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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-16/18-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 239HP



Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.6
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.3
Overall: 4.5

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

  1. Rugged look and stocky body
  2. Durable and easy to clean interior
  3. Exceptional throttle control
  4. Off-road capability
  5. Smooth, quiet and comfortable ride

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

  1. Better rear and side visibility
  2. Fuel economy
  3. Too much plastic inside and out
  4. More color choices
  5. Seats need to fold down flat

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Submitted 2007-12-10 07:28:51


 baowen1

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Performance is great, especially in all types of weather and road conditions.
The overall design is a very effective combination of both retro and contemporary.
Lots of great safety options -- side curtain airbags, variable steering, control.
Plus an excellent sound system.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
1.) More comfortable front driver's seat.
2.) Lower roof rack, or make it easier to remove.
3.) Drop the premium fuel specification.
4.) Improve the road "feel" of the power steering.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
I bought the FJ Cruiser for sentimental and practical reasons. Way back in '76 I almost sprang for a Land Cruiser, but ended up going with the new Camaro. (OK, I was young and obviously had some competing priorities.) This time round I went with the FJ Cruiser for the very long daily commute I have via a variety of interesting road and weather conditions. The FJ Cruiser has already demonstrated its abilities to handle all sorts of extreme weather driving conditions.

It may just be me, but I find the driver's seat increasingly uncomfortable on a long drive. Despite the multiple adjustment options, it starts to feel like I'm sitting on a tennis ball buried right in the middle of the seat after about half an hour or so of driving.

And although the roof rack is very practical and looks great, it does limit the number of parkades you can safely enter. I hadn't realized how many of these have a maximum height clearance of 6'2" to 6'6", and the FJ Cruiser is right at the upper end of that range. Fortunately, the Toyota folks were very clever and the antenna rides just an inch or two higher than the rack and makes for an effective height indicator. Shaving an inch or so off that rack would make life easier for those of us who also have to spend time in urban settings.

Overall, I really like the new FJ Cruiser and it is a joy to drive.

Submitted 2008-06-27 08:03:43


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The overall look. It has a smooth ride.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Make it a four door, change to regular gas, and fix the blind spots.
Also for short people like me have the pedals adjust to the driver.

Submitted 2008-06-24 15:35:57


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
everything

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
easier access to back seat

Submitted 2008-05-30 03:43:04


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Handls great good suspention

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Frount locker, more power

Submitted 2008-04-29 20:46:09


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The look and the ride.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Add backup camra and navigation.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
Fairly smoothe ride on road/freways. Windshield prone to cracking. Paint chipped and windshield cracked in only 1000 miles. Otherwise great vehicle.

Submitted 2008-04-28 10:06:33


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
TRD Package
Leather Interior
BFG Tires
Handling

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Fold flat rear seats
Angled windshield
Sun - Roof
Regular Gas

Submitted 2008-04-27 13:24:16


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Everything!!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Set up higher, bigger tires

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
This is the first time I have not had a truck for 24 years, I totaly love my FJ !!!!

Submitted 2008-04-27 03:20:14


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
I love everything about my FJ

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Change the position of the spare on the back door. It should sit lower for better visability.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
The fun factor is 100%, the looks are awesome, comfort is perfect. I can't find anything I don't like about it. I don't drive my Porsche anymore. It just sits in the garage. The FJ is more fun.

Submitted 2008-04-05 19:48:37


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Sturdy, comfortable, funky, tons of cargo space, little dashboard glove box

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
visibility, no auto AC when knob turned to COLD, covered console storage

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
Aside from the atrocious gas mileage, we haven't found anything that makes us wish for a different car.

Submitted 2008-03-26 17:02:32


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Everything!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Install a stereo system with a GPS.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
I love mine so far. It rides great. Goes where I want it to. I feel like its very dependable and have had no issues so far.

Submitted 2008-03-24 13:05:44


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Exterior design.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
More color choices with roof color the same as body.
Better seat materials.
Improve blind spots.
More leg room in rear seating.
Better fuel economy.

Submitted 2008-03-11 18:58:34


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Power, handling, brakes, suspension. Comfort and operating efficiency.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Better rear visibility would be an improvement.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
I have the 2WD model with the locking differential option. I have never needed four wheel drive, but have needed the extra ground clearance and a non-slip rear drive. Although the machine still has less than 1000 miles on it, it has never gotten less than 20 MPG with mixed driving. Fuel costs will continue to rise, I fear, so this truck is economical, IMO. I got the power windows, rear sensor, etc. option also; but still only paid about 24K for the truck. I am very pleased with this machine.

Submitted 2008-02-15 06:31:03


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Runs great and looks good.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Rear corner windows should be real!

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
Overall a great vehicle

Submitted 2008-02-07 09:16:24


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
It seems like you're a mile from the windshield. The power is more then enough to get you out of the way of,well, anything. Everything is easy to get to when you are in the seat, don't even take your hands off the whee to turn up the stereo or change Cds.great suv

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
4 Full Doors

Submitted 2008-01-29 10:09:58


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
the 3 windshiled wipers and the overall design

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
back side door windows should roll down

Submitted 2008-01-29 03:45:54


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
BACK WINDOWS NEED TO OPEN!!!!

Submitted 2008-01-23 23:13:32


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
additional air bags for side impact, side sunvisor, arm rest, capable on and off-road

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
back-up camera for my wife

Submitted 2008-01-21 13:24:50


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
better tires from factory

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
great truck, evev better when lifted with bigger nore agressive tires

Submitted 2008-01-14 18:31:34


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Compact design,great steering wheel to road feel.Good choice of options,leather seats are sweet...

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
I own a 2007 FJ,more leg room for driver(4")Lower the rear tire holder on the tailgate for better visibility(small cars close to you disappear)Telescope option for the steering wheel,larger side view mirrors(concave design)to deal with the low visibility.Larger engine and 6 speed transmission.Supercharger?

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review:
Overall a superb design,compact,aggressive,a real winner

Submitted 2008-01-08 20:46:48


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Get rid of the gigantic outside mirrors. Make light color interior an option (tan). 3 speed transfer case.

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