Too old for an FJ?

[paulhw69]

I'm here looking around to see what people are saying about the FJ...

I'm 36 (37 in Oct) and I have a 2005 Tacoma that I love but I keep thinking the FJ is cool as h3ll! I might have one before years end!

[swenson18]

I'm 41.....had a 1977 FJ40 which is still in the family. Just got my 2007 FJ Cruiser 3 days ago.....I am pleased.....it's still a rare site on the road which is nice. I quit driving my LX 470 because too many housewives are digging them....

So to answer your question...you're not too old for the FJ Cruiser. The ride isn't stiff. It corners like a BMW X5 which I've also owned. I bought the manual transmission which is a joy.

Get an Ipod and the subwoofer too.....good luck

[Ross Strickland]

I'm 53 years old and I just bought a Fj cruiser Voodoo blue..I just say I'm part of the a nostaglic market when I'm asked loaded questions from idiots on why I bought it, but I don't really care. I just bought the vehicle because I liked it, it had nothing to do with middle age crisis. I just love the vehicle and I've drove just about everything ...No one considers a 60 year old driving an Harley or a Corvette too old. I live in a small town where I get all kinds of comments but I find that the most interesting people that I know, love the vehicle. The vehicle appeals too interesting people of all ages. You might be find yourself in a small group as a middle age owner because most middle age people buy boring corollas or ford 150s. The vehicle does have an nonconventional style contrary to most modern 4 wheel drive which look like jackuped cars. If one looks closly at the design you will find a lot of traditional in it. The offroad capability and descent highway manners makes this the best 4X4 on the market and I've driven the landrovers and Jeeps too. If you have some spirit or fire in you whether you are young, middle age or senior, this a good vehicle. The only problem is I would like to have a better stereo system in it. The stereo is weak in the b package.

[rickmarucci]

I just bought one. Haven't even gotten it yet. I'm 51.

[chempowr]

I think you are at the age that you could get away with owining anything from a 1955 Bel Air to 2006 Corvette. If you want one, embrace your desire and stop worrying about your age. The FJC is very fun if you use it for what it is designed and will make you feel younger.

[MOREPOWER]

Ive seen no women or young people driving an FJ, so far it's been middle aged men, and i see nothing odd about it, only thing i see is they all need lifts and bigger tires.

I had some comments about me driving a decked out tundra
with 20" wheels , I say do what you want and makes you happy, if you can afford it drive it.

[Tapatio1]

I am 35 just turned in my 2004 Porsche Boxster fot the FJ. Not missing the Boxster at all! Get what makes you happy! Pura Vida!

[Michael2000]

I've always driven young persons cars, Corvettes, Z28s, Trans Ams, all with manual transmissions. Everytime I think I should drive something more "conservative", less "mid-life crisis", I'll test drive one in that category, and all I can think about is how boring it is. Instead, I ended up buying an FJ with a 6-speed manual.

I guess I've been going through a mid-life crisis my whole life, and I've been enjoying every minute of it!

Michael

[Tailsawagon]

I picked up my FJ the day after my 60th birthday. I highly recommend it. Makes me feel younger already.

[My03Tundra]

My Dad is seriously considering one, and he's near 70. I love the FJ, and I wouldn't be surprised to see one in the driveway in a year or less.

[MHARRI20@TAMPABAY.RR]

Too old for an FJ? You've got to be kidding. I am soon to be 67 and have not had so much fun, nor attention to my wheels since I stopped riding my Harley. Age is simply mind over matter. If you don't mind, it dosen't matter.

[petitbois]

It seems to me that most of the FJ's I've seen on the road were being driven by people over 50. My FJ neighbour is over 60. The one in this cottage town is owned by a 70 year old. Every time we were on a lot looking at them, the similarly-minded explorers were always 60+. I'm two months away from 60.

One exception was the yellow demo, bought by a late 30's woman. In fact, the ladies were the strongest advocates of its styling. Though lots of young guys (and gals) would LIKE one, many no doubt have trouble with the $40000 price tag, the approximate cost for a B package ready to drive away here in Ontario.

We bought our FJ for a variety of reasons: we need a 4x4 with towing capabilites. It has enough room for my hauling needs. It is definitely cool- the Tonka toy styling has great appeal. Its fuel economy is much better than the Chev Blazer it replaced. We seldom carry passengers, yet there is sufficient backseat room if needed. Its handling and driving comfort are excellent. It will make northern winter treks to the cottage even easier, and it's perfect for our future travel needs- a cross-Canada trip and snowbirding in the south.

I met with two young clients yesterday who said the FJ was way too pretty to take offroad and get scratched up!
PB

[ejsfj]

I'm 36 w/ a 4 year old and a 17 month old, I bought this for the hell of it, I've had it now for 2 weeks. I agree with you, if you think you are "too old" you are! I, on the other hand will continue to drive this out in the rice fields durring duck/goose season, come deer season it will be out in the fields, and back and forth durring the week. But then again I am still just a dumb kid with nothing better to do.

Please shoot me when I ask a question like that!

[ghucks]

I'm 67 but I bet I'm the only one with a mobility scooter inside with a power lift. I can't walk worth a damn but I can drive.... Took it on a run through the High Rock Canyon in Nevada and got the free Nevada pinstripping when I had it less then a week. Went on a run with a club but turned around when my skid plate got a bend on the right side. Wasn't ready for serious carnage. I've had it two weeks and have 1900 miles. No problems. I also have a $33,000 Trail Hat that came with a free FJ or was it a free hat with a $33,000 FJ? Can't figure it out....

[joeshmoe]

I'm 43, out of shape, and I'm gettin' one. In fact since I'm an old fugger that has saved his pennies...I'm gettin' my FJ loaded to the max. Fug what people think; i'm gonna have me some fun before I kick the bucket. Wooooo!