Here's Why the Toyota FJ Cruiser Should Come Back
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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a special SUV -- and today I'm going to review the Toyota FJ Cruiser to show you why it deserves to make a comeback. First I'm going to show you all around the FJ Cruiser, and I'll show you its quirks and features. Then I'm going to drive the FJ Cruiser and explain how it drives.
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Bought my 2013 brand new for $34,500 then totalled it in 2018 and insurance paid me $37,700. 12 out of 10!!!!!
Travis Tapia You have won life. Please collect your reward then you are done.
drink15 probably had gap insurance.
@@woohunter1 Gap insurance wouldn't pay him more than he purchased the car for.
drink15 what do you think gap insurance is? Gap insurance is optional and sometimes required when taking out a loan for a car or house. You have your main insurance that covers the current book value of the car during total loss, then Gap insurance will cover the “gap” between what the book value and remaining amount owed on said loan. If he didn’t put anything down or very little down, he might owe more on his loan than what the car is worth.
@@woohunter1 Gap insurance covers you if own *more* than the car is worth. If you borrowed 10,000 but insurance will only give 8,000. Gap would cover the missing 2,000 to pay off the loan. This guy borrowed (or paid) 34,500 in 2013. The car gained value to 37,700. So the insurance paid his 37,700. Where does the gap insurance come in?
I can no longer call myself a car guy. I had no idea the FJ had 3 windshield wipers.
I see them all over and never noticed that either.
Car guy has no set definition man. I hope this was a joke
I've seen FJ cruiser like a billion times and never noticed it either.
I only know because my neighbors have one
I've learnt something today too
What’s crazy is, that doesn’t look like something from 2010
Do you think it looks modern or older?
@@JohnnyTrulove little more modern, honestly. They did a good job on it.
Yeah. I like how it looks alot like the 70's cruiser in terms of the colors.e
I agree 🔥
looks like something from 2002
My FJ kept me sane during the past year of lockdowns. Giving me access to all the mountain and desert secrets that California was trying to keep from me.
That would be a great video or story.
The return of the Bronco gives that much more incentive for Toyota to bring back the FJ Cruiser
Yeah that’s what I was thinking
I figured it out guys. New 6th generation removable top 4runner. Like the 1st gen. They could even make a 2door straight axel to kill jeep and Ford.
Uspatriot219 Gainz Would you recommend waiting for the bronco or getting the Fj? I was looking into possibly getting a 2010 fj cause I don’t care much for the 2013 or 14, I just want something with good off-road capability that I can throw my big dogs in but also an everyday driver😂 guess I’m a little picky lmao
Uspatriot219 Gainz I’m just starting out man I grew up in a family big into off roading, all my cousins and friends have either trucks or jeeps. 30k is as high as I’ll go
Uspatriot219 Gainz Oh and thanks for the reply brotha! Love the name!!!
i own a 2014 fj trd ill be the first to admit, i have abused the vehicle...in fact i once drove it 18 months without an oil change... ive taken it on trails, through mud, driven it through 9 different states... and through all of that its never even had a HICCUP....nothing, not one problem.... toyota builds vehicles to last, and the fj may be the toughest they ever built
When you listed everything I’m like yea but it’s a Toyota any other brand you would’ve been on the side of the road😂😂😂I’m on my second corolla I want an fj or 4 runner Toyota is the way to go
@ViperSA 70 series is tougher than any other Toyota by far
That's why they say if you ever wanna drive a lambo never take advice from Toyota drivers because Toyota are more tough and lamb's and super cars aren't lol
@@ghostwithaheartbeat7171 what? Since when do Toyota owners give lambo owners advice? Stop making shit up for no reason.
Wait, wait, wait. Scarface, is this you? You watch Scotty Kilmer? That's hilarious.
Recently got one that has 190k miles and I swear that engine purrs like it has only 50k miles. Engine just doesn't skip a beat. Awesome, awesome truck.
Toyotas are pretty nice like that. I had a 2003 Lexus ES 300 which is basically a nicer Camry and I swear that car just ran and ran, tires, battery, windshield wipers..oil changes. No other problems. Was quiet and smooth for the longest. I'm sure whoever has it now is still enjoying those aspect over 200k.
Yeah I have a 2000 Toyota 4Runner with 257k miles and the engine runs like new. The rest of the car however is quite tired
@@DerfLrak Get a new suspension. I recommend Old Man Emu. That makes a HUGE difference. Change all of the fluids, put Dexron VI and a bottle of Lubeguard into the transmission. Replace lower control arms and maybe put on Tundra brakes :P. Drive for another 257k miles.
@@bogotstogoskiing unfortunately just sold it the other day.. Would have loved to keep it but it's an Ohio car so it was quite rusty.. And the rear diff started leaking as well as somewhere in the front. Also needed the money to pay off my wife's car which is also a Toyota
The "pepper grinder" shaped gear lever was supposed to be a removable, working shovel handle. Also, some of the interior lighting was supposed to be removable, and act as flashlights. The front seats were also supposed to be able to fold down flat. Last thing I remember reading, is that the entire inside of the vehicle was supposed to be waterproof, so that you could easily hose it all down without having to worry about damaging anything on the dash. The rumor is Toyota scrapped all those features to obviously keep the cost down.
Jeep ran with the waterproof interior idea. Supposed to be able to hose down the interior of the new JL’s. I think the JK could too, but it definitely had seats made with anti microbial materials to allow them to get wet
@@Baffi_ Interesting to find this out.🤔
That's what I was thinking when seeing all that plastic. It would be easy to clean after off-roading.
Being able to hose down your interior is something I don't think I could ever do no matter how much they guarantee it but removable interior lights to use as portable flashlights would have been cheap and practical for a vehicle in this category. Shovel idea not a bad idea either, just put the spade and other attachments into a custom tool bag and store under the passenger seat. Ahhh what could have been.
10 years, 260,000 miles and NO ISSUES. 10 out of 10!! My FJ has served me well. Only one transmission scare which I was expecting with all the highway commuting miles, but it turned out to be a rusted fluid line. These trucks just work. Coming from a Land Rover Discovery that lived in the shop, I'll take the simplicity and reliability any day.
I just ordered one 2022. I had Lexuse RC350F. Hopefully I won’t be sorry
In middle east the fj cruiser is still on sale BUT not refreshed
I bet your fuel bill has been steep. Great machine.
same!
Toyota FJ: the hummer h2s' little brother chose to not do stereroids, didn't get a girlfriend, and had better grades in school, he was mocked when younger, but down the line gets a top job at a NYC firm and now and then gets visits from siblings to his manhatten apartment, with the occasional secret 'i love you most' text from mom.
u mean big brother
H2 "little brother" would be the H3.
I drove an H2 for a couple years and in comparison I would say the FJ (trail teams) feels much better on ice and snow. The FJ is reasonably responsive both on the throttle and steering whereas the H2 felt like driving a boat. Somehow the visibility in the FJ feels much worse than the H2. Haven't had the chance to do any FJ off-roading yet.
Exactly, I got the FJ because I wanted an H3 and couldn’t afford it. But I love the FJ, it still rocks and I’ve taken it everywhere and towed all sorts of things
that is fax
"Acceleration is fine and it gets a *1* out of 10" Literally anything above zero is "fine"- lmao
That's doug
I sold my 2011 FJ cruiser this year after driving it for 10 years and put 150K miles on it… best car ever. Zero issues in 10 years.
I believe it!
9:10 doug starts talking about pepper grinders * i skip 30 seconds* He is still talking about pepper grinders
MrSisterFister why would skip that?!?
@@captainmerica2498 Because it grinds his gears 👻
Not pepper grinder, but likely made to look like a beefy screwdriver.
In the original concept, it would unscrew and could be used for your FJ shovel handle. The mirrors could be removed to act as lanterns.
@@emiliodeguarda2005 LOLOL
Guys I got it. For the temperature gauge the E/M stands for Everyone (Celsius) and Murica (Fahrenheit)
😅 But of course. I stand corrected.
Wrong. It’s meaning is „empire“ vs. „metric“
Willi Bergman r/whoooosh
Emperial and metric
It's Imperial tho ...
My dad has a 2007 Fj Cruiser and I love riding in it and driving it. It’s held up super well over the years.
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When I was little, I used to call it “look! It’s Toyotas hummer!”
Outside the car: immaculate Inside the engine compartment: recently finished mudding in concrete
Steve Kitner yeah lol XD my fjs exterior is in good shape but my engine bay is the color of all the dirt in all the states it’s lived haha. wonder if it’s just a thing with these vehicles
Looks more like bird shit
Wouldn’t be hard to clean the engine compartment either, power wash, degreaser, then dress it. Voila! 💪
It's like an old cast iron skillet, that film of greasy old gunk protects the metal...
Its like wearing nice armani suit and boxers with shit stain
"I have seen actual pepper grinders" -Doug 2019
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Doug the type of guy who grinds his pepper after he’s done eating
You can make things so funny taking them out of context lmao
"New drinking game" Every time he says quirk or quirky you take a shot! Lol
When you have seen pepper grinders the way Doug DeMuro has seen pepper grinders, well, you can't unsee those pepper grinders ever again, the trauma of the experience stays with you.
E/M is empirical/metric. It makes perfect sense for anyone that understands the difference.
The FJ Cruiser is one of my all time favorite vehicles. I always loved the cool looking subwoofer-I always wanted to hear what it sounded like. The 3 wipers is super awesome too. It's just so unique, so me!
Same!
The 3 wipers are needed because the windshield is narrow. So the normal wipers are to big .
Doug literally explained that lol@@ericchapman5975
Doug the type of guy to say, "hello, sir" when looking at his reflection in the rearview mirror
This is the funniest one yet 😂😂😂
I'd love to read doug got decapitated
21:27 When the same color FJ Cruiser rolls up behind him.
He always has 2 in case one breaks down
Not an fj and different coñor
Color*
@@arturoahv68 that was definitely an FJ
@@arturoahv68 That's 100% another FJ Cruiser
I'm on my second FJ and love them. Bought both new. I'm 6'4 and test drove a 4 Runner and just didn't fit in the seats in terms of shoulder room. I went with the FJ because it has a TON of interior room (at least for the driver and front seat passenger... the back seats are claustrophobic). Agreed on the windshield... I'm due for windshield #4. They get nailed by rocks and then crack. Don't forget Toyota reliability. I'm at about about 200K miles on my second one and no problems whatsoever (and it's been to the Arctic Circle and back). Awesome vehicle.
I purchased my 2014 specifically because it’s short... I have a small driveway..... Love the vehicle, smooth on road ride and great off road, best of both worlds. Great resale value.... can’t go wrong with this truck.
Child: Can you read me a bedtime story daddy? Doug: Pulls out bumper to bumper warranty book.
Lol this comment is so underrated!!! 🤣
That child will have nightmares !
Nope Hey it’s only been around for an hour🤷🏻♂️
LMFAO🤣🤣🤣 such an underrated comment man!!!
This is awesome 👏
"English (Imperial)/ Metric" for the temp display. Likely a nod to the FJ 40.
No, my Mercury Grand Marquis has the same button. Just a normal way of referring to the two units. Surprised Doug couldn't figure that one out
I was just going to say that
@@NGGPeter The normal way to refer to temperature units is to use F and C, not E and M.
Sure, if you're referring to the units themselves. But the two units are also part of greater measuring systems, English (Imperial) and the metric system.
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21:27 did anyone notice that there was another fj cruiser behind Doug, Same color as well!
nice catch.
The light on the side mirror helps spotters judge the width of the vehicle in dark trails. The FJ, Tacoma, 4Runner, Prado, etc share the same underpinnings so they're quite capable and they're tried and true. Think of this as the Japanese Hummer, with the footprint of a Jeep Wrangler.
"TOUGH angry robust aggressive looking offroadery pattern that looks macho" -Doug 2019
Stealing the top comment, didn't Doug review the FJ Cruiser before?
Damn it Doug it's just criss-cross
You think Doug is gay who likes manly men who are all those things ???
Doug's gay he dont know why plastic is better then carpet but he loves colorful things lol flame on
I've paid off my FJ after 5 years of ownership and it has only gone up in value! It's crazy how well these things hold money.
@Ryan My coworker has a 10 650i, 130k miles, with quite a few issues. looking at, at least 5K to fix the major ones. And he treats it like a status symbol and won't let go. Oh well..............
@@bigbigmurphy how could a 2010 BMW possibly be a status symbol
FullMetalChicken your still jealous enough to talk about him on the internet so...
@Ryan That's the price for the latest in luxury, performance and technology!
Sell the fj now while it's still trendy. The offroad fad will be over soon when gas price is up
I love my 2010 trail teams. Had no idea how rare of a car it was when I got my hands on it.
I now own a yellow 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 6MT, and it just so happens to be my first car, and I am not disappointed whatsoever.
Both of my FJ's values just went up thanks to this video. Thank you sir.
Nice!
Is that actually a thing? If so, I am going to get him to review my sl65
countomar63 nothing can save that “wife’s” car from depreciation
79 thump keep telling yourself that.
My claustrophobia of FJ interiors went up thanks to this video. Thank you sir...
Here in middle east the fj is REALLY popular and it's actually has a 2019 model
@@ConsoleCombat They are all reliable i've owned a Prado since 2004 and still got it and also owned an FJ for couple years. but i prefer the Prado in town more than the FJ
@@ConsoleCombat I guess you'd get a prado or a land cruiser if you preferred comfort and practicality. People who get FJ's are the same people who would get Jeeps, they dont mind sacrificing a bit of comfort for a cool off-roady tune-able car.
They use FJ to do drive bys
mnr lol same in the philippines
For ISIS?
Suzuki should come back to the USA and just sell the Jimny. They’re really missing out for no reason.
Agreed
Suzuki didn't do well in the US. Mostly due to brand familiarity. Hell even their motorcycles don't do very well in the states.
I had owned my FJ for four years before I realized there was the storage compartment above the steering wheel. It's now my favorite feature.
coincidentally, this was uploaded today that I decided to buy an FJ Cruiser. :-)
I'm at 140k miles ZERO ISSUES with normal maintenance.
PuttButt Productions Are you the original owner?
I love my 2012, off road every weekend no issues, it's worth more now than when I bought it
Robert Wagner cool cool
Second owner of my 07. 98k miles and no issues. Never been stuck and never been stranded. No carpet in any of the fj’s which is how it should be. I still don’t understand why they put carpet in jeeps.
The E on the tempearture gauge stands for Exchequer Standards, another name for the imperial system of measurement. The m stands for the metric system.
Uhh, I'm pretty sure it stands for Europe and 'Murica
No Edjot/Metric system off course
'English'/'Metric'. Simple enough.
@@xxwookey I thgt English is Metric. And I'm pretty sure I'm right on this one. So it is Exchequer(US/Imperial)/Metric(UK/English).
@@aravindsuryadev7349 'English' is what (at least some) American car manufacturers call Imperial units. The last US car I had gave you a menu choice between 'Metric' (which gave you metric units) and 'English' (which gave you imperial (US) units). I have never heard anyone use the term 'Exchequer units' so I've no idea where you are getting that from. I guess you are thinking of the related 'Exchequer Standards': en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exchequer_Standards Of course, just to add to the confusion, genuine 'English' units (i.e. for English people, as opposed to Americans) would give miles and degrees C, because that's what we largely use these days, which is of course mixed metric and imperial.
Looking back on it, it's crazy to me that I learned to drive on an FJ Cruiser. My dad had a TDR Pro model when I was in high school and it was the best.
I have seen these FJs for sell with 90,000+ miles and they are asking over $30,000 for it so you know these vehicles are durable and the value doesn’t depreciate too much. Probably also because they are discontinued that keeps the value high.
Very sturdy, mine has 140k with a manual. I beat on it all the time haha... still purrs like a Kitten.
At 21:27 there's a second FJ cruiser in the background lol
A-dino that’s a 4Runner??
@@bonda_racing3579 Definitely an FJ, you can see the orange parking lights and mirror as it pulls closer.
@@bonda_racing3579 he doesn't mean the white 4 runner on left side
Leevi Mikkola but the 4Runner was nice to lol
Why is there so many Toyota’s? Lol
my grandfather was one of the lead designers for this car. i’ve seen some of the early concept sketches and i have a mini version of it in my room, it’s kind of sentimental for me even though it’s not my type of car at all
stop the cap
@@jcdenton4902 not capping, his name was Dennis Campbell and he’s my grandfather
@@jcdenton4902 i have a physical photo of him and some of his coworkers standing around a clay model of the FJ. if you wanna see it you can PM me somewhere
@@jcdenton4902 i see you everywhere trolling
@@alh06 my same name? lol
When I was a teenager I was mesmerized by this thing whenever I saw it.
If they do bring out a new one I really hope they keep the 4L V6. Such a good motor!
Little kid : what storys you have Doug: pulls out owners manual
Joe R stories. L
Ha ha ha what a story Mark!
@@Personalfitips 😂😂
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I just hate all these schizophrenic comments!
The FJ Cruiser is still available in some international markets. I owned one for 8 years, and it's one of the best cars I've ever owned. In the 8 years, I just spent my money on oil changing and fuel.
They actually just ended it this model year in Japan. The Land Cruiser Prado it's based on is still available though
Is it diesel?
Abdulaziz Hashim mine had rear end issues
You can still buy one brand new in the Philippines. Manual version is not sold here though.
@@siangetz8808 Toyota FJ Cruiser only comes with 4.0L V6 gasoline engine. No diesel available.
I recently looked up a few used models... some recent, low miles models sell for the same price they sold when new. Insane.
I own this exact car, 2010 Trail Teams. Bought it new in 2010 and now have 44,000 miles on it. Love it with all its quirks. Will never sell it.
You know you're in America when it is "just a 4 liter V6".
fnorgen true, I honestly thought the v6 was too small for an suv lol
@@rickym8515 Id think so too but Toyotas 4.0 v6 is surprisingly spry. its honestly impressive even in a big ole brick like the fj
As a petrolhead more power = better, but for the average driver what’s the point of having a 4.0L v8 in an SUV.
Yea a 4.0L V8 would be pretty dumb, should be at least 5 liters
Piotr Hietala most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard
#Doug "E/M = English(imperial) / Metric" units of measurement
I believe “E” doesn’t mean “English” but “Exchequer Standards”. Still very unusual.
More like European / 'Murican
Mikalai nah it does mean english
dogb8t I was going to comment that, I thought about it for a moment and then I knew what it meant
@@Oxy_Cotton go to hell pussy. Come say that shit to our face. You 3rd world country sewer dweller.
This is one of my favorite Toyota’s off all time and SUV’s in general
I like the styling and it grows on you. Toyota should bring this back, I agree with you it would be great in today's market. As for those doors...try closing the front door then slam the rear half door closed, makes for an interesting result!
Doug the type of guy to buy "tough off-road pattern" bathroom mats.
Doug the type of guy to put on the shower in the bathtub & pretend he's in a leaking submarine.
The Real Tmac and the kind that doesn’t understand the function of them is that it’s an off roader so the flooring is easy to clean holds up per the engineers. One of the resale values is the interior takes a beating and if cleaned properly always looks good.
@@j_freed doug the type of guy to lather himself in soap and shampoo before he even turns the shower on
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E/M instead of F/C ? E = Empirical M = Metric
One of the interesting quirks is that the interior is totally washable with a hose.
Would not recommend
So is the Nissan Frontier
Only if you like mold and rust.
@Vid Jančar I have one and I'm aware of that. Problem is there are many places where water will get under the plastic and into the insulation and onto the metal floorpan. Rust/mold
@Vid Jančar easy to clean with soap and water. I wouldn't hose it out though.
We need FJ Cruisers and Honda Elements again. I'd love a real 4WD lifted Honda Element in 2022.
Scotty said they might start the elements again so you might get your wish
This is the reason I love this vehicle, it is the ultimate quirk KING!
"There is a giant subwoofer mounted in the cargo area, and apparently when you press the subwoofer button, it activates that sub-woofer and things really start ...sub...woofing " -Doug Demuro
subwoofers are very nice if you have to hide the engines shortcomings
Juju Rellama they’re also very nice if you appreciate the full sonic spectrum
"MOOOOO"
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Rave Channel TV That’s the most Doug statement ever.
Fun fact: they never left showrooms in Bahrain. They still sell them, and they are absolutely everywhere.
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Haha you Middle Easterns love Toyota especially the Land Cruiser
@@arturodelacruzrapadas1346 yes indeed sir😂👍
@@arturodelacruzrapadas1346 True although to be fair, Hyundai's are quite close in popularity nowadays.
@@Bahraini_Carguy Land Cruisers is quite popular here in Philippines but there are not use for utility or how you see Landcruisers in your country. Land Cruisers are considered high end vehicles, most of the politicians and high income entrepreneurs are the target market of Landcruisers sold here in Philippines.
I just got my learners permit and my mom's boyfriend let me drive his fj cruiser, it was so fun and yes its quirky 😂
You can sleep flat inside the SUV when you fold the back seat and put the front seat in the forward position and the back window become a nice circulation window even when it's rain. This is like a Honda element on steroids. This car is a gem and that is why the value is incredible.
For the temperature, the E/M probably stands for English/metric units
Makes sense. Either that or E(mpire) or M(etric), because the Japanese interior designer didn’t think of the word I(mperial)...? Strange, I would expect these typos in a car designed by Chinese, but there you have it.
It does, because imperial = English (not necessarily US) units of measurement. American volume measurements are not same as imperial/English, but degrees Fahrenheit are the same everywhere. I still think C and F would have made more sense.
The reason there is no "F/C" is because I am pretty sure that button also changes units for the fuel range, average/instant economy etc. So it is either English or Metrics for everything. That's how it is on my Toyota.
I was thinking Europe/Murica
Yep, E/M = English/U.S. Customary System and metric units, Doug should have pick up on this if he had access to the owner's manual.
21:27 There was another FJ Cruiser behind him
😦😁
I was about to comment the same. Lost to you by 2 months. Grrr. P.S.: The FJ behind had the same color, right?
I thought thatwas a 4 runner
@@donghan6974 it is
That's not a cruiser
"Tough Aggressive Pattern" is there to prevent stuff sliding around, to give grip with muddy boots and gear...
My dad had one(an '08, if I recall correctly). I lived it, but here are my most memorable takeaways: 1) It sucks to tow a boat with such a short wheelbase. 2) If you do much highway driving, you will need to replace a windshield every six months. 3) They need mid-grade or premium fuel. 4) The backseat was surprisingly spacious, more than the little back door suggests. I have never been in a factory vehicle that felt as solid and controllable in shitty, icy conditions.
What’s up with the windshields ?
@@mikefa2442 The steep angle makes them terrible for high-speed highway driving. Every bug explodes and every rock does significantly more damage than it would with a more conventionally-angled piece of glass. No problem in town or at lower speeds off-road, but at highway speeds nothing will hit the windshirld that you don't know about. And the triple-wiper setup makes changing wiper blades(which you'll do more often because of all the bug juice) more of a hassle than a typical vehicle. Great little trucks, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to buy one for highway commuting/road-tripping.
Disappointed he did not turn on the radio and see that Toyota named the radio “FJammer”
Doug the type of guy to climb over a glass wall to see what is behind it
Lol
This is perfect, it's like when he gets lost in infotainments.
Hate this type of guy shit but this one feels right.
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I have the RED one, the 2012 Trail Teams edition. It’s a great vehicle.
The best features ive ever had on a car were both on a 1993 crown vic. 1st was side headlights that turned on when i put on my blinker, second was sun visors that when put to the side, a second one was revealed under the first so i could have side and front sun visors at the same time
The FJ Cruiser has a peper grinder for a gear lever. Does the Ghibli??
Doug the type of guy to only put actual gloves in the glovebox
Doug the type of guy to put mittens in the glovebox.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
Well, actually farmers and others do that, too!
P.M. Laberge Oh yeah!
Doug's the type of guy to wear gloves and goggles when hes on a pogo stick
That style of backup camera is on my '09 Taco, and honestly, despite its size, it's incredibly useful to have a backup camera in the same field of view as the regular rearview mirror. Most modern backup cameras are nice and big, sure, but you have to LOOK AWAY FROM THE MIRRORS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED TO BACK UP WITH. I'm already looking at the mirror anyway, so it makes sense that the backup cam is there. Way better than some modern mirror cameras that take up the entire mirror for the backup cam (like new Jeeps)
I thought I was a good design till I when saw this FJ. The thing is amazing. Respect to Jin Won Kim (designer) Akio Nishimura (chief engineer). If I ever put up such a masterpiece on planet earth, Then even if I die, I would not complain. I give it 11 out of ten on everything and I dislike whoever dislikes it.
Doug on Tinder: “So tell me all of your quirks and features”
wow, original
@@Doerte_Dennsing 😂😂 Was about to say the same
@@orvvro 😀
@@orvvro - then you're not very original.
@@j_freed haha
21:26 anyone catch the FJ pull in behind Doug? Wonder if Doug did 🤔 He had a 4Runner TRD to his left, and an FJ behind him. Haha. Good stuff.
Giuseppe Abate good catch
Giuseppe Abate lol
And 4runner!
My dad loves these. Especially with some of the vibrant colors you could get.
I live in the Southwestern part of Saudi Arabia where there's mountains and rough terrain and difficult roads.. to make it short; I can't emphasize enough how much I love this car. It is so popular here because of its reputation. It didn't stop in 2014 here, the last model was 2019 and I'm so sad. No modern car is like her; she's got this Oldschool-though-reliable-I'll do it all-I'll be with you for ever-I won't need much from you to operate, and I'm practical as fuck Rare-DNA in it. Thank you Doug for making people know about this sexy piece of Japanese engineering goodness. Note: Excuse my non-native complex sentence-making skills.
True.. especially the Saudi police...looks badass
Lَaithْ ، do u live in abha?
@@amalvenu7375 yes the police abuses this car
@@mohdfaraz5602 kinda yes
Your sentence-making is pretty good actually, as are your hyphenation choices.
“An absolutely massive knob” Douglas DeMuro 2019
britbong viewers havin a giggle there mate
14:49 For some reason the Tune/File knob is so tiny though
Quirk on my knob
@Boom Dingleberry Douglas Demuro?
Slob on my knob
Doug, I just met you today and you were So cool! I told you how I have watched you since 2012 and I was rolling in my FJ Cruiser - 306k miles and going strong! Thanks for just taking a moment to chat! Again, congrats on all the success! Take care man!!
Yes, that visibility thing took some getting used to for me when I bought my 2008 FJ in 2010. That was a new weird design back then. Between the taller mirror and that panel it took me a while to not feel like I was gonna run someone off the road. Now when I get anything else like my mini those views are weird to me. I'm about to sell my mini and buy a second FJ.
"Every two door SUV eventually fails and gets cancelled." *laughs in Lada Niva*
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Hahahaha yeaaah! I own a Niva too. It never failed and never will since 1972 ;)
@@mipmipmipmipmip jimny is a cheap copy of the Niva. And the Niva is relatively cheap :)
and you forget about defender 90"
@@aset4839 no we're talking about SUV still in production.
just seeing the tough interior put hair on my chest
Macho
Plot twist, you're a woman 😳
Anduril uh 😳
I just recently acquired an FJ and couldn't resist to watch Doug's take on it.....I don't have the pepper grinder due to mine being a manual, but I found it hilarious that he said you can operate climate dials with your feet, with shoes on! :) I must say, the car has personality unlike most modern cars these days. Funny thing is that I had my eye on FJ for a long time and was debating if I should put snow tires on my baby, the '02 Saab 9-3 Viggen convertible, but ran into a mint '07 one owner Fj that was bought, religiously maintained at the same dealer that it was later traded to and drove as if it came of the production line that morning. 120k on the clock and the previous guy replaced everything at the dealer....including the windshield wipers...all three of them lol. I made a deal at $18.250 and now 3 payments later I see them going for around 27000 with 2-3 previous owners....insane! There are a few common things I've noticed FJ community is complaining about. Some creaking noise from the dashboard but not on all of them even though mine has it from time to time. Another thing is that gasoline nozzle tends to backpressure due to the angle of which Toyota engineered its' hose going into the reservoir tank. Also, a lot of people are complaining about frames getting rusty in just few years and hood not being welded properly. Few things That pleasantly disappointed me, lol, are the music system....loud enough but also the clarity was on point. The engine power is on point as well and it has that real engineering feel to it while driving and being far from bouncy off-road feel for the daily driving. The sound of its' engine is very pleasant to the ears too. I must disagree with Doug on the rear seats. They're not the most spacious, but far from cramped. Me standing at 5'9" I find them really easy to get to when moving front seat backrest for a second and hopping in. Also, the 400W outlet in cargo area is a really cool feature to have for camping. I love the car more each day and don't think I'll be selling it ever...just like the Saab
Took me 15 years to decide if I liked the FJ. I now own one and it's one of my favorite vehicles ever. I'll probably never sell it (unless I trade it in on a newer one).
This is the kind of review I like to see! Doug reviewing strange cars, got sick and tired of all the hyper cars and regular daily drivers. Give me more BMW Isettas, VW Kubelwagens!
Hes done an Isetta i believe.
@@brentmwil He also done the VW Kübelwagen. It was only an example what he want's on Dougs Channel. And me too!
@@thatswiss1385 i see, makes sense
A week ago, CNBC uploaded a video about the FJ Cruiser and started with "THIS". Today, Doug uploads THIS. Coincidence? *I think not!*
jus1029ph he did get back to me about reviewing mine a few months ago. But agreed it is rather oddly timed. One has to wonder if CNBC didn’t do theirs because of Scotty Kilmer’s.
CNBC kzhead.info/sun/a9elpZ2GeX5pa4k/bejne.html This is the Toyota FJ Cruiser
I know, I got mine two months ago and then scotty Kilmer uploaded a video about the fj. Since then like a huge coincidence I've been seeing videos of fjs recently. I've also started to see a bunch everywhere now as part of the coincidence. Like GTA lol 🤣 once you get the car you want everyone around you gets it.
I bought my 6-speed FJ in 2007 and just sold it with 287,000 miles 1 week ago it was one of the hardest things I ever did . It is by far my favorite truck I ever owned... and I loved the mirror lights until they blew out in the first month so I replaced them and not even 3 months after the 2nd set blew out . After the 4th time I never replaced it again while owning it . and you mentioned the glove box by the steering wheel . That is where i kept all my valuables and my truck got broken into twice and they never thought to check there . And as far as the blind spots it is big at first but luckily the side mirrors are quite large it makes up for the blind spots when changing lanes. I do side work stuffing big pieces of marble or lumber and chopped wood and also do animal rescue . My FJ took an absolute beating over the years without any damage to the inside and she never failed on me . Anyone considering buying a used FJ cruiser .DO IT!!! I never loved any truck more then that crazy little fun box. And last thing about the design . You either love it or hate it but I loved the look of this truck it definitely grows on you . Especially now a days with all the modern trucks all looking identical . This truck definitely stands out . Best 16years of driving while I owed my fJ ... Great video PS - and I never in my 16yrs owning this truck EVER worried about it breaking down , and toward the end the bottom frame of the truck was going to rust off before the engine died she still ran great for almost 300k miles . Reliability should be 100 out of 100
Nice story. So the frame rusted away and the engine died in the end?
dougs examples of pepper grinders look nothing like the shifter . oh my.
If Toyota brings it back, it would be a re-styled BMW X5
Toyota isnt Chevy or Honda, they know why this truck sells
Kell Lessley then explain the new “Supra”
Link.
I mean lo l.
They still sell it on south america, up to 2019 model the design is pretty much the same
Doug is the type of guy to fold his laundry before washing it
Wipe before pooping
Doug is a type of a guy who irons his pants
I actually fold it before and after washing but one of my shirts likely cost more than Doug's entire wardrobe.
Legionnaire "costs more than Dougs entire wordrobe" fucking cringe
@@edwardvalivonis23 irons his underwear
Actually that tough aggressive pattern on the panels is very functional. All of those creases and corners act to brace the plastic. It serves to increase the rigidity and makes it much stronger than a smooth piece of plastic would be.
What’s nuts is that this is a Toyota, renowned for boring designs, even the head of the company admitted their cars are boring. But this still seems almost modern and not from 2010. It’s also really reliable and a funky shape with cool colors. No wonder these things haven’t lost any value really
First date: Girl: So how do you like the pasta? Doug: For more of my thoughts on Red sauce pasta, check out my column on autotrader.com/oversteer
Lol
I tried to read that as Doug but I realised I'm English...😶
...where, I've compiled a list of the top pastas available at Zagat-rated restaurants in the San Diego area.
Doug is a type of a guy who carried two condoms for the first date, "one for me, one for you"
Yan He u guys read in an accent idk why it’s so weird but it just seems like it is
I made the mistake of trading mine in around 2013. I still have dreams about that car some nights
You can probably go buy it for more than what you traded it in for
I Have had my FJ for 9 yrs, it sits in my shed and l have a different daily driver that takes me to work. The best 4wd l have ever owned !!!!!! I still dream about the fj40 my father owned when l was very young...... l feel your pain.
Scottyfjc are you thinking about selling it?
@@animalscars3799 nah man. Fuckin love it. Best Toyota l have ever owned
dude she's haunting you. she's saying, "why did you sell me???"
I agree with Doug about the three windshield wipers
The huge blind spot problem was solved by Honda in 2003 with the Element by integrating the B pillar into the accessory (rear) door.
IMO it came out 10 year too early, it would blow up in 2019 Edit: I guess me and Doug have the same view
LEO DAI thanks for repeating Doug's words, I didn't hear it properly the first time. No but fr, I daily an fj and it'd be a blast to have it back. They should just fix some of the visibility form the pillars
Fr, it was a bust back then, but now it would take off👌
Diego Hilsaca I commented before I heard him say it but I would love to drive one daily instead of my boring highlander
LEO DAI just messing with you bud! It definitely is a blast to drive
Diego Hilsaca how did you deal with the horrendous blind spots
"not functional" - The plastic interior is so that you can literally hose out your FJ as told to me by the sales person in 2007.
Yes I love cars with rubber mats and proper drainage
Same thing was told to me when I bought my Saturn Ion in 2004... I suspect that may have been a misleading sales tactic in my case though...
I hosed a sales person out of my FJ interior in 2008. So ironic!
@@wetteryan 😂
sKoggs TheDJ 💀😂😂😂😂😂
I just bought a 2014 FJ...3 days ago! Luv it! Toyota put the cruise in cruiser!
I see these on the road everywhere where I live and I have always been intrigued. Thank you for finally satisfying my curiosity!
Doug the type of guy to review a Toyota and not give a 10 for quality.
First i think that too but then i realised the perfect 10 is for quality and reliability and the rich rich interior like alcantara or others rolce royce kind of things.... And we all know toyota is full of cheap plastic....
He gave Lexus a 10. Basically, it has to be reliable as well as having high quality interiors.
Scotty would be pissed!
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(that was a joke)