2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser review - the BEST all-around SUV ever?
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Designed by a 24-year-old, built on a world-famous platform not sold in the U.S.and with resale value the envy of the industry, does the 2007 FJ Cruiser have what it takes to be the best all around SUV ever made?
When I first saw this 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser for sale I knew it would soon be in our driveway. If you lived on the Big Island of Hawaii, you'd understand why.
The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD has 239 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. The 2010 and newer models have 259 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. However, the 2007 FJ Cruiser runs on premium unleaded (as does the 2008 and 2009) while the 2010 and newer models run on regular unleaded.
The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser ground clearance is 9.6 inches.
The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser A-Trac keeps wheel spin at a minimum.
The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems are minimal since Toyota spend millions in research and development on a vehicle who's platform was already widely-regarded as the highest quality platform in the world...The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser shares its platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 470.
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This video was filmed by Merry Tunney
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I have a 2007 I bought new.I have put one set of brakes,one battery,tires and oil changes.Had it all over the country.Runs and drives like the day I bought it.Love it,by far the best vehicle I ever owned.
Agree 100%.mIne is 2007 too.It feels like the 1st day.
my mom has had this car for almost 10 years. It has 230k miles on it and it still works perfectly.
Mine is 2007 and looks and work as a new one !
Been contemplating getting one of these. Now it’s a must. Thank you for such an insightful, no nonsense review where you ACTUALLY drive the vehicle. RUclips needs more videos like these.
Did you get it? Im on same boat now.
@@acebandagedaclown4215 i actually didn’t, I ended up getting a 2018 4Runner and I really am glad I went this route instead.
@@jakelamont6205 niceeee you snapped bro
Absolutely one of the best reviews I’ve seen on the FJ Cruisers. Very clear and in depth with this videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much Khoi, I really appreciate that!
I agree, I'm not sure what I want more an FJ Cruiser or a trip to Hawaii!
Hows the blind spots any advice?
The most over-engineer four wheel drive ever made just crawl underneath one and look, everything is on steroids no wonder they all last over 300 to 400 thousand miles
I just recently bought the exact same year and model except it is a 6 speed manual and its just an amazing truck to own...Got 190000 miles on it and runs almost like new...Incredible
I bought a yellow 07 FJ two years ago and have been thrilled with it. It is a stick and has no screens, which is a big plus for me. It has no trouble in snow or mud covered trails, unplowed snow covered roads, or going across frozen lakes. It has always started in polar vortexes. I put a three inch lift on it and 33 inch tires. The back seats would probably be difficult to get booger eaters and their car seats in and out of, but if I wanted a grocery getting soccer wagon, I would have gotten a mini-van. People complain about blind spots, but use your mirrors and turn your head and it's not a problem. I plan on taking very good care of it and not replacing it anytime soon.
I'm with you 100% Jeff...it almost seems weird to replace it with something that can't possibly be as practical or well built and for certain costs more. I don't live in a big city so I can't speak to the blind spot since an armored truck would be fine in Hawaii (so long as it had good a/c) but I think we'll keep our as well for quite some time.
I love my FJ, and I don’t ever plan to sell it. It’s my favourite vehicle of all time. I haven’t driven any other vehicle that feels the same. It doesn’t get great gas mileage but I do get more smiles per miles while driving it. I’d buy another one in a heartbeat.
I agree with you on every point Look UP...in fact, we're considering buying a 2nd one
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney they’re a pretty amazing vehicle and very versatile. We are thinking about a second one as well😂. After owning this FJ, I really don’t like driving anything else anymore..strange but true. I have a friend that has an FJ40 that he’d sell me, it’s in very good shape, and the price is right, so I may eventually do that first. And buy a second Cruiser later on.
Me too
❤
Simply put TOYOTA'S = QUALITY and RELIABILITY and best resale of any vehicle on the planet 👍 FJ Cruisers are better money in the bank wish they never stopped exporting them to the states. We love ours; nice video thanks for sharing👍😊
Thank YOU Dave D...I appreciate you taking a look! I think Toyota would be doing itself a big favor re-releasing the FJ for another couple of years
Owned other SUVs and few with front live axle but none gave me the overall satisfaction of the FJ Cruiser I own, its best complete overall package.
You have great taste Roy Roy!
I really love my 2010 FJ trail teams! It's my second FJ I upgraded from the 2007 model that didn't have all the features of a trail teams model.
What an awesome SUV Mark, you have great taste!
I have an 08 black diamond Fj. It’s by far the best vehicle that I have owned. The locking differential is a rear locker. I believe you said center locker. My 3rd gen sr5 4Runner has a center differential locker. Both of these vehicles seem to be appreciating. I constantly am being asked if I want to sell them. That yellow is starting to grow on me. I am on the hunt for a newer Fj. Something with crawl control. A trail teams would be nice, but it’s hard to find a clean/un-abused one for under 30k. Anyways that’s a nice looking rig. Enjoy
I got a 2011 garage queen with 17,500 miles...I'm stoked.
Awesome video, very informative. I have had my eyes on the Toyota fj 's for a while. I might just have to go test drive one. Your video brought back some wonderful memories of my parents, they used to live on the Big Island, outside of Hilo.
Wow, I love Hilo Steve and the FJ would be pretty much perfect there as well. I would recommend the earlier years because even though the fuel economy is lower, they are WAY less expensive than the newer ones and just as bulletproof. It's possible that FJ's have the best build quality of any vehicle ever made outside of something super exotic.
Thank you Merry Tunney for making this video possible
I’ve always liked these… found a gorgeous beauty in my area… hope it’s still available in a few weeks when I’m ready to buy. 🙏🍀🤞🙏
They look like a different truck to me when they have the wheels and the rack and all that...the basic ones look good too, but it's a big difference
Great video...combining two of my favourites... The FJ Cruiser + Hawaii! It's like this video was made for me! I have had my 07 FJ Cruiser since Jan 07 and have enjoyed it for 13 years! I did not know the FJ Cruiser was designed by a 24 year old... I thought it was created by a California design firm, nor did I know it was on a Lexus platform, I thought all along it was on a 4-Runner platform?
I get to Hawaii on vacation every year (except the COVID19 year) escaping the cold Canadian winters but have yet to find a way to get my FJ cruiser and myself permanently relocated to Hawaii! Thanks for the great video...Thumbed up and Subscribed.
Hawaii is going to be pretty much the go-to vacation destination when the dust settles and you'll realize that over the past year we all have decided to get '07 FJ Cruisers. They cost nothing on the Mainland, they're worth a fortune here and they're literally perfect for going to off-the-beaten-path beaches.
I know this Japanese engineer...I was in his presentation of the vehicle.I bought suddenly 2007 FJ,Std,with all the options.
Just an fyi, the early models don’t need premium. It was a toyota service bulletin that simply stated that premium was needed to achieve the advertised gas mileage in the first couple model years.
Thanks for the video, I had to leave the island and wanted to get the perfect island vehicle for when I return. This helped me make my mind up!
The locking rear diff, has no power sharing left to right with the front. , it only locks the rear axle.
i bought a 07 fj cruiser brand new with regular maintenance over the years it still runs like new
This is my favorite car I e ever owned. My entire family iare JEEP owners and even they ask to drive the FJ. In 2021 it still feels like it rolled out of the factory this morning and I have 176K on it. My in-laws just bought a Ford SUV in December of 2020 and it feels so cheap and flimsy compared to my FJ. I Also own a 2015 4 Runner SR5 which I adore but if given the choice when offroading it's my FJ every time. Just buy one if you can, you'll love it.
Wow it’s beautiful !! Thank you so much for this amazing video 💯 I’m about to buy a Gray One 2010 and I don’t want to go wrong with this purchase .
It's literally impossible to go wrong with an FJ Cruiser Jose. You could get the worst one in town and pay $5,000 too much and it would still be a great buy. We're seriously considering getting another one. We just love ours to death
Just purchased a green 2010 and so far so good. No mods yet but doing my homework.
I think so, too. I just drove 216,000 original miles on my ‘07 TRD. It has gone through 5 windshields, 2 alternators, but other than that trouble free. Changed brake pads at 125,000 mi, R rear disc because it got a small piece of granite jammed into the caliper, tires every 18 months or so, change fluids every 4,000 to 5,000 miles, 21 GPM when driving from San Diego to Salt Lake City and back. The paint, the upholstery, the floor mats don’t mix well with desert heat and mountain snow. It will go anywhere I want to go and get me there in one piece. Future plans include a 2” lift and paint.
I've never see someone restmod one but I'm curious if that will be the next big thing for these 200+k FJ's that just don't want to give up, ever
Believe it or not, 87 octane is just fine in the '07-'09 FJs. 91 is just to get you to your 239hp + 275ft/lbs
I appreciate that Ahmad...I put 87 in it once because that's all the little station had and it bugged me for days.
I only use 87 on mine. I also have a 2007. Runs perfect
Really! Wow! I couldn’t believe it ! Mine always uses 95 octanes !!
But doesn’t it affect the engine machine ?
@@everycarSeattle I read the Manual for my 2007 and it’s states Premium only. Otherwise engine will knock.
I know he was just showing how to do it, and the video was good. But, lol, he did not need 4LO. Nothing extreme happened. Any tiny 2wd car could have gone there lol.
I think I passed a Prius along the way, so you're probably right
@@everycarSeattle We did drive a rental car to that beach. It is a rough road but no damage.
2010 also has bigger 8.2 rear diff too, 8 inch earlier one can have breakage issues. But 2010+ cost way more money & a lot less common due to way lower sales.
They are still available here in the Philippines and I retired and moved from NY to pick myself up a 2016 FJ Cruiser. Had a Jeep Wrangler earlier but the FJ is far more reliable and fun vehicle to own. The chassis on FJ is smaller than the Prado's and therefore it handles better off road.
2016 fj? They stop making them 2014
@@diamondw9297 still available in middle east, Costa Rica and the Philippines.
*Awesome review thanks for mentioning the fact that prior to 2010 it requires Premium fuel, I know they are not great on fuel mileage but the current price in Canada the difference between regular and premium might justify the cost of a 2010 or newer, This is also the first one I seen with that sub-woofer option.*
They don’t *require* premium gas, they get better gas mileage with it. Simple google search will give you all the info you need.
Here in the US, premium cost less than regular
@@sebastianromero420 what in the fucking fuck are you smoking?
Toyota actually released an official statement saying that 87 is just fine in the early FJ’s.
That's awesome Andrew...whether definitive or just random, we get 16 mpg with regular and 17.5 with premium combined driving. We've tried regular a few times now since that's all the station on the north part of the island ever seems to have.
Runs 87 fine just giving away a few ponies and some mpgs. I personally didn't notice much difference either way on my 07
@@everycarSeattle wait so even though the Manual states Use only Premium (Year 2007), Regular Unleaded can be used with no problem? Engine will not knock?
My 2007 FJ (sunfusion yellow) has been getting 19.6 MPG on regular gasoline. Not sure what it will get once I put a new set of spark plugs in it. This is not highway MPG. This is 65 MPH on back roads and county roads from home to town. 16 miles round trip a few times per week. Great vehicle and fun to drive. Currently has about 162K miles on it.
I have a 2007 fj & only bad thing is the crazy blind spots & no back windows open..otherwise lookin forward to seeing how many miles i can get..190,000 & counting..hoping to get to 400k !🤘🏼
What advice would you give for the blind spots?
I also have a 07 fj...a like it a lot too.... thanks for the video very informative...
You have great taste in SUV's Becky! Thank you so much for taking a look!
2007 FJ cruiser will run just fine on regular 87 octain gas. It will run optimally on premium gas. - per owners manual.
And doesn’t damage it ?
Dang for real?! What about engine knocks when using Regular?
I love it in yellow
Just bought a 2007. We have several vehicles from Toyota. The best.
What a great choice. Turns heads everywhere, refuses to break down ever
Love ur car. I have a 2014. Super cool review. And enjoy Hawaii
I have the same one! And colour ❤love it
The title should read, best gas guzzling suv ever. lol If you're looking for a toy for off road use and you're okay with getting 14 mpg, go for it! I have one and I love it for that but my daily suv is a Subaru Forester that gets 35 mpg on a bad day and 37+ on a good day! With gas prices as they are, it's good to have a good affordable to operate daily and a gas guzzling toy second.
You were demonstrating off road capabilities?
Is this a comedy channel? Tuff stuff?
The best part of this video is the girls in bikinis.
Right? West Texas regular roads are 10x worse than this road lol
Joe ,
nice video, I'm looking at purchasing a FJ in the near future, in curious about the premium fuel.
I didnt realize it required it, just curious if you ever tried running lower octane.
I've only done it one time at an out of the way gas station on the other side of the island and there was no difference...but I don't know if that would be the case long term
RCn4fun 01 I have been running my 07 FJ on 87 octane for 2 years and no problems.
@@allenlockerman6510 I have did a little more digging on the premium fuel and a guy in one of my forums sent me this Technical bulletin that supossily Toyota released saying its perfectly fine to use 87 octane.
Look up PP06-VG6027.
@@everycarSeattle check out Toyota Technical Bulletin
PP06-VG6027
I have used Reg.type for14 years,works perfect.Relax.
100% agree
It is the best reliable SUV
2007 to 2009 does run on regular gas, sensors automatically de-tune to run properly.
For real? So I can use regular on my 2007 FJ with no issues such as knocking?! Even though the Manual states only Premium?
my dream car
I finished watching the video and I see a lot of people satisfied with the FJ. Is it recommended buying a 2007 with 115,000 miles? I’m just scared of buying it and having to rebuild the engine or transmission soon. Thank you for the informative video!
We purchased ours with over 230,000. it now has 267,000 plus. Its a Toyota, dont be afraid. Still runs perfectly. Took it off road (still stock) on a medium, level 5 off road (4 wheel, and 4 low) last week. Did flawlessly.
@@robertburks2126 Hey, Robert! I ended up not buying it because I thought it would be better to buy one down the line. Thank you for letting me know about your car and I’m glad it has been treating you well 😎 hopefully I can buy one in the near future and be apart of the FJ Cruiser fam.
Incredible review thank you
The locking diff is in the rear not the center
2007 for 12k 180kmiles is that a good buy
I just got me one a week ago and already love it ❤ 😅 this SUV are a beast 😅😅😅 I really love mine so far I can’t believe I got one lol
Couldn't agree more!
Nice video, I also got one of those
I love the way my 14 drives also it gets police respect meaning you can get away with speeding.
That's important here in Hawaii and reason alone to buy one. Your '14 is a $40000+ truck here if you ever want to sell it Kanye.
i wish they still made them.
I think there will eventually be specialized companies who are dedicated to restoring FJ Cruisers back to new.
It came back already
@@Ingenieriaeficiente no it didn't
@@michelleversace6030 yep it did.
@@Ingenieriaeficiente no I just looked it up and the full on fj cruiser did not come back
Awesome video!
Thanks for taking a look Ryan, I appreciate it!
A-Trac is for all 4 wheels, REAR Dif lock, is for.......REAR DIF ONLY, not for front, that's where the A-Trac kicks in.
why the 07 is the most loved and special of all fj
It seems have big shake when the car off road. Does the bumper has some issue?
It's probably me that has the shakes from old age
I own an FJ and there is no way three 6 footers can fit in the back seat !
True!
You drive past a Toyota aqua hybrid on that rough road?
Looks like a dearly normal gravel road. I don’t get it.
I have been looking for one for couple of months now. None of the cars I have seen had seat heating. Is that so, or didn‘t I just find the button?
No seat heaters. You can add both leather seats and heated seats combined for about $1500. I've never seen anyone do it, but I've always thought about it. I just added my most comprehensive video yet of my top 25 sports cars of all time...take a look: ruclips.net/video/bp7ISIkSMuk/видео.html
I installed seat heaters in my FJ for under 50 bucks.
I’m looking at a 2008 w 85k miles in the burgundy red color, for $19k. Does that price sound ok?
Sounds like a steal...well done!
I have the 2011 and chose the 2010+ range during my search for the newer engine. I figured gas prices won't be low forever and I don't want to pay premium prices, so better to just pay the premium price for the FJ upfront. 😂 For some reason, there's a HUGE price difference for 2010+ compared to 2007 to 2009. The 2010+ also gets ever so slightly better MPG.
We love our 2007 and it only cost 14999 with 100k. A 2013 with 100k is closer to 25-30k and we just won't ever drive it enough to make up that difference. Our thing is always to buy a car, keep it 2 years and sell it for what we bought it for or more. It's weird how that thought process completely changes what you look for in a car.
@@everycarSeattle I plan to hold on to my FJ Cruiser for its lifetime or mine, so the premium was worth it. 🙃
I hope to get my rusty rear cRoss member replaced due to rust and then maybe replace my front 4x4 actuator so I can get my 2007 FJ into four wheel drive. I have heard FJ s5ands for “fake Jeep”.....mine means “F’n Junk”
how bad is the noise while it is going on highway speed such as 100??
I don't think we've ever gone faster than 85 or so in ours and it's pretty loud with the big Mickey Thompsons. Our other SUV is a Mercedes that rides like a Rolls Royce, but my wife and I both prefer the FJ.
@@everycarSeattle i mean if u go the highway where it goes 100km/hr
@@mattgerardteves419 It depends really on the tires and roof rack you have. Honestly, it's louder than a car... but not any worse than any pickup truck
Very smooth and quiet.
Sounds perfect! Here in Peru, I drive it on highway 120km x H
Quite a bit rattling going on in the fj when off road, is it normal, must be very annoying at least for me.
I so wish for one
What wheel size are you running?
16's with LT305/70's, perfect for all around driving in Hawaii...and probably everywhere else for that matter.
If the the interior of your vehicle is coming loose and you cannot focus your eyes, AIR DOWN YOUR TIRES.
There is no way three adults are going to sit in the back seats for anything more than 15 minutes on a paved road 😂
I’d buy an older one if it ran on 87 but I can’t pay that premium price if I don’t have to
They run on 87 just fine. Toyota released that information in a TSB.
@@chrisp5710 Use Reg 87 Oct.,I have used it for 14 years ,no problems what so ever people...
Did this guy try to rip off the actual tfl crew with his channel name? Wth is goin on here?
That comes up every so often but remember, I started this channel in 2012...there are lots of "Fast Lane's" out there but I'm pretty sure the one you reference came after me, not the other way around.
@@everycarSeattle ah well alright thanks for clearing that up
How many miles do you have on yours?
We are now up to 115k. I was thinking about doing a long-term review since it has been simply fantastic in every way.
@@everycarSeattle Mine's is105,000
I love the Toyota FJ Cruiser, I just wished it got better gas mileage. In much the same way, even though I kind of prefer the Toyota 4Runner to the Honda Passport, the Toyota is let down by an old lackluster and inefficient V6 and 5 speed automatic transmission. The big surprise was that a Jeep Wrangler gets better mpg than the Toyota. Which is why I see most folks opting to choose a Passport and modify the tires for off-road grip in order to get the most out of both worlds.
I agree that better mileage would be a plus and that the Passport (with better tires) is really nice both on and off road. The FJ is just so awesome off road and has such amazing build quality that it's a tough act to follow. Resale is so strong these days that it's fairly certain these will be coveted collector cars in the future.
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney I agree. There really is nothing truly as good as an FJ Cruiser. It really kind of makes the H3 Hummer look silly 💪😂
I wish they would have come out with a full off road package with rollbars, off-road lights, heavy duty transmission and V8...that would have been perfect.
@@everycarSeattle I would have settled for a big 4cyl diesel engine and a bigger fuel tank... ;-)
BTW, if you just got it. Make sure to go over the grease nipples on the drive train. In most case, they are neglected by mechanics
Thanks for the tip Michel T. I agree on the diesel engine. When we went to Australia, I was convinced that if Toyota sold in the States what the sold overseas they would literally take over the market
Same as mine
You have great taste SoCal!
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney you guys still have the fj?
I'll
Buddy, that's a flat road. I could do that in a town car.
Mahalo
Mahalo back atchya Elias...thank you so much for taking a look!
All I need to know: Made in Japan
A rarer thing than people realize nowadays
Qute wifey mate!
2007 is the worst year for these
There is no collector value...Gimme a Break
WTF were you in 4wd for, on the 2wd part of the road?
11:54 you are already in 4H passing a Prius
You clearly know nothing about what the FJ is capable of
Hmmm...they're going up in value, so maybe not to the point of a collector car but whatever other term there is for something going up in value I suppose you could call it that instead. I'm pretty comfortable in knowing what it can do but I simply wanted to demonstrate how it works. We'll take it down to the Green Sand Beach in a couple of weeks and if you know Hawaii you'll know that's kindof a thing.
Uncle Fjester you should never use a-trac on dry surfaces either.
Better than a Cheep/Fiat that depreciates in value and not to mention unreliable. TOYOTA= QUALITY.
I bought my 2014 stick shift for 25k three years ago. I am getting offers over 35k now. It maybe no La ferrari but it’s going up in value.
Ok boomer
Off-road 😂