2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review - A Well Executed, Retro SUV

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the real deal in terms of throwback SUVs. It outclasses a Jeep Wrangler JK while still providing a wonderfully unique design that pays tribute to the classic FJ40 Land Cruiser. However, with skyrocketing second hand prices, does it make sense to purchase an FJ Cruiser now, or are you better off with a 4Runner or Wrangler?
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Thank you, Kristen King, for whipping the FJ around some snowy roads for me!

[@nigelorion]

Just bought a 07 manual with 215k. Runs like new. Love these trucks!

[@axetrops]

Mines also 07 with 177k

[@paulomendoza94]

How much did you pay for it?

[@dallen8997]

08 with 200,000 did Moab three times and the Baja California in the last two months flawless tank

[@SimornM]

In a sea of many car reviewers, I'm sure it's difficult to stand out. I appreciate your work and it's pretty refreshing to see a new face in car content. Keep it up man ! I have an 05 Tacoma but would love either this or a 4runner lol

[@Realistick]

Thank you! It's definitely been tricky trying to stand out, sometime in the near future I hope to go full time with video production. I appreciate the support and I definitely recommend the FJ!

[@SimornM]

@@Realistick Yeah man i hope you make it too! ill be looking forward to watching your other videos :)

[@SAMusement]

Huge fan of the FJ's. Their funky design is kind of refreshing these days! Thanks for the review

[@earthling1984]

My 2012 has just 80k miles. Not a single thing needed done to it other than once a year a synthetic oil change. Super reliable.

[@trentoakley1473]

I guess Im kind of off topic but does anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@itripfatbitches]

This is 2 years late , but my friends still goin after 340 k , hope urs is still going

[@earthling1984]

@itripfatbitches Awesome mileage there. I'm only around 86k (I've had another vehicle as my daily driver for a few years). Keeping my FJ low miles. I just drive it when I need the extra room, or in bad winter snows (my other vehicle is a sedan).

[@fjoffrd1240]

Iam biased, 2011. Mine has only 51000 miles. Barely broke in. Will be my last ride, at 61 years old! It’s pristine.

[@breeze787]

Congratulations! I've owned 2 4Runners that have gone over 300k miles. And I discovered that a Toyotas break-in period is right around 200k. So you've got a while to go. My 2014 FJ has 49,000 miles on the OD. Maybe I'll catch up with you someday.

[@michaelpalm2210]

I wanted one of these. Hard to find. Got a 2020 4 runner for a sweet covid 19 price. $36k for a SR5 4 runner. or $35k for a 7y.o. Fj cruiser? tough decision. I wanted both

[@breeze787]

@@michaelpalm2210 How nice it would be to have Toyota bring back the FJ. The new ones that aren't selling here come with larger gas tanks and a built in air compressor. Go figure!

[@eman0101]

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[@DDobs12]

I own one...so kind of biased. I love this truck. To think I almost had a wrangler instead. Thanks for the good review!

[@effenrad6776]

Just picked one up about a month ago. Freaking loving it and can’t wait for the mods that can be done as well

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I bought a 2013 Magma with 49000 miles on it. I still have it (79,000 +) currently. No regrets. I've been offered more than I paid for it at least 3 times (2 times by Toyota dealers). It's unique, It's goofy, and it's extremely capable. Mine has 18" wheels and off road tires. I've camped multiple time and only seen ATV's or dirt bikes on whatever trail I took up to where I camped. Best vehicle I've ever owned.

[@Fierrosporcelular]

As a Jeep lover, the Wrangler got a beating in your script, but it's your opinion and I respect it. Love the FJ/4Runner duo. Great job as usual!

[@bigboij3027]

im starting to drive an fj and i just wanted to say i love the fact this was posted 2021

[@dirttales]

over 220k on mine, still amazing!

[@chemicalwaffle9220]

Great review. The college advisor skit hit too close to home! Happened to me almost word for word.

[@Realistick]

Thank you and I was sadly speaking from experience too

[@leootp22]

Love my 2012. I have wanted one of these for a long time. Actually getting my hands on it if I had to complain about two things it would be the backup cam, but I knew that going in, and the wind noise. I haven't had a vehicle shaped like a brick before with a roof rack so it isn't off putting, but noticeable.

[@donaldbean6291]

Just bought a 2010 trails team I freaking love it

[@LiL13izzy7]

Stock FJ bluetooth calling is absolutely the worst. You are right, it's not easy to find. Even harder to set up, and ultimately very cumbersome to use.

[@Realistick]

Yeah, the old systems were not great, I've actually encountered the same Bluetooth interface (the voice powered unit) in several cars at this point from Mitsubishi, Mazda and now Toyota. So for the time period of 2011-2014, I wouldn't call it worse than other systems that did not have a touch screen, however that is a very very low bar😂

[@breeze787]

You know I don't have any problems making calls on my 2014 FJ. I tell Siri to call my wife and it dials and patches it through my FJ's audio. When I use the steering wheel its just not as simple but it works well. Sorry for your troubles.

[@garry1220able]

@@breeze787 mine works fine and up to two iphone connections... it's just the first time connection are minor cumbersome

[@mm3587]

Just bought a 2013 with a 100k miles. Absolutely loving this thing so far 🔥

[@itripfatbitches]

How much u get it for ?

[@mathildamccabem9811]

Baught a 2020 model... loooooove my FJ... quality better than many of today’s vehicles. Versatile, reliable and cool 😎

[@8man791]

that college bit was FACTS !!!!!!!

[@bag2963]

Cool upload Tyler, dope content, In my opinion the FJ look is cool, but not really my thing(I mean its nice, but yeah, idk why but I’d add some Italian design, even though it’s not the car’s... point lol), I like the simplicity and practicality tho, it also catches my eye on streets. The collage sketch was hilarious lmao Cheers.

[@Realistick]

Thank you, the design is definitely more cheeseburger in paradise than latin cuisine and i think a little Italian flare would make it spicy but as you said, not the point of the car. The sketch was made with a burning passion!

[@bag2963]

@@Realistick Oh yeah I see XD I'll try to use that 4 years as good as possible :)

[@jamesmignogna4942]

The 6MT it's true, is all time 4wd, however it's regular is a 40-60 split favoring the rear... then you shift it to 4H for a true 50-50 split, and then you also have 4low. It's particularly nice on things like gravel or sand where you can adjust the amount of kick out on your back wheels or pivot from the center of the vehicle... I LOVE my FJ.

[@breeze7876]

My neighbor has 2 Jeeps. Both are able to remove the roof. Both leak profusely.

[@dallen8997]

08 200,000 mile 3 inch lift 33 inch tires took her on Moab’s Hells revenge… jeepers just staring at me like what the hell is that old thing tore it up like a tank

[@jackempson3044]

They're worth a lot more now used than when new. I just saw a 2014 with 94,000 mi for 45,000 on a toyota lot.

[@DYNABIKE1]

My 2014 has a lumbar support - - Big twistable knob on the side of drivers seat. Each door has a lg.bucket style opening to hold Your cup , water bottle , etc.

[@liottastudiosllcFineArt]

I’ve been offered crazy money for my 2014. But in truth there isn’t a vehicle out there I’d rather have🤔🤔🤔 I think I’ll keep my FJ…🤣🤣🤣

[@Realistick]

It's crazy how the values have still been shooting up since I made this video

[@MissJharLeeTalks]

Yasssss Philippines with Manual Transmission Vehicles!!!! Come through Philippines!

[@wellgeo223]

I imagine if they re release this, it’ll start at like $50K

[@UncleFjester]

at $50,000 or "LIKE" $50,000? What is this "like" filler word?

[@titusbyzantine4949]

@@UncleFjester around 50k

[@itripfatbitches]

great f prediction

[@shanet7511]

My hummer H2 has the same issue at stoplights. Also a video directly comparing a Sequoia 5.7 platinum with rear air suspension and an LX570 would be pretty awesome.

[@Realistick]

That would be interesting, my parents recently got rid of their high mileage Sequoia (I did a review on it when I just started out) and that felt on just about the same level of comfort as the LX570 I reviewed. I can't remember a whole bunch other than that both had that vertical bounciness characteristic of a truck, yet, they were never jarring, pretty smooth over most roads and always felt confident.

[@devinkbates9279]

love the FJ. i just wish they'd have come with a sunroof option and the retractable rear window like on the 4runner/tundra/sequoia . (maybe on the 'next' FJ)

[@xavitrains]

The rear window opens up though!

[@devinkbates9279]

@@xavitrains but it can only be opened from the outside with the key.. AFAIK there's no button inside to open it. Less than convenient..

[@nateman79]

I want one SO BAD…. Dammit, why do I have to make my dream car the one that retains its value better than anything else!

[@zardozyo]

Increases in value. Paid $31K three years ago and have turned down $50k . Like the $4000 new 356 that now is whatever you want.

[@AssyrianKing4ever]

I'm in love with the FJ. They are so expensive though 😢

[@damilolaakanni]

105.9 inches wheelbase...understandable. These were based on the 2 door version of the Land Cruiser Prado, unlike the 4runner and Lexus GX which were based on the 4 door models.

[@Alkowary556]

Can u make a review of the Mercedes ML

[@filmingyu6623]

How tall are you? How comfortable did you fit in the FJ?

[@StayConsistant]

Would love to have one, but I drive a ton for work and have 2 young kids. Not sure how much the suicide doors would work dropping the kids off at school. But damn these are cool!

[@zardozyo]

My previous personal vehicle was a Lincoln Town Car. My 2014 FJ Landcruiser is even better.

[@xxyvng6831]

Mines an 07 auto with no roof rack and has an auto.came with jbl subwoofer tho

[@njv1234]

You are hilarious. This is my powerball car BTW

[@LM-rk5xk]

Could you review a post 2009 lancer gt? Like a 2012?

[@Realistick]

I have been wanting to review a Lancer, I'm just waiting for the right one to get in, my parents used to have an 08 GTS!

[@fritty9927]

Brown County is close to me(Indy) and my cousin lives there. Lunch at the Hob Knob is a must. Love my 2014 FJ. Just turned 80,000 miles and runs like it had 8 miles.😄

[@alejandro.colson]

United States gets toyoRas, not toyoTas 🤭🤣 because they don't know how to pronounce the T, they change it for an R.

[@wastedbandwidth]

lack of vision is a nightmare

[@jameshoeft1007]

Incorrect, no bead locks available from Toyota

[@Je_suis_Jefe]

Dude is like 10ft tall, he makes the FJ Cruiser look like a toy truck

[@axetrops]

The person doing the review must be really tall.

[@TriciaHarvey-s4p]

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[@Capheny]

who is that at 13:43 is that your girlfriend

[@bigboij3027]

on the manual version the clutch is very heavy

[@Realistick]

Interesting, I have never driven a manual fj or older manual tacoma. I guess it makes sense with it being this burly truck thing but that does sound like it would get annoying then.