Should You Buy a TOYOTA FJ CRUISER? (Test Drive & Review 2012 4.0 V6)

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@keithmillard2527 Год назад

I bought mine in August, 2006 in northern California; one of the first batch made, #34,686 to be exact. He just turned over 400,000 miles; original everything (except new cat' converters), almost no maintenance, runs like new! Best vehicle ever!

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

That’s impressive

@cdf8821 Год назад

That's Awesome!! Hopefully my FJ runs the same!!

@earthling1984 2 месяца назад

Did you ever change the transmission fluid? I have a 2012 with 85k. Still like new and no issues at all. Just not sure if I should change the fluid at some point.

@keithmillard2527 2 месяца назад

@@earthling1984 Flushed it once at about 255K, then read that you should never flush. Big debate. Apparently there's debris in the fluid from the small clutches that is important to maintain. I hear drain and refill every 60K-100K from CarCareNut on RU-vid. He's a Toyota mechanic from dealership to private shop. Good channel. So I've flushed/changed mine once. Might drain and refill someday. Never had a problem with any fluid-filled box on this FJ.

@thejoneseys Год назад

Scotty Kilmer has just entered the chat 😁

@palandi Год назад

rev up your engines!

@kevincockburn7805 Год назад

They have become a real classic. In the USA they are going up in price at a rapid rate of knots. Originally designed for American Bros.

@orsoncart802 Год назад

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@rightwinggo9694 Год назад

@@orsoncart802 Joe will read anything they put on a teleprompter yet he has no right to disparage half the country like that.....imagine if Trump had said that, the Left would riot in the streets.

@orsoncart802 Год назад

@@rightwinggo9694 Yes, I know. I’m watching the horror unfold. The malignant takeover that’s engulfing the US would have been unbelievable a few short years ago. But it’s the same here in England - and the rest of the West. At least you have the Bigly Dee Jay Tee & Ron DeS, and the 2nd; we have Jack Schitt. Ultimately it all hinges on you chaps. I have my fingers crossed for you to spearhead the reversal. Another 1776 moment? It certainly looks that way to me. Best of luck to you. And to us. By the way, I can see your reply here only by clicking on the notification I received. It’s not visible otherwise. I see the Wye Tea b0ttss are busy. Hence my cryptics above.

@lordbentley730 Год назад

Haha I knew that told it to people an they laughed in my face. I was going to import one to Sweden from Germany. But ended up with rav 4 2019. Maybe its time know 😀 but I think the price is up now.

@JuanVanDusen Год назад

@@Domn879 people have stopped me to try and buy my fj, had a wrangler and an impreza and that never happened.

@user-nu5lg3pm5g Год назад

i get asked about mine every where i go in it in the uk and with it been yellow it really stands out

@lonesomecricket7721 Год назад

The Legendary Toyota FJ Cruiser 👍🏻

@dogcatdogable Год назад

Seen a lot of these in Latin America and they're very eye-catching. Was shocked to hear they were discontinued in 2014 because they look as modern as anything else on the roads.

@cblack1green Год назад

I seriously considered one of these but brought a Range Rover sport which as I write is in the garage waiting for them to see why the park switch on the shifter won’t come off.

@patagualianmostly7437 Год назад

Mechanic: "'Cos it's a Range Rover. That'll be 200 quid please, unless you want us to fix it as as well?"

@sth9460 Год назад

We have a 2007 4X4 all original bought new 56k miles. We love it!

@tlazaro1 Год назад

I just love my FJ!! I drive a '13 Trail Teams 6 MT on lifted Kings and I can't imagine driving another truck.

@bundysgarage Год назад

That 4.0L in that FJ Cruiser is the 1GR-FE V6. That engine is pretty much bulletproof. You do have to keep an eye on the coolant and oil but she will last you a long time. In the earlier versions of the engine 01 - 06 it had an oil leak at the front timing chain cover that occurred but other than that, amazing engine. Almost as good as the 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 found in the Tundra's and Sequoia's. Great video, I would like to get my hand's on an FJ. If you want to see how to do a water pump on this FJ take a look at my channel, I show you how to do it, take care!

@gdmfsob4424 Год назад

Hello kindred spirit, I own an 07 FJ ,Manuel ,& an 09 Tundra with the 4.7 great reliable trucks.

@Cheemo1992 Год назад

Also sold as RHD in Australia 👌

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Referred to in my video as ‘the antipodes’

@eamonnflanagan3917 Год назад

I have an FJ since 2007........best off road car on the market.

@glensoldan4536 Год назад

I bought a 2007 about ten years ago and we still use it daily. I liked it so much I bought a 2012 that I drive daily. The wife took the 2007 and I never get to drive it. 😊

@rEdHoUsE_1969 Год назад

The FJ has one thing that other vehicles don't have ... 'personality' ... that and Toyota reliability ... it is simply unique👌

@Kana0211 Год назад

Have one, never left me stranded. Only that one time I high centered on a snowbank. Rock crawling where only jeeps are recommended, sand, snow, mud. Gives me the feeling that it can go anywhere without something breaking.

@josephmifsud8261 Год назад

It's a different car for those who don't want to follow the herd and get a Golf or Focus. I get why it's desirable, and I love this colour

@MrVanioko Год назад

When you said for absolutely no reason, i have to say i can totally relate to it. Some things have no logical explanation. Thanks for validation, I’m not alone :)

@edwardtrickett6064 Год назад

I just enjoy your no nonsense, honest and to the point presentations It is a pleasure to watch your content

@Lot76CARS Год назад

I found myself in Toyota dealer in Algeria (long story) and there were queuing around the block to buy these (and other Toyotas to be fair). As there is almost nothing else to spend your money in Algeria (or was back then) everyone gravitates to buying a new car…

@johntheaccountant5594 Год назад

Th FJ Cruiser is actually manufactured in Japan in the factory that manufacturers Hino Lorries (Hino is Toyota Lorry division). The FJ Cruiser is still manufactured and is available brand new in the Philippines and Dubai and Saudi. Much cooler and more exclusive and a lot more reliable than those Land Rovers and Range Rovers that Matt loves so much.

@outdooraussie6355 9 месяцев назад

I was looking to change my 4wd 7 years ago... took one of these for a drive just on a whim... the rest is history. Love it and can never see myself selling. If I did, I'd get almost the same as I paid. Has taken me to amazing places (some on my channel). And it's right hand drive 😉 👍

@rmhj8100 6 месяцев назад

I wanted a truck but I decided to test drive one and after….. well I had to have it😂

@johanburger4096 Год назад

We still get them here in South Africa new and with the steering wheel also on the correct side. My old man has one. Bought it with 50 000km on the clock in 2013 and can now sell it for more than he paid with 180 000 on!

@samartz Год назад

Sold locally in Australia as well!

@MrSunnyBhoy Год назад

Looks like Toyota's mashed together a hummer and a discovery. Looks pretty cool and weird, I like it.

@alanbstard4 Год назад

definately. Good investment. Prices going up. Sadly no diesel models in Oz. Between 2011 and 2017, when Toyota officially discontinued the car locally, more than 12,000 FJ Cruisers were sold in Australia. about 220 thousand in USA

@DJGamesHD Год назад

I think it looks really cool, it looks tough and ready to take on the atrocious roads of the UK. Really cool new editing Matt!

@chrisbolton5461 Год назад

Agree, the roads are shocking.

@ldarm Год назад

That bit of writing on the road was a nice touch 👌

@charlieg9559 Год назад

I had a 2013 Trail Teams edition with a 6MT and it was the best vehicle I've ever owned. totally indestructible and unstoppable off road with very little modification. I regret selling it every day.

@pauldeacon7115 Год назад

They produced RHD in South Africa. Ones in Johannesburg generally are rust free. I can send you one when they pop up. Are very scarce.

@countryside_guy Год назад

Thank you for listening to your followers and making this video 🙂

@dodgy1954 Год назад

I have always loved these and am delighted that you have had the opportunity to review….. so cool! - I hope you find one for a decent price. Great review.😀

@Czechbound Год назад

I *LOVE* these things. They are bigger than I remember them, but living in Prague, I haven't seen one in years.

@riboid Год назад

First saw one in Australia years ago and loved it instantly.

@matpat2636 Год назад

Love these. Really been tempted over the last year or so.

@robsterlikesRonPaul Год назад

Who ever is the new camera operator/editor in this video, keep them. They did a great job 🙌

@paulfeeney4032 Год назад

These things are awesome to drive in the desert. The departure and approach angles are amazing. My all time favourite desert car!

@kitcrft421 Год назад

I've been saving my money for about 2 years and I'm ready to drop cash on one of these, thanks for the review. There's a bunch of available in Colorado. I found one with a manual transmission even!

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Oh wow. Very rare

@martinkitchin6204 Год назад

Thanks ! "Forbidden Fruit" 😉 hahaha. There's nothing better is there ? Love the looks and the Coop blue colour too !

@jamesnorman6831 Год назад

I had one for a few years in the Middle East. Absolutely brilliant. Solid low maintenance and actually quite practical with kids, dog etc

@kieranlarkin5938 Год назад

Your videos are great. Honest, real and not ‘paid for’ comment - well, the cars, that is.

@changingthemindsetforsucce4680 Год назад

I could listen to u talk whole day n just laugh n enjoy d content Thanks

@Drenwickification Год назад

Had never heard of this car before, but I absolutely love the styling and everything about it. Would love to have one!

@4lifersIvyAnnaAvery Год назад

I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I’ve noticed your nearly 100% accurate with the way you describe cars, I’ve already bought a car based on one of your reviews and guess what? It turned out just as you described. Ps I previously owned an FJ in UAE and it’s exactly what you say it is. I totally love it.

@Dave-in-France Год назад

Loved this video ! I first came across Barby's town car a few years ago when working for an off-road trails company. There were always 'proper' off-roaders such as Defenders, Discos and Landcruisers. But one week someone turned up in one of these eeeeek ! The owner got a fair bit of flack because of it's looks and the fact that it was still on road tyres. The more muddy it got the more there were admiring eyes from the lifted, mud tyred brigade until a long descent with 2 really muddy tight turns. We got stuck in a Disco, several land cruisers got stuck but the FJ just quietly and calmly drove through to the applause of all watchers. The FJ is the best mud crawler I've ever seen, bar none !

@fkkmag8692 Год назад

Love the random talks about the cars!

@ReDriven Год назад

Awesome review. The FJ is such a great car!

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks. I loved it

@sporturaman Год назад

Yep love these. Video highly watchable as ever. Especially liked FJ digitally "painted " on the road at beginning of video. Lovely touch that.

@1964wingman Год назад

They were sold in Australia as right hand drive. I have a 2016 model. I have 169 litre fuel tank that comes standard. I love it ,they are becoming a collectors item.

@edwardkarran4963 Год назад

Very very cool! Great review

@callymoencurtis8896 Год назад

Sad but this is my dream car!!! Always loved the fj!

@timcam8713 Год назад

Great looking car, very envious of my son in Oz who owns one and absolutely loves it, great for camping with all the extras available.

@elliotwilkie6721 Год назад

Was looking forward to seeing this video after dropping my Volvo off with you. Great quality as always, and I see my old car is off with a new owner too!

@marcopolo242 Год назад

loved mine. they held their value incredibly well even before they stopped making them. Just make sure the timing chain has been done on schedule, it's an expensive maintenance issue due to the difficulty in getting to it on this vehicle.

@liamhalford5424 Год назад

Thumbs up for the amazing graphics on the road! Production quality is top tier.

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks!

@smarte.r.1450 Год назад

See these all the time in North Carolina... these are SPECIAL!!!!!

@stevebridge8668 Год назад

Now we know where Land Rover got their new Defender design inspiration from, in side profile at least..!

@jodep2198 Год назад

Thanks for that, great vid.

@whitemoor66 Год назад

I remember the first time I saw one of these years ago. It was one of those rare cars that I hadn't a clue what it was! Very cool looking thing.

@richardshiggins704 Год назад

Thank you very much . Always fascinated by this oddity . Tonka toys , now that's a blast from the past ; any colour you like but has to be yellow .

@ged3680 Год назад

Hello Matt, thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Cheers!

@Frostakasilk Год назад

Thanks Matt! I love these cars so much. With just a little bit of modification they can look so damn attractive and cool! Like a roof basket, chunky tyres and concave wheels. Perfect!

@mamunsarker206 Год назад

B u 😅🎉😅😮Y😅😅😊😊

@colechapman6976 Год назад

If it weren't for the huge blind spots, this would be my favorite Toyota product outside of an old Landcruiser

@Kana0211 Год назад

Blind spots are negligible. Mirrors are huge and very good.

@breeze787 Год назад

@@Kana0211 Yeah with the giant mirrors the FJ's got, what blind spot?

@jdmguy44 Год назад

One of the coolest cars in my opinion. Remember seeing one in the metal when in the states and thinking it looked like nothing else. Love the sound of that 4 litre V6 too.

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Me too

@jameslatimer1432 Год назад

One of the only rare car dealers that I would love to buy a car from I'll contact you after next April when I remortgage my property cheers bud 👍

@tacticoolnurse8268 10 месяцев назад

I own an 07 FJ that is a 6-speed manual. Hands down, the best car I've ever owned. It hit 260k miles and passed its yearly state inspection with flying colors the same day. The price of gas unfortunately means that I do not drive it much

@rmhj8100 6 месяцев назад

Ugh same and I love to drive it😩. Mines an automatic though but I LOVE the feel of it. Even stock you feel like king of the road in it😂

@petertorbet4740 Год назад

Great video, and loving the new and improved production quality (in video specs, nice touch having the model name on the road etc)

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks!

@Garffey Год назад

Love that Matt....Anything that will have the Eco warriors running away in horror is good by me! Looks a bit of a hoot to drive too!

@martinhogg5337 Год назад

Great review of a car/ truck that I never knew existed! I can see the attraction.

@whizzer8507 Год назад

Great history lesson there Matt.Top work. Never ever seen these before. It reminds of Barbie Kens weekend camper! 🤓

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

😂 yes I can see what you mean

@athollmcnicoll1028 Год назад

A work mate of mine back in the days used to travel from his home outside Aberdeen, down to Wallsend on Tyneside where the top sides were being constructed for the Mobil Beryl B oil platform and leaving around 5:30 am used to be on site at about 08:00 and he drove this cars big brother, a 7 seater converted to a camper-truck. Now-a-days with fuel/diesel at record pricing , he would have needed to spend around £150 as his had two fuel tanks, similar to a MOD Services Landrover.

@steveprice5636 Год назад

never seen one in this country, saw plenty on holiday in the US but today on a country lane in the middle of Wiltshire one came towards me!

@BURP39R Год назад

I love it. It is just a call back. Wonderful

@MaximilianvonPinneberg Год назад

That gorgeous old G wagen with the horse box.

@jeremylee2066 Год назад

Great review Matt, I have owned on in UK for 2 years. Not easy to get used to driving as the car is wide and has blind spots. The best thing about the car is it is not full of electronics and very reliable. I will not be selling anytime soon.

@thomas316 Год назад

See quite a few here in Australia. It was never as bigger seller as Toyota hoped it'd be because it launched right before the Financial Crisis.

@Timberwulf2 Год назад

Same in NZ..I think in total in my home town Dunedin there is 1..If you want to go off road..Landcruiser/Hilux etc..These were just Toyotas attempt at a psuedo Hummer but without the size.

@arthurblundell6128 Год назад

Thanks for showing it to us ! sort of quirky Japanese G-wagon

@LiftOperator52 Год назад

Great review. US dreamer here. Had a 1994 Tacoma 4x4 back in the day. Loved driving that on and off road. Hoping I can find myself a nice FJ for future adventures.

@juanojeda8069 Год назад

I'm got my for sale 2012 108.000 miles

@SonicMrSumo Год назад

Great video (as always). Australia also got the FJ in RHD.

@RichieRouge206 Год назад

Such a fab car - rare, honest and so cool.

@dnovello Год назад

Matt, excellent and accurate review. Extremely well done 👍 I had one of these in 2006. It was a 6speed. Cool; but, thirsty.

@shaywhelan1 Год назад

Very enjoyable. I was always curious about that car and wondered what they were like

@densalbeach1 Год назад

Great review of a really strange but very desirable 4X4 that in all probability has the legendary Toyota reliability.

@lucacristian5919 Год назад

I just love the looks of this strange 4x4, they are very rare.

@Ashod00 Год назад

in some markets the car has never been discontinued. where i live you can still get a 2022 model FJ from the dealer with zero mileage. but the car basically stopped receiving upgrades from 2015 onwards so whether or not you'd want to pay full price for outdated tech is a matter of choice. i opted for a relatively low mileage 2015 version for just over half MSRP. Love the car and always looking for ways to customize it and give it my personal touch.

@mickymac6571 Год назад

Not keen on the fancy camera angles, it's not topgear, the attraction of your videos was straight forward reviews without all the nonsense of some channels.

@skisavoie Год назад

Friends of mine bought one that used to belong to one of the members of the Prodigy, it had all the goodies; exterior roll cage, winches front and rear, serious entertainment system, jacked up suspension, etc. It’s been a complete money pit! Engine, gearbox, axels, diffs, electrics. They have spent many tens of thousands! ☹️ Great videos, thanks.

@XSAoRAD Год назад

Wasn't Keith's was it?

@apexmarbella Год назад

Content and editing levels now insanely high. Looking forward to congratulating you on reaching 1 million subs within 12 months! 🤞🤞

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks! Working on it

@lukeagostini5487 Год назад

You really improved the production of the video, great effort, I appreciate it 😊

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks!

@rogergowers4415 Год назад

I know I've commented on how high your production values are now Matt...but that's insane...had to rewind to check the Toyota FJ on the road🤯🤣.....very slick indeed sir. Brilliiant and another fascinating review. Cheers.

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks!

@berlinmains2430 Год назад

Great content..I look forward to every new one! Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪

@HighPeakAutos Год назад

Thanks!

@garrydavis3475 Год назад

Very very practical for the outdoor man with gun dogs tv plugs handy

@ianbaxter382 Год назад

A few years ago I looked at importing one of these from South Africa. Steering on the right side there. like the quirky look

@DJC995 Год назад

Nice Video seen one a few months back parked up looked a bit odd meant to go back and take a closer look Thanks this has answered the what is that question

@josephgittos3787 Год назад

I actually like the look of this and not bad mpg considering it’s size and engine. Reminds of the new grenadier inside

@Ainawi Год назад

My 2008 FJ Cruiser has a 140L tank and I get around 900-1000kms which is phenomenal for a truck at 13.5L/100km. By the way fun fact, this FJ is not made by Toyota, it's built in Hino Plant in Japan

@thebrowns5337 Год назад

The new grenadier...lol. Billionaire that is building them - "Guys, vote Brexit and I'll defo build your retro jeep here in the UK" A minority of the population - sure, OK guvnor (doff caps/tug forelocks) Billionaire - 'France, want some jobs?, these island dwelling noobs just made it difficult and expensive to import/export anything, lol' France - oui, lol. Also billionaire - moves tax residence out of UK and into Monaco. Golden.

@guss2099 Год назад

I recognise most of those switches from my old MR2 Roadster!

@user-qc4pr8zu8s Год назад

Great overview of the FJ Cruiser. I am still driving my 2008 FJ and expect the Japanese truck to keep motoring at least a few more years.

@markbrennan4693 Год назад

Wow, what a motor. That would be a keeper if you can find one Matt. Cars like this are going to be history soon with the EV supposedly to take over. The direct opposite of blandness, love it !!

@matthewgodwin3050 Год назад

With the coming threat of electricity shortages, it may be the EV that becomes antisocial, and the 4 litre petrol SUV that becomes the new darling. That would be interesting.