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Barry A.
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New Toyota FJ Cruiser--------
---------just arrived in the showrooms, at least up here in N. California. It is a good looking beast, and worth taking a look at. About 7K cheaper
than a Hummer H3, and probably more reliable, based on past Toyota's reliability records.
The price Range looks like about 25k to 35K, off the top of my head. Our dealer does not have any brochures, as yet. The have 4 "FJ's" and 3 are
already sold, within 5 days.
Fun, fun!!!!
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jimgrms
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Barry a neighbor of mine got one last week it is nice but expensive , not a lot of difference between them and the toy 4x4 truck proabley reliable
as hell but will not sell many the first year because of price ,should be cheaper in a year or so.
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David K
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In case someone hasn't seen it...
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David K
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Side view... intersting door opening... ?
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Bob H
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One word... Ug-Lee! I'll stick with a FORD! 
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Barry A.
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Ugg-leeee-----does not compute------
--------when you are looking for a competant 4x4. Surely nobody thinks that a "jeep" is purty??? or a "hummer"?
"good looking" is not a valid criteria to judge by, it seems to me---------------bisides I think it is really "cool" looking. 
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Diver
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Any idea how the size compares to a Ford Explorer ??
We were looking at a crew cab Tacoma for my wife but maybe this would work better ?? She's had an Explorer for years.
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BajaNews
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
Any idea how the size compares to a Ford Explorer ??
We were looking at a crew cab Tacoma for my wife but maybe this would work better ?? She's had an Explorer for years. |
http://www.carsdirect.com/research/toyota/fj_cruiser/2007/ba...
Dimensions and Capacities:
Door Count 4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume 66.8 cu.ft.
Exterior Length 183.9 "
Exterior Width 74.6 "
Exterior Height 71.6 "
Wheelbase 106 "
Front Tread 63 "
Rear Tread 63 "
Turning Radius 20.9 '
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5,570 lbs.
Curb Weight 4,295 lbs.
Payload 1,325 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs.
Max Trailer Tongue Weight 9,500 lbs.
Drag Coefficient .40
Front Legroom 41.9 "
Rear Legroom 31.3 "
Front Headroom 41.3 "
Rear Headroom 40.3 "
Front Hiproom 55.4 "
Rear Hiproom 51.0 "
Front Shoulder Room 58.4 "
Rear Shoulder Room 53.9 "
Interior Cargo Volume 27.9 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded 66.8 cu.ft.
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Diver
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Looks like another one for small people !
What are the ones in the back seat supposed to do when the Diver and front passenger are over 6' tall ?
Maybe thay should make a "tall" version ?? 
Wait, that would be an Explorer !
Although I do wish the could put a Toyota engine in the things, I've replaced two motors in 13 years of Explorers.
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eetdrt88
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seen a few here in Laguna...
they look like all the other mini-suv type of vehicles out there right now except with ugly paint jobs
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Barry A.
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Mini-SUV type veh???????????????
Wow, you guys must be REALLY big!!!!
Have you actually sat in one?? I am 5' 10" and it was plenty big for me. And, it has a cargo area that I can sleep in------that is as big as I want,
or need. To each his/her own, I guess.
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Cypress
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Something about paying between $25k and $35k for a truck just doesn't compute!
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Barry A.
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You priced a new Ford Super-Duty lately???
----------------SHOCKING!!!!!!!!
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Cypress
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Just nailed a deer with my '92 Chevy!#@$ Imagine I'm gonna be shocked when I get the estimated cost of repairs.
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TMW
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Based on the curb weight it must not be too small or there is a lot of steel in it. As to price the MSRP for chevy/GMC 4x4 extra cab is mid 30s
depending on what you want in it. My 04 GMC had a MSRP of $34,500. Paid $26,500 plus tax and license. Total out the door was $28,700 or there abouts.
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Oso
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FaF. (Just bought McGyver's Taco and happy as a puerco en estiercol) Toyota
rules!
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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David K
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Congratulations Oso!
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roverdude
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
One word... Ug-Lee! I'll stick with a FORD! |
A Ford... Escape? Give me a break!
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eetdrt88
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tiny...
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
Wow, you guys must be REALLY big!!!!
Have you actually sat in one?? I am 5' 10" and it was plenty big for me. And, it has a cargo area that I can sleep in------that is as big as I want,
or need. To each his/her own, I guess. |
I drive a ford F-250 kingcab/longbed diesel truck,so most cars on the road seem small to me
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bajalou
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from jimgrms
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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