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Thinking about selling my Tacoma & buying a FJ

Discussion in 'FJ Cruisers' started by TacomaChris, Feb 9, 2013.

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  1. Feb 20, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    laurnstar

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    I just traded my 08 FJ in last year for my Tacoma. I miss it but don't regret it!! Offroading in the FJ was very different, nice short wheel base and it definitely has torque. Have to admit, being able to sleep in the back of your truck is pretty sweet though :rolleyes:
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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    this and that...
    sleep? or sleeeeeep? LOL
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2013 at 10:38 PM
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    I have a 07 TRD FJ but I just orderd a DCLB Tacoma on 2/11/13. I have been wanting ro go back to a truck for the longest time. But I will admit I am gonna miss the FJ. Hopefully my Taco will be here soon the wait is KILLING me.
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2013 at 5:45 AM
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    I have a couple of friends in our 4x4 group that have them. Off road very capable, and nice for the two in front. I have spent many hours in both front and backseat on some of our road trips and the backseat sucks, getting in/out banged my head way to many times, and I have a hard time getting my feet out the door. Visibility was another issue, but you learn your vehicle and use the mirros and such and you will be fine.
    But while I was waiting on my truck to get serviced last time, they one sitting on the showroom floor. It sure was nice..

    For two people think they are pretty nice, and actually more room than a jeep.

    Heck, both the truck and the FJ are nice rigs, and if you want one, go for it
     
    JimBCa, Feb 21, 2013
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  5. Feb 22, 2013 at 1:43 PM
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    lucky73

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    FJ and RegCab 4x4, problem solved
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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    :drool:

    i would take a 4R-TE over any FJ out there.
     
    650H1, Feb 22, 2013
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  7. Feb 22, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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    JdevTac

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    I really liked the idea of having an fj but when I saw the mpg reports I wept. Not that a lifted Tacoma with armor is that much better but still. When they are armored and lifted they become toyotas most bad ass vehicle
     
    JdevTac, Feb 22, 2013
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  8. Feb 22, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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    Our Fj's at work suck. They get terrible gas mileage, small ass gas tank. They both have a crazy death wobble that the dealership cannot figure out after 3 years. The blind spots in them are miserable, and the stupid design of a windshield is yeah..

    I vote no :D
     
    Supra TT, Feb 22, 2013
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  9. Feb 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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    Just got wood................
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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  11. Feb 28, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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    here is generic picture of what wifey just purchased. i am trading in my 07 dbl cab manual for 12 dbl cab auto, off road. she cant drive stick and its hard for her being only 5'0 in the taco. so this way when we have kids, she can drive the taco. but having one of each in the family is great

    [​IMG]
     
    DdayIsNear, Feb 28, 2013
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  12. Feb 28, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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  13. Mar 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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    Was mine. So happy to be rid of the "short bus".
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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    You weren't a fan?
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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    this thing reminds me of that robot from robocop ED209

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    No. No visibility, too much plastic, swing open tailgate, worthless rear window. I was contemplating selling it from 6 months in. Came out of an '02 4Runner.
     
    CantSitStill, Mar 1, 2013
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  17. Mar 1, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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    TacomaChris

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    Well after roughly ten days with the FJ.......I love it. It's different but I've been extremely happy with it thus far
     
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  18. Mar 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    You know there are plenty of compass/inclinometer apps for smartphones, right? ;)

    I wouldn't mind a 2-door 4Runner, though it would be quite heavy (4600 lb).

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Mar 1, 2013 at 7:23 PM
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    You know there are plenty of compass/inclinometer apps for smartphones, right? ;)

    I wouldn't mind a 2-door 4Runner, though it would be quite heavy (4600 lb).

    [​IMG][/QUOTE]

    Dude you meant to post this on WTF haha. That thing looks like an off road smart car.
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    I know I will love ours if we wanted practicality we would have gotten a corolla
     
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