42 next month, just bought an FJ for my 40 year old wife Friday night. The salesman was saying that an 86 year old guy came in a few days before and bought an FJ, saying "My last three cars were Buick's, I ain't going out like that!"
39 here, Drove the FJ, Liked it all except the view out the truck. It's just the windows are all narrow and its just odd sitting in the thing like that. If by calling yourself old you are implying (perhaps) that you are pratical then you need to spend some time in it to see if those "style" things are going to drive you nuts in the long run. Other then that I liked the ride, power etc. It's a nice setup. Too bad you can't see the view as you tool around in the mountains.
I bought the first FJ in Iowa. Yellow 6 speed and I love it. I am 51 and this is the funnest car I have had in many years. Besides, I get a lot of young people saying how cool it looks!!!
I'm 54 years old but the vehicle seems to fit my life style. Hunting fishing and generally out doors. Its been great so far. (Except for the noisy roof racks).
I bought the first FJ in Iowa. Yellow 6 speed and I love it. I am 51 and this is the funnest car I have had in many years. Besides, I get a lot of young people saying how cool it looks!!!
Are you trying to say I don't look cool at 40 in my Tundra
I'm 54 years old but the vehicle seems to fit my life style. Hunting fishing and generally out doors. Its been great so far. (Except for the noisy roof racks).
I think you are right. It is more of a lifestyle vehicle, than one targeted to a particular age. It certainly is not a Scion xB.
I think it looks like it is for older people. Sure you won't see to many in rap videos and with spinners. Which is good. Thinking of buying one in a year or two and keeping it forever. wanted to do that with my 4runner, but think my wife fell in love with it. I actually don't get to drive the 4runner much anymore.
Hi!
Just joined and may I say that you are never too old! Bought myself a Silver FJ last week as a 60th birthday present.Perfect vehicle for East Coast surf fishing.
Marc
Damn, am I the oldest FJ owner in this forum? I'm 54.5 years old, and picked my new Black Cherry Cruiser up from my dealer yesterday. I traded in my fully-equipped 2000 Land Cruiser with 126,000 miles on the odometer....
I have only had mine about a week and I am already getting used to the limited vis. On the plus side I love the privacy it offers. Also I have tinted front windows and I find with the roof the way it is and the windows I don't use my sunglasses much anymore.
I'm 56 but my FJ makes me feel good and love the comfortable ride compared to my old IHC Scout II. I've owned it for 2 days now and I'm impressed with the ride and build quality which are superb. I only drive on the street but was doing over 80MPH for the first time on the highway coming home from work tonight and the ride was solid, I guess you just have to watch out for the cross winds with the high center of gravity with the FJ. Love it in black and no roof rack. Killer stereo upgrade was a must have.
I'm 47 but I act and feel like I'm 19...remember, Age is only a number....it's what's inside that counts.....In other words;
Quit whining and go out and have some fun!
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I live in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada where off-roading starts at my front door. My first Non GM truck is a Toyota FJ Cruiser. I will be taking delivery of it in the third week of September 2006. My first 4X4 is/was a 1980 Chev Blazer bought off the lot. Installed a 3" lift kit and when the body rusted out...turned it into a 1958 Chevy Apachee short box pickup 8" lift. My other 4X4 is a 2000 Yamaha Kodiak 400 modified for deeper water and a front locker. I used to have a web site called albertarallies.com (Alberta ATV Site), closed it down when the hackers attacked it and it took too much time away from playing in the mud by fixing the hacks. Remeber;
Tread Lightly...but still TREAD... Take out more than you took in!... and help those H3 owners...God knows they need it!
The salesman was saying that an 86 year old guy came in a few days before and bought an FJ, saying "My last three cars were Buick's, I ain't going out like that!"
Thats a good one!
I took a peek at a FJ, looks pretty cool. If it had better mpg Id think about swapping my Tacoma for one. Its the same so I dont feel any urges. Plus the towing cap is 1500lbs less than the Tacoma. If I still had the 04 Tacoma rather than my 05, Id definitely trade.
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Roger
05 Tacoma 4x4 TRD DC Off-Road
Shrockworks Front Bumper, K&N Intake/AEM Filter, XM Satellite, Retrax Tonneau Cover and Yakima track rack system, OEM roof rack
According to the local Toyota dealership, you're way too young. I was told it was priced and marketed for the 45 to 55 year-olds. Salesman confirmed that most of their sales were in that age bracket, mainly for hunting and three that went to Dubai.
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...God knows they need it! 
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