My FJ replacment '17 TRD Off-Road

[Mark & Merri]

We just did the same thing, same color even! We did keep our FJ though.
Our 4Runner is going to be going through a thorough upgrade in the coming months, videos to follow.

 

[Frederick1]

Your comment about people parking right next to you in a wide open parking lot stuck a nerve. I have been having that happen to me ever since I got my 4Runner. I have a handicap plate but most times I park in the back forty just to avoid door dings.

 

[Beardy]

Still can't figure out why someone has to park right next to me in a empty parking lot, no matter how flipping far I park away from the doors.

Agreed. I just got my 17' TRDOR a little over a week ago and it's an absolute magnet in parking lots.

 

[eastsideride]

I was seriously considering an FJ originally, kept hearing of the windshield horror stories and I wasn't sure about the ride compared to the 4Runner. I really like the one you went with though. I want a new off-road :thumb3:

 

[1badFJ]

I was seriously considering an FJ originally, kept hearing of the windshield horror stories and I wasn't sure about the ride compared to the 4Runner. I really like the one you went with though. I want a new off-road :thumb3:

Never had an issue with my FJ's windshield (knock on wood).

I own both a 13 FJ and 13 4Runner. My wife drives the 4Runner, the FJ is my baby. Both are great, but the FJ is just a special vehicle that nothing else compares to. Buy both!

 

[BadMoose]

No windshield issues with my FJ either, and it had taken a few pebbles and had a few chips in it.

 

[Dr.4runner]

Red my favorite

 

[Beebs]

I gotta ask. Does the 4runner feel more sluggish than your FJ?
I backed off buying a 4runner after test driving it because it felt like it had no acceleration.
I had to punch it in order for it to respond. Had I punched the FJ like I did the 4runner it would have laid rubber like the Delorean time machine.

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I recently switched from a 2007 4th gen to a 2017 5th gen. I feel like the 2017 is a little more sluggish. It's probably good tho to keep me from driving as crazy!

 

[Jmhai]

I felt the same thing from every new toyota I test drove (Tundra, Tacoma, 4runner, and 2 Camry). My 2015 Camry I traded for the 4runner didn't start to loosen up till after about 10,000 miles. The new 4runner will take aleast that long to open up. Toyota engines and drivelines are built tight.

 

[ETNRunner]

Looks good! Congrats!

 

[cjdewese]

Looks good, I like the red as well. Just got my new 17 Off Road last Saturday and so far I freaking LOVE it. Had a 09 2WD DoubleCab Pre-Runner Tacoma for the last 5 years, it was awesome but time for an upgrade.

 

[trkJr]

Great looking rig!

 

[DSnoopy]

I gotta ask. Does the 4runner feel more sluggish than your FJ?
I backed off buying a 4runner after test driving it because it felt like it had no acceleration.
I had to punch it in order for it to respond. Had I punched the FJ like I did the 4runner it would have laid rubber like the Delorean time machine.

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My biggest issue moving from the FJ to the 4Runner is the lack of manual transmission. Almost made me not buy it. It is more sluggish with less control to save the brakes, etc. Just my .02, and yes I still love the 4Runner. lol

 

[DSnoopy]

I was seriously considering an FJ originally, kept hearing of the windshield horror stories and I wasn't sure about the ride compared to the 4Runner. I really like the one you went with though. I want a new off-road :thumb3:

My FJ needs a new windshield every year. But I have insurance for the glass that is like $1.50 per month so this is not an issue to me.

 

[iabonir]

Great looking 4Runner

 

[BadMoose]

Thanks again everyone.

I must have been lucky, never replaced the windshield on the FJ

 

[asaintprix]

very nice looking rig. congrats.

 

[laurel_mae]

Congrats! I love your choice... here is mine! :dance:
I was in the same boat as you when i bought mine new as well!

 

[METIS]

Solid. Love the Red.

 

[chaosrob]

The 4Runner is an odd bird in that it is more cost effective to buy new than used in most cases. I was shocked by the prices of 2 year old Runners almost matching new deals in my area

Checking in from WI.

This is replacing my '07 FJ Cruiser.

I looked at a bunch of used ones over the last 6 months, decided to just get what I wanted and buy new.