeing it in person likely this weekend and it's pretty far from me so I don't want to waste any time and want to know what I should check out in particular.
Lastly, I want to thank whoever has had the chance to read through this and toss me some advice. Really appreciate it and can't wait to be part of the FJ family!
Thanks again! I'll also add some pictures of it to see what you guys think.
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