Toyota FJ

**Quinlan** · 10-13-2009 08:47 AM

For SOME reason the wife is wanting one.
Anybody know any good or bad?

I know its a TOYota but sometimes its better to go along with them then NOT.

And what can I say after 2 NEW motors in the CIG!!!

among several OTHER things.

Thanks Quinlan

**Chris** · 10-13-2009 09:14 AM

Cute car but terrrible visibility from the driver's seat.

**Trim'd Up** · 10-13-2009 09:22 AM

We sold the GF's a few months ago. It was an excellent vehicle. Lots of power, and would go anywhere. I lifted it 3" as soon as we got it. Had it for 40xxx miles and never had it in the shop. I really wish we would have kept it. The gas mileage wasn't great though, and Chris is right about the visibility.

**J.T.** · 10-13-2009 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Quinlan

For SOME reason the wife is wanting one.
Anybody know any good or bad?

I know its a TOYota but sometimes its better to go along with them then NOT.

And what can I say after 2 NEW motors in the CIG!!!

among several OTHER things.

Thanks Quinlan

The wife has a Avalon thats bumping 100k on miles,
and all it's costed us was normal servicing and a set of tires.

The way I see it, now that the Cig has new power, you're going to need
to save you pennys for the drive repair fund, so you better get her that car
and not have that to worry about that nickle, diming you

Plus, a happy wife is a good wife

**Quinlan** · 10-13-2009 09:53 AM

Drive repair!!! O I forgot to mention that!! Can we say ONE upper shaft!
Should get it back by friday.
And yes she is a VERY understanding wife.

**Sea-Dated** · 10-13-2009 04:47 PM

We looked at those and the wife could not see out of it at all. She is scary enough on the roads with full visibility I don't want to think what would happen with her driving one of those.

**customryder** · 10-13-2009 06:02 PM

had one almost three years... never turned a wrench on it.. GREAT truck.. bought a new f 350 in the shop twice already.. and they wonder whats wrong...

**Offshoredrillin** · 10-13-2009 06:40 PM

ditto everything, pluses and minuses, I'm 6'4 an had tough blind spots. Have her look at the 4 door Rubicon too. they now have good reports. I have an 03 Rubicon and love it.

**Quinlan** · 10-13-2009 08:10 PM

We have an 08 jeep comander. Totally loaded.
It has just died on her Several times. I mean driving down the hi way. Loses all power till coast to stop and then it restarts fine. Been to shop several times they cant find problem.
The last straw was the other day going down the Hi way in rain and it happens.
She was damn near run over and said F k it.
So Jeeps (CHRYSLER) is out of the question.
I think we are leaning toward a 4 Runner but cant find ANY new ones.

**rchevelle71** · 10-13-2009 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Quinlan

We have an 08 jeep comander. Totally loaded.
It has just died on her Several times. I mean driving down the hi way. Loses all power till coast to stop and then it restarts fine. Been to shop several times they cant find problem.
The last straw was the other day going down the Hi way in rain and it happens.
She was damn near run over and said F k it.
So Jeeps (CHRYSLER) is out of the question.
I think we are leaning toward a 4 Runner but cant find ANY new ones.

Ignition switch, had the same exact thing happen on a honda, take the key off the keychain, and see if it happens with the single key in the ign. the swaying of the key chain makes it intermittent.

I looked at the FJ, great truck, but decided to keep my Z-71 and make payments on this instead

**getchasum111** · 10-14-2009 01:29 PM

I have a 2010 4 Runner limited 4x4 in white that will be grounded in the next couple of weeks....i'm in Chattanooga....

**Sea-Dated** · 10-14-2009 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by rchevelle71

Ignition switch, had the same exact thing happen on a honda, take the key off the keychain, and see if it happens with the single key in the ign. the swaying of the key chain makes it intermittent.

I have heard of this too. Especially if there are several keys and other trinkets on the key chain. The weight of the extra trinkets can cause the ignition switch to short out or something.

I just keep the ignition key and the remote on the key chain and nothing else.

**THEJOKER** · 10-14-2009 02:05 PM

Love mine.....3 years and no problems. 3in lift , 6 speed, Michelins and a few other upgrades.

**Quinlan** · 10-15-2009 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by getchasum111

I have a 2010 4 Runner limited 4x4 in white that will be grounded in the next couple of weeks....i'm in Chattanooga....

Are you a dealer?

**getchasum111** · 10-15-2009 01:39 PM

[QUOTE=Quinlan;342599]Are you a dealer?[/QUOT it's not my name on the place but yes....internet mgr going into finance mgr monday....Capital Toyota in Chattanooga Tn.....423-892-0661...just ask for Chip....

**Quinlan** · 10-21-2009 07:35 AM

Went w a Tahoe LTZ loaded 6.2 . Lots more room and can tow the DOO's.
As for the Commander they replaced something about ingnition switch brain or something.
The wife LOST all trust in the ride. Took a bath on trade too, O WELL she happy,
and I can spend MO money on da CIG!! WIN WIN!!!!

**Sea-Dated** · 10-21-2009 01:44 PM

Happy Wife = Happy Life

**C M R** · 10-21-2009 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Quinlan

Went w a Tahoe LTZ loaded 6.2...

Nice choice.

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