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Goodbye to the Fj Cruiser

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by SCCachr, Jan 28, 2018.

  1. Jan 28, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    SCCachr

    SCCachr [OP] I love geocaching!!

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    I’ll miss the 2007 FJ, but I sold it to my cousin, so it’s still in the family!! My new blazing blue 4x4 Crew Max TRD Sport 5.7L is my new ride!!

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  2. Jan 28, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Nice FJ! How many miles? Congrats on your new ride. How about some pictures?
     
  3. Jan 28, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    blue16

    blue16 New Member

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    Welcome from AZ. Great color choice on the new ride
     
  4. Jan 28, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Welcome from CO. Nice FJ. I see beach sand in the pic???
     
  5. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    SCCachr

    SCCachr [OP] I love geocaching!!

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    Yep, it has 131,000 miles. The photo was at the Outer Banks of NC. Had a great time on the beach in the sand!! I live in Florence, SC.
     
  6. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Figured out Myrtle Beach area on your new Tunny post!!! Lived at MCAS Beaufort as a kid...a long...time.....ago....
     
  7. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:09 AM
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    Samoan Thor

    Samoan Thor God is technically an alien

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    Welcome, do you think the fj is worth buying as a toy? I'm worried since its discontinued that there won't be much support as far as Oem parts and maintenance
     
  8. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    SCCachr

    SCCachr [OP] I love geocaching!!

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    Definitely!!! I loved the Fj for around town and especially off road! Very reliable, has power, and it is very hard to get it stuck. Great resale value. I went all over the US in mine with no problems.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    SCCachr

    SCCachr [OP] I love geocaching!!

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    Parts are readily available at Toyota and other places. I had wheel bearings replaced not long ago and an alternator a couple of years ago, but that was all in the 6 years I owned it, except for routine maintenance like brake pads, timing belt, spark plugs etc.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    The original FJ 40 was discontinued ages ago and still has a ton of support out there. I would expect the same with the "new" FJs...
     
  11. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    SCCachr

    SCCachr [OP] I love geocaching!!

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    There was an fj40 on display where I bought my Tundra. Strange light green/lime color. Original price on the sticker was $3443.
     
  12. Jan 28, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  13. Jan 28, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Welcome!

    Damn another blue!!! :headbang::headbang:

    Blue taking over!
     
  14. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    jmdaniel

    jmdaniel Spending too much time here...

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    FJ Cruisers are FJCs, not FJs. I've owned both, and FJs are LandCruisers, FJCs are not.
     
  15. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:30 AM
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    jfrd30

    jfrd30 Lead, Follow, or Get the Hell Out of My Way

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    It's very purpley! I saw one that had rolled over 4-5 times a couple months ago. No one had a single scratch on them! The pizza was stuck to the ceiling, but that was the least of their worries.
     
  16. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:46 AM
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    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome from Ca.
     
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    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO
     
  18. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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  20. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    Bailey

    Bailey Enjoy Every Sandwich

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    Welcome!

    I said goodbye to my FJ in November

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  21. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    That's one beautiful FJ.
     
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  22. Feb 2, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    Nice, I had the same year and color, traded it for a 14 4Runner. Miss it sometimes but i see it often as I’m guessing the guy that bought it is local.
     
  23. Feb 2, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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    Mike Tread lightly.

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    We should meet up sometime.
     

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