2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

It's not a Landcruiser but....

By surfponto (San Diego, CA) on Friday, July 20, 2007

"I have owned my FJ for over a year now and have done a fair amount of mellow 4-wheeling with it. Did great in Moab on the White Rim trail, works great down in Baja down on the beach and great out in the Deserts of SoCal. It has a solid feel to it. Noticeably more than my wife's 2007 Tacoma. It has plenty of power almost too much. Maybe Toyota could have sacrificed a few horses for a bit better mileage or perhaps have put in a turbo-diesel. I drive it to work twice a week 30 miles round trip and it does well. The blind spot issue is a little concern but if you have your mirrors adjusted correctly there isn't a problem. I would like to see Toyota continually enhance this SUV line as it has a great price point and excellent quality. Things I would love for future versions: Turbo-diesel engine for better fuel economy Solid axle front suspension option. Rear seats that can lay flat. Bigger back window. Rear side windows that roll down. thanks for listening. Bob"

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Excellent off roader

By Convinced (Florida, Florida) on Sunday, July 08, 2007

"Wow. I get it now. Having been an avid american car buyer for years I got feed up with the anomilies that no one could fix so I opted for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. I have had this vehicle for 11 months and put 31000 (Some on, some off road) miles on this vehicle with absolutely no issues whatsoever. Iget it now. This thing gets abused on and off road daily and it drives like the first day I bought it which is more than what I can say about the other cars. I have bought a new car evey two years religously due to my work and heavy use. I have owned from new 3 Chevy (all traded), 1 Ford (traded), 1 Dodge (traded), 1 Volkwagen (sold), 1 Caddilac (sold), 1 Chrysler (still own) and now 1 Toyota (The FJ Cruiser). You could say I have had my fair share of winshield time with many manufacturerers automobiles. Now the draw backs and the reasons I gave it a three on comfort. The seats just stink. They are very uncomfortable on long rides over a 1/2 hour or so. Next the sun visor, this thing is completely useless. Surely the engineers could have done better. It does nothing for sun on the side window as it does not extend. This should be standard. Next is the wiper set up. The center blade swishes water right into your field of vision. This is a major flaw in design and in my opinion a safety hazard. This interferes directly with your field of vision in a hard downpour. This should swish water away from your view not in it! Well that is all I got for the bad. Outside of that this thing is great. A billygoat when you need it and a highway runner that smokes the doors off of many vehicles on the road. I say a big thumbs up. Oh my gas mileage is a combined 18 mpg this includes hwy at 60%, city at 30% and off road at 10%."

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Love my FJ!!!

By Barb (CA) on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 21,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, easy to manuver and park, holds lots"

Cons: "Visiblity, white top"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I went from a Wrangler to the Fj and never looked back. Love it. Being a female is unique driving this car and brings a lot of questions. It is easy to drive,park and handle on mountain roads and in the snow. Living in the mountains it is perfect but also driving in the city is great. It is a perfect car for about everything. The fold down back makes it roomy to fit anything in and it is easyto drop either all or half of it. Seats are comfortable for long drives. My husband prefers to take our FJ to taking his truck when we go places. He is tall and fits perfectly in it. Vision out back is a problem but I find myself being extra careful because of it so maybe it really is an advantage. Also have the backup camera. Wish it was a little bigger but does the job. I love my fj and would recommend it to anyone. I have a solid color."

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Nothing like it in the world

By Fang (Nevada) on Friday, September 03, 2010

"I've owned this vehicle for almost three years. I traded in a PowerStroke. Best automotive decision of my life. Never has let me down on the trail whether through rock, snow, mud or sand. Perfect for urban commuting, once you learn to rely on your mirrors. Get some convex stick on mirrors to help the rear view. Parks anywhere. Highway ride is smooth. I have the TRD custom exhaust, so it's a little throaty, but I like it. Everything else is bone stock. Great acceleration when you need it. Freeway driving long distance at 100km/h (62mph)=24mpg (if you can stand going that slow) 75mph=20mpg. Around town 17-18mpg. Pulling a 1000lb trailer on the freeway=15-16mpg. Only complaint is that with the smallish fuel tank, that's good for only about 240-300miles on a tank. I have the videos in the backs of the front headrests. My kids and scouts love this. It takes their minds off the fact that the back seat is kind of a "penalty box". All in all this vehicle is a grand slam. My first Toyota, not my last."

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My 2nd FJ and I would buy another

By Skeeter3366 (NY) on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 47,000

Pros: "Comfort, safety, reliability, look"

Cons: "blind spots, 2011 not easy to change your own oil"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love my FJ. I have a 2011 and I previously owned a 2007. There are blind spots, but I think everyone should learn how to be more cautious regardless. I think it's made me more aware of others and pay more attention. It handles fantastic, and I have NEVER had one repair made to either of my FJs. As far as the comments about it not having heated seats and heated mirrors. Ummmm, it's not meant to be a luxury car, it's meant to be a rugged off-road beast that is also extremely comfortable on the highway. I've always owned great quality vehicles and I don't ever remember having heated mirrors. I'm a woman, and I would recommend this vehicle to any man or woman who wants to feel confident and safe in their vehicle."

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