The Bilstein-damped suspension on the TRD version is righteous
Report: 1 Of 4 Base price: 23,090 Price as tested: 31,953 Four-wheel-drive system: Full-time with Torsen center differential and low range What's hot, what's not: Hot: Great value, superior chassis dynamics, smooth V-6 Not: Jury is still out on styling, suicide doors, rear visibility Logbook Quotes * "Requires Premium fuel-that is surprising." * "Ergonomically pleasing, all controls within easy reach.5-inch TRD wheels, Bilstein shocks, BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, a TRD exhaust system, factory rock rails, and a locker synchronized with the A-TRAC traction control system that is less invasive, allowing for smoother boulder hopping. In addition to the TRD package, our six-speed manual-transmission FJ Cruiser was optioned with the towing hitch and wiring harness ( 349), an armrest ( 125), and a security system ( 479), bringing the total price as tested to a still palatable 31,953. Toyota's FJ Cruiser has a very reasonable base price of 23,090, and the all-inclusive TRD model adds 7,265 to that number. The FJ Cruiser continues to be a staff favorite for those weekend getaways, so we'll continue putting our newest long-termer through its paces and at this point, we are guessing that our year with the FJ Cruiser is going to be as fun as Toyota promises Threaded Rod Din it will be." * "Side door arrangement can pose a challenge to baby seat removal. In the snow, the full-time four-wheel-drive FJ, with its Torsen center differential, has proven to be a great all-weather vehicle, sure-footedly transporting our occupants to their destinations safely and without incident. Our testers have commented on how fun the FJ is to drive, with just-right suspension tuning and fantastic chassis dynamics.
The Bilstein-damped suspension on the TRD version is righteous; with 8 inches of front travel and 9 inches of rear, there is plenty of travel to enjoy fast-paced roads." * "Took a while to realize that the rear window opens independently of the rear door-that's handy" Professor Fj Cruiser can be found answering questions at http: fjcruiserowners Article Source: 1ArticleWorld.While the FJ Cruiser was a big hit with consumers when it debuted, our first impression of Toyota's premier trail rig was positive, but mixed, voting the FJ Cruiser a third-place finisher in the 2007 Four Wheeler of the Year competition within a crowded field of contenders as reported by the staff at fjcruiserowners While the staff was amazed at the FJ's ride and handling, cargo capacity, and comfort in the dirt and on the highway, they found the styling and some functionality a mixed bag, including the suicide-style rear doors, a smallish back seat, and box-van visibility. The nearly 32-inch-tall BFG All-Terrains help the FJ to achieve almost 10 inches of ground clearance and give it plenty of off-pavement traction while remaining perfectly docile and still quite a good handler on the road. For the money, you get a monochromatic exterior paint job in Black Diamond (that's right, no white roof here), gunmetal 16x7
