Miss the old FJ40 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

CoLLeCtOr · 02-12-2006, 03:48 AM

Newbie here,

I really miss the old FJ40. I like the new one, but it seems to interfere with teh 4Runner, just like the new RAV4 kinda interferes with the Highlander. Does anyone know if Toyota might bring back a little jeep-like vehicle? Maybe badge it as a Scion, which I wouldn't mind. Give me a 4 or economy 6 cylinder with 4 wheel drive and the bare essence and I would not hesitate in getting one. I love the old FJ and Jeep Wrangler.

Anyone know why they stopped the FJ40 design and went big and stationwagon like (current Landcruiser)? Did they get sued by Jeep???

martiniracing · 02-22-2006, 08:06 PM

apparently there's a company that will sell reconditioned original FJ's for a price.. you can even have them custom built to specifications. i found that out from a car mag that was introducing the new FJ

sam

CoLLeCtOr · 02-23-2006, 01:43 AM

I saw that too...they want like $80k for brand new and up to date FJ with eith a big v8 or 6 cylinder. I think I rather buy off craigslist and pay some guy $10k instead.

Let's hope the new FJ is sweet or I'm looking at a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

martiniracing · 02-23-2006, 02:34 AM

the new FJ is sweet, but i'm just not too big on the looks.. i rather get the rav4

crazyucihapa · 02-23-2006, 03:16 PM

the new one is awesome. can't wait to get my hands on one.

RAV4EVR · 04-19-2006, 05:13 PM

RAV4 manual transmission is gone too..

The way I see it, FJ is my only choice in a Toyota SUV now, thanx to the stupid PRNDLs..

I grew up in old FJs and have been dreaming in getting the old one 1980-84 ones.. but the stupid banks won't give me loan long enough to pay them off.. and as a married guy I will never have cash...

May be in a few years I can get a used 07 6 speed FJ.