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TrashyGirl · 04-01-2011, 01:17 PM

I had an older one (2007) on a two year lease, but now have an Xterra, which I like much better.

The FJ will hurt you at the pump if you're concerned about gas prices, requires premium gas. You may get some b.s. sales schtick at the dealership: don't worry about it, run it on regular... but you'll get knocking and pinging if you do, this I found out after I went to fuel up and and there was no premium so I had to put regular gas in it, ugh.

I don't know if some of the visibility and windshield issues were addressed in newer models, but the problems I found were:

Major blindspots due to the design of the FJ and the c-pillars, you felt like you were driving a truck and had to use the mirrors to make even simple driving maneuvers. I bought a stick-on convex mirror for driver side. It was definitely a transition from driving a standard SUV to the FJ, and IMO it requires more driver awareness when driving it. I never felt like I could just relax or enjoy the vehicle.

Rear windshield was so tiny, you couldn't really get a good rear view (yeah no pun intended there), so you had to check your side mirrors frequently for backing up. The spare tire also blocked part of the rear view. I think some of the newers models now have a back-up camera as an option.

Windshield, had it replaced once. Think there may have been a class action lawsuit re: the windshield issue.

The one thing about Toyotas in general is their resale value kicks ass over most other car brands.

I think everything I've written about can be looked up on google, cuz I googled it when I first noticed the problems. I guess I was just a little too excited during the test drive not to notice the driving issues or that new car smell is like a toxic drug and gets you high so you sign the lease.

04-01-2011, 01:17 PM
TrashyGirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,401	2007 FJ ish I had an older one (2007) on a two year lease, but now have an Xterra, which I like much better. The FJ will hurt you at the pump if you're concerned about gas prices, requires premium gas. You may get some b.s. sales schtick at the dealership: don't worry about it, run it on regular... but you'll get knocking and pinging if you do, this I found out after I went to fuel up and and there was no premium so I had to put regular gas in it, ugh. I don't know if some of the visibility and windshield issues were addressed in newer models, but the problems I found were: Major blindspots due to the design of the FJ and the c-pillars, you felt like you were driving a truck and had to use the mirrors to make even simple driving maneuvers. I bought a stick-on convex mirror for driver side. It was definitely a transition from driving a standard SUV to the FJ, and IMO it requires more driver awareness when driving it. I never felt like I could just relax or enjoy the vehicle. Rear windshield was so tiny, you couldn't really get a good rear view (yeah no pun intended there), so you had to check your side mirrors frequently for backing up. The spare tire also blocked part of the rear view. I think some of the newers models now have a back-up camera as an option. Windshield, had it replaced once. Think there may have been a class action lawsuit re: the windshield issue. The one thing about Toyotas in general is their resale value kicks ass over most other car brands. I think everything I've written about can be looked up on google, cuz I googled it when I first noticed the problems. I guess I was just a little too excited during the test drive not to notice the driving issues or that new car smell is like a toxic drug and gets you high so you sign the lease.