Is Buying A High Mileage Toyota FJ Cruiser A Good Idea? 

I’m 62. Have owned too many vehicles to count. My 2007 fj with 170,000 miles is by far best I have ever owned. A little sunburn on the hood. Other than that it’s perfect. Trying to ind a great body shop to repaint it. Best truck ever by far.

I scored a 2012 “FJB Edition” in November ‘22 with 169,000 on it. It now has 186,000 on it and is my daily driver of 50 or so round trip. I average 19-20 mpg. I absolutely love it!

By far the best and most reliable car I’ve ever owned. On my 7th and this one is the keeper! Zero issues owning it over 1.5 years with 265,000 miles on it 20,000 put on it from me. Two 5,000 ish mile road trips. Maintenance is easy and cheap. Great buy! Couldn’t say it enough

200K is barely broken in on a well maintained FJ (which pretty much means regular oil changes). I bought my son an 07 with 222K and it runs and drives perfectly and everything works. There are tons of these well north of 300-400K miles…and beyond. 😊

These are great vehicles. I have a 2007 with 250k miles on it and driven daily. Other than the usual little surface rust issues that these are notorious for, it has been great! Cranks on the first try and still rides fantastic.

Driving a 2010 with 240,000 on it. In five years I have driven it almost 200,000 miles with no issues other than wheel bearings on the front had to be replaced. Knock on wood will continue as my one and only drive! Reverse sensor beep shuts off by that P button below by the rear differential button. Thanks for the review!

A friend of mine has 3 of these. He says the FJ never stopped being produced in Japan and it's now a near luxury trim vehicle.

285000 , on mine have done all the maintenance myself . Best vehicle I ever owned. It's simple to use and has never given me any.problems. . Never left me stranded.

More used car reviews!! I like seeing cars I can actually afford

Toyota earned their reputation with exceptional quality and longevity. I recently bought an '11 FJ with 125,000 miles and have no regrets. I expect many more miles and years from it.

Hey I used to work at that Toyota dealership 😂 and I had an FJ Cruiser then, and still do now! My manager also owned my same year and model of FJ and we used to love getting photos of them together, as well as another guy at the dealership with a red 2012 Trail Teams Special Edition FJ. Good times 😁

I'm riding the 49,000-mile 2010 Trail Team Edition. It's a car that I want to keep for a long time.

The beep in reverse is the rear sonar system. You can turn that off and it won't beep. Thats a pretty base truck. The suspension is literally the same as a modern SR5 4Runner lol

I have a 2011 MT- bought it with 98K has 175K now. Super easy to work on. 18mpg - can do just about everything very well. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Does not have a lot of new options, but there are ways to make the FJ better with some aftermarket parts and installs if you want.

Just lost my 2007 FJ when a distracted 17 yo ran into the passenger side rear at full speed. Her car totaled and towed away, the FJ drove away. Frame and hatch door bent and totaled. I had it since 2007 and 205,000 miles without any problems. Best vehicle I ever owned for pleasure and dependability.

Almost 300K on my 2007 and still fantastic. I wish I had bought two of them

It's on a dealership lot and the gas gauge shows FULL, the gauge must be broken

2008 with 200,000 mile it’s a beast🎉 workmate has two, one with 380,000 running strong. Best I’ve ever had

I bought a 2014 with 148k on it 2 years ago. Looks like new, is my daily drive. Works for me. Get a lot of compliments on it. It is becoming a classic and a collectible.

I bought a used cruiser 2014 in 2015...I love it. I have 143000 miles. No repairs. Except I have had to replace 2 windsheilds..and they are not cheap. But it is so reliable. Had to pull some people out of dishes. But I love it

Have a 2007 fj with 182k love it , i think its one of the best looking SUV barr none. Planting on keeping it for a long time . Also ha e a 1975 fj40 project have had it for 17 years . They always are head to head on my street parking. love them .

Love my FJ a 2008 with just over 100k It’s a great car with as much power now as it had when we first bought it.

Very cool vehicle. It’s dated on the inside but outside is timeless

My friend had one of these and it drives good 👌 i was very impressed how well it handles

I laughed at the start of this asking " Is the FJ reliable " Hahahaha. If You find anything More reliable I'd like to hear about it. !!

189k on mine and it keeps going. Won't ever get rid of it unless I can find a manual one.

I love my 2014 at 95,000 miles

They have reverse sensors. The original beep means the sensors are turned on then the beeping speeds up as you are getting closer to something behind you. Gread for backing into my garage!

Hey Dude, I have a suggestion for the next used vehicle, get a Honda Element, which I own and it has 246000 miles and starts every single time even in subzero weather of New York where I live.

My fj has 187000 on it. Love it. She hasn't had anything done except replace battery, change oil and windshield wipers. I will drive her till the wheels fall off!

The suspension is for off roading from the start. Its Not a sedan. In Texas the State calls it a truck for registration purposes.

I'm the proud owner of a 07 voodoo Blue FJ. 137k Miles! I love my low mileage FJ.. thinking about selling it...But I sure do Love it.

2010 still running great 318K

I normally trade in cars every 2-3 years (used, older, higher mileage). My FJ has been the longest I've held on to a vehicle and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. It's just a fun car to drive and own. Capable offroad and I've only done a small lift and tires. Just check that frame for rust. As for the beeping going in to reverse, that is normal if you have the backup sensors enabled.

I have own one and love it! 270k and counting.

I missed the asking price?

How much rust did this have underneath?

I LOVE MY 2007 FJ❤

If it says “Toyota” on the grill it will be reliable. 220k? It’s still got a lot of life in her!

All most people can afford are used cars and trucks these days, you can't go wrong with a used well maintained Toyota

I want a Toyota FJ Cruiser in a grey, black, cream, or burgundy color....

You didn’t go over sticker and price.

Just hope you don't have issues because those who do have had a very bad experience getting it fixed. Slipping trans and rust are the complaints

Im driving a 03 corolla with 240k lol would like to have that fj

I had my 2012 for about a year before I got t-boned... Flipped me over on the driver side. The insurance company totaled it and the value actually Rose $9,000 in the year that I owned it.... Never had a car do that before. I immediately replaced it with a 2014.... And just picked up a 2010 for my son.

Yes, it beeps when place it into reverse then beeps if someone walks or drives behind you. You will see the motion sensors on the back bumper.

I agree, definitely interesting in a stock FJ Cruiser review.

You picked the right one. Thanks..

Love my 2008 FJ 😁❤️

It beeps when you put it in reverse because you have the rear parking sensor.

Wonder what the fluid pans look like, it doesn't matter what it looks like, I care about the guts, what does the paperwork show, oil changes, fluids being changed, tune ups, timing belt, etc. rear end, 4x4 case, the shape of the under carriage. That's what leaves you stranded, not all the vinyl wiping so the faded finder wells look shiny

Was looking for one but ended up with a tocoma.

I own an 07 6MT and will keep it till the end, and then my grandson can wear it out.

I have 2 I love my fjs

Short answer YES!!!! Just traded in my 2021 Toyota Tundra with 55k miles For a …. 2014 FJ Cruiser with 97k miles… No regrets The FJ is built 10x better

Toyota made a huge mistake when they discontinued this. They quite right before these type of vehicles took off in the market. It's time for a new one twinned with the next 4Runner.

The interior is sure utilitarian. In a bad way. Nice on the outside.

When you back up it beeps it’s a rear warning system so you don’t back up into anything

By turning off the parking sensors that noise will go away. Also, please don’t rev the engine when it is cold or even when it is warmed up. You are doing more harm than good especially on the emission components. 4Runner used the same engine from 2003 however starting from 2014, the 4Runner uses an improved version of the 4.0 litre engine. I believe the differences are dual VVTi instead of just single VVTi.

The suspension rides alike that from day one. It’s meant for off roading

I have a 2008 and high mileage and is in perfect condition. I have my whole FJ 4x4 wrapped in rino lining. I wouldn't sell it for no amount of money

Might be the back window opened when you slammed it, it happens, easy fix.

Yes it beeps on Reverse😃

I love these. Already a huge toyota fan. And the market for these things are insane. Those 2 on the lot wont be there long. Regardless of mileage. I see these on bringatrailer going for 60 to 90k all the time. Those are special editions or trail teams model's of course with low miles. But that is the market for these. Toyota fucked themselves by cutting production on these in the NA market. Still produced in europe and they sell like hotcakes over there too..

200K is nothing for an FJ or a 4Runner. It's just reached the end of the break in period, lol. My 05 4Runner has 361K and runs and drives perfectly. I also just bought an 07 FJ with 147K and I consider that to be low miles.

Nice review!

Yes the FJ is reliable. It saved my life. Someone T-bone me and I could’ve been killed, but it saved me. The only thing I had wrong was a right shoulder tear, and a bicep tear. Other than that I was OK besides my left hip bothering me.

In today’s vi. Bens a fast talker!

I just bought a 2007 fj 2wd locking rear diff, 170k miles in colorado for $7500. It was cheap because 2wd rear drive is not popular in colorado. I have other 4wd cars that don't need another. I thought wanted toyota sienna mini van or a rav4 2wd , or mazda cx5 2wd. But those are all expensive. I put smaller 245/60r17 michelin highway tires and lowered it 2 inches and am getting 25 mpg higway , the same as a mini van, the rav4 gets 30mpg so not greater fuel savings, but the rav4 cant tow 5000lbs or go 400k miles on original engine. This 4.0l engine is far superior to the 3.6l, 2.4l , 2.5l toyota engines.

How much was it?

Yes I bought FJ with over 200,000

Wouldn’t buy any vehicles with 200k

How's the storage?

I don't like to modified ones do stock reviews for the average folks

Looks like you are missing the outside temp gauge and tilt cluster unit on the dash board and I don't see a power inverter switch. Did you put enough gas in the tank? Don't worry it will burn the gas up B4 get back to the dealer 😂 it is a GAS DRINKER .

Land Cruiser 200 has kdss, which you claimed to not make a difference in a video

5!, 4 & 1!, Which 3's..

41 & 16, meaning? Meaning I had, what?

676 Green Turnpike

Hey There nice trucks but the frames & undercarriage get rusted.

You don’t need to mod an FJ.

Whike yhe FJ looks great. I find the FJ very plastic feeling.

Roberts Meadow

25 yrs.?

Wheres the review?

Yes!

Probably a wiser choice than buying a brand spanking new model with zero miles on the odometer. Lol

Marcia Inlet

Luettgen Valley

worst truck i ever brought rust and blind spots trans problems etc

Perfection is a stock Toyota over 150k miles

Kennedy Vista

200.000miles ? Just breaking in.

Imagine comparing that to a Jeep equivalent. Same age and mileage. Not even a fair fight.

Rempel Mountain

I’m at 274,000

You should do a review on the Nissan Xterra Ben

361 Thiel Spur

I just got rid of my 2007...330,000 miles! Are they reliable? Damn straight!

Save it for off road. It is much more fun.