Ok, I have a 2008 FJ, it is a great car on the dunes, it really shines in off-roading. Very decent power, good acceleration and I find the seats comfortable and can acomodate tall drivers easily. My car has around 40000 km and it has been very reliable, no mechanical issues what so ever.
AS for the drawbacks, it is noisy basically wind noise but not as bad as jeeps or hummers, blind spots where you really have to use the door mirrors to operate safely and a small gas tank so refueling will be a frequent event.
Get the fully optioned model if it is within your budget.
If I had to do it again, I will still buy it and I enjoy it very much, and certainly much more than my wife's 2010 Prado which I think lacks the personality of the FJ.
Ok, I have a 2008 FJ, it is a great car on the dunes, it really shines in off-roading. Very decent power, good acceleration and I find the seats comfortable and can acomodate tall drivers easily. My car has around 40000 km and it has been very reliable, no mechanical issues what so ever.
AS for the drawbacks, it is noisy basically wind noise but not as bad as jeeps or hummers, blind spots where you really have to use the door mirrors to operate safely and a small gas tank so refueling will be a frequent event.
Get the fully optioned model if it is within your budget.
If I had to do it again, I will still buy it and I enjoy it very much, and certainly much more than my wife's 2010 Prado which I think lacks the personality of the FJ.