Who owns Tundra and Fj Cuiser?

Looking at a trade in Fj cruiser at my dealer.....if you own one or have owned one is there any issues and if so what should I look for?

 

I had a 1969 FJ55, it was a lot of work. So I sold it.

 

I own a 14. They are fun rigs. 2010-14 is 2nd gen with a dual vvti motor. Same suspension and body on all years. They share almost all drivetrain parts with 4runners of same year. 100% made in Japan. Fuel pumps can fail around 100k. Lack of oil changes can cause vvti issues, pull the oil cap and look for sludge. Tons of them are up to 300k with no problems on fjcruiserforum.

 

I'm gonna ask price and miles on it tomorrow......seen it really quick from a glance and looked super clean it is the silver looking blue color and looks all stock

 

Wife loves ours so much that she wouldnt even entertain trading it in on our tundra. I bought it new and put 100k on it without a single issue. Lots of trips to Alaska and across the country loaded to the gills with roof top tent and gear. Excellent ride, put a 2” lift and 275s on it and have fun.

 

I have heavy tires, bumpers, winch, full skids, roof rack and a heavy foot and I get 15mpg.

 

Good luck! they are worth their weight in gold

 

Traded mine in for the Tundra. Miss it, there's nothing like it. 115K not a single problem. You can't go wrong

 

Worth the weight of it's rust in gold hahaahhaha

 

2003 tundra stepside 4x4

2014 FJ cruiser with crawl mode.

Both have a build page here..

Love the tundra but the FJ beats it.

 

FJ wins. Wish I kept it. Family needed more backseat. Crazy tho I get same mpg in the tundra. the FJ did not like the lift and 34s. Hopefully one day I'll buy one for a weekend toy

 

Fj is more fun to drive.. already looked at the S/c for it.

Only way I will give up my FJ , it from my dead hands..

 

I'm looking for it to be just a toy as well

 

I kick myself every day for getting rid of mine. The thing was an absolute blast to drive

 

Had one. Traded it for a 4Runner. Same thing. Whatcha wanna know?

 

I had FJ Crusier 2008 Trail Team. Ran the same from day one till i trade it in for my 2017 Tundra. Not 1 issue with it. Miss it every time i see one.

 

Has 25k 2014 Trail edition super clean

 

That’s the final edition isnt it? How much they want for it?

They are great cars. Pretty reliable, light on power if you put big tires on them but they get the job done. I have one of those wheels in my garage if you buy it for a spare.

 

Trying to find out tomorrow........would you guys trade 2008 Tundra for the FJ cruiser?

 

Any issues with it or anything to look for?

 

Yup. Unless it’s your dream tundra. Because that’s a dream FJ right there.

 

Super clean and only 25k miles 2014 Trail edition I'm gonna talk to management tomorrow I just dont know if to keep the Tundra that I've done so much to or keep it

 

You have pics

 

They are going to want over 30k for that. It will feel under powered compared to your tundra, but they are great rigs.

 

I will be able to get it at a great deal managers there love me.....lol I can most likely get it at what they gave for trade value

 

If you drive it and like it I would probably jump on it. Then get another tundra in a few years. I think the FJs are going to continue being collectible.

 

They offered me 28k for a 14 with 96k on it. That one got a lot more $ unless the seller was a push over.

 

To put it in perspective I bought mine new for 33k in late 2013(my14). So it barely dropped in value over 6 years and 96k. They definitely retain their value.

 

These decisions are hard.........so I only would do it because I want 4x4 and also really like the way they look but I also love my truck has been a great truck to me and have done a lot to it as well.

 

@Rica25 I really do miss my FJ. It had less power than the Tundra but unless you tow, need the bed, or need the large back seat I don’t think you’ll miss the power. They are just so fun to drive. And if you ever go offroad you’ll be sold. Mud, sand, rocks, it didn’t matter. I only got stuck once and a Jeep snatched me out. And they videoed it lol.

If it was me I’d buy that FJ and keep the Tundra. If you hate the FJ I promise you can sell it for what you paid for it. Could maybe even make money if you get a deal like you’re talking. If you love it (you will) then go ahead and sell the tundra. You’re in a win win