Long and Hard.

The FJ is wicked cool for a trail-looking vehicle, but the mazdaspeed 3 is out of this world. Local guy dyno'd his stock and had 219 whp with 260 wtq.

if you get an fj, make sure you get the rear locker and a-trac. not sure how the upgrade packages work on the 08's, but just make sure you get whatever options include that. if you get a manual expect the gas mileage to be around 13-15 since it is full time all wheel drive. auto gets a lot better mileage since it is 4x2 until you shift into 4x4. there is also a big debate on whether to use 87 or 91 and with me, i get better mileage on 91 and it actual costs less compared to running 87. all cars and trucks you are looking would be running 91.

Make sure you actually use the 4x4 FJ for what is was designed for: off roading. Too many times have I seen rich kids and compensating old men or wives driving a big raised 4x4 truck with no signs of being off roaded at all. :sad:

All that aside, get a wicked skid plate and crash bar!

get the fj. that truck is the shit

i would assume you already found the forum, but here it is in case you haven't

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/

So wait a minute.....this thread isn't about a submarine?

I haven't seen you since the first meet in Porter Ranch! Hahaha.

lol, thats what i was thinking...

the fj is def a nice car, i like them

I really like the fj too, expect the lights. I am not a fan of how they bubble out. But then again, I'm in the cosmetics of a vehicle just as much as performance. Besides...i shouldn't even have an opinion on here, I drive a flipping Elantra lol.

a difference of about 20 cents a gallon is expensive? it would be a difference of about $3.00-$3.40 a fill up.

Of course I like the title...

Get the evo or the mazda, the fj (even though it looks cool) is a big waste of gas.

Unless he actually uses the 4x4 capability for off roading...

that would depend on the need of the owner. fj is great for my skiing/snowboarding trips. although my subaru was fun to drive in the snow i no longer have to worry about hitting anything on the bottom.

The FJ have sooo many blind spots..

Get an old school FJ40!

FJ ftmfw!

i put some of those blind spot mirrors on and adjusted the mirrors properly and there are no blind spots.

Way to keep it subtle ahha