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Bye-bye fj
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Err, ok, I know i know this one, I think, or do I? Is it the end of the FJ Cruiser?
Just a guess really!
The waving emoj is a link... give it a tap Rich...
Now tapped. 
I've only seen a few of them, in Hungary we saw two and one in Romania. They look like they ought to be normal family car sized from the pictures or st least Jeep Wranglerbut they're huge! I couldn't get over just how big they are.
Had to chuckle, the swan song version is going to be in a fetching shade of ………beige! Really Toyota!!
I've only seen a few of them, in Hungary we saw two and one in Romania. They look like they ought to be normal family car sized from the pictures or st least Jeep Wranglerbut they're huge! I couldn't get over just how big they are.
Had to chuckle, the swan song version is going to be in a fetching shade of ………beige! Really Toyota!!
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silvercruiser
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Its bloody ugly anyway.
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It has to be a car designed purely for the Japanese market that's been trialled abroad. It's not to my taste but I have to say it looks better in the flesh as it were. Now the 200 I do like, especially when Iceland prepared. 
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The FJ Cruiser was originally a design concept vehicle paying homage to the FJ40 but the reaction of potential owners at the 2003 New York Auto Show persuaded Toyota to produce it in relatively small numbers. In North America it is classed as a 'mid' sized vehicle, although it is small in comparison with Tacomas, Rams,etc. The 'TRD' version/s are the most sought after but all of them seem to keep their value.
Personally I liked the fact that Toyota recognised their history and produced the FJ and it is far better looking than that new 'X' thing they showed recently as a concept 4x4.
If I were ever to replace my 40 with a Toyota manufactured in the 2000s - no contest it would be an FJ Cruiser. (BTW this will never happen!)
My son, who has been in Canada for 11 years, has been a Jeep guy but after years of bad experiences with them, last year bought a 4Runner, only because he couldn't find an FJ at the right money. The 4Runner is better, more reliable than the Jeep, but it isn't an FJ Cruiser.
Although I appreciate that the modern models are very capable, to me the FJ always looked like it could 'do the job' even though it was Prado based. I am not being detrimental to Prado but they have always been produced as 'lightweight' whereas 40,70,80 & 105 were produced as 'heavyweight'.
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Rodger
Personally I liked the fact that Toyota recognised their history and produced the FJ and it is far better looking than that new 'X' thing they showed recently as a concept 4x4.
If I were ever to replace my 40 with a Toyota manufactured in the 2000s - no contest it would be an FJ Cruiser. (BTW this will never happen!)
My son, who has been in Canada for 11 years, has been a Jeep guy but after years of bad experiences with them, last year bought a 4Runner, only because he couldn't find an FJ at the right money. The 4Runner is better, more reliable than the Jeep, but it isn't an FJ Cruiser.
Although I appreciate that the modern models are very capable, to me the FJ always looked like it could 'do the job' even though it was Prado based. I am not being detrimental to Prado but they have always been produced as 'lightweight' whereas 40,70,80 & 105 were produced as 'heavyweight'.
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Dont forget the 60 Clive
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Agree Roger although definately heavy duty just more friendly interior
Now that does look mighty purposeful. I'd happily drive that. In fact any FJ Cruiser I'd happily drive. As said, well done Toyota for going out on a limb and paying homage to the Cruisers roots. It's different. Different is good.View attachment 133040
What's not to like when they are kitted out
According to Wikipedia the FJ sold 200 000 units in the us versus 20 000 200's in the same 7 year period
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The FJ has been very popular in the US - specially in the southern states. And its been super reliable, spacious and capable. I'm guessing they were unable to really modernise it enough to keep it going - and the 'cruiser' brand in the US does not seem to be going anywhere in a rush.
I imagine the 4runner is doing very well at the moment, and T are just concentrating on that brand for now. the 3 way combo of the 4runner, tacoma and tundra are all over, in fairly large numbers.
I imagine the 4runner is doing very well at the moment, and T are just concentrating on that brand for now. the 3 way combo of the 4runner, tacoma and tundra are all over, in fairly large numbers.
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What's not to like when they are kitted out
According to Wikipedia the FJ sold 200 000 units in the us versus 20 000 200's in the same 7 year period
That looks Better. the first one looked crap and beige
Very popular in the Middle-East too... youngsters mainly, with the means to...
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If only they had a 4.2 diesel
