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Best Toyota I've ever owned!!
Vanimal, 10/18/2017
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So... This is the 4th Toyota 4X4 I have owned since the early 80's. Started with a 79' pick up then went to an 87' 4-Runner then a 96' Landcruiser. This by far has been my favorite. Though I have to give kudos to my 79' pick up as that thing went wherever I pointed it. This first and foremost is a truck. Sure it looks cool but it does ride on a truck frame. Blind spots, yes it has them but you get used to it. Drop in some stick on bubble mirrors and you're done. Rear passenger room.. I don't sit back there so who cares?? I'm 6'-2" by the way and have plenty of room in the front. Gas mileage... Driving around here in the Denver area at altitude, I'm pulling 16-18 MPG average in the city, not much better on the highway. I am running a 3 inch lift with mud terrain tires too. That really adds to the road noise but I had the same issue with my other trucks. Reliability.. I'm over 165K and no oil leaks, no issues and he pulls like a mule. Great power for a 5000 lb vehicle. Off road capabilities... Awsome! A-Trac and factory rear lockers have made this the best performing off roader I have ever owned. Fun factor... out of this world. You get a commanding view of the cars in front of you and get a lot of looks from other drivers, including Jeep owners that have occasionally given me a thumbs up. No.. not the other finger gesture you are thinking of.. :) Though with such a long roof line, it feels like you are wearing a baseball cap all the time. Yes I may be bias but he is my 4th Toyota and so far, he has not disappointed. Oh yeah.. it also has the highest resale value of any SUV out there.. Look it up.. I'm not saying the FJC is perfect but if you have the adventure outdoor lifestyle, then this vehicle is for you. That and you won't believe the aftermarket parts and accesories you can get for it. Can you say Overlanding??
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Excellent Vehicle
mjr88car, 09/26/2008
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
A great SUV for the money. Bought it for the Toyota quality and reliability and wanted the best 4x4. I have the manual with full time four wheel drive and my mileage is consistently 21-23 hwy and 19 city. Solid, fun to drive, and it does grow on you. I put on 2 blind spot mirrors which do help a lot. However I find that all the hype about the poor rear view is nonsense anyway. If you know how to drive it's no problem. I fish in Canada and have gotten stuck with my old domestic 4x4 (don't know how they can call them true 4x4s). I finally bought something that will get me in/ out of less than poor road and landing conditions. Love the VSC and traction control. I rarely ever lock everything in.
Love my FJ Cruiser!
Susan Signorelli, 04/19/2016
updated 04/23/2018
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently traded in my 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser in Silver for a newer one, a 2014 in Automatic and the color white. I wanted to own the newest and last year, as I love the vehicle so much, I wanted to have the newest year made. The vehicle is sport oriented, while at the same time, drives like a "dream." It is one of the best automobiles I have ever owned and recommend it to anyone. I am so disappointed in Toyota that they are not continuing to manufacture them. Toyota, please bring them back. However, one warning to the public: Toyota recently started using soy based wiring and it attracts rodents. I had my 2014 FJ into Toyota two times in one week and had to pay approx. $1500. In repairs and Toyota is not taking responsibility for "their" error in changing over these wires which attract rodents. There is presently a class action suit against them for this problem. They are fighting it and leaving their customers with the major expense of repairs. Shame on Toyota!
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Nice car but got a lemon
Nelson, 09/10/2010
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great looking car inside and out, rides like a sedan, but I got a lemon, 2 weeks after purchase the transfer case had to be replaced, the past 4 months the transmission slips in gears 1 through 3, and the engine stalls while driving less than 5 mph, note it's an automatic transmission. Its been in the shop 3 times for the stalling and the transmission, Toyota claims they can't find the problem, looks like I have to consult the lemon law.
If you read this you will buy it
chrisl, 10/17/2008
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Trust me, this is a very capable vehicle in all aspects. I usually don't write reviews, but in the case of the FJ I am making an exception. Like most of you, I did a lot of extensive research before I made my final vehicle decision. My advice would be not to get hung up on the negative reviews, and focus on the positive ones, it'll save you a lot of wasted time. The blind spots are not as bad as some people say they are. The rear seats do fold all the way down. Road noise is not noticeable and the interior is quiet. This vehicle is extremely reliable, and capable of some astounding things. This vehicle has been tested to its limits and still scores big!
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