Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Jeep Wrangler: Which Would You Choose?

Lets all remember that Ford is the pioneer of the automotive industry. Personally i am not a Ford fan, but the point being made is that it is an american company producing american vehicles. Where is your pride of being an american here? Go ahead and buy a foreign vehicle and help support all those other countries that won’t help us back. It is historically known that jeeps have been around longer than the FJ. Were they driving toyotas during WWII? hhmmmmmm, i don’t believe so. Jeep has a reputation to uphold, and a good one at that. And so far they have produced great wranglers, in my eyes. Hey thumbs up to all you jeep bashers, go ahead and burn the american flag while your at it. This is why our country is going down the crapper. Because everyone wants a better deal. FJ’s are probably cheaper than wranglers, but remember that saying “you get what you pay for”.

so damn many idiots.

if you are thinking willy in the 40s were good, and therefore new wrangler is good, you need to go back to college and learn some critical thinking.

i don’t know about off road capabilities.. but it has been shown that toyota has consistently better quality than any other american made cars. (and this has nothing to do with american car workers, as alot of the foreign brands are made in US by American workers. what’s left? American managers..)

in fact, now that GM and Ford and in deep shit. you can all thank you stupid selves for not making those car companies think twice about keep producing pieces of crap before its too late to steer the ship into a different direction.

buying ‘american’ made american car companies to keep producing pieces of shit.. in the end, there is no coming back… from it.

Toyota quality is just dismal. Owners try to compensate by claiming superior quality but really – just look at them. Closely.

The Fake Jeep is a real Jeep wanna be.

They can only immitate. Poorly. You want to waste your money … but a Fake Jeep. LOL

There are a lot of cheaply made immitations out there. Even some very expensive ones. You want to pay a lot for a boat ride here – then the shipping lines will gladly take your money.
You want to pay foreigners to put a lesser quality vehicle in your driveway … then broadcast your ignorance to your neighbours.

I wouldn’t have a Toyota or Datsun sitting in my driveway. How embarrasing.

I think it all has to do with the driver…plus It is what that person likes…if he doesnt really care about the power than go with the Jeep, but if that person is going to tow stuff, etc and needs more power than get the FJ…But I believe it is what the driver wants and likes.

Let’s see, should I buy a reliable Toyota product, or a Chrysler? LOLOLOLOLOL

I own a 2007 FJ Cruiser and stumbled upon this site http://www.eliteaftermarket.com that carries accessories for my vehicle. The prices are reasonable and the site is very nice in comparison to to other like sites. they seem to carry accessories for hummer, Fj cruiser and Escalade also. I typically like sites that have some sort of professionalism and this one covered all basis. They have company info and vision on that site. something not usually found in most ecommerce sites. according to their info, they have access to unlimited parts for all vehicles.

I own a 2007 FJ Cruiser and stumbled upon this site that carries accessories for my vehicle. The prices are reasonable and the site is very nice in comparison to to other like sites. they seem to carry accessories for hummer, Fj cruiser and Escalade also. I typically like sites that have some sort of professionalism and this one covered all basis. They have company info and vision on that site. something not usually found in most ecommerce sites. according to their info, they have access to unlimited parts for all vehicles.

i notice only goofballs driving jeeps. who drives a jeep anymore anyways??? Fjcruisers look hot.

i notice only goofballs driving jeeps. who drives a jeep anymore anyways??? Fjcruisers look hot.

If I lived in Africa I would have a new JK Unlimited Rubicon shipped to me…..then Africa would have the new KING of the Jungle over there.
lol

Well, I think the fact that all across Africa and Australia, where you actually need a decent 4×4, the only brands with real dominance are Toyota and Land Rover, with the Toyotas taking the top spot. The LR is generally a more capable vehicle, but less reliable, is in a county where your life can often depend of your vehicle Toyota is the way forward.

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I can’t believe you guys are still trying to compare the jeep to the Toyota Fj. Give it up man …….the Fj is in a league of its own, sitting pretty at the top while all you Fj haters are trying to reach it ……there is no comparison, Toyota is top notch and well we all know Chrysler is garbage ………..no matter how much junk you talk about the Fj you all know it’s an ass kicker in every category!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, come on, Jeep people. I have owned two different Wranglers in my lifetime and am embarrassed to admit it. I do not own an FJ Cruiser but I do have a friend who has the privilege of owning one of these concept-to-reality vehicles. Toyota took a gamble on the design and I, for one, am impressed by that. My friend and I have taken this Toyota to places, and across snow drifts, that my Wrangler(s) would have whimpered at… but, come to think of it, BOTH of my Jeeps spent more time in the shop with electrical (mainly), 4WD (secondly) and ignition problems that I only got a chance to take them teetering around off-road once or twice. Teetering on the brink of tipping over, that is.

Jeep is a junk brand that auto makers are trying to pass on to one another like a hot potato, albeit with the luxury of a high resale value, and it’s been that way for years. Are you looking for a new Wrangler, like I once (err-twice) was? Buy a 2002 instead- you won’t spend any less time trying to keep it running than you would a 2008.

Wrangler- record holder for consecutive years as the Consumer Reports least reliable automobile; in fact, I mentally picture that full row of black circles every time I see a Wrangler on the road (and I can safely assume that both my 1997 and 2002 are in junk heaven by now). Bring your cell phone with you wherever you travel and keep that AAA membership up-to-date, Jeep people. Jeep Wrangler is one of the best examples of wool-over-your-eyes American marketing that has ever been pulled off.

The entire World knows they’re built with balsa wood, Elmer’s glue and some old speaker wire but everyone keeps buying them. Please, Wrangler owners, I beg of you… keep bashing the FJ Cruiser that will be on the road 10 years after your Wrangler craps out trying to cross a drainage ditch. Keep that mystique alive! Your resale value depends on it!

why do jeep owners hate fj cruiser so much?…because they can’t embrace change…like the world war two era jeep wranglers. so outdated!no wonder chrysler is trying to sell the jeep brand to chinese. i will stick with my japan made fj cruiser. sorry! good luck to all the things that are designed to break after warranty with your jeep.

EWOK that was truly painful. You should either slowdown when you type or go back to school for some grammar lessons.

Basic stats here:

The Jeep will own an FJ stock to stock becuase:( WIll Compare Rubicon)

The Axles on The Rubicon are Dana 44’s Locked
The Axles on an FJ i won’t even go to(NOT worth, giving it a save here):)
Toyota does make really long lasting cars yes!
But apparently Jeep doesn’t to all the FJ’s out There!
I see Willy’s running aroumd all the time! I even ran into one with the original motor running! And the Willy’s cam out in the 40’s so if you want to complain then try that on for size!
The would cost you $20,000 more to make it even comparable with a Wrangler! Fun right! If you added that 20,000 to a wrangler you would have an Ultimate Rig!
There really is no comparison between FJ’s and Wranglers! I would like to see a moderatly soft FJ make through Maob ( and i know so snotty FJ person will say well do you see a stock making it through). Never see stock FJ’s making it through but i see stock Jeeps! I have a Bone stock Jeep JK Unlimited Sahara not Rubicon and i ran through this mud hole didn’t even seem like i was in mud! Then an FJ came along and guess what he got stuck in a car he paid probably 30,000 more for its supposed Offroad Ability!
So next time when you think an FJ is better than a Jeep just Think about it!

Jeeps are good. FJs are barely OK. Landrover Defender 90 is the BEST!

First off let me say this to all of you jeep fanatics !!! jeep will never ever never ever be better than any toyota….look up consumer reports jeep rates poor top to bottom I dont care what rock it can climb it might take you there but will it bring you back????? 2nd you obvisley have a lack of knowlege about the fj capablities for off roading I’ve wheeled all over the US with my fj and with friends that have jk’s and let me say this, where ever the jeep can go fj goes to and dont let anyone tell you any diffrently and Oh by the way some of thoes jeep guys, yes the ones with the jk’s had to hitch a ride with me back to camp because their jeeps took a dump like a stupid sensor going bad on the trail leaving them hanging….So for all you jeep freaks get a real truck one that doesn’t shit on itself when you really need it!!!!! FJ boys and girls

i got a 70k range rover, so u fags can suck my ass

I used to have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the straight six and a 5speed manual. It was bone stock except for 31″ firestone MTRs and I took it lots of places without any trouble at all. I’ve never even seen an FJ offroad, I only see them in town usually driven by 30+ year old women. Toyotas in general perform well off-road but I believe the Wrangler is and always has been a true bare-to-the-bones offroader and therefore I would pick a Wrangler over an FJ any day.

To be fair, here is the only recall I could find on the FJ. Tires are easy to replace and my FJ came with different ones anyhow.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V235000 http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Recall Date: JUN 26, 2006
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9434

Description TIRES:BEAD
Summary ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER BRIDGESTONE DUELER OR DUNLOP GRANDTREK TIRES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE INNER BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IF THE BEAD IS DAMAGED, A BULGE MAY DEVELOP ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD.
Consequence IF THE TIRE LOSES AIR PRESSURE IT MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FIVE TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE, TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE WITHIN THE AFFECTED TIRE-TO-WHEEL ASSEMBLY RANGE AND REPLACE ALL INVOLVED TIRES WITH NEW TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE DOT SERIAL NUMBER SECTION OF THE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS, A NUMBER OF VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED CORRECTLY. TOYOTA RELAUNCHED THIS CAMPAIGN IN MID-AUGUST 2006.

These are two recalls on the Jeep that I would consider serious and typical of Jeep.

2007 Jeep Wrangler Recalls

2007 JEEP WRANGLER Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V493000
Auto Recall Date: 20061229
Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 50665
2007 JEEP WRANGLER Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION, F50

2007 JEEP WRANGLER Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V291000
Auto Recall Date: 20070703
Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 80894
2007 JEEP WRANGLER Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION, G25

I’ll take the FJ

I have wheeled with FJ’s. Sure they can do some stuff, but be able follow a wrangler… I don’t think so. Haven’t seen one to a 4.5 or 5 yet. When an FJ with a 4 inch lift and larger tires (only) can follow a JK with a 4 inch Lift and larger tires, then talk. Otherwise, shut up!!!

I’ll stick with my FJ.

as for the Fj having problems? yup, every vehicle has them, but toyota has had a reputation of having quality vehicles. yes the first batch off the floor had problems, most 1st model year vehicles do! lets look over the history of the two companies instead, toyota has built its reputation on reliability and durability. yes the last couple years its started to fall off, but a few thousand vehicles out of the millions they make every year being the worlds largest automaker isn’t that bad in comparison. they made a bad choice in outsourcing a couple parts. Now lets look at jeep. yup, the old ones are great, will take you to hell and back, but turn around and do a simple search on “Jeep” problems and you will find one that sticks out like a sore thumb, that crappy transmission. I have a friend that bought an 07 rubi last year and has had his in the shop for 4 out of the past 12 months! and i hear and see more evidence that its not uncommon for them. and wow…jeep is going to be doing well soon… if you havn’t heard, chrysler is looking to sell the jeep brand, name and everything that “goes with it” to a chinese company. oh well, they can’t make them less reliable i guess right?

2nd, with an equally modded FJ and rubi, unless you are doing some pretty hardcore offroading, the fj will go pretty much anyplace that rubi will.

Does it have blindspots? sure, but its called knowing how to drive. try driving a 5 ton double axle dump truck then drive the FJ, you won’t notice any blindspots.

and to the previous comment about toyota trying to steal military contracts from jeep? ahahaha, it was the military that WENT to toyota to build them a version of the old willies jeeps (not the chrysler version)because it was more cost effective to get them made in japan to use in Aisa then to bring a bunch of jeeps over. Toyota didn’t steal anything, so get some facts straight.

to me i don’t care if you drive a FJ, a wrangler, even a damn H3, if you bought it to wheel it, then wheel it. if not then don’t. i’ll keep my tourquey 4l v6 and i’ll let the wrangler have the 3.8l v6 that they pulled out of a minivan

not hatin, just replying with the same spite the jeep owners are I like the styling on the jeep’s, i just can’t stand most eveything else (cept the removable top, me likey that.

FJ all the way! i’ve taken a 2 dr Rubicon off roading before, it goes where you want it to go, but so does the FJ. And it does it with no problems at all.

the only intelligent comment here came from the auto_engineer. having owned a few jeeps tj yj, willys, fj40, xunlimited 4 door, fjcruiser and prado…they all have advantages over the next vehicle.

stop the webwheeling

Both of them look silly!! Especially the Jeep (stock), their small tires make me laugh.

Modified Jeeps with big tires = small dick!!
FJ Cruiser = Teh Ghey!!

ha ha ha

Having purchased an 05 Xterra, the first of the new generation of 4×4s(H3, FJ, JK all came out a little later) and now involved in a lawsuit against Nissan, I have studied this extensively. I believe seeing all these models come out so quick was a rush to market competition, and engineering suffered in sometimes dramatic ways. Why would the H3 have such extreme engine problems? Body Rips FJ? Never heard of that kind of failure before….And oh, lets slap a monster engine in the Xterra and go with SMALLER differentials then before! WTF? Yes, the J/K has had early production problems, but the bottom line is they are far more minor, and assuming you buy a Rubicon, you just bought the undisputed most capable 4×4 on the market. My next rig will be J/K unlimited Rubicon, and for most prior Japanese 4×4 buyers…Jeep is in there future if they plan to wheel….While Chrysler laughs all the way to the bank and trys to figure out how to produce more Rubicons.

I stopped counting after a while cause our Wrangler vs. FJ contest wasn’t even close. UG’s comment seems to sum up the general feeling:
Feb 23, 2008 12:42:59 PM

Editors comments below:
Rob
Editor-in-Chief
(((Wrangler Murders the FJ on CarDomain)))

If you plan to attack trails with your rig, go with the Jeep.
If you plan to attack speed bumps at the mall, go with the FJ.

Ouch. I noticed that it ended up on a few Jeep forums and at least one FJ board–maybe the Jeep guys are just more vocal. Anyway, I’ll try to pick a closer match-up next week. Let me know if you have any ideas.

FJ Cruiser VS Liberty or Kia Sorento or Xtera >> perfect match, try one of these…

I guess this is over,…didn’t take very long to fiqure out the true answer;;
Click on Toyota over at the top right with all Auto makers listed and read the rest of his coments.
Rob
Editor-in-Chief
(((Wrangler Murders the FJ on CarDomain)))

JUST TEST DRIVE THE WRANGLER OPEN MINDED. YOU WILL LOVE IT. Um when it comes down to it: Wrangler equals best resale value over everything other then the infinity….The wrangler isn’t top quality as far as the plastics, but when it comes to every other aspect its an amazing Offroader.
H2 has a good engine horrible offroader….I sold cars for 7 years the only guys that bought them seemed to have short man complex ,trying to prove themselves to be real men. Fellas your wrong!!!!! A guy that makes some money but thinks his H2 will make his dick bigger. The H2 doesn’t make your little muscles bigger.HIT THE GYM-Buy a jeep !!!!
FJ= FUCKING JUNK!!!!! FJ fans are just plain out DORKS that like to stand out with a hideous looking MINIVAN looking space vehicle. Has anyone seen the picture of the convertible FJ …. def a corky ramano looking piece of shit. I like japanese vehicles but….the last 10 years toyotas quality has taken a dump. Burning oil, sludge problems, and electrical problems. Toyota is going backwards in durability. Other then the Fj toyota makes nice looking cars and trucks, BUT COME ON FJ OWNERS YOU KNOW THE FJ IS JUST BAD IN EVERY WAY. Maybe the next generation Fj I will give credit but this thing is built like the original dodge neon. The FJ looks and is built like a friggin budget chinese vehicle. enough said!!!

The FJ is like the offroading communities handicapped cousin. You know… Sometimes retards don’t realize they’re retarded. That’s an FJ driver.

H1 youngster or go home,…………..

Look me up on youtube for my wheeling videos and more enragement :D

H2 > FJ > H3 > Jeep (any Jeep)

Love Hummers Also
Feb 22, 2008 5:08:04 PM

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HummerLover
Feb 22, 2008 4:49:58 PM

If I wanted a Hummer, I’d ask your sister/mother/wife. And make them perform in my Wrangler.

LMFAO…AGAIN LMFAO…….BUT THEY DON’T OWN HUMMERS, THEY’RE FAKE.. H1 IS A HUMMER NOT THOSE POS.

This is so dumb….. You toyota fags actually think that ugly piece of sh*t can compare at all to a Jeep… I feel like I am wasting my time even typing this you obviously have brain damage, driving through your lawn does not count as off roading! I love GM, but little dennis boy and is H2, yeah man your cool keep cruising through town picking up the 12 year olds ya pervert. Ya want to keep up either Wrangler or H1.

HummerLover
Feb 22, 2008 4:49:58 PM

If I wanted a Hummer, I’d ask your sister/mother/wife. And make them perform in my Wrangler.

LMFAO…AGAIN LMFAO…….BUT THE DON’T HUMMERS, THEY’RE FAKE.. H1 IS A HUMMER NOT THOSE POS.

If I wanted a Hummer, I’d ask your sister/mother/wife. And make them perform in my Wrangler.

If I were gay and painted my toenails, I’d looove the FJ. Just the thought of driving an FJ makes me want to shove a gerbil up my ass!

Real men drive Hummer’s not POS little Jeeps and FJs!

H2 > FJ > H3 > Jeep.

not that they didnt dump a lot of money into it but the ultimate adventure FJ is insane http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/2006ultimateadventure/adventure/131_0611_2006_ulitmate_offroading_adventure/photo_01.html

jeep should never have put a minivan motor in a jeep….

not that they didnt dump a lot of money into it but the ultimate adventure FJ is insane http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/2006ultimateadventure/adventure/131_0611_2006_ulitmate_offroading_adventure/photo_01.html

jeep should never have put a minivan motor in a jeep….

haha.. fj is a toy.. Jeep all the way.. IFS VS solid axle.. one is made for offroading, rock crawling, deep water and mud and one is made for taking the girls shopping with a wannabe offroad suspension. Ill say it short. Ive pulled 2 out at pismo beach with my 97 TJ jeep and saw an fj roll and the poor guy almost lost his life in johnson valley.. Just buy a jeep if ur actually going to use it and keep it.. ifs is weaker and wont last.. fj is impressive for todays standards but not to us that wheel and use there 4×4’s.

You’re all wrong and I’ll only say this one more time. H2 > FJ > Jeep. End of story.

JEEP! Bought a ‘08 2dr Rubicon just like in the picture and it does more stock than anything but the H1, and for about $100,000 less.

FJ Cruisers break on the rocks.

So Bill you’re admitting the FJ doesn’t stand a chance against the JK then, correct?

Jeep all the way, you can’t beat a solid front axle off-road.

Definitely the FJ. I love the retro look of it. Who cares about off road capabilities here now? I like mine to be a looker “on road”.

No comp. at all. jeep 100% now had this been the wrangler vs. the tlc baja 1000 icon itd be a little different. I might actually have to think about it. But the fj is no where close to the wrangler in off road capabilities.

Jeep. Because I’m not a flaming homosexual.

Jeep all the way. I’ve owned 2 wrangles and will never own another 4×4.

Jeep all the way. We have 3 jeep TJ’s, 1 cherokee, and a 1955 Willys jeep CJ-5 that is all original that still works and runs just like when it came off the line. There is no comparison the new JK’s have alot of new technology and gizzmos, but they are still as tough as the the original Willys MB that was originally built for the WWII. That heritage goes a long ways.

On one hand, I’m a true fan of Toyota. On the other, Jeep has the history of true off-roaders… but so does Toyota. Dunno about overseas, but here in Oz a true off-road vehicle is a Landcruiser. Think about it. Even Jeep has started making ‘Soft-Roaders’ that couldn’t make it across a speedbump in a low-riders club carpark, yet the Landcruiser (which is in use by our military) has always been the ultimate choice for those who need off-road capability, reliability and power. So?

Toyota.

well seeing as i have driven BOTH the Fj and the JK all i have to say is TRD translates to POS for me. toyota’s are called TOYS for a reason.. cause only little kids will play with them. Jeeps are for men and will always be the pinnacle of off-road supremacy

well seeing as i have driven BOTH the Fj and the JK all i have to say is TRD translates to POS for me. toyota’s are called TOYS for a reason.. cause only little kids will play with them. Jeeps are for men and will always be the pinnacle of off-road supremacy

Why are “Americans” so against American made stuff. Seems like there’s too many idiots on here posting as if it were American made or Japanese made? Truth is, the parts are all made in different places, and assembled somewhere else. How many people knew the BMW engines are sent here to be assembled with the cars in AMERICA!!! Damn man, if so many of these ungrateful children are ashamed of what America produces, then fly over seas and join the rest of the world. As for America, we’ve got the fastest production car for the price right now, pound for pound, that’s murdering European, Japanese, and Italians’ best cars worth three times as much. Be grateful about where you live and the privileges you have and what your country produces!

Looks like White Power got his um… priorities.
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I, for one am glad folks like him are around.
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…to make me seem so agreeable and well-grounded.

I saw a black FJ with the roof painted to match and a push bar and cool rims. Other than that one I kinda hate them. So if i had to buy the stock one of the Jeep or Toyota, I would go with the Jeep.

I AM WHITE AND I DONT LIKE AMERICAN CARS SO I TAKE THE TOYOTA JEPP SUCK ASS. FOR ALL OF YOU THAT LIKE JEEP GO FUCK YOURSELF OR EACH OTHER FAGS. TOYOTA POWER

jeep

WTF Toyota is so ugly. And seriously Diesel heavy duty trucks are the best 4×4 vehicles out there.

Jeep all the way. The new FJ looks like shit.

Jeep, just cuz the FJ looks like its about to fall apart on those rocks lol

Wrangler all the way.

More capable, better looking, more versatile, highly customizable.
On my third Jeep with no major problems. Just plain fun to drive.

I laugh at comments about Toyotas. Father owned one, hated it.
Brother has a late model RAV4, had to battle with Toyota to have it repainted as all the paint was coming off.

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Jeeps always kick ass on the trails. Def the Jeep.

LMAO – Pick the Jeep. Not!! I gave up on American made crap. People only buy it because they can’t afford a quality Toyota.

Jeep!

Jeeps are for girls too! I know that FJ’s can be capable machines, but they’re not the same. Besides I’ve never seen a hardcore FJ. When it comes to modified offroad vehicles, Jeeps look and perform the best.

Jeeps are for men. FJ’s are for boys and girls.

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No comparison Rubicon hands down!!!

JEEP DUH!!!!! its a F*#king no brainer. Jeeps are awesome in every damn way! Not to mention they are made in America, and the yotas just can’t compete. I can’t believe this is even a question.

obviously the jeep. the fj like all other toyotas are TRDs

FJ for cruising the city, Rubicon for hittin the trails and actual off-roading. The modern FJ is just for kicks, the original was off-road capable. But nothing outperforms the Rubicon when it comes to off-road capability!

FJ all the way… wranglers were good back in the 40s when we were at war. Since then, wranglers are absolute trash compared to the FJ. Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler are circling the drain….the decision to kill the viper is living proof of that. After they die off then the rest of the american cars will too. GM is too far behind in the race for eco-friendly engines and Ford, well, ford just plain blows.

four words, ITS A JEEP THING

FJ…jeep is american and all american cars are junk and use a lot of chinese garbage in them.

Whats with these compares, the Kia Sorento out scored(placed higher) than the FJ Cruiser, compare a JK Wrangler Unlimited with another JK Wrangler Unlimited, that is the only vehicle you can compare with(it’s own brother). It’s at a whole different level than anything out there…I guess the FJ crowd oughta be flattered to even be spoken in the same sentence as a JK Wrangler Unlimited,,, I’m glad for them.. But they still have to wake tomorrow with the real reality of how crazy that is.

yota all the way…i work on those things all the time, and i dont ever see any major problems.

yota all the way…i work on those things all the time, and i dont ever see any major problems.

jeep, toyota is ugly.

I for one like the design; they’re unique; you don’t see them every few blocks, they are better off-road than most other SUV’s out there, Toyota’s reliability, the price, and again, the look.

I got a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. so, i would have to go with the jeep wrangler. I Don’y really like the style of the fj.

JK of course. For all the reasons posted above. I even test drove an FJ. My wife got out and said thats a whole different breed of ugly. Folks that vote FJ post up why like the jeep people are. You have to have a reason.

I would have to go with Toyota, I do not like anything that comes from Chrysler. Low Quality automobiles.

FJ – and you’re all dumb for going on and on about this.

“luis
Feb 21, 2008 8:00:27 AM

Jeep For me.

I guess FJ stands for For “Fake Jeep”

No, it stands for F**K JEEP!

TOYOTA TRD FJ ! ! !

Land Rover Defender would beat both easily. But of the two, I would and did choose the FJ. No regrets at all. In my opinion, the FJ crowd are a great bunch, but Jeep drivers tend to be biased wankers.

H2 is better off-road than FJ or any Jeep.

Having owned both a FJ and a Jeep Wrangler I would have to say Wrangler for offroad….FJ for onroad…….

When it gets down to it though, the jeep is so much funnier to drive with the top down, etc that it overrides the nice ride of IFS that gives the FJ the only advantage onroad.

I started out with a TJ…loved it, when the FJ’s came out had to have one so traded my TJ in …. 8 months later I am back in an 08 jeep wrangler… Wont be trading again….. will keep the jeep a lifetime….

ABE wrote this,.
Toyota FJ all the way… Wranglers look too light…. and weird if im to own one i would pay no more than 1500 for it… Hummer h2 Toyota Fj, then maybe jeep….

Ok, you can wake up now, the dream is over ..LMAO

there are over 2000 wranglers and there like 100 fj’s on cardomain

there are over 2000 wranglers and there like 100 fj’s on cardomain

there are over 2000 wranglers and there like 100 fj’s

haha Abe said “h2,fj, then maybe jeep. you can totally tell he never goes offroad. who picks the bummer H2!

jeep will beat toyota anyday

I’m falling off my chair laughing,..maybe compare to the Cherokee or a KIA Sorento, not on your life a JK Wrangler Unlimited. Totaly out of a FJ’s Class of vehicle… FJ is a SUV,…a JEEP is a JEEP…there, see how easy that is ..no pain at all

This is stupid.

Jeep is the one! FJ is a Mall Crawler. Very low percentage see’s the dirt compared to a Wrangler or even a Cherakee.

WRANGLER…. not even a second thought

Jeep hands down. IFS vs SOLID AXLES…need I say more?? The FJ crusier is a horribly bad attempt to bring back the classic FJ40 of the past. I don’t know what they were thinking but good lord is that thing some kind of terrible looking. Jeep for simplicity, ruggedness, and off road readiness

Ok I’m assuming the comparison is of the 4 door jeep due to the fact the FJ is 4 door. In any case I’d have to say the jeep. Nothing better than having no limits. Top on or off? Hardtop or soft top? Full hardtop or T tops removed? On road or off road? The versatility of the jeep is what made me trade in my toyota in the first place.

Apples to oranges. The FJ is offroad caple but most of the people that but them will never hit the dirt. The jeep on the other hand is meant for offroad from the start. Its onroad manners are good but offer few luxories. I may be biased because I own a 08 Wrangler. Depends on what you want.

JEEP!

jeep

FJ–Fixed hardtop only, non-removable doors, manual transmission doesn’t have part-time 4WD, independent front suspension.

JK (Wrangler)–Removable hardtop, removable doors, manual transmission with part-time 4WD, solid axles.

The people designing the JK know what it takes to go off-road.

Well, if you plan to attack trails with your rig, go with the Jeep.
If you plan to attack speed bumps at the mall, go with the FJ.

The FJ cruiser is a pathetic attempt by Toyota to reclaim the heritage of the FJ40, which was originally built to steel military contracts from Jeep. Toyota failed at stealing contracts back in the 50’s and 60’s, and they certainly failed at building a worthy update to the FJ40.

Toyota makes a great CAR, but we all know there is only one JEEP!

Wrangler vs FJ?

FJ for sure.

Wrangler Unlimited (4-door) vs FJ?

Unlimited.

Jeep For me.

I guess FJ stands for For “Fake Jeep”

anyone who has driven both off-road knows that the FJ doesn’t even come close to being comparable to the Wrangler.

Brian:
I think you mean GIRLY, not burly!

Looked at both, bought the Wrangler Unlimited.

For me, it came down to these 5 things:

1) Jeep…summer time…top off. FJ…nope, same old enclosed feel, like any other SUV.
Winner Jeep
2) Jeep…summer time…doors off. FJ….nope, same old enclosed feel, like any other SUV.
Winner Jeep
3) Jeep…regular unleaded. FJ…premium. Gas price check…
Winner Jeep
4) Jeep…4 doors (yes, the picture shows the Wrangler model, but there is the Wrangler Unlimited which is outselling the Wrangler model easily)…fairly easy for two full size adults to still get in the back seat with some semblance of dignity. FJ….suicide doors…
Winner Jeep
5) Jeep…Rubicon edition with super off road ability from the factory. FJ…not bad by any means, but still not up to the Rubicon package.
Winner Jeep

The FJ does have the Jeep beat in the engine power category. It has the Jeep beat in the “luxury features” category as well.

So it really depends on what you are wanting your vehicle to do.

For me in the end, it was not even close.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

Solid axle vs. IFS. Need I say more?

The FJ is capable but the Jeep, true to heritage, is much better.

Jeep all the way….
never seen a FJ pull out a Jeep, but I’ve seen allot of Jeeps pulling out FJ’s…

Oh…and Jeeps don’t crack like FJ’s do

Jeep, no question. Wtf is an FJ anyways? Fucking Junk.

Jeep. It’s a Convertable. It’s not a pile of Toyota. It looks better. Life time warranty. No contest.

Wrangler. You just can’t beat the jeep.
Appearance winner – Jeep (fj’s are kinda girly and bloated)
Performance winner – Jeep (no crumpling body parts after wheeling)
Grocery Duties – FJ (what it’s made for)

I have test drove both of these. The FJ was hard to get into the back seats, visibility was poor, and it was really noisy. The Jeep rode so much better, easier to get into and was the much better vehicle.

Jeep.

It’s a Jeep thing…the FJ guys wouldn’t understand.

Jeep Wrangler any day, every day. I won’t put down the FJ as I don’t know it very well (however, in reading some issues with the FJ having structure breakage, I am glad I picked the JK!). I DID test drive the FJ before I purchased the JK however.
JK…More room, more articulation, more climbing, etc.,etc.,etc…

Jeep. fj looks whimpy

I’d take the jeep any day. The FJ is more of a high end soccer mom car with 4×4 (no offense to anyone that owns a FJ and is not a soccer mom).

What makes me laugh is when I see a FJ with a high lift jack on the bumper. What are you going to use that on, the plastic bumper?

Jeep

Toyota FJ all the way… Wranglers look too light…. and weird if im to own one i would pay no more than 1500 for it… Hummer h2 Toyota Fj, then maybe jeep….

The JEEP please.

As a former AMC Eagle owner, I’m rooting for the JP. Much better platform to build off of. Got articulation?

i would get the jeep over any toyota

JEEP!!! i love chrysler corp!!

Jeep all the way

Simply put this is a Jeep family, the Jeep Wrangler is the one, however I will not say anything bad about the Toyota FJ Cruiser

I’d go for a Jeep, Toyota makes good vehicles, not for Off-Roading thou.I’m not big fan of Jap-Crap.But FJ looks like pumped up shit in colors.
F- Fucking
J- Joke

fj please

no contest FJ all tha way

I’d take the FJ. So who did win the Nissan/Honda showdown we never got a final answer from cardomain.

Jeep, because it’s a Jeep. Also, because it does not come in a variety of porto-potty inspired color schemes…

Jeep Wrangler fur sure

the jeep gets my vote

the jeep

We have a new Rubicon, obviously for a reason. Awesome vehicle. FJ is ugly as shit.

FJ all the way, the thing just keeps surprizing me…
we use ours as a tow vehicle for the most part and it really preforms well with everything we throw at it.

Wrangler

the jeep was first and it is still the best

100% JEEP! The WRANGLER has proven itself over and over again. It’s still around for a reason. Not to dis on Toyota, but, I see the FJ as a fad, and will pass away like one in time.

Totally Jeep, jeep has so many years of off road capability starting with WWII till present and you have to stick with the American brands no import crap, people buying Japanese and chinese vehicles are ruining this country they need to keep that shit in there own country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeep Me!

fj please

Even though im a import guy,toyota is just not making up for the years its behind the jeep,proven and tested on the road and the hills-wrangler takes my vote.

Oh p.s. as mentined above,its was Nissan Vs. Honda , not Nissan vs.toyota. stupid people get your facts straight.

…i ended up finding a sweet deal on a used land rover for close to $10k less than a FJ or a wrangler 4 door

FJ cruiser.

I drive a Land Rover Discovery (the real 4×4), but originally when I had set out to purchase a 4×4 I test drove the new JK Wrangler 4 door and the FJ Cruiser. The FJ cruiser lacked visibility, but i felt it was better in every other way than the JK. I would prefer to take them both offroad and see how the FJ stands against a stock Jeep.

Jeep hands down

Definitely the Wrangler.

fj cruiser

Wrangler!
Much More Structuraly Sound!

the jeep easily takes my vote. the fj is so ugly

CJ7.

FJ FTW!!

I would take the Wrangler.

W-R-A-N-G-L-E-R
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…is the solid choice. Just YouTube Wrangler and check these things rock-climbing. You’re NOT gonna get an FJ grocery-getter doing what a Wrangler can do, no matter what mods are done.

FJ Cruiser for me!

Wrangler hands down.

As sonn as the FJ has a drop-top/removable hard top available to the masses there will be no question. FJ all the way, it’s more burly!