4Runner vs FJ - Which Should you Buy? 

FJ all the way.

I’m 16 years old and Im in love with these cars I wanna start working so I can put a down payment on it , when I’m older that is my plan for one of these cars

I have a 2013 FJ (6spd) and love the vehicle. I think the suicide rear doors are awesome. I like the storage in doors and rear area. The driver side dash storage is a great idea! The dash controls. Wish it had heated seats, sun/moon roof, and front lockers. Its a very comfortable ride for long drives from Houston to Colorado/New Mexico. FJ has easy access and head room.

I traded my Fj for the 4Runner, been to the same trails w/ it and the 4Runner performed just as good as the fj. If rear access was better I would choose the FJ.

Great job on this video. Very informative!

Excellent analysis! Thank you.

I was actually up in the air. But you just helped me decide. I currently drive a 1st generation Toyota Tacoma TRD 2002 SR5 4 door. I wanted either an Fj or a runner, so I could do a bed conversion on it and use it for some off road camping. I'm not ready for the van life, or using my Tacoma to pull a small trailer, so I've been really trying to decide on 1 of these iconic SUV's to turn into a UAV. Thank you for the Information and such a great video. Now to decide on what generation of 4Runner.

I was looking at the 4runner but stumbled upon a 2013 FJ. Love it and think my boys would love it but they are 9 & 6 years old. I think they could manage with the FJ but as they get older I'm hesitant. Your video really helped.

Outstanding review, started out looking for FJ, believe both are made in Japan. 4 Runner seems to be a more practical choice and greater availability. Thanks great information, open to both leaning towards 4 Runner.

Just sold my 3rd Gen 4runner limited and bought a 2016 4runner Trail Premium !! Always been a 4runner owner over 20 years !!!

Thanks for sharing…I’m left handed and it comes with some perks but mostly al negatives with ARs. Micro pistols are a plus because no slide lock malfunctions riding the slide with your thumbs.

We just picked up a 4Runner. The FJ was the original plan but all the ones for sale around here are in the 30-40K range for a low mileage one. FJ is cooler, but the 4Runner is a much better deal.

I had an 07 FJ and now a 12 4Runner. I prefer the 4R for all the reasons mentioned and also really love the roll down rear window.

Been waiting for this one.

Fj all day!!!!!

Nice comparison Mike I appreciate the update it looks like you have the best of both worlds but I am a 4Runner guy 😎

I remember myself at a younger age test driving an FJ Cruiser at AutoShow (Toronto) and it was my first time driving with manual transmission. It was very comfortable off-road in the temporary area outside the show. I realized the visibility on the rear was very difficult but felt like a Japanese Hummer. Last year I rented 4Runner for the weekend and realized 4.0L is truly powerful for 7 passengers to the restaurant, better than my parents' 93 Mercury Villager. I would go with 4R for cities but FJ would be good n' fun for a camping vacation in up North of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta or wherever of Canada. If you want a manual transmission, go ahead with FJ.

Love the video,kinda wanted this comparison since I'm on the market for one of this 2. You do good installation videos would like to see you installing some aftermarket headlights to the 4runner and fj for more comparison 😉. Enjoy both.

Great advise!

Wish the 4Runner came with a factory optional rear mounted tire carrier. Hopefully the next gen 4Runner returns the removable hard top like the 1st gen had. Would be cool for you to do a comparison off road video side by side doing the same trail to compare the 2

As a FJ owner I must say that I love my rig, but my kids have one complain, and is not the doors, is the windows, or lack of them, they say that not having the ability to open the windows makes it annoying for long trips. Good thing they will grow and one day spend their money on a car I can complain about, in the meantime they can get use to it.😂

If Bluetooth is a deal breaker, you can use the auxiliary port (Headphone jack) and plug in a Bluetooth receiver that turns anything with an auxiliary port able to pick up Bluetooth. Pretty cheap on amazon.

I may have missed it but what are the differences in real world MPG with both (on and off road, if possible!).

your lift and wheel selection looks perfect on your 4r imo. What lift and tires?

Good to see a fellow Central Oregonian with a passion for FJs!!! Got any buying tips?

What roof rack is that? Is it made for fj?

I hate that knob for the 4 wheel drive. Im glad my 4runner has a stick for the 4 wheel drive

I love my FJ and think it looks really great (not stock, they are boring), but thinking about trading it in for a 4Runner. Between the blind spots and almost zero visibility and not having back door windows it's just not practical. I have a large German Shepherd and she doesn't care for it because she basically gets zero view other than limited visibility from basically portholes

4Runner, I appreciate outward visibility. The FJ looks good though.

I prefer the 4R but found an 07 FJ for $7k and snapped it up!

Fj all day long! Have had 2 of them!

I had a choice. I chose Sherman tank, I mean the FJ Cruiser. 🙂. Did you ever change out your FJ’s upper control arms?

Both great trucks but FJ any and everyday of the week. 4runners have become the new minivan and are literally seen everywhere i look by soccer moms, and people that think that theyre badass's which will never use them to their potential.

The FJs back seat does not fold and lay down flat as the 4 Runner does. Bad design flaw.

I really hope the 6th gen 4runner is made in Japan 🇯🇵

FJC for cool factor. Can't beat it.

Sweet jacket, where did you get it?

I wish to god they still had the FJ in Canada. I’d buy it tomorrow. All the used ones here range from like 200,000km to 500,000 km.

I like both but own an FJ.This comparison is kind of like apples and oranges.Buy both vehicles, you can't go wrong.

FJs (from 20010 to 2014) are pretty expensive now! some of them (low millage) are more expensive than their initial market value of 2014 (even now end of 2023)! Crazy think! I have never seen that! Everybody wants an FJ now! I had a 4R and really miss it! I am thinking of buying another 4R but a green TRD package FJ with manual transmission 2014 is something!

what is mier

I owned a 3rd gen and I'm looking to trade my 2015 Honda civic to 2009 FJ manual 6 speeds

Not a real intake on the hood of the FJ. Go with a fj anytime you can and don't look back. They have the best resale. The new bronco looks a lot like the FJ. If you want to spend 80 for a decent one. The bronco sport is just though. My FJ has over 200 thousand miles. No issues. Changing the alternator today , if you really consider that an issue for the miles on it.

Fj It’s cheaper and same engine.

Get both

I see a lot of Fj supporters on here (including myself) but lets be honest we're all either too cheap or too poor **cough** or both **cough** for a 4Runner.

4runner all the way!

DJs are sweet. But the visibility is almost nonexistent so my wife can not see out of an FJ.

I owne a 2007 FJ and I love it, but, Its only for me and my gf at the time, if I had a family and kids I would definetily get a 4runner and I dont so for me FJ all the way.

3rd gen is a hilux surf 5th gen 4R is a Land Cruise Prado, of course the 5th gen is better

Huh? It depends.

Did your brother stop by to see you?

Fj It’s cheaper and same engine

FJ visibility issueee... non existent when you drive an Ambulance LOL

FJ, MT .

Llevan el mismo motor

Going into asthetics which are based on the eye of the beholder tells me right off that the content of this video is lacking in data and facts. Hard pass.