Author Topic: New 2004+ Toyota FJ Cruiser (Read 10422 times)

BigMike · « **on:** Apr 17, 2003, 07:47:31 PM »

Found this over on Road & Track's report from the 2003 NY Auto Show.

Now I've just one question, WHAT THE HELL IS TOYOTA THINKING?!?!

BRING BACK THE HIGH POWER TURBO SPORTS CARS AND DEFINATELY DONT GO AWAY FROM A TRUE OFF ROAD TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 17, 2003, 07:53:35 PM »

personally it makes me ill to look at that pos

but a spose on the bright side it apears to have a solid axle in the rear judgine by the link

mr4x42u · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 18, 2003, 05:57:09 AM »

Man,that thing is about as ugly as a mr2 $That\'s Gay$

:hmm:

gotchya mike,,just kidding.

:chug:

1960_fj62 · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 18, 2003, 06:23:18 AM »

I'd rather walk........than climb in that thing........
His that stuff bullet proof...and does hit have cruise control too....
Yerk......
But i'm pretty sure that toyota enginer build strongly.
See ya!|

Franck

cruzila · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 18, 2003, 07:10:06 AM »

But it's such a pretty blue...

csdpower · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 18, 2003, 08:29:25 AM »

I made a Lego car that looks like that. Send It to Lego Land.

84runner · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 19, 2003, 06:54:07 PM »

I agree Cruzila that is a good lookin blue and is that a winch cable and hook on the front there

95TacoTruck · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 24, 2003, 11:31:24 AM »

That is the most hideous thing I have ever seen, Toyota should be ashamed to call that an fj......one word...... SUCK!..................

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 24, 2003, 12:06:44 PM »

found this

What's Special About It?
A modern recreation of Toyota's legendary FJ Land Cruiser, this new concept combines the utility of a truck-based sport-ute with the youthful looks of today's outdoor sports equipment. Heritage cues include round headlights, a wide narrow grille and wraparound rear windows. The concept also features side mirror spotlights, a front-mounted tow hitch and a two-piece rear hatch that retracts into the roof. The engine is a 3.4-liter V6 that produces 250 horsepower thanks to a TRD supercharger. Built on a modified Tacoma platform, the FJ has a long-travel coil-over setup in back and a standard independent up front for plenty of off-road capability.

The interior sticks to the basics with an industrial look and feel throughout. All four of the bucket seats fold completely flat to render the FJ an impromptu tent or if you decide to venture out there's a removable GPS navigation system mounted in the dash.

Why Should You Care?
A fitting tribute to the past, the FJ may have some implications in the future as well. Although most of the funky design elements won't make their way into a showroom anytime soon, Toyota may be signaling its intention of creating an all-new affordable sport-utility to slot below the new 4Runner. — Ed Hellwig

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 24, 2003, 12:12:24 PM »

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 24, 2003, 12:21:10 PM »

if they really wanted to bring back affordable effroad rigs they would give us the truck with no f&cking airbags and no ac or power anything but steering and brakes!! no plastic trim either metal of leave it off. and crumple zone my a$$ gimme a big burly plate steel bumper on both ends!! and a roll cage with 5 point harnesses now that would change the survivability rate of the driving public!! bunch of F#cking sheep!!!

Remotruker · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 24, 2003, 12:27:19 PM »

Hmmmm..... I kinda like it. Not sure about the interior though.....

bj_on_roids · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 26, 2003, 03:26:15 PM »

i like it and it comes stock with 33s on 20s

bling the dubs said they!!!

SWEET!!!

Loco · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 27, 2003, 05:34:33 AM »

That is :b_s:

Brandon · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 27, 2003, 10:31:12 AM »

I like it, I will gladly try it out.. for freeeee!! Hey Glenn, where were ya today?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 27, 2003, 11:30:47 AM »

Quote

I like it, I will gladly try it out.. for freeeee!! Hey Glenn, where were ya today?

been sick, last night and today :reg:stomach flu

brainlessfool · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 27, 2003, 02:44:26 PM »

looks like there tring to comp. with the hummer

mr4x42u · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 28, 2003, 10:57:14 PM »

I think toy should build a rig like what jeep did with the rubicon...Get rid of one of threre not so off road worthy rigs.(YUPPIE STUFF).Somthing like a 1st gen 4runner with removeable top and heavy axles,low gearing.

.Built on a modified Tacoma platform, the FJ has a long-travel coil-over setup in back and a standard independent up front for plenty of off-road capability

off road capability for whom?Us or the yuppie on gravel roads?

84runner · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 30, 2003, 04:59:57 AM »

I don't think they have to compete with the Hummer, remember its powered by GM

:talking:

snorklehead · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 30, 2003, 11:01:16 AM »

Whats the deal... I think this rig is really cool. Yeah they didn't build an offroad rig but i still like it. I like the funky styling and round headlights. The interior lays out flat and doesnt have any carpeting. very cool. maybe they are offending the purist offroaders but it isn't some high end leather clad $80k suv. I think they are trying to appeal to the xterra owners and those looking to buy a honda element. Something funky that still braves tall blades of grass. Anyway you can read more about it and see more shots at www.toyotaoffroad.com

I'll take one too...

mr4x42u · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 30, 2003, 09:18:38 PM »

Is the honda element that funky looking thing with the plastic bumpers that come up to the bottom of the windows..Those things are sooo AWEFULL!!They have been out on the dealer lots for a while now but I have yet to see one on the road..I will admit the 04 fj is not all that bad but thats all toy needs to build is another yuppie ride..Its is sort of cool but still not,,know what I mean..

snorklehead · « **Reply #21 on:** May 02, 2003, 02:51:22 PM »

Yeah the honda is aweful but definately unique. My wife likes em cause they are different. Of course so is my truck riding down the interstate with a snorkle and loads o mud on the side...ill take my truck. Yeah im not much for the yuppy mobiles..but...i did promise my wife i would never buy a minivan...and the vehicle has to be 4wheel drive...maybe i could slap some stickers on the side and put on a exo cage...would it still be yuppy or just even more ugly? Different is good.

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