2014 Chicago Auto Show: What to Expect

[Yaj Yak]

That's the '13 v.... No?

maybe you's right? I dunno


I think you are actually...

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I always saw the FJ as Toyota's Wrangler. Cool fun vehicle but not versatile at all. Then again, I've never driven one or been in one so I may be completely wrong.

 

[EmersonHart13]

My brother loves his, it is his do everything vehicle. I think it is more versatile that the wrangler. Tows more for starters.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I always saw the FJ as Toyota's Wrangler. Cool fun vehicle but not versatile at all. Then again, I've never driven one or been in one so I may be completely wrong.

i dig em... they are nowhere near as capable off road as a wrangler... but can hold their own for what they are for sure in a lot of other departments... even if you can't see shit out of them

and modded ones look sick to me.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I fucking love modded/lifted FJs.

Yeah, it always looked like a 5G version of an SUV by just looking at it.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Yeah, they are cavernous inside compared to the wrangler. and the stock roof rack is beefy so you can toss a lot up there. It is definetly more jack of all trades where as the wrangler is just an off road beast. But the FJ will do a damn good job of hanging around.

http://www.autos.ca/car-comparisons/comparison-test-jeep-wrangler-vs-toyota-fj-cruiser/

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...or-vs-jeep-wrangler-vs-toyota-fj-cruiser.html or throw the Raptor in the mix

 

[Yaj Yak]

I think the FJ would be more livable though...

 

[EmersonHart13]

Exactly. If you are a mall crawler FJ for the win. If you spend all your time in the dirt, then wrangler. Anywhere in between, probably FJ.

The wranglers shitty towing capacity is the first thing that gets me. 3500 is so low.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

It's just enough to haul more power toys though. You're not gunna pull a 6x18 enclosed trailer but at least a flatbed or bike carrier.

If you want the jack of all trades, master of every one of them, Raptor all god damn day.

 

[EmersonHart13]

But if you load up the Wrangler with 4-5 guys and gear, aka 1k lbs you can only tow 2500 lbs. weak

Raptor costs more to get into and MPGs are way lower, V8 vs V6. Different category imo

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Raptor is only a few thousand more. a fucking loaded Rubicon Unlimited is getting up near 36-38. Raptors start at 44

 

[EmersonHart13]

Used Raptors are still over 40. My brother paid 12,500 for his FJ. Granted it was the steal of the century but it happened.

But I agree, new vs new, Raptor all the way.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

just configured a fully loaded Rubicon Unlimited. Leather, dual tops, electronics package, $42,710. Yep, Raptor.

 

[EmersonHart13]

HOLY FUCK.

That is obnoxious.

stupid

I was looked at used unlimited wranglers yesterday. Really can't touch one below 20k. No thanks.

 

[Yaj Yak]

What's tough about the wrangler is you can't fit shit in 'em!

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Most useless everyday vehicle ever

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Ok so a fully loaded Raptor with the 801A package(heated power folding mirrors, HIDs, Sync) is $50,845. Still, if I'm spending over $35000 for a nice offroad but streetable, factory warrantied vehicle, I'd still choose the Raptor all day.

 

[EmersonHart13]

How does a stripper Raptor match up to a loaded wrangler? Almost same price.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

$45,610. And it's still a very nice truck.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

What's tough about the wrangler is you can't fit shit in 'em!

Most useless everyday vehicle ever

Everyone always told me while growing up and I wanted a Wrangler so bad to avoid Wranglers. Then I bought one. And I learned the hard way of why people said that.

 

[Yaj Yak]

What's tough about the wrangler is you can't fit shit in 'em!

I was able to fit snowboards in an FJ- although the roof rack would be fine and work well for them as well...

whereas a 4 door wrangler... the roof rack snowboard options are somewhat limited... and other places to put boards sort of dwindle.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Everyone always told me while growing up and I wanted a Wrangler so bad to avoid Wranglers. Then I bought one. And I learned the hard way of why people said that.

I'll be such a good friend and give you 9500 to take that terrible life lesson off of your hands so I can learn my lesson.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I don't care how good wranglers are offroad out of the box, they're for girls.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Carter = girl ?

 

[Yaj Yak]