Buying an FJ Cruiser in 2024... 9 things to watch out for!!!

Buying an car can be a difficult experience. I sum up some of the more unique and important things to watch out for when buying an FJ Cruiser second hand. While they are great vehicles make sure you do your due diligence in buying a well maintained FJ Cruiser.
00:00 - Why you're here
00:18 - Is it 4WD?
00:53 - Rear Diff Locker/A-Trac
01:32 - Leaky Roof
02:19 - FRAME RUST!!!
03:08 - Trim Pieces
03:40 - Big Tires...
04:20 - Fender Bulge
04:47 - Steering Wheel Play
05:27 - Transmission Shudders
05:50 - Rambling on FJ Cruisers
06:15 - Check out my Travel Content

[@onenikkione]

Good advice. I looked for 2 1/2 years for one. Patience is the key & the more you look at them the more you learn.

[@Caleb-Nall]

Very true! Patience will save a lot of headache in the future.

[@angelon7095]

The FJC does pretty good in 2wd especially using the lsd button when needed. I primarily use my 2wd fj as a daily here in the Chicago land area so not a lot of Off road opportunities near me. Its a great tow rig for my teardrop camper and boat. I bought 2wd because of the cheaper price(what i could afford), less maintenance, possibly better mpg and I found my voodoo blue color I wanted with 100k miles on it.

[@Caleb-Nall]

That is a pretty good find. Especially if it has no rust over there in the Midwest region.

[@angelon7095]

@@Caleb-Nall yup the fj I bought was from down south so very little rust !

[@onenikkione]

@@angelon7095 keep that frame coated, inside & outside, with Fluid Film (or another brand) in early October if you plan on driving it in the salt, better yet also get a beater-car for the winter. It may cost you a little more, but you will be happy that you did. They aren't making any more FJ's.

[@angelon7095]

@@onenikkione Absolutely! Luckily the frame on my fj is in excellent shape. I'll be treated it later this year before winter. Thanks for the info !

[@UnHoLyHooLiGaN]

sweet camera setup and nice info keep it up

[@Caleb-Nall]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@bass2bilfish]

Totaled my 2014 I bought new last month now I have to find another one :(

[@Caleb-Nall]

shoot man. that really sucks. Terrible luck

[@ZEROmg13]

mine is a 2011 arctic white 4x4 with about 135Km....i'll let it go for.......say.......$150,000...serious offers only please!!!........lol

[@ZEROmg13]

oooooh and it's been meticulously maintained and undercoated every year.

[@Caleb-Nall]

Seems like a good offer to me.

[@ZEROmg13]

@@Caleb-Nall yeah nooooo, after much consideration, i can't/won't let it go at any price.

[@nickc3856]

You sound like you hate it lmao

[@Caleb-Nall]

Don't hate it. Just things to watch out for!