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FJ or Tacoma?

Discussion in 'FJ Cruisers' started by eddyb22, Oct 18, 2011.

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  1. Nov 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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    strap that shit to the roof rack :p
     
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  2. Nov 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    Have you ever not owned a truck? If not I would say stick with the Taco because it is not easy to go from a truck to an SUV, at least it wasn't for me. Personally I would only consider an fj if I was planing on offroading it. It would help us if you told us more of what you are planning to use it for.
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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  4. Nov 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    To come.
    Wonder if you were talking to me or the OP... So I'll chime in...

    I've had an S-10 with a nice color-match camper top. And a few SUVs too. 2 different Xterras actually. I preferred my S-10 over the Xterras, even thought I liked the original Xterra I had a lot (a 2000) over the second one I had (2006).

    Also, a minivan at one point. The other's have been cars, mostly coupes.

    Currently I own a gen2 XB (which I know you all hate). As far as musical instrument carrying capabilities the XB is the same as the FJ, I can carry it all inside if I'm driving alone, otherwise I need a trailer.

    Sorry, I like the new 4Runner ONLY in the inside. :) For a 4Runner, I'd rather do an FJ 10x
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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    I wanted the FJ but needed a pickup so I got my beautiful Tacoma TX Pro TRD 4x4... convincing my dad to get the FJ that way we can trade once in a while...:D
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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    I finally got around to test drive an FJ, it seemed fine, but I like the Tacoma interior way better, my wife would never be able to drive it, and we both are really short so I didnt like the seating position. Really disopointed cuz I love the way it looks. Just didn't feel like it was worth trading for. So now I'm trying to find another SUV to trade teh taco for.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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    2011 4runner Trail edition....:D
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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    2011 4runner Trail edition....:D
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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    Dam that's nice...any idea how far the dealer might come down in price for in a automatic??
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    i just don't like the new 4 runner. Not a fan.
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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    Are you sure...? :D:D:D
     
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  12. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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    I'd stick with a Tacoma. FJ's are kinds ugly, IMO.

    I'd rather drive a Jeep than a FJ.

    :crapstorm:

    Or this

     
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  13. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM
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    dont say that on this forum...
    :smack:
     
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  14. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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    LOL yeah I'm sure, it looks like a 4dr FJ. I would never take advantage of what it's capable of. My truck is basically a grocery getter as it is now. 1.5 yrs ago different story. I'm not really into rock crawling or anything like that. Just something that can carry my bikes, skis, hockey equip and dogs.
     
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  15. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM
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    ok ok.... Im a short guy myself.... I used to drive a mazda cx-7 this crossover is very comfortable and sporty looking.....I recomend a test drive...;)

    mazda_cx7_main_a_8427b5944839446dd04eb141d61fb9898adca036.jpg

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  16. Nov 17, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    I'm looking at the new Grand Cherokee and the Murano now. It'll be a few months before I do anything. Still not sure what I want.
     
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  17. Nov 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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    Originally not Expo AF! Kinda Expo AF now...lame.
    I had a CX-7 for my wife and she loved it. That thing was hella fast for a 4 banger.
     
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  18. Nov 18, 2011 at 2:08 PM
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    Didnt seem like a 4banger huh...
     
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  19. Nov 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM
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    Originally not Expo AF! Kinda Expo AF now...lame.
    Nope, that turbo was pretty nice, but the lag was kinda bad on it.

    Also, MPG wasn't that great, I could eek out like 22 if I was taking it kinda easy, but it was a nice ride. I wouldn't hesitate to own another.
     
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  20. Nov 20, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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    Yea true that on the MPG..lol... and I wouldnt hesitate on having another one eather... very nice truck.. kinda made me feel bad on the wife owning one..lololol
     
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