Anyone have a Toyota FJ Cruiser?

[drift_g35]

Thinking of getting a new vehicle. I really want a Tundra but that isnt happening anytime soon and I need to get into a new vehicle. I like the FJ Cruiser but I dont know much about them. Hoping someone here has some insight. I like the fact that a brand new one is only about $32000.

[hurley842002]

I really don't have anything constructive to give you other than I really want one myself. I was looking at them, but didn't like the rear passenger area for a car seat. I ended up with a 4 door Tacoma.

[Colorado_Outback]

They heve 3 wipers on the windsheild.. Thats pretty sweet, easily confuses the average autozone kid :)

[Rabid]

I do not have one but a few of my friends do. About the only complaints i hear are that it has some bad blind spots and the MPG is not the best.

[Fentonite]

I've heard they're discontinuing it after this year. Not sure if that should mean anything in your decision making or not.

[drift_g35]

The only thing I am struggling with is I currently drive an Infiniti FX45 (heated leather seats, v8 power, ...) and the FJ doesnt have any of that. It does however have the ability to go pretty much anywhere, where my inifiniti would not. I would love to keep my Infiniti but it is one of the unfortunate recipients of a oil drinking engine. It starting making an engine noise i am not comfortable risking hence the need for a new vehicle.

Does any one have any suggestions in the $30000 range for something I could take camping and has somewhat luxury add ons?

[Rooskibar03]

If you're buying to build a trail rig they are great, as a daily driver not so much. Gas mileage sucks, back seat feels like you're I'm a cave, terrible visibility. They are kinda gutless and typical plastic Toyota interior.

But again, great trail vehicle, lots of mods. We were in steamboat last fall and I swear everyone any their sister had one.

You can get a Wrangler with a lot of luxury items anymore, leather, heated seats, power stuff, remote start, nav. Still drives like a jeep but at least they are starting to have some creature comforts.

[Gman]

My first new car cost more than my dad's first home. Ain't inflation grand? [Coffee]

[ray1970]

I was eyeballing a new Sequoia the other day.

[daemon]

I have a 2010 FJ I brought brand new. Bad parts as mentioned: rear visibility is bad but adding the stick on convex mirrors helps a lot. Windshields have the reputation of being easy to crack due to them being fairly vertical, but I think that's more due to driving habits; my windshield is original. No heated seats/mirrors/windshield and I do admit to missing those! Gas mileage for me has been 18-19 MPG with 33" equivalent tires and mixed highway/city driving. The rear doors are inconvenient for pax and car seats. I'd prefer a horizontally split rear door like the old Cruiser wagons, but the door is huge, so it's easy to load oversized items. I wouldn't say it's gutless exactly, but it's definitely hurt by (the lack of) aerodynamics and it's weight. Mine has 260'ish hp and 271 lb-ft of torque new and I can accelerate up Floyd Hill/Vail Pass no problems other than watching the gas gauge needle move. I've had no unscheduled mx since I've owned it, though I got rid of the stock tires at 600 miles and put on KM2s...much better for my purposes. FJ's are excellent off road out of the box, moreso if modded. I won't comment on the Rubicon since I haven't driven one except to say I believe you could build a much more capable FJ for the same money as the most basic Rubicon ($27680 MSRP FJ vs. $35095 MSRP Rubicon). The 2014 model year will be the last for the FJ Cruiser in the US, not sure about the rest of the world. Let me know if you have specific questions or want to check it out in person.

[mightiestmouse]

If you want a Toyota that will take care of camping duties, is not a pickup and can come with a v8... Look into the late 90's / early 00's land cruisers. Another great Toyota was the 3rd generation 4runner. Lots of aftermarket support for both vehicles, tough to kill, hold their value and have some of the options you are looking for.

FJ's are nice but in my opinion can be a little impractical when sitting more than 2 people. The back doors are really a pain to use especially when parked close to other cars. I also can't justify spending 32k on a vehicle either. Spend 12-15k get some tasteful wheels/tires, aftermarket steel bumpers, sliders and have money left over.


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[beast556]

My dad has one he likes it except for it uses premium fuel only.

[Dave_L]

Why not look into a trail edition 4runner? Or get the limited if you want some luxury. It'll get you off road, handle cargo and you can take it to a nice night out and not feel like you're in your work truck.

[drift_g35]

I think I have been talked out of the FJ. I am not looking for something to offroad. I want something that CAN offroad if I need to. If I can get the dealer to give me a good deal on a 2014 Limited Trail edition 4runner, I think i'm going to pick that up. They look nice and ive always wanted one. Thanks for the help guys!

[roberth]

I do not have one but a few of my friends do. About the only complaints i hear are that it has some bad blind spots and the MPG is not the best.


If you want a Toyota that will take care of camping duties, is not a pickup and can come with a v8... Look into the late 90's / early 00's land cruisers. Another great Toyota was the 3rd generation 4runner. Lots of aftermarket support for both vehicles, tough to kill, hold their value and have some of the options you are looking for.

FJ's are nice but in my opinion can be a little impractical when sitting more than 2 people. The back doors are really a pain to use especially when parked close to other cars. I also can't justify spending 32k on a vehicle either. Spend 12-15k get some tasteful wheels/tires, aftermarket steel bumpers, sliders and have money left over.


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I was looking at used FJ Cruisers last year. Nice vehicle, too much $$$ for me though, value wasn't there. I ended up with a really nice 3rd Gen 4Runner. Now when people ask me what their next vehicle should be I just point at my 3rd Gen. :)

[gos]

I do not have one but a few of my friends do. About the only complaints i hear are that it has some bad blind spots and the MPG is not the best.

Agreed. Windshield is very far in front of the driver's head with a thick A-pillar and thicker C-pillar. Corner visibility sucks.

[daemon]

My dad has one he likes it except for it uses premium fuel only.

They reworked the engine a bit for the 2010 models. 2010 and newer can use the cheap stuff. The newer engines also have a canister oil filter rather than a spin on.

[Jer]

Those saying they cost too much are comparing them the same way they would compare to a domestic 4x4 are being myopic. Toyota trucks cost more up front but what you retain in the long run is WELL worth the up front investment. I just saw a guy sell his 2010 Tacoma Access Cab for more than I paid for mine with 3x the mileage and mine was supercharged when I bought it. I paid a little bit more than other similar trucks I could have got but after a couple of years of ownership and thanks to buying the right truck at the right price I rest easy knowing that I can still MAKE money if I decided to sell it tomorrow. That's a good feeling and there's no way in hell I coulda done that with any domestic truck. I know a guy that bought a Canyon 6 or so years ago because it was $3k less than a comparably equipped new Tacoma. Fast forward about 4 years and he was kicking himself when his Canyon wasn't even worth half of what he paid and similar Tacomas were only selling for a few grand less than what they were new. If you want a FJ or another Toyota truck don't let the initial bite of a couple/few grand more scare you off because it will be worth it in the long run.

[hurley842002]

Those saying they cost too much are comparing them the same way they would compare to a domestic 4x4 are being myopic. Toyota trucks cost more up front but what you retain in the long run is WELL worth the up front investment. I just saw a guy sell his 2010 Tacoma Access Cab for more than I paid for mine with 3x the mileage and mine was supercharged when I bought it. I paid a little bit more than other similar trucks I could have got but after a couple of years of ownership and thanks to buying the right truck at the right price I rest easy knowing that I can still MAKE money if I decided to sell it tomorrow. That's a good feeling and there's no way in hell I coulda done that with any domestic truck. I know a guy that bought a Canyon 6 or so years ago because it was $3k less than a comparably equipped new Tacoma. Fast forward about 4 years and he was kicking himself when his Canyon wasn't even worth half of what he paid and similar Tacomas were only selling for a few grand less than what they were new. If you want a FJ or another Toyota truck don't let the initial bite of a couple/few grand more scare you off because it will be worth it in the long run.

True story.....

I was looking for a first Gen 4 door Tacoma for quite awhile before I finally found a keeper, and what I was seeing was nothing short of crazy. There were trucks with 100,000 more miles than mine, going for the same price I paid. I plan to run mine into the ground, but I'm not so sure I couldn't get my money back, a few years and a few miles down the road.

[Slapps74]

I have a 2014 with the new roller rocker motor. Run mid grade fuel gets 17 - 18 mpg around town has heated leather seats, rear locker, a trac etc. It does really well in snow with out the use of 4x4. I does have the blind spots but not that bad wit spot mirrors. I like it.

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[drift_g35]

Well, Groove Toyota didnt cut me a good deal so I went to Autonation and bought a Brand New 2014 4runner SR5 Limited. I love ithttps://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/12481376864_4626478c4a_h.jpg

[Snowman78]

^Nice, I like the color!

[Jer]

Good lookin' truck man! Excellent choice and you'll be happy with that one for quite a few years.


^Nice, I like the color!

MGM. One of my favorite colors in the Toyota line.

[kawiracer14]

Congrats! Welcome to the toyota family.

[ruthabagah]

Well, Groove Toyota didnt cut me a good deal so I went to Autonation and bought a Brand New 2014 4runner SR5 Limited. I love ithttps://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/12481376864_4626478c4a_h.jpg
Ouch.... Wish you good luck.... My 5th Gen 4 runner (same as yours, but 2010 and limited) has been a POS since I got it.... I will be trading it soon.

In short:
Poor gas mileage (17 in town)
poor engine performance (spend an extra 400$ and get an after market air box)
tranny is slow to react
electrical problem galore
turn radius is worse than some full size pickup

I think the worst for me is the lack of power....

[Jer]

Ouch.... Wish you good luck.... My 5th Gen 4 runner (same as yours, but 2010 and limited) has been a POS since I got it.... I will be trading it soon.

In short:
Poor gas mileage (17 in town)
poor engine performance (spend an extra 400$ and get an after market air box)
tranny is slow to react
electrical problem galore
turn radius is worse than some full size pickup

I think the worst for me is the lack of power....
Don't waste your money on an air intake. At most throw in an AFE Pro Dry drop-in but the factory intake is about as efficient as you can get. $400 is a waste of money on the 4.0L V6. You should expect high teens and possibly 20mpg for mpg and that's not 'poor gas mileage' and if that's a concern you shouldn't buying a 4x4 SUV in the first place. The transmission 'learns' how you drive so if you drive around like a grandpa mostly and then expect it to snap into action the few times you mash it you may be a little bit let down if you expect F1 shifts. I have the 6spd auto and have no complaints with the performance for a pick-up truck. Turn radius in the 4Runner is slightly longer than others but it is an SUV after all. I also find it funny that the first thing you list is poor fuel economy (indicating that it's a big deal) and then the last thing you say is that the worst is lack of power. Well, which do you want? You can throw a supercharger on it but that's not going to help your fuel economy. Based on your wants it sounds to me like you'd be happier with a mid-size sedan with a 4cyl rather than a 4x4 SUV. Other than your electrical problems (feel free to post some examples) if you think the 4Runner is poor in the categories you listed drive the competitor's offerings and you'll likely change your tune. As compared to other SUVs in it's segment the 4Runner actually does quite well in the categories you've listed and also includes reliability and resale value unmatched by it's competition.

[drift_g35]

Ouch.... Wish you good luck.... My 5th Gen 4 runner (same as yours, but 2010 and limited) has been a POS since I got it.... I will be trading it soon.

In short:
Poor gas mileage (17 in town)
poor engine performance (spend an extra 400$ and get an after market air box)
tranny is slow to react
electrical problem galore
turn radius is worse than some full size pickup

I think the worst for me is the lack of power....

My previous vehicle was a AWD 4.5 V8 that got about 13 in the city, 17 would be amazing for me.
I do admit my Fx45 had about 350-400hp but I never took advantage of it because gas was $4 a gallon. Also if you want a fast SUV you dont buy a 4runner, thats what the SRT8 Jeeps, Trailblazer SS are for. But then again with that power you have to have street rated tires so now you cant go offroad.
If I need quick reaction on the tranny I will just pop it into tiptronic.
I figured the electrical problems might be an issue, so I got the 6 year/100000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Just in case.
If I find that the turning radius is horrible, I will just start doing 1 tire fires to help me out a bit.

I appreciate your opinion though.

[HoneyBadger]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the Xterra as an option. As a new Xterra owner, I thought it was very competetive with the 4Runner. I made my final decision based mostly on the trade-value that the Nissan dealership would offer me over what the Toyota dealership was willing to offer. I am used to driving a 1500 series silverado, and the Xterra so far has been an improvement in just about every way except for the obvious lack of a pickup bed. The 4Runner handled very similarly.



Ouch.... Wish you good luck.... My 5th Gen 4 runner (same as yours, but 2010 and limited) has been a POS since I got it.... I will be trading it soon.

In short:
Poor gas mileage (17 in town)
poor engine performance (spend an extra 400$ and get an after market air box)
tranny is slow to react
electrical problem galore
turn radius is worse than some full size pickup

I think the worst for me is the lack of power....

Wow, way to piss in his drink.... [Shake]

[kawiracer14]

I went from a 4.8L Silverado to a 5.7L Tundra... I was extra worried about MPGs when I bought it! [ROFL1]

You don't buy a big 6 or 8 cylinder 4x4 for MPG.... lets be serious here.

[Rabid]

^Nice, I like the color!
Congrats and i really like that color too.

[brianakell]

I would have suggested 4runner as well. Not sure what theyve done in recent years to options, but the 4runner did get a v8 option in 03, though I think the rear locker option dropped in 01, not sure if that came back or not.

The FJ's Toyota was going to continue building until they sold less than 100k in a year, then drop them. Its a 4runner rebodied. The tcase having manual shift instead of the push button the trucks got, and locker option are the only things I personally like. The rear visibility and rear seat access is terrible.

[drift_g35]

I would have suggested 4runner as well. Not sure what theyve done in recent years to options, but the 4runner did get a v8 option in 03, though I think the rear locker option dropped in 01, not sure if that came back or not.

The FJ's Toyota was going to continue building until they sold less than 100k in a year, then drop them. Its a 4runner rebodied. The tcase having manual shift instead of the push button the trucks got, and locker option are the only things I personally like. The rear visibility and rear seat access is terrible.

The salesman said the 4runner Trail edition is a 4 door FJ. The Trail Edition has a Crawl Mode, front and rear lockers. It was also about $8000 more than mine.

[Madeinhb]

Did they change the trims? I thought it was SR5, Sport or limited? Never heard of SR5 limited. I have an 06 sr5 and love it. Couldn't afford new a year ago.

[drift_g35]

Did they change the trims? I thought it was SR5, Sport or limited? Never heard of SR5 limited. I have an 06 sr5 and love it. Couldn't afford new a year ago.

It is the sr5 with most of the upgrades the limited has. So it is leather, Nav, heated seats, sunroom and so on. I dont know if that is an actual trim but it was factory.

[Madeinhb]

[QUO TE=drift_g35;1520365]It is the sr5 with most of the upgrades the limited has. So it is leather, Nav, heated seats, sunroom and so on. I dont know if that is an actual trim but it was factory.[/QUOTE]

Nice. Probably just an SR5 with upgrades. Nothing wrong with that. Still a great drive. I was debating about a Wrangler or 4Runner when I got mine. Love the 4runner. Is it the AWD or the 4x4?

[drift_g35]

[QUOTE=Nice. Probably just an SR5 with upgrades. Nothing wrong with that. Still a great drive. I was debating about a Wrangler or 4Runner when I got mine. Love the 4runner. Is it the AWD or the 4x4?[/QUOTE]

4x4, I am excited to take it up to the mountains. I'm ready for summer now!

[ruthabagah]

Wow: that's an agressive post for somebody who doesn't know me or my driving style! So how many 4runner do you currently or have you owned?

Considering I had 3 other 4 runner before this one I think I pretty much know what I am talking about in terms of MPG, Performance and the air intake too. BTW: I have 3 close friends who have the same exact comlain about their 5 gen.... They all went to the TRD air intake chnage and noted some serious improvement. For me just replacing the air filter by a less restrictive Fram one did make a difference.

Electrical problem: Brake switch died twice (you can't start the vehicle when the brake switch is dead), radio was replaced once under warranty, and I had to pay 150$ when she screen died on the second unit (it's a 3.5 year old truck). Rear brake light bulb burned and got fused inside it's receptacle (after the warranty expired of course). Keyless system refused to recognize the key.... twice. First one was reprogrammed, second time, the ECM and the keys were replaced after the vehicle was towed 200 miles.


On my 2008 4 runner limited, I use to get 20-22 MPG in town, and 23 crusing at or above highway speed. yes, 17 on this one is a let down. Also, with my 2008 I could carry 5 people and all of our stuff, but still have both gas mileage and performance... One the new one: nope. Actually: perfomance is not even an option.

Somewhere you mentionned that you have a truck with a six speed. great, only a 5 speed on the 4runner, and this is the main reason why this thing is slow!

I have owned a SUV since the late 80' well before it was fashionable. This one will remain my least reliable one after my 1986 Range rover turbo diesel....

[Madeinhb]

4x4, I am excited to take it up to the mountains. I'm ready for summer now!

I'm not sure about the 5th gen but 4th gen 4x4 is awesome. Can keep it in 4hi all the time, as long as I don't lock differential. So 4hi is basically AWD. Works great in snow. Have to ask and see if 5th gen is same way

[drift_g35]

Wow: that's an agressive post for somebody who doesn't know me or my driving style! So how many 4runner do you currently or have you owned?

Considering I had 3 other 4 runner before this one I think I pretty much know what I am talking about in terms of MPG, Performance and the air intake too. BTW: I have 3 close friends who have the same exact comlain about their 5 gen.... They all went to the TRD air intake chnage and noted some serious improvement. For me just replacing the air filter by a less restrictive Fram one did make a difference.

Electrical problem: Brake switch died twice (you can't start the vehicle when the brake switch is dead), radio was replaced once under warranty, and I had to pay 150$ when she screen died on the second unit (it's a 3.5 year old truck). Rear brake light bulb burned and got fused inside it's receptacle (after the warranty expired of course). Keyless system refused to recognize the key.... twice. First one was reprogrammed, second time, the ECM and the keys were replaced after the vehicle was towed 200 miles.


On my 2008 4 runner limited, I use to get 20-22 MPG in town, and 23 crusing at or above highway speed. yes, 17 on this one is a let down. Also, with my 2008 I could carry 5 people and all of our stuff, but still have both gas mileage and performance... One the new one: nope. Actually: perfomance is not even an option.

Somewhere you mentionned that you have a truck with a six speed. great, only a 5 speed on the 4runner, and this is the main reason why this thing is slow!

I have owned a SUV since the late 80' well before it was fashionable. This one will remain my least reliable one after my 1986 Range rover turbo diesel....


Everyone knows you dont buy the first year of a remodel.

[x11]

Early couple of years were notorious for bad release bearing in the clutch. Also, note that the auto tranny version is part time 4x4 and the manual is full time 4x4. I bought mine used over a year ago with a 3" lift and 33" muds and it gets 15mpg. That sucks but it sure is real super fun to drive around. A few mods can really transform it's visual impact. Mine has some failing 4th and 5th gear syncros at 100k miles, but I think the first owner might have run it real hard. Regardless, I'm not looking forward to fixing that and didn't expect that out of a toyota. I can't find much info on the web about that so I don't think it's common.

Soccer moms hate the suicide rear doors in a parking lot situation. I don't have kids or use the back seat much, so I like them. Many also hate the giant c-pillars and blind spots. I've driven trucks forever and don't mind that, but it is quite noticeable, especially combined with the height of the truck and a giant spare tire blocking most of the small rear window. But the backup sensors save the day on that front when parking. You really feel like you are down in the truck when driving; the front dash and hood seem super high. But you get used to that and other vehicles start to feel weird. You can't fit as much stuff as you'd think into the back. It is faster and handles way better than any truck I've owned. After a year of ownership I still love it to death every time I drive it. Personally I do wish it was either a v8 or a diesel but toyota diesel trucks in the US are pretty much a pipe dream for some unfathomable reason.

I looked at 4-runners for a while, but they stopped making manual tranny 4-runners back around 2000.

-x

[Jer]

Wow: that's an agressive post for somebody who doesn't know me or my driving style! So how many 4runner do you currently or have you owned?

Considering I had 3 other 4 runner before this one I think I pretty much know what I am talking about in terms of MPG, Performance and the air intake too. BTW: I have 3 close friends who have the same exact comlain about their 5 gen.... They all went to the TRD air intake chnage and noted some serious improvement. For me just replacing the air filter by a less restrictive Fram one did make a difference.

Electrical problem: Brake switch died twice (you can't start the vehicle when the brake switch is dead), radio was replaced once under warranty, and I had to pay 150$ when she screen died on the second unit (it's a 3.5 year old truck). Rear brake light bulb burned and got fused inside it's receptacle (after the warranty expired of course). Keyless system refused to recognize the key.... twice. First one was reprogrammed, second time, the ECM and the keys were replaced after the vehicle was towed 200 miles.


On my 2008 4 runner limited, I use to get 20-22 MPG in town, and 23 crusing at or above highway speed. yes, 17 on this one is a let down. Also, with my 2008 I could carry 5 people and all of our stuff, but still have both gas mileage and performance... One the new one: nope. Actually: perfomance is not even an option.

Somewhere you mentionned that you have a truck with a six speed. great, only a 5 speed on the 4runner, and this is the main reason why this thing is slow!

I have owned a SUV since the late 80' well before it was fashionable. This one will remain my least reliable one after my 1986 Range rover turbo diesel....
I currently have a 2nd gen Tacoma which, for all intents and purposes, is a 4Runner with a bed save for a few differences. My sister-in-law had one she bought brand new a couple of years ago that never had a single problem. You keep talking about $400 intakes but if you search internet forums where people have actually dyno'd the various intakes on the 4.0L you'll find that they don't do jack snap regardless of what your seat-of-the-pants dyno reports. Your 'findings' and that of your close personal friends are lacking in details such as make, model, year, engine & which version of the TRD intake they had as there are several variants. It's not necessary though because I've seen numerous dyno sheets to back up what I'm saying and in addition I've run a K&N CAI, 1st Gen TRD CAI and currently have a AFE CAI with no change in performance other than possibly a slightly better throttle response off-idle and even that is negligible at best. I am supercharged though so take my first-hand experience with a grain of salt but there is GOBS of factual data out there to back up what I'm saying so don't take my word for it. I also don't know if I could own a 4.0L Toyota truck w/o a s/c but that's because I'm pretty used to very fast vehicles so to me a s/c'd Tacoma is pretty pedestrian and I think I would agree with your statement of nutless if it wasn't. I'm also quite content with my power to mpg ratio and wouldn't exchange one for the other where I am currently. For what this truck is capable of, what I paid and how long I plan on it lasting me I'm quite content.

[drift_g35]

I currently have a 2nd gen Tacoma which, for all intents and purposes, is a 4Runner with a bed save for a few differences. My sister-in-law had one she bought brand new a couple of years ago that never had a single problem. You keep talking about $400 intakes but if you search internet forums where people have actually dyno'd the various intakes on the 4.0L you'll find that they don't do jack snap regardless of what your seat-of-the-pants dyno reports. Your 'findings' and that of your close personal friends are lacking in details such as make, model, year, engine & which version of the TRD intake they had as there are several variants. It's not necessary though because I've seen numerous dyno sheets to back up what I'm saying and in addition I've run a K&N CAI, 1st Gen TRD CAI and currently have a AFE CAI with no change in performance other than possibly a slightly better throttle response off-idle and even that is negligible at best. I am supercharged though so take my first-hand experience with a grain of salt but there is GOBS of factual data out there to back up what I'm saying so don't take my word for it. I also don't know if I could own a 4.0L Toyota truck w/o a s/c but that's because I'm pretty used to very fast vehicles so to me a s/c'd Tacoma is pretty pedestrian and I think I would agree with your statement of nutless if it wasn't. I'm also quite content with my power to mpg ratio and wouldn't exchange one for the other where I am currently. For what this truck is capable of, what I paid and how long I plan on it lasting me I'm quite content.

Where do I find a supercharger for a 4.0L? That sounds fun.

[XXFattyHunterXX]

You can ask the dealer or online, the supercharger is a factory option.

[Jer]

Where do I find a supercharger for a 4.0L? That sounds fun.
Your friendly local dealership will be more than happy to order one up and install it for you. All you need to bring is about $6,000 with you. If a certified dealership installs a TRD s/c it will not only not void your existing factory warranty but it will fall under the remaining amount of your warranty as well. Pretty bad ass IMO. Some complain it doesn't add enough power but for me it's just fine.

[MrPrena]

Wow, how times change. Only $32k? Damn, my wages are not keeping up with inflation. Read that 2013 was the first year that a median priced car went over $30k...and minimum wage is less than $8 an hr. How can those poor Liberal fast food workers afford new cars?

In 1981 I got front a row ticket for the Stones for $20 and I was making $3.35 an hr tossing pizzas so I had to work 7 hrs to cover that ticket. Today? Front row for any big event goes for...$2k? That means I have to work 50 hrs for that same ticket. Damn. Vehicles are even worse.


^^ WINNER!!
Not a huge fan of minimum wage hike, but wage inflation did not kept with amount of new Money Supply went through the printing press.

[MrAK]

I just bought an 07 fj last week, was hoping I might find some members that had one. I'm currently trying to figure out how to configure my storage in it

[Mazin]

Had 2, an 07 & 08. As for storage I bought a nice divider for the cargo area and called it a day.

[MrAK]

Had 2, an 07 & 08. As for storage I bought a nice divider for the cargo area and called it a day.

http://store.springtailsolutions.com/FJ-Cruiser-Rear-Door-Folding-MOLLE-Rack-Combo_p_50.html

This has really caught my eye for storage. I'm also trying to figure out options for firearm storage and carry

[ZERO THEORY]

I just bought an 07 fj last week, was hoping I might find some members that had one. I'm currently trying to figure out how to configure my storage in it

I have a '12. I removed my rear seats and built a sleeping/cargo platform in it's place. I can get pics if you'd like.

[Mazin]

http://store.springtailsolutions.com/FJ-Cruiser-Rear-Door-Folding-MOLLE-Rack-Combo_p_50.html

This has really caught my eye for storage. I'm also trying to figure out options for firearm storage and carry

That's a cool setup for sure! As far as firearm storage I mounted a holster on the right side of the drivers leg area for my EDC and had a finger control safe mounted in between tha back seats on the floor.

[MrAK]

I have a '12. I removed my rear seats and built a sleeping/cargo platform in it's place. I can get pics if you'd like.

I'd love to see them, a platform in the back for gear or camping has been on my mind as well. The weight savings from removing the rear seats and possibly some of the trim should offset the weight of any platform I install.

[ZERO THEORY]

I replaced the rear door netting with a Greyman Tactical MOLLE panel.


http://i.imgur.com/FbZtVgA.jpg


The platform accommodates all my cookware and tools on the trail/road for multi-day trips. I got some cheap cargo nets from Walmart and strung them to the ceiling. I will be going with a tighter ceiling net moving forward as opposed to bungee style, however.


http://i.imgur.com/2WpwdRS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jgrt2Kp.jpg

And once at camp, after pulling the cookware, I just fold the front passenger seat and deploy the head extension for sleeping.


http://i.imgur.com/w3KBS0t.jpg

[ANADRILL]

On my second one, bought one in 08, then traded it for a newer model before Toyota stopped making them...