2006 FJ Cruiser

**PacRimRider1** · 08-31-2005, 11:14 AM

Gosh, this is a tough choice. Silly lights on the end of the roof rack or silly lights on the back of the side view mirrors? Oh wait, the jeep has gunwale holders for my canoe. That was an easy decision.

**72Twenty** · 08-31-2005, 11:17 AM

I'm still gonna be heading to the mountain in my '88 Justy...

Not mine in photo, but mine looks just like it, only a 2door.

**skiski** · 08-31-2005, 11:26 AM

That FJ thing looks pretty cool, but I wodner about the mileage. Toyotas are tthe best made cars out there. I'm still waiting for them to make a hybrid outbackish wagon. That would be the most practical thing going.

**runethechamp** · 08-31-2005, 11:30 AM

What the fuck is this piece of shit

**72Twenty** · 08-31-2005, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by skiski

That FJ thing looks pretty cool, but I wodner about the mileage. Toyotas are tthe best made cars out there. I'm still waiting for them to make a hybrid outbackish wagon. That would be the most practical thing going.

I bbeg to difffer, myy good mna.

I'm a fan of the Soobies and will remain so. I believe they are the best cars for the mountain commute.

**snowsprite** · 08-31-2005, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Truth

Not if I don't get ununemployed.

Originally Posted by Bzzzt

My head, my head!

LMAO! Pass the Advil.

I'm an ignorant broad, please enlighten me. Is deisel a good thing? I thought it was a pain in the ass.

We need a new car but I'm milking the life out of the one I have first. They will have to pull me kicking and screaming from its dilapidated shell. This may be sooner than later. Hope somebody gets video of that.

I think we're gonna go for a hybrid SUV once people start unloading theirs. I like my cars like I like my lava lamps...used and cheap.
Sprite

**skiski** · 08-31-2005, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by 72Twenty

I bbeg to difffer, myy good mna.

I'm a fan of the Soobies and will remain so. I believe they are the best cars for the mountain commute.

I like soobies too, though I have never owned one. They seem to hold up pretty well too, though I've had one friend who had a fairly new one unexpectedly blow a head gasket. I've just never seen a toyota have unexpected problems.

When my toyota eventually dies, I will probably buy a soobie wagon. If they make a hybrid, that "probably" would change to a "definitely".

**Clack** · 08-31-2005, 12:29 PM

The drivetrain and frame are great. A front locker would really make it a capable off road vehicle. Too bad It's dead fucking ugly. They need to go back to the drawing board. Turbo Diesel would have been awesome.

Unfortunately it's too late and 90% will be sold with 2wd and automatic. That's the real market they're going for. Hype a "tough truck" and sell a million mall cruisers.

Makes me want to puke that they called it an FJ. At least they didn't call it a LandCruiser (although it's too close for comfort). More info on http://forum.ih8mud.com/forumdisplay.php?f=41

88 fj62 145K miles

**1080Rider** · 08-31-2005, 01:59 PM

There's nothing built anymore that I'd trust off road. Is the f-250^ the only thing left w/ a solid front axle. These unitbody peices of crap anoy me. These are not real off road vehicles, they're made for nothing more than gravel roads. The list includes toyota, land rover and jeep. They all have lost their way...

**MakersTeleMark** · 08-31-2005, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by 1080Rider

There's nothing built anymore that I'd trust off road. Is the f-250^ the only thing left w/ a solid front axle. These unitbody peices of crap anoy me. These are not real off road vehicles, they're made for nothing more than gravel roads. The list includes toyota, land rover and jeep. They all have lost their way...

Actually a bone stock Jeep Wrangler Rubicon would fair just fine against any stock 4WD offering in the last 40 years.

Standard F&R lockers, dana 44's, etc.

**Lurch** · 08-31-2005, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by 1080Rider

There's nothing built anymore that I'd trust off road. Is the f-250^ the only thing left w/ a solid front axle. These unitbody peices of crap anoy me. These are not real off road vehicles, they're made for nothing more than gravel roads. The list includes toyota, land rover and jeep. They all have lost their way...

The current Jeep Wrangler and the next one comming out a year from now both have solid front and rear axels. The rubicon trim does and will have air locking differentials. Their other vehicles may have lost their way but the Wrangler is right on track. I'll be trading in my XJ for the new 4 door Wrangler(TK) next August.

**Vicious** · 08-31-2005, 02:55 PM

I personally like the new FJ, but I also work for Toyota, so I might be slightly biased. However, unlike most, I have also had a chance to be up close and personal with the new FJ and it's even more impressive when it's right there in front of you. I'm actually headed to Chicago next week for the annual Toyota national dealer meeting and will surely get a chance to view the actual FJ (the actual production model that everyone will see beginning of '06). I'll relay some info once I get a good look...stay tuned.

**warthog** · 08-31-2005, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by 1080Rider

There's nothing built anymore that I'd trust off road. Is the f-250^ the only thing left w/ a solid front axle. These unitbody peices of crap anoy me. These are not real off road vehicles, they're made for nothing more than gravel roads. The list includes toyota, land rover and jeep. They all have lost their way...

Actually, if it ever comes out, this:

Is exactly what you are looking for. Whether or not it ever happens is another question. The specs are pretty sick though.

**Clack** · 08-31-2005, 04:00 PM

Are they working on the redesign yet? They do know they dropped the ball, right?

**Lurch** · 08-31-2005, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by warthog

Actually, if it ever comes out, this:

Is exactly what you are looking for. Whether or not it ever happens is another question. The specs are pretty sick though.

The cross lander looks awsome but it also seems to be the SUV equal to vapor ware.

**MakersTeleMark** · 08-31-2005, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by warthog

Actually, if it ever comes out, this:

Is exactly what you are looking for. Whether or not it ever happens is another question. The specs are pretty sick though.

I'd rather have a stock kiwi issue D110 Td5. Full time 4, center locker, yada yada....

- Christian :?)

**Lurch** · 08-31-2005, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

I'd rather have a stock kiwi issue D110 Td5. Full time 4, center locker, yada yada....

- Christian :?)

If only Ford would make one for the US that could be sold here again.

**LaramieSkiBum** · 08-31-2005, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by 1080Rider

There's nothing built anymore that I'd trust off road. Is the f-250^ the only thing left w/ a solid front axle. These unitbody peices of crap anoy me. These are not real off road vehicles, they're made for nothing more than gravel roads. The list includes toyota, land rover and jeep. They all have lost their way...

dodge, ford, and jeep all have straight axles on a few of their vehicles...you would lose your way too if you lost every 4x4 magazine review because the ride sucks. Who really uses or needs a straight axle? How many pickups going down the road do you see actually carrying anything of weight in the bed? Very few people are willing sacrifice comfort for utility, let alone actually use the extra utility. I want to seem them, but the market is small now.

**1080Rider** · 09-01-2005, 11:36 AM

God damned ford/land rover. If those fackers brought the d-110 to the states I would drive one for sure. Thought about a '93 but paying between $30K-$50K for a 12 yr old vehicle doesn't sit well w/ me. I've got a discovery that I lifted a little and love the capacity and utility. The wrangler is just too small. I'd need two wranglers to get my shit/kids/dogs to where we go, that's why I discounted the wrangler in my earlier post. The damned 110 is the cats ass especially w/ the diesel. You can buy the damned thing in almost any other country, why not here!!!

**Lurch** · 09-01-2005, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by 1080Rider

The damned 110 is the cats ass especially w/ the diesel. You can buy the damned thing in almost any other country, why not here!!!

I'm pretty sure it's because they do not meet federal safety guidelines for air bags and seat belts.

**truth** · 09-01-2005, 01:18 PM

The FTX concept truck provides a hint to the direction in size and styling of future Toyota full-size pickups. The FTX was developed to raise the idea of functionality to a new level by including a surprising array of sensible features aimed at both work and play.

The FTX offers ample proportions and has the interior room of a double cab, yet opens 90 degrees with suicide doors. Stylistically, the FTX features a huge sculptural power-ball that emanates from the rear wheels and visually pushes the truck forward. The generous use of sculpture in the body gives a rich high-quality feel that elevates the FTX beyond a mere work truck.

The style and brawniness of the FTX is complemented with a powerplant that is more than capable of hauling a heavy-duty pickup. Under the hood, the FTX is powered by a large-displacement V8 hybrid gas-electric engine that pumps out loads of torque while delivering V6 fuel efficiency

**Tippster** · 09-01-2005, 01:26 PM

That Crosslander thing looks like an old-school Isuzu Trooper tin can that has visited Track Auto a few too many times....

**irul&ublo** · 09-01-2005, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by truth

Drooliscious.

Based off a shortened and widened 4Runner platform, the FJ Cruiser has two full-size doors, with two forward-opening extended-cab-type doors, similar to the Honda Element's layout. The result is comfortable seating for five, with relatively easy access to cargo. The rear hatch is more utilitarian with a two-part rear opening that offers flip-up glass instead of the electric rolldown rear glass of the 4Runner, Land Cruiser, or Sequoia. The FJ Cruiser will use Toyota's new all-aluminum 4.0-liter V-6 (first introduced in the 4Runner) and the Tacoma's six-speed manual on 4x4 models. All other vehicles will get the five-speed automatic. To its credit, Toyota has included many of the styling cues that existed on earlier FJ models (and from the concept vehicle shown at Detroit three years ago), like the wide and flat windshield, white-cap roof, round headlights, wide grille, and exterior-mounted spare tire. The competitive set for the FJ Cruiser will most likely include such diverse vehicles as the old-technology Jeep Wrangler, new-school Ford Escape, rugged Hummer H3, and the function-first Nissan Xterra. Expect the FJ, which has an electronic locking rear-differential option and traction control, to do well for those looking for 4x4 trail adventure.

Cool. Now lesbians will have something to drive other than CRVs.