Thread: Toyota FJ thoughts

Originally Posted by martnH

With regards to diesel engine...I have a healthcare/public health background.
So I will say in the future, diesel may become the new Asbestos. (I will say very likely. For one thing it is unethical to conduct a RCT to accurately and statistically prove the effect of diesel exhaust. Just like cigarette smoking, there is no solid *statistical* evidence to prove it's actually harmful. So in a way I wish VW have completed the gas monkey trial and made the data public.

You may laugh but back in the day Asbestos was so wildly used and even when ppl realize the hazard, it still took many years to outlaw its usage. If my memory serves me correctly, it took us human more than 100 years to realize how dangerous asbestos is.

One day we shall all look back at diesel and say, once upton a time diesel engine was widely used and the public has no knowledge of its health effects. Many even decat their diesel truck blablabla

Cheers

I totally agree - there is increasing chatter about diesels being a health hazard and from this will go the way of the dinosaurs very soon. The EU and California are leading this already.

Originally Posted by Arch

I totally agree - there is increasing chatter about diesels being a health hazard and from this will go the way of the dinosaurs very soon. The EU and California are leading this already.

Now if only the could stop that pesky Benzine problem

So there's things have a trusses/braced rear end?

Looks like it on they ones I've followed.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Now if only the could stop that pesky Benzine problem

Yes indeed but it seems as we solve problems we create others. The cocktail of chemicals in batteries will be next.


But if they did produced a hybrid or pure electric FJ - I'd probably buy one

Originally Posted by Arch

Yes indeed but it seems as we solve problems we create others. The cocktail of chemicals in batteries will be next.


But if they did produced a hybrid or pure electric FJ - I'd probably buy one

I might buy a hybrid Defender...if the price is max $60k. I definitely wouldn't buy one if it was 80k +.
I would most likely buy one if it is around $40k. ...but it would have to be equally HD as my current Defender.

I'd never buy an FJ Toyota no matter how awesome the engine is! The lack of visibility is a massive factor, as is the small load space. It's a play car, not a work vehicle. Great for some, but not a Defender replacement by any measure ...unless of course the next Defender is also a noddy play car... then I wouldn't buy either.

My guess without searching up the figures is that not only would it tow a lot less than D2 or Deefer it would likely carry a fair bit less also (but more than the Wrangler...).

Cheers

Having purchased one of the last made September 2014 and travelled to Fraser Island several times. Travelled across the Plenty Highway to Alice, Chambers Pilled and back across the simpson. Travelled towing Vista 1800 kg loaded off road RV caravan on remote roads to Cape Leveque back via Tanami, Ruby Gap and over sand dunes. I have no reason in recommending a 2014 FJ cruiser. Also has 163 litre tank. Fuel consumption is very close to our 2016 D4 towing our AOR Quantum 4. Have thought of selling our FJ but really enjoy it. If there is one down side is the max 2200kg towing capacity and the low payload.

To sum up both are great 4x4's and both have their limits.

Bob Lewis

Very much so... legally a completely useless vehicle.

510kg payload
Full tanks reduces it to 398kg
Hitch a 150kg ball weight trailer on and it’s down to 248kg

That’s 2x 74kg adults and it’s 100kg from GVM

Doesn’t even include bar work, fridge, LT tyres, dual battery, a packet of crisps....

Useless...