Any thoughts on Toyota FJ Cruiser ?

[whtzmbi]

We have one here in Heath, OH at a dealership I stopped to look at it in my VX and they were more interested in looking at my VX than telling me about the FJ any way it's a yellow one like in the above picture...the suicide doors to the back are pretty cool however it did look like a cartoon car....they were asking $31K for it.....but if you think about it the VX was pretty steep when they first came out...imo....I love my VX.....

[Chopper]

Wow, it's a loooong way to that windshield!!!

[Andrey]

Have you noticed 3 ! whindshild wipers

[Chopper]

Had a Peterbuilt with three wipers, a very long time ago.

[climbcovey]

Kinda reminds me of an international scout. Hey Transio, are you saying you would pay 15k for my proton? hmmm......

[innercore]

The FJ looks like a nice car. Someone in my neighborhood has a blue one. I don't like blue but the car looks good and it is a Toyota. But, I looked long and hard for my Isuzu Vehicross and I am very happy and satisfied. Plus, who wants to blow 30,000 grand when you can get a good Vehicross for under $14,000 and it still looks high speed and low drag! The VX is all about a Recce Proto.

[Andrey]

Well, I drove one today. I still have mixed sences about it. Ride is comfortable, quiter then VX, larger inside, reasonably good access to the rear seat. Sits on the road like a TANK - limited manuverability. NOTHING like VX ! I pushed it and tach needle went into red zone right away. Severely UNDERPOWERED - well maybe I am too demanding, sorry !.
Not peppy like VX. not FUN to drive like VX

there is no other vehicle performing like VX out there in that price range. I am not talking about 50K + BMW or Infinity FX45 (have not driven one)

I think it is a good vehicle...just not quite like VX I need to lower my expectations

Has hitch but I am not sure if there is enough ponnies to pull my boat

[Velvis]

FX45 is a RIDE! But 50k+ is excessive. In comparison, our VX for 11-17k in good shape, especially if we can track its history here, is a blast. In fin eeety owners don't feel this kinda love...
velvis

[blacksambo]

The FJ Cruiser is outfitted inside and ou like a kids' toy. It's so juvenile looking in detail the target market for it design-wise has got to 17 year olds. Perhaps that answers the underpowered question of not giving the kiddees enough horsepower to hurt themselves. Remember Toyota has invested mightily in Scion another kids targeted vehicle with a fair amount of success. This may an experiment to move the main brand name into this youth market realm?