2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review - A Well Executed, Retro SUV

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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the real deal in terms of throwback SUVs. It outclasses a Jeep Wrangler JK while still providing a wonderfully unique design that pays tribute to the classic FJ40 Land Cruiser. However, with skyrocketing second hand prices, does it make sense to purchase an FJ Cruiser now, or are you better off with a 4Runner or Wrangler?
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  • @dragonpsychology60
    @dragonpsychology602 жыл бұрын

    Best hidden feature: Use the lid of the dashboard storage to hold your phone for navigation, etc: The phone will lean up horizontally with the lid closed on top of it to hold it perfectly. Amazing little hack once I discovered it :)

  • @stephenimsong3462

    @stephenimsong3462

    6 ай бұрын

    for me i don't want to lose what little wind screen i already don't have. i have a phone mount off to the right of the triple gauge cluster. Although i plan on installing a head unit with car play in future

  • @mindmusiclab2397

    @mindmusiclab2397

    6 ай бұрын

    @@stephenimsong3462 I understand! But it doesn't really block view of the road, just the hood.

  • @stephenimsong3462

    @stephenimsong3462

    6 ай бұрын

    @@mindmusiclab2397 I think we have different driving positions, I tend to sit back. I don’t see the hood when driving haha.

  • @nigelorion
    @nigelorion3 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 07 manual with 215k. Runs like new. Love these trucks!

  • @axetrops

    @axetrops

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mines also 07 with 177k

  • @SAMusement
    @SAMusement3 жыл бұрын

    Huge fan of the FJ's. Their funky design is kind of refreshing these days! Thanks for the review

  • @SimornM
    @SimornM2 жыл бұрын

    In a sea of many car reviewers, I'm sure it's difficult to stand out. I appreciate your work and it's pretty refreshing to see a new face in car content. Keep it up man ! I have an 05 Tacoma but would love either this or a 4runner lol

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's definitely been tricky trying to stand out, sometime in the near future I hope to go full time with video production. I appreciate the support and I definitely recommend the FJ!

  • @SimornM

    @SimornM

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Realistick Yeah man i hope you make it too! ill be looking forward to watching your other videos :)

  • @earthling1984
    @earthling19843 жыл бұрын

    My 2012 has just 80k miles. Not a single thing needed done to it other than once a year a synthetic oil change. Super reliable.

  • @trentoakley1473

    @trentoakley1473

    3 жыл бұрын

    I guess Im kind of off topic but does anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

  • @itripfatbitches

    @itripfatbitches

    7 ай бұрын

    This is 2 years late , but my friends still goin after 340 k , hope urs is still going

  • @earthling1984

    @earthling1984

    7 ай бұрын

    @itripfatbitches Awesome mileage there. I'm only around 86k (I've had another vehicle as my daily driver for a few years). Keeping my FJ low miles. I just drive it when I need the extra room, or in bad winter snows (my other vehicle is a sedan).

  • @effenrad6776
    @effenrad67763 жыл бұрын

    Just picked one up about a month ago. Freaking loving it and can’t wait for the mods that can be done as well

  • @DDobs12
    @DDobs123 жыл бұрын

    I own one...so kind of biased. I love this truck. To think I almost had a wrangler instead. Thanks for the good review!

  • @dirttales
    @dirttales3 жыл бұрын

    over 220k on mine, still amazing!

  • @bigboij3027
    @bigboij30273 жыл бұрын

    im starting to drive an fj and i just wanted to say i love the fact this was posted 2021

  • @Fierrosporcelular
    @Fierrosporcelular3 жыл бұрын

    As a Jeep lover, the Wrangler got a beating in your script, but it's your opinion and I respect it. Love the FJ/4Runner duo. Great job as usual!

  • @chemicalwaffle9220
    @chemicalwaffle92203 жыл бұрын

    Great review. The college advisor skit hit too close to home! Happened to me almost word for word.

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and I was sadly speaking from experience too

  • @fjoffrd1240
    @fjoffrd12403 жыл бұрын

    Iam biased, 2011. Mine has only 51000 miles. Barely broke in. Will be my last ride, at 61 years old! It’s pristine.

  • @breeze787

    @breeze787

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! I've owned 2 4Runners that have gone over 300k miles. And I discovered that a Toyotas break-in period is right around 200k. So you've got a while to go. My 2014 FJ has 49,000 miles on the OD. Maybe I'll catch up with you someday.

  • @michaelpalm2210

    @michaelpalm2210

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wanted one of these. Hard to find. Got a 2020 4 runner for a sweet covid 19 price. $36k for a SR5 4 runner. or $35k for a 7y.o. Fj cruiser? tough decision. I wanted both

  • @breeze787

    @breeze787

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelpalm2210 How nice it would be to have Toyota bring back the FJ. The new ones that aren't selling here come with larger gas tanks and a built in air compressor. Go figure!

  • @eman0101

    @eman0101

    Жыл бұрын

    0pjk

  • @leootp22
    @leootp222 жыл бұрын

    Love my 2012. I have wanted one of these for a long time. Actually getting my hands on it if I had to complain about two things it would be the backup cam, but I knew that going in, and the wind noise. I haven't had a vehicle shaped like a brick before with a roof rack so it isn't off putting, but noticeable.

  • @donaldbean6291
    @donaldbean62913 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2010 trails team I freaking love it

  • @LiL13izzy7
    @LiL13izzy73 жыл бұрын

    Stock FJ bluetooth calling is absolutely the worst. You are right, it's not easy to find. Even harder to set up, and ultimately very cumbersome to use.

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the old systems were not great, I've actually encountered the same Bluetooth interface (the voice powered unit) in several cars at this point from Mitsubishi, Mazda and now Toyota. So for the time period of 2011-2014, I wouldn't call it worse than other systems that did not have a touch screen, however that is a very very low bar😂

  • @breeze787

    @breeze787

    3 жыл бұрын

    You know I don't have any problems making calls on my 2014 FJ. I tell Siri to call my wife and it dials and patches it through my FJ's audio. When I use the steering wheel its just not as simple but it works well. Sorry for your troubles.

  • @garry1220able

    @garry1220able

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@breeze787 mine works fine and up to two iphone connections... it's just the first time connection are minor cumbersome

  • @jamesmignogna4942
    @jamesmignogna49427 күн бұрын

    The 6MT it's true, is all time 4wd, however it's regular is a 40-60 split favoring the rear... then you shift it to 4H for a true 50-50 split, and then you also have 4low. It's particularly nice on things like gravel or sand where you can adjust the amount of kick out on your back wheels or pivot from the center of the vehicle... I LOVE my FJ.

  • @mm3587
    @mm3587 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2013 with a 100k miles. Absolutely loving this thing so far 🔥

  • @itripfatbitches

    @itripfatbitches

    7 ай бұрын

    How much u get it for ?

  • @bag2963
    @bag29633 жыл бұрын

    Cool upload Tyler, dope content, In my opinion the FJ look is cool, but not really my thing(I mean its nice, but yeah, idk why but I’d add some Italian design, even though it’s not the car’s... point lol), I like the simplicity and practicality tho, it also catches my eye on streets. The collage sketch was hilarious lmao Cheers.

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, the design is definitely more cheeseburger in paradise than latin cuisine and i think a little Italian flare would make it spicy but as you said, not the point of the car. The sketch was made with a burning passion!

  • @bag2963

    @bag2963

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Realistick Oh yeah I see XD I'll try to use that 4 years as good as possible :)

  • @fritty9927
    @fritty9927 Жыл бұрын

    Brown County is close to me(Indy) and my cousin lives there. Lunch at the Hob Knob is a must. Love my 2014 FJ. Just turned 80,000 miles and runs like it had 8 miles.😄

  • @MissJharLeeTalks
    @MissJharLeeTalks3 жыл бұрын

    Yasssss Philippines with Manual Transmission Vehicles!!!! Come through Philippines!

  • @liottastudiosllcFineArt
    @liottastudiosllcFineArt2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been offered crazy money for my 2014. But in truth there isn’t a vehicle out there I’d rather have🤔🤔🤔 I think I’ll keep my FJ…🤣🤣🤣

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's crazy how the values have still been shooting up since I made this video

  • @DYNABIKE1
    @DYNABIKE1Ай бұрын

    My 2014 has a lumbar support - - Big twistable knob on the side of drivers seat. Each door has a lg.bucket style opening to hold Your cup , water bottle , etc.

  • @mathildamccabem9811
    @mathildamccabem98113 жыл бұрын

    Baught a 2020 model... loooooove my FJ... quality better than many of today’s vehicles. Versatile, reliable and cool 😎

  • @AssyrianKing4ever
    @AssyrianKing4ever3 ай бұрын

    I'm in love with the FJ. They are so expensive though 😢

  • @breeze7876
    @breeze78762 жыл бұрын

    My neighbor has 2 Jeeps. Both are able to remove the roof. Both leak profusely.

  • @shanet7511
    @shanet75113 жыл бұрын

    My hummer H2 has the same issue at stoplights. Also a video directly comparing a Sequoia 5.7 platinum with rear air suspension and an LX570 would be pretty awesome.

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be interesting, my parents recently got rid of their high mileage Sequoia (I did a review on it when I just started out) and that felt on just about the same level of comfort as the LX570 I reviewed. I can't remember a whole bunch other than that both had that vertical bounciness characteristic of a truck, yet, they were never jarring, pretty smooth over most roads and always felt confident.

  • @Alkowary556
    @Alkowary5563 жыл бұрын

    Can u make a review of the Mercedes ML

  • @devinkbates9279
    @devinkbates92793 жыл бұрын

    love the FJ. i just wish they'd have come with a sunroof option and the retractable rear window like on the 4runner/tundra/sequoia . (maybe on the 'next' FJ)

  • @xavitrains

    @xavitrains

    3 жыл бұрын

    The rear window opens up though!

  • @devinkbates9279

    @devinkbates9279

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xavitrains but it can only be opened from the outside with the key.. AFAIK there's no button inside to open it. Less than convenient..

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 Жыл бұрын

    They're worth a lot more now used than when new. I just saw a 2014 with 94,000 mi for 45,000 on a toyota lot.

  • @filmingyu6623
    @filmingyu66232 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? How comfortable did you fit in the FJ?

  • @xxyvng6831
    @xxyvng68312 жыл бұрын

    Mines an 07 auto with no roof rack and has an auto.came with jbl subwoofer tho

  • @damilolaakanni
    @damilolaakanni Жыл бұрын

    105.9 inches wheelbase...understandable. These were based on the 2 door version of the Land Cruiser Prado, unlike the 4runner and Lexus GX which were based on the 4 door models.

  • @wellgeo223
    @wellgeo2233 жыл бұрын

    I imagine if they re release this, it’ll start at like $50K

  • @UncleFjester

    @UncleFjester

    3 жыл бұрын

    at $50,000 or "LIKE" $50,000? What is this "like" filler word?

  • @titusbyzantine4949

    @titusbyzantine4949

    10 ай бұрын

    @@UncleFjester around 50k

  • @itripfatbitches

    @itripfatbitches

    7 ай бұрын

    great f prediction

  • @LM-rk5xk
    @LM-rk5xk3 жыл бұрын

    Could you review a post 2009 lancer gt? Like a 2012?

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have been wanting to review a Lancer, I'm just waiting for the right one to get in, my parents used to have an 08 GTS!

  • @zardozyo
    @zardozyo7 ай бұрын

    My previous personal vehicle was a Lincoln Town Car. My 2014 FJ Landcruiser is even better.

  • @njv1234
    @njv12343 жыл бұрын

    You are hilarious. This is my powerball car BTW

  • @wastedbandwidth
    @wastedbandwidth2 жыл бұрын

    lack of vision is a nightmare

  • @bigboij3027
    @bigboij30273 жыл бұрын

    on the manual version the clutch is very heavy

  • @Realistick

    @Realistick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I have never driven a manual fj or older manual tacoma. I guess it makes sense with it being this burly truck thing but that does sound like it would get annoying then.

  • @nateman79
    @nateman799 ай бұрын

    I want one SO BAD…. Dammit, why do I have to make my dream car the one that retains its value better than anything else!

  • @zardozyo

    @zardozyo

    7 ай бұрын

    Increases in value. Paid $31K three years ago and have turned down $50k . Like the $4000 new 356 that now is whatever you want.

  • @alejandro.colson
    @alejandro.colson Жыл бұрын

    United States gets toyoRas, not toyoTas 🤭🤣 because they don't know how to pronounce the T, they change it for an R.

  • @axetrops
    @axetrops2 жыл бұрын

    The person doing the review must be really tall.

  • @Je_suis_Jefe
    @Je_suis_Jefe6 ай бұрын

    Dude is like 10ft tall, he makes the FJ Cruiser look like a toy truck

  • @jameshoeft1007
    @jameshoeft10072 жыл бұрын

    Incorrect, no bead locks available from Toyota

  • @Capheny
    @Capheny Жыл бұрын

    who is that at 13:43 is that your girlfriend

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