Why Is The Toyota FJ Cruiser So FLIPPING Expensive!?

Just why is the Toyota FJ Cruiser still so dang expensive!? Tommy goes through the reasons in this video.

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[JDangerBayer]

We have on 07. Our kids were 5 and 3 when we bought the FJ. The FJ is what momma wanted and we made it work and we still have it. Our youngest who was 3, is now driving it. Its been an extremely reliable vehicle.

[lanyouree]

My wife wanted a vehicle like this and I found one a couple hundred miles away and bought it for her. When I went to pick it up I had the chance to drive it back home. That drive sold me on the FJ Cruiser so the very next weekend I found another one just an hour drive away so I went and bought it for myself. I couldn’t be happier to have two of these in my driveway. I am sure to keep them properly serviced and expect them to be with me a long time. Reliable, fun and comfortable. My wife’s 2007 with manual transmission remains stock with the TRD from the factory while I have modified my 2014 with suspension and lift, bigger tires, larger roof rack, front bumper with winch and added off-road lights. I’ve taken mine on Jeep trails that I would never have attempted with another vehicle and it never once disappointed me. Love the FJ!

[jorg]

My kid’s not being able to open the door - until I open the door - is a beautiful thing! Specially when dropping them off at school. Keeps them safe. 😊

[HotRodCustomz]

I hit a sheet of ice on a road driving to work and went down a snow covered embankment in my 2007 Voodoo Blue FJ. I was going down through so much snow I couldn’t see out of my windshield. When I eventually stopped, there was no warning lights and the engine was still purring. Contemplating calling for an off-road recovery, I looked up the 45 degree slope, put it in 4-Lo, locked the rear diff, got a little bit of speed where it was flat and charged right back up the embankment. Not a scratch on her and still made it to work on time.

[betsygiles]

I absolutely love my FJ! Even though it’s a 2008, it has less than 100, 000 miles on it. One of the many reasons I love it is, because it’s not a fancy computerized car, it doesn’t take much to repair it. You don’t have to take half the car apart just to change the battery or a headlamp, for example. Very simple so that even this old lady can do it herself. 😉

[Tritonal]

Wow, the FJ was really ahead of its time huh? Now everyone wants an offroader like this lol.

[boxoffisa]

I saw a guy who bought a Maserati double the price of this fj cruiser and it depreciated in a year let alone being at the mechanic several times. This alone makes me think Toyota is a gem the world need to see.

[jimmy-buffett]

Crawl Control was added in 2013 as part of one of the offroad packages. That's the same year that Toyota moved the RR DIFF LOCK / ATRAC buttons to the roof (IF equipped with crawl control), so it can be confusing to look at an FJ and not see those buttons below the radio. Then you remember to check for it up top.

Having offroaded both the FJ and 4Runner extensively here in Colorado, the main difference is how big the back end of the 4Runner feels. Departure angle, rear quarters all start to feel big on tight trails in our area on the 4Runner.

[dcd]

I have a 2013 FJ in Army Green. I bought an immaculate used one, with a 89k well documented miles on it, for $18k in 2019 just before they exploded in value. I'll never sell it no matter how much it goes up in worth. It's the best car I've ever owned. Its such a major improvement in quality over the 2015 Forester I used to drive (which actually died 5k miles outside the warranty). The FJ just feels so solid. And it is an absolute BLAST to drive. It makes me smile every time I get in it. 

According to this video, people didn't really like the suicide doors when this vehicle was on the market, but for me that was always the biggest selling point. It kept the vehicle short. I live in LA and I don't want to deal with driving a monster 4Runner in the city. The FJ is Toyota's ONLY compact 4x4. A Rav4 simply cannot do what the FJ can do offroad. Between 2008-2019, and until the FJ showed up, your only option for a modern compact 4x4 was a Jeep. Sure, Jeeps are a lot of fun, but they are wildly impractical and their reliability is just horrible. I suppose Land Rover was another option if you wanted to throw down $75-$150k on something even less reliable than a Jeep. 

The FJ Cruiser just has it all. It's compact, it's unique and fun, it's wildly capable offroad, and it's useful both as a play vehicle and a work vehicle. Toyota desperately needs to revisit this market, which is the compact off-roader. The only thing I could see lowering FJ prices is if Toyota finally released another true 4x4 that fit within the segment. Ford recognized our desire for compact offroaders, and they jumped right in with the Bronco series. Those cars look like a ton of fun and they capture a lot of the spirit of the FJ, but they are also Fords and they have yet to prove themselves as beacons of reliability (I'd easily take them over a Jeep though). The FJ is proven. In fact, it is one of the most solid vehicles Toyota has ever made. To date, there is not a more reliable compact, off-road SUV on the road.

[ultrablue]

EVERYONE gets the idea of the secondary doors wrong- it’s not meant to compete with a four-full door vehicle. That’s the 4Runners place. The FJ is a two door SUV that has those half doors to add to its usability. Compare it to having to squeeze between the tilted front seat and the B-pillar of a two door Jeep or car- that’s where it makes sense. It’s not meant to be a four door mommymobile; it’s a two door suv that has easier access to the rear seat.

[MCD.]

Right now is a perfect time for Toyota to bring back the FJ, it will definitely sell well.

[TariqIH]

Im from Saudi Arabia and have had a yellow 2009 FJ cruiser since 2011- it was a great offer with zero kilometers. Now with almost 200k miles on it (313k Km) and it still drives amazingly. They are still made and sold to GCC countries with some tiny interior changes- But overall it’s the same car. Hassle free, quirky and lots of fun, most importantly it is damn reliable when you need it to be - especially when taking it off road onto the sand dunes.
I’ve owned a wrangler jk 2012 at the same time - also loads of fun, but not issue free.

I dont think I can ever have to stomach to sell my trusty fj - it’s outlived a lot of cars over the years that were nicer and faster, and it still impresses the hell out of me when I thought I’ve seen everything this car is capable of.

[mikevarner]

Bought a 2011 in 2017. Love it. Everyday driver. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

[KathleenMcNe]

I have three 2014 FJ Cruisers, two of which are Trail Teams Ultimate Editions (automatic with 580 miles on it; manual with 150 miles on it). The non-TTUE is an automatic with 34, 554 miles on the odometer.

[johnnydangerously]

2013, FJ in quicksand color with only 43k. Stock no add ons or upgrades. I will pass this truck to my son when I’m gone.

[TRJ]

Just bought a 07 voodoo blue FJ with 51, 000 miles on her for 24k. Worth every freaking penny.

[slipperylilguy]

My parents got the 2007 FJ brand new and still own it. The only issues they’ve had have been with the trim above the windshield. Other than that, 200k+ miles later it still runs perfectly

[lonesomecricket]

I own a 2007 FJ 4x4 Base model with TRD exhaust, factory rock sliders, ATrac, rear differential lock, parking assist, premium sound and a 400 watt power inverter, it’s in better condition then a lot of 2014 models I’ve seen. It’s a great little rig and completely rust free.
I will never sell keep the FJ videos coming. 🙂👍🏻

[Amanda-dvnh]

I absolutely love my FJ, I've wanted one since I was very first starting to drive but needed a truck for towing horse trailers. Now that I am out of that world, I purchased mt FJ last year and I am IN LOVE. It's so safe feeling, easy to drive, sturdy, spacious inside, and so versatile. I love the doors actually, at first I was hesitant but it makes it so spacious when you are opening it up and working inside, or camping in there. As well as the back door opening sideways, love it! Blind spots are easily fixable with extra mirrors and the right sitting position. I love it and I hope I never have to sell it.

[dean]

Friend has one (2008) on original engine / tranny over 400, 000 miles. Runs great. Very smooth. AC is all that doesn't work.