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design gripes
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Flame on
![]() 1. Functional or not, the scoop looks rad ![]() I am glad it does not work, it could let water in that washes over your hood while out wheeling. 2. There was not even a rod to help hold it? I can see lawsuit lawyers lining up if a hood comes down and chops off someone's hands. Toyota should address this for sure. 3. Rear seat for me means storage. I will never haul anyone back there. Convertible top, I have no desire for a soft top. I live at an apt. complex, and stuff would get ripped off. I see where others might like it, but its not for me. Rumor has it that they may offer one later. I also surf two other FJ sections on other forums, and many say the visibility issue is not bad after you get use to it. I drove for 12 years with a truck canopy on two different Toyotas, so I should get use to it very fast. Good points you bring up though. The good outweighs the negative in this though. Locker A Trac tall stance factory available rock sliderz and... very capable out of the dealers lot to head to the hills and do some serous rock crawling.
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btw, the oil filter tray is the Sheeee!te - right on top of the engine almost.
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Our 03 runner doesnt have a rod either, I LOVE IT...nothing to get in the way while working. its going on 3 years old and hasn't faded a bit, in fact it takes a bit of pressure to pull it shut, even in winter when cold air would weaken its ability... I plan on modding my 92 to have on, i hate the stinkin rod... I usually just pull the hood off, its easier
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I think I also heard the opening for the filter is at the top too?
Maybe not, but if so, that would mean no more messy spills.
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i sometimes wish my hood had shocks, but thats just my laziness shining through. i can see how they would wear out over the years (just like my rear hatch shocks).
the scoop looks cool, and like all other toyota truck/suv scoops, is non functional. they've been doing it since '99, so it doesnt surprise me the least bit. o yeah, and my 98 4Runner has 6 'oh ' handles....
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Healthy debate is good, ignoramus.
J/KA 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.).
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Found some close-ups of the oil filter setup.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=90102
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I also noticed the lack of "oh " handles and the shocks for the hood were really weak.
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The front does come with the grab handles, and from what I have heard, the hood shocks are heavy duty.
Many will not like this vehicle, and I am glad. This is an off road type of vehicle. Those looking for a leather cushy type of vehicle to take out on the town and haul the kids to soccer practice need to look at Toyotas other SUVs in their lineup.
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I completely agree and I love the way it looks and how you feel like you're sitting in an offroader.... I just wish it had those handles in the back too, they're cool.
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Anyone have the wiring colors for the rear hatch glass pop wire? I can't understand why Toyota wouldn't put:
A- A remote hatch release for the rear door. B- A button to pop the hatch window.
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There are a few over on fjcruiserforums.com who have wired up a switch to release the rear glass.
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I go back and forth with the FJ Cruiser.
On one hand, Toyota has built one of the most factory-capable rigs in its history. I love the interior setup with the rubber floors and bomb-proof unholstery. The fold-flat rear seats give the FJ acres of cargo space. I also like all the little pop-out auxillary panels to mount switches on right under the radio. Not to mention the manual transfer case and optional six-speed manual tranny behind the 4.0, my personal favorite (besides the 2UZ-FE) of the current Toyota powerplants. The three windshield wipers are neat little touch, as well. On the other hand, you've got the downsides, first and foremost that I think they're rather ugly. Keep in mind I have never driven these vehicles off road, so my opinions may be a little unfounded. They seem like extremely top-heavy rigs, especially if a lift and bigger tires are added to the mix. The wheel wells seem like they would really limit articulation. I have already seen three 2007 models in our shop with cracked windshields. But, as far as the limited rear visibility is concerned, it bugs me only because I am not used to driving one every day. I have no doubt that I would get used to it if I owned on, though. All in all, the FJ makes a great trail rig from the factory and will only get better as it is modified to better suit the needs of the driver and the demands of the terrain it be expected to conquer. However, if you think you want one, don't wait around too long. Taking the current FJ sales into account, I don't see it being a wise choice from Toyots'a financial standpoint to keep producing them for much too much longer. By far the lowest selling vehicle in Toyota's current roster. For the potential buyer even more off road minded, we just got our first 2008 "Trail Teams Special Edition" FJ Cruiser, complete with blacked out wheels wrapped in BFG A/T's, along with a slew of off road lights on the hood and front bumper.
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You are welcome.
Nix, rear visibility is often overrated ![]() Even with all that stuff back there, I can still see out the rear window perfectly. You get use to it the very first day you drive it. This is a rig though that requires one to use mirror skills that are often not used anymore my many drivers.
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sorry to bring this one back from the dead, but what bugged me about the FJ was that with the stick, you have to have full-time 4wd. You can, lock the center diff to give "4wd" and unlock it for "4wd; but one axle can coast", but wouldn't gas mileage be hurt? Otherwise its a great rig!
BTW Corey, I love how the back of your FJ is setup. I'm a pickup man but If I ever had an SUV, thats how I'd have it.
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Year-over-year sales are expected to decline for almost any series, the notable exception being Prius. When it gets to a predetermined sales volume, the series is entirely made over to respond to market trends. You make a good point, though. Other recent niche series like MR2 Spyder disappeared after a five year run. But FJ is selling 10X Spyder so I expect it to stay around much longer in some form as an image vehicle. Toyota doesn't have to sweat the tightening EPA regs like other manufacturers so can keep more low EPA pure utility vehicles in the lineup than other manufacturers.
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