Same. Lol. I do whats called the “FJ Wave”, meaning I stick my hand/arm out the very square window and wave like I lost my Mom in the store. Seems to work most of the time. Other times I look crazy. I dont care, though, I’m in a lifted FJ. Lol. Another joke my family and I have is “WHAT ROADS? WE’RE IN AN FJ”. Works every time. Lol
My sister got the first gen when it came out new only bc she wanted a car thatll protect her. I told her about its history and more and she absolutely fell in love with it even more. NOTHING has broken on the car with 250kish miles. Feels like a truck but it isnt. Feels like a suv that drives like a truck. Perfect medium.
I remember trying to buy one a few months back and the dude selling the car when I came to check it out told me he raised the price of the FJ +5k. I asked him why he didn't tell me beforehand me driving 2 hrs to come check it out and he said I prob wouldn't have driven there to check it out. I don't think I was so disappointed in my life since I was so stoked to pick one up.
Seems that FJ Cruiser owners rarely know that the headliner above the driver and front passenger's head is a pair of flat panel audio speakers. Better than cool, it's kewl.
I believe it's the rear channel. If you have rear pillar speakers you may hear those as well if you fade rearward. The ceiling panel speakers are very subtle.
I originally did this and then fell in love with the whole thing. After I lifted it and put 33’s on it. I fell in love all over again. The wipers still make me giggle. And I hope one day someone will ask me about them, because I particularly think they are the coolest trait of the FJ, since not a single other vehicle on the road has 3 wipers on the windshield. :D
@@stokedtour Bro. You have a 60 series too... Take a look at my profile pic. Can we get some 60 series videos please? My new camera arrives tomorrow and I'll be making some. :P
You are 100% correct dude! I love my FJ. You might only see 1 per 15 Jeeps. And that's what makes them cooler. Besides their looks and Toyota build quality. We are driving modern classics!
So excited found a diamond in the rough, single owner non smoker garage kept green FJ with 120k miles on it. I love it, can’t wait to start over landing it!
@@stokedtour wait till you see the next cool thing I bought for my FJ. Should be here tomorrow.. will post pics on IG. Stay tuned lol I have the truck mostly packed and ready to roll for camping. Super excited.
Added bonus is that the Fj is a very nice car to drive, it’s smoother, quicker more nimble than other proper 4WD I’ve been in. All the others are slower and more truck-like including Toyota Forerunner, Landcruiser 200 series and Prado, Pajero, Jeep, Nissan Patrol, Ford Ranger, MuX and Hilux etc. Fuel consumption on the highway is surprisingly good too if you drive it at about 105kmh …I get around 28mpg at that speed. Town mileage for me is around 20-23mpg. My FJ is a 2014 model and is unmodified other than factory roof rack and TJM T13 Bullbar with spotlights.
I have still have, new in the box, the Toyota designed Garman GPS module that fits in there for the FJ. I have never seen anyone else with one. I might have to install it.
One of the best vehicles I ever owned. It had blind spots but you get used to it. Tons of head room. The 4.0L was a Way better engine than the newer Toyota 3.5L that came in the Tacoma I had after the FJ. The rear locker and atrac front was very capable off road. It was unique you didn't see them on every street corner like I did when I had Tacoma. Rolling in a new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon which it is very cool and feels unique like the FJ was. Hold on to that FJ you will miss it if you sell it. :(
I love my FJ! Things I love about it? I actually love the little things, like the locking shock on the rear door and the compartment in front of the steering wheel. Easily, that dash compartment is the coolest thing I've ever found in a vehicle
@@stokedtour lol yeah, that's me. I just stumbled across your channel and was checking it out. I'm so behind on videos :( I've bought so many things and still need to make the install videos
@@stokedtour sigh, when I have the time. Hopefully soon though. I'm building a 2jz for a different project video series I'll be starting too, but I want to finish my other video plans first
Another feature not mentioned is that if you're lucky enough to have one of the few FJs with a manual transmission, then you also have a torsen center differential, and you're always in 4WD, like an Audi. This makes a huge difference during sudden changes in traction, because the front/rear torque split is both fully mechanical, and fully automatic, always adjusting for ideal traction. Bottom line: the only thing better in the snow than an FJ with a manual is a full-on snowmobile.
2011 85k bought it on 2012 with 10k. Stopped using it as my daily in mid 2018 and happy I did. It is just an awesome all around car, undeniable and if you aren’t a Jeep fan. there aren’t many “collectible” off road vehicles until this came onboard.
There’s a few things I’ll add like a rear diff lock and A track. Also plenty of aftermarket mods that can make your FJ unique. I inherited mine from my grandfather and it’s the raddest piece of machinery I’ll ever own. Cheers
I love love love my FJ. I have had it since new in 2009. Still under 65,000 miles. I will never sell it. I have a Ford F150 as well. Did I say I will NEVER sell it?❤
I have an 07 with 230,000 miles. Still runs and drives like new. Im amazed it has no oil leaks at all. I love the little glove box in front of the driver. I can keep my consealed carry in it while driving. Nice for shopping list or receipts. I hate it has no back windows for my dog to stick her head out. Im may sell it because of this my 96 4runner is hard to beat. Could someone out there make those back windows open?
Great video mate.. I was considering selling mine here in Australia due to the value sky rocketing here, theyre selling for up to 65k. But there just isn't anything that compares or has 3 Wipers. So I'll be keeping my orange toy for years to come 🤙
Tell a normal person that you're not capitalizing on crazy the resale value due to "3 wipers" and they'll think you're crazy...but here in the comments, we all understand 😎✌
Been tempted to profit on mine also, but I literally cannot imagine a suitable replacement for the absolute reliability and uniqueness. I’m in the used car business and drive hundreds of cars every year. Nothing creates the long term pleasure of driving my FJ. Ever.
It's a cool little SUV, it really invokes the spirit of the old Land Cruisers from the 1970s. I feel like Toyota pulled the plug on the FJ too soon. The past couple of years overlanding has exploded in popularity and gotten more mainstream, would be nice to see the FJ make a return in like 2024 and compete with the Wrangler and Bronco.
Technically they never did, still sold overseas in a few spots, its just the slumping sales in NA happened right before the new SUV/X-over craze and they could not justify the production
There is also the rear door pop up window which there is no button in the front , so you have to get out of the car to open with the key in order to give you more exersice [Toyota are very health conscious ] it comes in handy for shooting at police after you have robbed a bank.And there is the screw in radio antenna .This is a cost saving devise if you bend the antenna or it is stolen you can fit a metal coat hanger into slot thus saving you the cost of a new antenna [just like the old days].225.00 ks - 140.000 of that on LPG and only break down was front Parker bulb replacement.Paul oz.
Man I loved this rig, I had a tuff decision to make back in 2019, unfortunately I opted for the cabin space and got me a tundra TRD pro but man I would love to get one of these! My entire fam has wranglers would love to shit on them with an FJ lol cool vid man got another sub here
toyota in the philippines are still pumping them out of the factory. you can still go into a toyota dealer over there and buy a 2021 model.. its really just a 2014 model thats still being made nothing different
Owned many SUVs but FJ Cruiser is the true jack of all trades, fun to drive on road and does everything off road and with reliability. On road it doesn't feel like a truck and has true handling sans the vague steering of other SUVs.
So many people love it. It's true that it's very particular in terms of style, so Japanese from my perspective, but that's exactly the point is car to be in love with. It's not my style I must confess, but I will like it to return.
I love how Unique my FJ is and how some people stop and stare at it when u pull in the parking lot. My FJ is lifted on a 3 inch lift with huge 35 inch tires on it. I will never sale my FJ.
Awesome! As much as I love the 3 dancing wipers on the front, nothing beats the wiper at the rear. I mean, it's little more than a tooth brush! This vehicle screams confidence. Up yours, Jeep owners!! G'day from Australia :)
HAHAHA toothbrush! I'm sad i forgot to mention that one too. My fav part is when you go to turn the rear wiper off, and it delays for a split second and then just drops out of sight 😂
This is cool man I just found one a year ago for two grand and I’ve been redoing the entire truck runs and drives great just maintenance work I love it solid !!
I had to sell my FJ because I needed a Pick up truck and the used truck market is CRAZY. I got 2K more for my FJ (Big Nasty) after owning it a year. I regret selling it but I WILL own another one.
I like your video and narration skills; your a natural!! Colorado driven 2008 FJ Trail Team. Kept it stock as possible (yes if your looking get all the options or trail teams)(tire uped), Owned for 8 years, bought it used with 35,000 miles yet racked up an impressive additional 170,000+, kept in good condition somehow near mint (except for hitting a poor Deer at 65mph, better than the cop giving a ticket to the right), and yet could still easily sell it for more than I picked it up for, but I will NEVER sell it. I will keep this shell/chassis, till it dies then electrify it..Near ZERO problems and lots of fun/life had..I highly suggest one, (with 4wd automatic, better gas mileage and still has a gear select-able (sealed to an extent trans) but maybe as an extra vehicle if you have the means. I use it as my only and primary vehicle because the others s*** boxes seem to not last very long. Going on an adventure with a friend today!!!
My 2013 FJ Cruiser only has 34,562 miles on it. It is kept parked in a garage and has all maintenance records. There are no scratches, dings, and the interior is spotless. I am thinking about selling it because of high selling prices.
I have a 2011 Fj, I tried to sell it to buy a new car. But all the drive tests that I carry out on all the brands do not pass my Fj. I am more than happy, I think I will never think of selling it again.
I sold my 2013 Camero as 6 speed because I never drove it i own many vehicles, always like the Toyota fj cruiser but I'm a jeep man so one day I saw one in person that was sold a 2007 sold for 20k with 179,000 miles on it, so testing the market saw they all have high resale value, so I enter in google for 6 speed manual found 2 fist one they wanted over 30k but I saw the other in Kansas for 7,500 I immediately call to see if he still had it and why so cheap it had 241,000 miles on it I bunt on the spot with out seeing it in person sense then I drop over 20k in it from magason supercharger new 6 speed transmission clazzo seat covers 6in procomp lift kit mickey Thompson baja boss tires km rims front runner roof rack to front Arab bull bumper to dual swing out expedition one with dual Jerry cans , odyssey dual batteries, sod to control my lights Arab rooftop tent , front runner drawer system and the list still goes and in a jeep lover gone Toyota fj cruiser mad I do love this machine vie created also Arab snorkel you don't need brand new I could easily sell this for over 40k
I have a 2007 FJ Cruiser; I’ve put over 280 loving miles on it since I purchased it in 2008. I have no problem with nothing. Since you made this videos FJ with extremely low miles sold for $81K.
Bought mine 2 1/2 years ago after doing ressearch on it and was impressed! It holds the highest resale value of any used vehicle brand/model! My '07 black cherry FJ ticked all the boxes for me!
