DO I buy, how many miles is too many
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DO I buy, how many miles is too many
Good day, after a LONG hiatus.
I'm about ready to sell my '08 forester and go back to the Toyota side. my 94 4Runner died at 220,000 about 4-5 years ago and I miss her so much (I have a pic of her in my profile). I've moved back to Montana last september, my commute went from 44 miles a day to 14, my paycheck got bigger, and the Subaru is only at 118,000 miles. At this point I can get a good price for the subie, and there are a good number of FJs for sale in this part of the world or at least a decent 3 day drive away.
My question: I only want to spend 17 to 20k on one, so I will have to go with a higher mileage FJ. How many is too any, is the 4.0 as rock solid as the 3.4? Auto vs. Manual, I'm open to tips and pointers and I REALLY want an FJ.
Thanks, I've been gone too long.
Andy
I'm about ready to sell my '08 forester and go back to the Toyota side. my 94 4Runner died at 220,000 about 4-5 years ago and I miss her so much (I have a pic of her in my profile). I've moved back to Montana last september, my commute went from 44 miles a day to 14, my paycheck got bigger, and the Subaru is only at 118,000 miles. At this point I can get a good price for the subie, and there are a good number of FJs for sale in this part of the world or at least a decent 3 day drive away.
My question: I only want to spend 17 to 20k on one, so I will have to go with a higher mileage FJ. How many is too any, is the 4.0 as rock solid as the 3.4? Auto vs. Manual, I'm open to tips and pointers and I REALLY want an FJ.
Thanks, I've been gone too long.
Andy
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I agree the 3.4 is amazing. I drove a '96 Taco work truck with the 3.4 and personally turned it over 300k this time last year. its still going strong but I don't work there anymore.
I've not heard a ton about the 4.0, but if it is designed true to Toyota's roots, I probably shouldn't worry.
Thanks for a response.
I've not heard a ton about the 4.0, but if it is designed true to Toyota's roots, I probably shouldn't worry.
Thanks for a response.
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I also didn't realize they had dropped the FJ from their lineup in 2015, that's sad. I'm on the fence still between the 4-door taco, 4runner and FJ to be honest. I miss the hell out of my 4runner, and wish I could get a lower mileage one for a reasonable price, but sellers in MT think 250k miles is low mileage, and price accordingly. It will be a hunt, and I'm not in a rush.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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I know the FJCs are pretty reliable vehicles and they definitely have their niche. Crazy expensive IMO for what you get. Personally, having ridden in a friends FJC - it's still no Land Cruiser. If you're going to be doing it up offroad all the time, fine, but for overall awesome vehicle I suggest you go sit inside a used 100-series Land Cruiser. Between all your choices: 4dr Taco, 4runner, FJC and possibly a Land Cruiser -- it is a tough decision. All are reliable, all will get you to/from the trails, all will last you through the next decade. I don't know a whole lot about the 4.0, but hear it's a solid motor just like its predecessors, still though it's no 2uz v8. The FJC is cool and all, but I think it really depends on your priorities and wants. You can definitely build a more capable used Taco/4runner/80-series for less than you'd spend on a stock FJC.
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