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Old 04-11-2006, 07:20 PM
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Anyone drive/own one yet? Thoughts?
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one just drove past me today, i was kinda awestruck at the design in person to be honest...kinda liked it
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my friend's mom just recently purchased one. according to my friend, it drives like the 4runner. i'll be riding shotgun next week for our trip down to sd.
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Originally Posted by SimbaDogg,Apr 11 2006, 07:39 PM
one just drove past me today, i was kinda awestruck at the design in person to be honest...kinda liked it
I was not impressed at all at first. But it is getting great reviews and doing well in road tests, and you can't beat the price, (low 20s). I finally saw a couple of them up close at the LBGP. I agree with SimbaDog, I kind of like it now. Even the look is growing on me.
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anyone want one PM me and let me know... i'm a sales for toyota =)
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cant beat the price. and its the same size as an H3! they're huge. look miniscule on pictures...in person i love them tho. gimme one in black or that yellow...then i can just make my S a garage queen and tow it to the tracks.
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it is capable of towing 5k lbs =) and the ride on this thing is awesome. it is so comfortable... much better than a 4runner IMO
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Are they gonna tap premiums on them due to the novelty factor? Awesome cars. I saw a yellow one today with the flat black stamped wheels
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Hi JROD,

As an owner of 3 FJ40's, I have to say that I have waited some time to see a truly comparable product as the original FJ's.

Realizing I am an FJ nut, my friend owns one and he let me wheel it a little bit out in the desert. IMHO this is as tough as the original, however I am not to hip on the stock gearing, and I thought they would improve the towing capability (wheelbase still to short for large loads), but these are minor things. They still kept the cool things like rubber floors, lockers (new), and chain driven transfer case. BTW the rock sliders are a must!

Otherwise an outstanding tow, beater, etc. everything vehicle.

I am considering buying one after this summer. (Blue or possibly yellow)

For whatever it's worth
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I am considering trading in my truck for one, the only thing stopping me is I lose a 6.5' truck bed


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