Fj jump to a Rubicon jeep

Has anyone here owned Fj cruiser then switched to Jeep Rubicon?

 

Yes, I did the Rubicon a month ago in my FJ. Pretty easy you'll be fine.

 

Why ?

 

What did you like and dislike about it?

 

I have rented a few wranglers.
Fun to have the top off but man are they noisy.
Squeaks and rattles. Felt a bit on the cheap side for the price.
Last one was a turbo 4 cyl. Quick and decent fuel economy but loud. Sounded like a diesel. Had to open the hood before I filled it up just to make sure.
Absolutely hate it shutting off every time you come to a stop. You can push a button to keep it from doing it but you have to do it every time you start it, I would look for a permanent fix to that.
If it will be a daily driver it has a bit rougher ride than almost anything out there.
When I got back from vacation I was happy to be back in the FJ.
128,500 miles and no issues with the FJ.
New Brakes at 115,000 miles and fluid changes.
Unless you do serious hard-core off Roading or you need the full for doors, I think you’ll regret trading it eventually. Jeeps are everywhere.

That saying if I won the lotto I would add one to my collection.

 

I had an FJ and swapped it for a jk when I needed more room for the family. Less than two years later I traded it back for an FJ. The jeep rode like shit. Got a little better after a $2500 lift kit from AEV. The jeep also leaked from the roof seals, which cause mildew. Biggest problem I ever had with three different FJ’s was the cost of replacing a windshield. If I could get both my kids in the back seat of the FJ, I’m 6’6” so no room behind me in the FJ, I’d trade the tundra in a heart beat. The FJ was the best vehicle I’ve owned and my favorite.

 

Only thing I don't like about the Fj is the 4 door issue. My son sais pain in the ass to get in and out. Offroad is good. Also articulation is much better in Rubicon . So the 3.6 pentastar is no good I've seen good reviews on that engine?

 

My wife drives 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU unlimited sport s. About 62k miles on it. Has been reliable for the most part, only issue we have faced so far is random reboot of the radio when phone was connected to USB port.
When looking for the vehicle I was adamant on getting 3.5 ltr pentastar v6 rather than new turbo engines that had more markdowns on them.

You will be fine.

 

Jump or fall?

 

Wow this is alot of info. I've never owned anything besides Toyota. Always have said I would never buy anything else. I was thinking 4runner but I like the straight front axle set up better. So hard to make a big decision. I guess best thing to do is go and rest drive one.

 

Yeah I have to agree. that's what I'm afraid off going to another vehicle and not liking it and having to go back. A good and well taken care off Fj is hard to find. The kne I have has 130k miles but in great body,frame and interior condition.

 

Went from a 2016 GX to Rubicon, wife’s choice. Personally I much prefer the GX and the V8 but my wife loves her Rubicon. We got the 2.0L because she works from home and hardly drives.

 

How much Rubicons going for?

 

Ours msrp was $58k, we got it for $52k otd.

 

Not bad. What don't you like about it

 

Seats are the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever had since riding in my moms 90 4Runner. After a few hours you’ll need to get out and stretch. Steering is very vague, in bad weather (icy) it’s very disconcerting and not all confidence inspiring. Other than that I don’t have much complaints, it’s a jeep so road noise is elevated and interior space is limited but that’s all observable when test driving. My wife had a JK Sahara when we got married and I will say the Jk is a huge step up.

 

I live in California central valley so no crazy weather besides Hot Ass F***. I guess I'm gonna have to go take a few test drives or rent one for the weekend if possible.

 

Awwwww man...this makes me sad thinking of the FJ being sold/traded in. So much more can be done to it to make it your one of a kind ride. I think you will be bummed if you get rid of it honestly.

 

I dont think we will I don't think she will like the Rubicon if she test drives it.

 

Another peace of advice is I don’t know what powertrain your thinking of getting, but I would stay clear of Jeep’s hybrid system. I think it’s only offered on the V6 now because they’ve had so much trouble with it.

 

If you want a good jeep, get an old LS swapped rock crawler and something to tow it with. If you get a Jeep as a daily, get something to tow it with.

 

Lmao. I was just looking at the value of the 2014 FJ and I'm up 12 grand to what I paid. I'm keeping this FJ now. They avg 32k to 40k for my 2014.

 

I honestly don't understand why Wranglers are so popular -- maybe it is the endless aftermarket mods. I had a Wrangler as a rental not too long ago -- after the guy in front of me refused it -- and felt like forward visibility was absolute hot trash. Maybe it works for shorter or fatter people or something. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

 

Ive had a few JL rentals and despise them. I don't understand the jeep love either, nothing unique about them, one of the most unreliable vehicles out there, and they feel like ass imo haha

 

It's the Harley Davidson syndrome, they are a clan and people like the attention. I tried the Harley life but went back to riding real motorcycles until I sold them all and bought bicycles.