FJ Cruiser VS Jeep Wrangler

SLOWER · 02-10-2014, 12:40 PM

Having owned 3 Jeeps (CJ, YJ, TJ) - they are a GREAT second vehicle. I couldn't have it as my daily driver again.

The FJ I drove felt like I was driving a school bus, it wasn't for me. That said, Toyota reliability > Jeep reliability.

Digital.James · 02-10-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by squishy

Honestly, after owning quite a few off-road rigs (including the FJ Cruiser), I say you should look into the Nissan Xterra (07 and after--the 06 had cross-contamination issues with the tranny). The VQ40 Nissan puts in the Xterra, Frontier, and Z is an absolute beast, and you'll never have an issue with it. They are seriously built to be beaten, and they are fun as hell to drive. The Xterra, in my opinion, is comparably better in every category against the FJ. Compared with the FJ, the Xterra has MUCH better visibility, five full doors (unlike the half doors on the FJ), and can tow a house if need be.

I've owned a 2006 Frontier and 2007 FJ in the past, and currently own a 2013 Xterra. Absolutely love it. The FJ is too top heavy, so there's been a problem with it rolling over. The Frontier has a wider wheel base, so it's more stable, as does the Xterra.

From what I've heard from the off-roading community, Wrangler owners visit the dealership far too often for issues. I didn't have many issues with my FJ, and never an issue with the Frontier. Xterra is good thus far as well.

Just my opinion, but I highly recommend you look into an 07+ Xterra.

I'm sorry but my wife and I owned an XTerra, and it completely blew. Horrible off road and just a plain bad car. We replaced it with a 2012 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition with KDSS... talk about night and day

kihun · 02-10-2014, 03:06 PM

ok guys just test drove fj cruiser and im in love.. im parting out my car now..sorry guys

Mr Tonka · 02-10-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kihun

ok guys just test drove fj cruiser and im in love.. im parting out my car now..sorry guys

Don't apologize! Glad it was an easy decision for you!

Good luck and post pics when you get one!

Rotorocious · 02-10-2014, 04:00 PM

If you want some fresh stock tires lmk, been looking to get some bfg all terrains

squishy · 02-10-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital.James

I'm sorry but my wife and I owned an XTerra, and it completely blew. Horrible off road and just a plain bad car. We replaced it with a 2012 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition with KDSS... talk about night and day

1st generation or 2nd generation ('05-'13)? The 1st generations were a POS, but I can't imagine the same being said for the 2nd generation Xterra.

And was it an '05/'06, or later? The 2005's had many, many issues that were resolved with the late 2006.

squishy · 02-10-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kihun

ok guys just test drove fj cruiser and im in love.. im parting out my car now..sorry guys

Good decision! Post pics.

kihun · 02-10-2014, 09:52 PM

thanks guys! my god im seriously in love with fj cruiser.. I'll post pic soon!

kihun · 02-12-2014, 02:27 PM

I just picked up FJ cruiser!! omg.. this thing issssssssss a beastttttttt

TRD parts =DD

iBoost · 02-12-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kihun

I just picked up FJ cruiser!! omg.. this thing issssssssss a beastttttttt

TRD parts =DD

kihun · 02-12-2014, 07:10 PM

hold on! it's coming soon!1! I ?LOVEI T!!!!@$%!@%!@% @!ITS SnO?WING IN EAST COAST ajs?Dj?FAdj?Fa?LF

kihun · 02-13-2014, 01:19 AM

wow I just had lots of fun in the snow..
First day with FJ =D

Rotorocious · 02-13-2014, 12:40 PM

Good timing with the snow.
What tires did it come with?

Mr Tonka · 02-13-2014, 12:58 PM

look like nitto terra grapplers. From the tread anyway….

iBoost · 02-13-2014, 12:59 PM

Nice!

Mr Tonka · 02-13-2014, 01:05 PM

Don't take offense, if i were to get an FJ i would have picked the same color as you.

But a while back i saw one parked next to a handicap accessible porta potty and the image has never left my mind. Both of them side by side, blue body, white top, similar shape….

Now every time i see one i think of the FJ.

Rotorocious · 02-13-2014, 01:24 PM

Haha.
I'm glad I got a white one so I won't have the paint the top

iBoost · 02-13-2014, 01:39 PM

I agree they look so much better with a body colored matched top. What's the reason behind those white tops anyway?

Seminole · 02-13-2014, 01:45 PM

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I agree they look so much better with a body colored matched top. What's the reason behind those white tops anyway?

Because that's what the original FJ40's had

kihun · 02-13-2014, 08:15 PM

LOL.. IMO white FJ looks the best.. but it was out of my price range and couldn't pick one out from the local dealership =T.. I'll take a closer look what tires they are.. it's been snowing all day!!! having too much fun

Rotorocious · 02-13-2014, 10:19 PM

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LOL.. IMO white FJ looks the best.. but it was out of my price range and couldn't pick one out from the local dealership =T.. I'll take a closer look what tires they are.. it's been snowing all day!!! having too much fun

You'd enjoy the diff mod hack then. Enables you to lock the rear diff in 2H and 4H instead of 4L only.

kihun · 02-13-2014, 10:35 PM

I have to learn a lot more.. My truck seems to be fine with just 4H on snow.... forgot to mention its manual so i think its 4x4 all the time.
during the summer, I think i'm going to take it off-road

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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Good timing with the snow. What tires did it come with?
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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6058 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	look like nitto terra grapplers. From the tread anyway…. __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6058 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	Don't take offense, if i were to get an FJ i would have picked the same color as you. But a while back i saw one parked next to a handicap accessible porta potty and the image has never left my mind. Both of them side by side, blue body, white top, similar shape…. Now every time i see one i think of the FJ. __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Haha. I'm glad I got a white one so I won't have the paint the top
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	I agree they look so much better with a body colored matched top. What's the reason behind those white tops anyway?
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kihun Captain 66 Rep 991 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	LOL.. IMO white FJ looks the best.. but it was out of my price range and couldn't pick one out from the local dealership =T.. I'll take a closer look what tires they are.. it's been snowing all day!!! having too much fun __________________ e92
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kihun Captain 66 Rep 991 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	I have to learn a lot more.. My truck seems to be fine with just 4H on snow.... forgot to mention its manual so i think its 4x4 all the time. during the summer, I think i'm going to take it off-road __________________ e92
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