I shouldn’t like the Toyota FJ Cruiser this much! ReDriven FJ Cruiser used car review. 

Scientists have discovered a new relationship: the more ARB accessories the less likely it will be taken off road. There is also a strong correlation with shorts, white joggers and no socks

"If you're upside down and you're not aware of that, it will tell you" 😂😂😂

People who are watching this video (and probably for the second or third time) are just trying to get another nudge towards actually buying it...

"Some people don't like the interior, they're wrong"🤣

The one and only Fj Cruiser. Nothing else like it. Will go down in toyota's history like the supra, legend! I will keep mine forever. 😁

I never thought I'd hear the FJ be compared to Coldplay. Great honest review with a sense of humor. I enjoyed this very much!

Excellent review, and I did buy one. A 2014 model, and it was immaculate! When I started my search for an offroader, the only criteria was for bullet-proof reliability and old-school simplicity, and Toyota blitzed it from that point onwards. The FJ ticked all the boxes, but I also had a really good look at the LC 70 series, my second choice. Then the search was on for 12+ months before I found the right vehicle. I think it's too early to call the FJ an icon as we would the FJ40, but it has definitely achieved "rock star" status with its cult following! Let the haters hate as they watch their hater shitboxes get towed away on the back of a truck. The FJ is way too capable and cool to give a damn about wannabe tossers! Love it!

The viewing numbers on this video alone compared to all the others on your channel goes to show the cult following behind this vehicle. I absolutely LOVE mine!

FJ is Radiohead. Prado is Coldplay

I have a 2012, had it since it was 2 years old, so a little over 10 years now. Love it, zero issues, perfect in every way (except maybe gas mileage, but that's expected with a vehicle like this. I get about 14 / 19). I only really drive it when I need the space, or in bad weather / winter. I actually purchased an older 2008 Civic just to use as a daily driver, to keep my FJ miles down (FJ only has 86k miles on it at 12 years old). The Civic is pretty amazing too! Got it 6 years ago, and not a single issue with 167k miles.

Since 2000 there hasn't been a better vehicle developed than the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The only qualifying fact that requires mentioning is for the price. For the price that FJ Cruisers were offered at from 2007-14 there wasnt a better built vehicle. And of course those that know FJ know the last one was actually made this year 2023 outside the U.S. as part of the Final 1000 December 2022 models. The car was distributed for 17 years worldwide. Anyway. I'm at 250,000 miles on one with very little maintenance and im ready to buy another. What most people that have never owned one don't understand is that while it's quality was incredible for the price point the build was incredibly well though out and easy to fix. I've never met a soul that had an FJ problem that didn't have a straightforward fix, but I've met countless souls with Jeep issues. The FJ was just that well thought out. Or, or maybe it wasn't. Maybe they got incredibly lucky. Doesn't matter. Buying a used FJ is a no brainer. I'd spend 1/3rd the time inspecting a used FJ than I would any other vehicle. They're just that good. That easy. Love em.

I've owned my 2007 FJ Cruiser for almost 10 years and I absolutely love it!

Really dunno what’s more underrated…?the channel and its amount of overall subscribers (which should be millions!!) or the subtle use of comedic genius within each episode😂😂😂😂”complete with a yoga mat on the roof”…together with that pose on top…😂😂utter brilliance👏👏👏please never stop using these pure gems of knowledge🙌🙌🙌

I'm a owner of a fj that looks a lot like that one. Bought it new in 2010 and it only has 70 thousand miles. When watching your opinion on the fj I noticed a few things that are kinda misleading. 1 you mention that it's slow but don't let people know that part of that reason is the ARB front bash bumper add that and a winch you have atleast 125 pounds to the front of the fj. Then add large heavy mud terrains to it that has to be close to a extra10 pounds per tire. That really does effect speed and gas mileage. As far as rear hinges breaking? Only ones I have ever seen cracked are from people adding huge tires to the door and then put gas cans and other items. Now cracks between the side doors?? I have a lot of friends with fj's some do a lot of wheeling and some don't. None of them have ever mentioned that proble. Also your mechanic mentioned head gasket issues?? Many here have abused the 07's and the fj's will have 250,000 miles with not one having issues of head gaskets it must be a aussie issue. Here in the US we had head gaskets issues with the 3.3 in the Tacoma's by the way I live near Tacoma just south east of there. I will agree about blind spots but if you learn to depend on your side mirrors and add a small spot mirror on them it is much better. The windscreen can be a issue I will agree with that. The windscreen is also not cheap here to replace at almost 700.00 to 800. US dollars. Like any 4wheel rig always stay ontop of maintenance and you won't have any issues. Ignore them and you might find your self stuck way out in the middle of no where. My best advice is to find one that is close to stock no big tires I went with only a 32in diameter and it gets me everywhere I need to go. Try and find one with a back up camera. Mine has one from stock. If you do small little tweaks to the fj you will get better gas mileage and a great weekend 4x4. Oh almost forgot when you were driving you mentioned loud humming from the alterain tires? Those were mud terrain bfg's I have the bfg at2's and very little to no noise. Ok done with my rant. I truly hope you did buy that fj it did look really nice. Put it on a rack and have the wheel bearings checked. When large tires and a negative offset rim it can ruin front wheel bearings quicker and those are a pain to replace. I helped a friend with his. Dealer wanted 1200 to replace just the front ones.

Love the FJ Cruiser. Something about their kitschy design, gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. ReDriven is a brilliant channel. Thank you.

Thank you for this video 👍 very informative. Thank you for having a dedicated reliability section and for throughly going through the practicality/rear seat comfort

My first visit to your channel, awesome work. Thanks for the cheat sheet, I really like theses. Keep up the good work

Fantastic review. Thanks a million. Keep up the great work!

Seriously thinking of taking the plunge so revisiting this review. There’s a huge amount of trust placed in this channel here in the UK.

Just purchased one today and this video pops up after lol. Lots of good tips as well. Got lucky one owner and old lady using for mountain town status. Love it already

I live in South-Africa and own a 2012 model, stock. Best car I ever owned!!!!

Great review once again….this channel never disappoints !! 🥇

Fun video...got the info I needed and had a few chortles - thanks!

Absolutely love my 2013 FJ, and changing narrow minds each and every time she’s out on the tracks. Hubby has always had diesel 4WD’s so I took a lot of convincing to move to the FJ- now he’s in love with her too. I hope you did end up buying one- if you haven’t yet I recommend the update with crawl control 2013 on) you won’t regret it

Great honest review the more I see them the more I want one

I found mine looking for a gx470. The fj was sitting next to it on the lot I went to and they wanted the same price so I bought the fj and love it. I drive desert trails weekly in it and it works perfectly and looks cartoon cool doing it.

This was a great review. I'm in the market and I know a friend who put 300K miles on it before he needed a new engine, and he didn't change the oil as often as he should have, he was a salesman and was on the road a lot. Subbed! very cool channel. You should have way more subs. Did you buy it?

Great review lads! We own 2 - one for mum and one for dad! Off-road they are one of the most impressive fourby going and will climb mountains and sand dunes like caterpillars if they have to! BUT you forgot these beauties to look out for (especially for families): 1) Suicide doors are so good as a novelty and for child safety (they can never open a door or window at highway speed!) HOWEVER at the supermarket and shopping centre carpark are impossible, especially if you are carrying babies, carrying groceries, carrying a beer-gut and/or pregnant 😂 2) Long range tank is a must if you are thinking of doing any decent travel distances 3) Windscreens for these are expensive and complicated to replace, so make sure there aren’t any chips or stone damage when you purchase and if you get some on the road, get them fixed ASAP before a new screen is required. 4) There is a factory reversing camera located in the rear vision mirror. But you need spectacles inside of spectacles to see it 😂 5) They are an absolute safety cage for babies/toddlers and car seats in the back. But forget about teenage kids or adults getting in the back for anything more than a 10 minute drive. There’s simply no room to breathe - so instead of selling your car at this point, make them walk, or buy two! Or three! 😂 And lastly, you forgot to mention the rear window flip-up feature which is amazing for the dogs at the beach!

I was in the love with this ride, but now I'm in love with you. But not gonna get either, so on to the next best review! (seriously, excellent reviews xx)

Own one, and love it, only ours do come with reverse cameras. No crawl assist though.

I'm going to check them out in the spring time in 2024 looking at used maybe a 2010 thank you your video was great

Wo you production quality is off the the charts great video mate 🍻

How has this channel got less than 500 subs??? Subbed. Great vid!

I really enjoyed this video. Nicely done!

Rad vid mate. This made me go and check one out. I'm 6ft7 so I have to try cars on before I buy. I was pleasantly surprised by the fit. Even without reach adjustment. I wouldn't want to sit behind me...but I don't have to so I don't care haha. I'm going to get one asap. Thanks for the awesome content

Mahn!! I'm in Love with this guys reviews!!

I love your humour 😂 the best car reviewer I’ve seen on RU-vid.

Sold car, my mate has his since 2007. Just cam position sensor that died. Think you should mention the A pillars are huge, which gives you blind spot at round at roundabouts. Get a model with the bigger fuel tank and if budget permits the crawl control system on sand can be a life saver.

This was fun, I definitely subscribed!

Loved the review man. Also, here in Washington state, 10 year old FJ’s are still expensive as hell with over 150,000 miles on them. They’re very reliable, but low mile ones here cost as much as a new 4Runner!

Liked the review - had mine a couple if years 2016 model - Toyota asked at last service if I wanted a free assessment for trade in - who would ever trade one of these in - the way the prices are going on these it will be worth double what i paid for it - but again what good is that if you are never going to sell. Love the FJ.

I've had my 2010 FJ for about 3 years now and I never want to be without it, absolutely love it! I've changed the suspension and up sized the tires and it still handles the highway with no issues at 35mph or 80mph it cruises smooth. Its not a sports car but its not a slug either though I'm not sure what the 0-60 time is but when the throttle gets to 100% its moving. On 500 plus mile trips with cruise set at 70mph it averages 18.5 mpg and just recently went through an ice/snow even with it and in 4wd while not using 5th gear around town it got about 13mpg. Its a tank but I love it. Very nice watch BTW

I recently fell in love with this car, I drive a Toyota prado 07 but this looks sweet, I really like the vintage jeep looking cars and this I kept seeing catches my attention all the time when I’m on the road, I’m obsessed with the Toyota Prado’s but this 😍

Awesome video mate. Without a doubt one of these is my next car.

Great video! I bought a 2016 with low ks during Covid lockdown sight unseen and shipped from WA to Melb. Hands down one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned...(and I’ve had some great ones). Just one point, there is a reverse camera, it appears in the mirror when you shift to R. My advice to anyone looking to move on one of these, don’t hesitate.

love your sense of humor lol subscribed purely based on that

I am looking to buy one as I am in the states and diesel is $6 a gallon whereas unleaded regular is $3.50. I get 18 mpg in my Dodge 1 ton. So it would be basically the same just $2 a gallon cheaper. Nice job!

I’ve got the exact same model , with similar mods 88k on the clock immaculate condition. And yes very very good off road

Just wanted to mention this. The head gasket issue the mechanic referred to was on 03-05 4Runners and possibly Tacomas. Unless there's something different with Australian models, that problem was corrected with an upgraded head gasket starting with the 06 model year. And truthfully, I'm not sure you could even call it a problem. My 05 4Runner went 300K miles before the head gasket failed. That's better than 90% of vehicles by other makes.

Been saving for one, but in Australia prices have almost doubled. Would look nice next to my 93 Range Rover LSE. I like the earlier blue colour that was discontinued. Toyota offered a super charger from the dealer to get a few more horses something like 0 to 100 in 5.5 seconds to keep up with traffic.

Loved my 2010 trd fj ever since I bought with only 20k miles on it. 250k miles later still keeps eveyone amazed by it and best car investment and family suv , I have humbly ever made.

I have owned my FJ from new in 2014. A few mods, bull bar, bash plate, long range fuel tank and OME 2' lift suspension, 130.000km on the clock. Drives like a dream, never missed a beat and the only costs have been servicing and consumables. Magnificent motor car, the only downside is heavy fuel consumption, but you don't buy one of these if you want economy. Very impressive and honest review.

Ok, this one cracked me up, the accessories on this car including 'a yoga studio on the roof' lol. With a very professional looking pose as a bonus 😉

There is nothing that can be hated about this vehicle, it can be your daily fun driver and yet when the need arises rise to the occasion and deliver everywhere and anywhere with least drama and last long.

Love mine. Pulls my camper. Fits in my condo parking garage parking space due to short wheel base. Concurs unplowed streets of St Paul MN. Only thing I'll say against it is wandering. My old Buick sedan would go straight all day with no hands on the wheel. Tall, pushing alot of wind, short wheel base. Got to actively steer this car.

I have a 08 that's still stock and I absolutely love it!

L O V E my FJ......I live in a very remote area in Canada.....our driveway is 1km of off road terrain - this thing has never let me down.....Recently, I had to drive a similar vehicle as a loaner (from Toyota), I was amazed how much louder it was inside. The FJ is a tank. reliable and solid.....Good video dude........Hope you get everyone on the planet to subscribe...so you have more time to drive an FJ

I have a 2010 FJ 4X4 US MODEL. The best auto I've ever owned. I purchased used from owner and at 92k miles. The FJ was never used off road, and drives like it was brand new. Of course, the gas millige is not good at 17mpg, but the benefits of its function outweigh the mpg. Also, I know if I ever sale it, I will not lose a dime. In fact, I believe I will turn a profit. As they become less available from drivers who are irresponsible, and total the vehicle from their terrible driving, my investment will grow. I now see less with each passing week, and the less I see, my smile is wide. I don't think I will ever sale, but the right price, could give me considering thought. I now look to buy others, and have a fleet in storage for my retirement. My father retired with a fleet of 57 Chevrolet. The right automotive at a good price, can be better than gold.

Ha ha Great commentary. I am now thinking of getting one as I rarely have passengers and the twin tanks and SWB for off roading are appealing.

Can't wait to get mine !

Just got one late 2019 and love it. Already modded and much more to go.

Im getting mine next week !

Great video-subbed- Luckily for me my fj come out with factory reverse camera in the centre mirror (2014)

I have a 2012 FJ Black W/white top. I spent 3 months underneath painting and undercoating every part making it look fantastic. I have $40,000.00 invested and wouldn't sell it for $50,000.00 no way! I love this vehicle!

Fabulous review. Campfire Worthy - Brains Looks and Hilarious Well done sir

I have an FJ Cruiser 2015 and I love it.

Love my fj 2007 lift kit trd rims and exuast just got off beach crawled out like a champ 50,000 miles put 10.000 on trip still going strong dependable. depending

My FJ is a 2008 and I love it. although it's not a daily driver if you live in the city.

Got mine in June 06, never will let it go!

I would recommend getting a long range tank - best accessory imo

I brought 1 of the last model FJ CRUSIERS.2016 and took it through the outback and around most of Australia except Tassie sorry. went great, we even slept in the back. See there are bonuses to being short. And the other major thing that surprised me was how warm it is inside when you're parked at a campsite for the night. With only a blanket. 10out of 10.P.S, I do agree about the windscreen though, I got a few chips when traveling along the outback way. Other than that all good.

I do like the FJ Cruiser, It is cool looking and very capable. I still prefer the 4Runner (US model) 4.0 Gas V6, Prado everywhere else, as it has the same drivetrain, is better driving and has more room. Mine now has a 3" OME lift, 285/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT's. With a Redarc DC/DC controller, dual batteries, a fridge and a bunch of other gear, is great for traveling and camping off-road.

Thank you for the good news

The large shifter reminds me of the controls on the millennium Falcon in Star Wars or the razor crest in the Mandalorian series 😎 they are unique and adds to the coolness of the FJ.

This Fj looks very similar to mine! Same bullbar, roof rack, tyres and colour! I wonder what lift kit it has in it though? And I don’t mind the stereo… it’s much faster than our 2014 prado 😳

Just read your review on redriven and it also mentions the head gasket issue. I'd suggest you research this and you will find that the 1grfe engines built after 2006 do not have a specific problem with head gasket failures. Mentioning that in your review may cause some people to shy away from buying an FJ when it's really not true. Also, there are many examples here in the states of that engine lasting for 500-600K miles. It's an excellent engine.

Hey I really like this channel and your honest feedback. Do you have a video on a ford Everest or Izusi M-UX? I am about to buy one of those models but 2015 to 2018 cos is what fit in the budget but some friends says that a prado is actually better even being in a larger category

Love the unique rugged look would want a 2013 or 14 trail team cement grey just price for them are up there

Nice video on the fj...bad take on Coldplay 😁

The BF Goodrich KO2 tyres are completely silent and more than enough for off-road . The muddies are ver noisy. Plus they DO have a reversing camera which works very well even at night . Maybe the earlier models didn't ?? I've owned one since 2014 with 190 clicks The thing is an indestructible tank . Nothing has gone wrong. only thing replaced is the gas strut on the rear cargo door.

Bro really compared the FJ to Cold Play😂 , awesome video though!!

Yes have one

Great review indeed 10/10

I own a fj cruiser. I loved the vehicle. It is a 100% buy!

As a 120 owner, I like it but I couldn’t live with the lack of visibility on an everyday day level. but looks cool I suppose.

I just got full black one very stock as well

🤣 "If you despise wise open places freedom you'll love it, otherwise it's claustrophobic back here"

Loving mine for 8 years so far

Great video. Great vehicle.

Of course, what you mentioned is the dealer price. This car now (and after a year from the time you recorded this video) would be something around $40-42k mark.

Just bought one tonite! 2014 model

I bought one new when they came out , wife drives it most of the time as l have an Ute for work , l drove it this morning for the first time in about six months to get some milk and l still love driving it .

Yes

Just curious what the mat is on top of the dash? I wouldn’t mind something like that in mine.

My father has one a 2007 model in voodoo blue it has 180k miles on it and just replaced the shocks the reliability on them is TOP OF THE LINE BUT BEWARE ONLY USE 91+OCTANE OR THE FUEL PUMP WILL GO ON YOU

Fantastic!

For sure I'd buy one if I had the money. I wish I did, back when they were new.

super super helpful

I got a question for somebody out there that Has a 08 front and rear pumpkins. What weight fluid goes in them and differential the middle Transfer case

Love the side decals on this FJ, anyone knows where to find them?