Just got a 2007 manual 4WD

109k, clean condition, it was $18k (negotiated) at a Mazda dealer. No mods.



Runs and drives better than I expected. I have a ML350 for my daily, the FJ is for the wife. I think she wanted a GWagen, but that's not gonna happen.

Her DD is a VW Golf Wagon AWD 6M, so the FJ is a bit of a change for her. Tires are crappy and shot, we're pretty picky so we're either getting the Conti Terrain Contact or Nokian One. I'll post about that when it happens.

 

I like it. I like it a lot.

 

Congrats! Just picked up a stock 2011 a few months ago myself.

 

Good lookin' unit, nice find!

 

Thanks. I like it more all the time.

I did not know about the AWD/Torsen of the 6-sp. Coming from Audis, which use the same Torsen center diff. Our old VW Quantum actually had Torsen with locking diffs.

I did the MTF and a few other things. After reviewing the specs, which allow everything from thin Synchromesh GL-4 fluid without friction modifiers to heavy GL-5 gear oil with FM additives, I went right down the middle with a quart of each! It shifts great with excellent power delivery.

Going with highway all-season Conti Terrain Contacts in stock size. I lined up some clean Taco wheels for them. Hopefully it won't require much more than a lght bar, lol. This is like a 6th or 7th car for us, so I can't devote too much time working on it.

 

sounds great... i woulda bought that had i found it when in the market. nice find, have fun.

 

Nice truck! I’ve had my 2007 FJ since 2014 (except when I sold it last year and bought it back a few months ago )

I highly recommend you get a URD short throw shifter kit for it. Makes driving much more enjoyable so you’re not punching the dash in 1/3/5

 

Thanks. I was just thinking about that. I just finished the rear diff and am greasing the driveline zerks next.