Healthy debate is good, ignoramus.
J/K
A few thoughts from a three week owner. I can't stop driving the FJ, it's that much fun. I've put about as many miles on since 3/31 as I have on my '06 Prius delivered 1/11. Even with gas approaching $3, I've retired the Prius for the foreseeable future. Onward:
Gripe 1: Almost the entire leading edge of the hood, including the faux scoop, is color impregnated Super Olefin resin, a high temp, flexible and durable plastic. When the time comes from rock chips or trail rash, it'll be easily replaceable by removing the eight nuts you'll see on the hood underside. Of course that also means the aftermarket will have a functional scoop, or a smooth surface before too long, maybe someone from here?
Gripe 2: I hate prop rods. My IS300 had one and it always got in the way and was an embarrassment on a near-luxury car. If you're that concerned about one or both struts failing, keep a wooden dowel handy. BTW, Toyota didn't make your camper hatch and has a strong warranty in case they weaken. I'll try removing one strut to see if the other is capable of opening and supporting the hood. They look that beefy to me.
Gripe 3: I don't know if the back seat belts do it, but the fronts have a tightening feature if they sense unusual accel/decel. I noticed it when a guest worker pulled out in front of me in his clapped out Chevy work truck loaded with lawnmowers worth twice the pickup. I engaged ABS and the belts tightened pulling my upper body back slightly, and then locked for a few moments. Maybe the rears do that to help keep people in position. You make a good point, though. I don't carry anyone but The Dog back there so it doesn't apply to my needs.
Gripe 4: My gripe is no locking glove box.
I'm good with the fixed roof mainly because of body integrity and the standard FJammer sound system with the active headliner speakers. I solved the visibility issue with stick on 3" adjustable convex mirrors. I know people express concern about it until they've lived with one for a few days and adjust. Like I've written, I drove MR2 Spyders all year in rain spray where all I could see was straight ahead toward SUV bumpers, so anything else is a breeze. After all, the convex mirrors work well enough for all the windowless delivery truck drivers (UPS, FedX, etc.).