Toyota FJ Cruiser is scarce, hot and high-priced

[jmanderson]

I just dont get why they cost so much there nice and all.

Part of the cost is that they were shipped from Japan...similar to the 4Runner and Land Cruiser. The chicken tax is applied to those vehicles...which is why operations for the Hilux (aka Tacoma) was moved to the states. FJs are pretty negotiable here in Omaha so if anyone is looking for one try to find one around this area. If you need help in negotiations let me know. I'll take a crack at it for ya. Cheers!

 

[DaPole]

Hah, it's a pretty shitty feeling seeing the prices for FJs go up and up and up. Sold mine off in 2011 for 15k with 76k on the odo. Similar ones are getting mid to high 20s, or more, now.:bash:

 

[AZEX-QC]

It could've been the best truck ever made if the US didn't hate diesels so much.

This thing with a 3.0 turbo diesel would've been a monster. The current gas V6 sucks...quite literally sucks all the gas and isn't half what it could be with a diesel powerplant under the hood.

Thanks Obama.

D.

 

[BrowningGuy88]

It could've been the best truck ever made if the US didn't hate diesels so much.



This thing with a 3.0 turbo diesel would've been a monster. The current gas V6 sucks...quite literally sucks all the gas and isn't half what it could be with a diesel powerplant under the hood.



Thanks Obama.



D.

I would order one the day they went for sale if the made a Turbo Diesel FJ or Runner.

 

[Sultan]

We have been looking for one. In the Seattle area the prices are high like I saw a 2014 at a dealer with 50K on it and they wanted more that the original stick which they for some dumb reason show us.

That said, watching the listing they don't seem to be flying off the lots. I keep see the same ones reposted.

 

[LaFJ86]

It is crazy how they are holding their value, love my 13 FJ!

 

[midevilgargoyle]

Door issue

I liked the FJ, but with 3-doors, it wasn't going to work. I bought a 4Runner instead. My friend looked for a FJ, but never could agree on price with mileage. He bought a new Chevrolet truck. Doesn't know what he's missing.

 

[LandCruiser]

Scarce my butthole.

The 4Runner is every bit better than the FJC.

 

[Frisco]

3 bolts each side, so it is not too difficult. The running boards are about 13 inches off the ground. I've haven't had a need to remove them on the trails I've driven on, although I don't doubt they'd scrape on tougher trails.

I pried open my wallet and bought N-Fab rock rails with removable steps.

 

[89FourRunner]

This news made me smile. Good for all of you who bought and kept one - you have literally made one of the best auto investments in years.

 

[TNRunner99]

Too bad my ex took the FJ in the divorce.

 

[insideracing]

Brand new FJ Cruiser!!

What if I told you there's a place on earth where you can buy a brand new FJ Cruiser even today (2017)?
Here in Costa Rica you can still buy a new one from the Toyota seller as brand new.
Cool huh? Now check the price: USD 58K!!!

Here's the link if you don't believe me: http://www.toyotacr.com/autos/fjcruiser
Sorry, but it's only in Spanish.

breaking news!
A friend told me in Philippines you can also buy a new one, but unfortunately can't check prices.
Toyota FJ Cruiser | Toyota Motor Philippines - No. 1 Car Brand

But used ones from 2014-2015 are priced at no more than USD 18k.

 

[giguchan]

Too bad my ex took the FJ in the divorce.

I hate stories like that.....

 

[Chrss]

I went to 3 dealerships when I looked for my T4R. Each one wanted me to trade my old FJ in...

 

[1badFJ]

I'll never sell my FJ, and not because of the value, but because of the vehicle itself. It's that amazing...

 

[TNRunner99]

I hate stories like that.....

It was that or risk my lifted Tacoma and '99 4Runner.

 

[giguchan]

Since you put it that way....... I guess you have to give up something..

 

[D'arce]

I bought an FJ in 06 when they first came out. It was totaled two years later when a texting driver rear ended it. It had a high cool factor but visibility was horrible. Huge blind spots and short windows. Never did have a chance to get it off road...

I will say that it felt incredibly safe and solid, like driving a sumo wrestler.

 

[bsa70]

We just totalled our FJ and Im crushed. Trying to find a decent one here in KC is proving to be difficult. Our original one was silver and it seems like the only ones on Craigslist are yellow....do not want the yellow.

How did insurance do on compensation considering the current market? My friend had his 4 runner totaled, not his fault, he lost big time when the check came. The kicker was that it had over 200k miles and insurance companies greatly discount with those miles. Never consider it is a 4 runner and good for many more years.

What you are going to find is that the 4 runner will be highly desired in the coming years. The same thing with the jeeps. The drive train was changed in 2007 to accommodate regulations. The pre 2007 values are sky high on the wrangler. A similar required change is on the horizon with the 4 runner.

The big difference in the 4runner and FJ, is that there are tons more 4 runners out there compared to the FJ.

The FJ is an awesome vehicle with abilities that cannot be matched. Just not my cup of tea. IMO not practical in my universe. I had a jeep wrangler, lifted and looked really cool, just grew old over time and moved on.

 

[eddielasvegas]

Thread is a little old, but was not sure where to put my post.

Short version is: 2011 FJ with 45k miles and 30 large in price. Me thinks that is on topic.


https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-toyota-fj-cruiser-45k-miles/6780398613.html



Eddie