Toyota FJ Cruiser - The ULTIMATE Panama Vehicle?

[@sharonjohnsonart]

Hello, Rich! Another Super Adventure! 🏄‍♀️

[@AdventureRich]

I forgot to mention the Suzuki Jimny!!! 😱 What's your favorite 4x4/AWD and why? Please don't forget to like and subscribe 🤗

[@TheKINGARTHUR2]

Jimny s are very capable, yet parts are not as easy to find other that the dealership and they are expensive compared to other Japan/ asian models. Also room for passengers in the latest generation is ridiculously limited 🤠. Toyota Prado from what I've driven my friend

[@BorisEkner]

Jimny vs FJ. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ_UfXWYq8-Ym68

[@brooklynhomesteader3721]

Great review! Will keep in mind! Catching up on all of your videos, been awhile. Awesome to all of them!

[@AdventureRich]

@@brooklynhomesteader3721 Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@LianeSpicer]

This video excites me wayyyy too much. You're a bad influence! :D :D :D

[@AdventureRich]

I'm so glad! ha ha ha

[@LuisBehr]

The Clips at 11:01 looks like Playa Elestero! Great shot with the water reflection in foreground!

[@AdventureRich]

You picked it up!

[@KDBATVOffroad]

Love it! Toyota to the world!!!!

[@AdventureRich]

Yuh dun kno!

[@rueru217]

Toyota needs to sponsor you🙌🏾

[@AdventureRich]

That would be pretty awesome 😅

[@Kwaddy79]

Love the cruiser. Our Prado is an indestructible tank.

[@AdventureRich]

Toyota! 💪🏽

[@jimblaszczyk185]

My friend your "A TRACK" does work but you have to be in four LOW..then place in neutral then hit "A TRACK"...it is only to be used when your beond stuck if you will... also after you disengage the "4by4" just reverse about 2 feet to turn light off...I have a 2012 FJ CRUISER and luckily it still had manual with it..so there is nothing wrong with your FJ..also GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@AdventureRich]

No way! 😯😯😯😯😯 I'll go give it a shot and report my findings 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

[@AdventureRich]

Sorry bro, same results. 4H disengages easily without having to reverse, but the light didn't come off until I switch off the car and switch back on. Also, still no ATRAC 😔

[@jimblaszczyk185]

@@AdventureRich ok Its still somewhat warm here but tomorrow I will look at manual and see for myself as I had a hard time as well when I first got...can bet that A TRACK works..it's just the sequence to engage it..does a red light flash on when you try it??..if so it's still not broken.. thanks for responding as I believe these are one of the best ever to be made💯

[@AdventureRich]

@@jimblaszczyk185 I think you're referring to the rear diff-lock which is a red dashboard light. That works perfectly for me! The ATRAC is a green light...

[@jimblaszczyk185]

@@AdventureRich sweet so half way their...got stuck on 10 hour shift but I need to refresh my memory of using A TRACK myself

[@WhiteKnightEntertainment]

Amazing video once again brother 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Closing in on 10K let’s go 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AdventureRich]

Blessings bro! Let's go 💪🏽

[@james33499]

Hello!! Rick. Amazing video. Greeting.

[@AdventureRich]

Saludos! And thank you!

[@horstguenzel8986]

Nice video! Thanks!

[@AdventureRich]

My pleasure!

[@donnadee9857]

"And its fine 🙌" Sending *big smiles*. Yay I'm all caught up and eager to see more!!

[@AdventureRich]

Ha ha ha thanks for watching 🤗

[@LianeSpicer]

Let's do thissss!!! :D

[@carloshorton6978]

Great review !

[@AdventureRich]

Thank you!

[@luisjimenez4783]

Great "pifias" in your car bro ! Txs for loving my 🇵🇦 !

[@Vicdiesel93]

Richard more videos like this, nice bro!

[@AdventureRich]

More to come!

[@BorisEkner]

Friendly question … As the FJ was bought used, have you tested the integrity of the snorkel? - It’s a simple test.. Pull a plastic bag over the air inlet. Start the engine. If the engine doesn’t die from suffocation you have an air leak somewhere. Air leak equals water might enter your engine when water crossing causing serious damage.

[@AdventureRich]

This is a great suggestion! I wanted a mechanic to test the integrity for me since I bought it, but I'll give this plastic bag thing a shot and see what happens 🙏🏽 Thank you!

[@BorisEkner]

@@AdventureRich And after every water crossing, check the air filter box for water, as well as the free flow of air through the radiator making certain there’s no debris blocking or can cause damage down the road. Looking forward to your next video. 😁

[@AdventureRich]

@@BorisEkner blessings bro! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dennisbush6962]

Hello Rich, Thanks for the review. I exchanged emails with you when i was trying to decide best vehicle for Panama, sent picture of 2014 FJ I purchased after watching you travel across Panama. You made me confident of the decision. Took my a while to determine which car your were driving. Hadn't really heard of FJ prior to watching your videos. I'm in Panama visiting now. They are proud of the K2's here. Taking care of immigration business in Panama City, hoping to get to Boquete in September.

[@AdventureRich]

Happy to be of service! Give me a shout when you get to Boquete 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@townswiley4429]

Rich, your FJ is very, cute, but let’s decide how capable when I get to Boquete in January or February… I’d like to hit that mountain with the towers in my Jeep! Of course this is after you set me up in an amazing apartment or house for the month!

[@AdventureRich]

Sounds like a great time! See you then!

[@townswiley4429]

You need new tires too!!! Lol

[@townswiley4429]

Great vid! My friend is obsessed with the FJ and has done search and rescue in the Pacific North West for decades…

[@AdventureRich]

That's incredible! And not surprising at all. They're pretty awesome...

[@Simonecupid]

So cool

[@AdventureRich]

Thank you!

[@JaydTrini]

Hey Trini, nice to see you enjoying Panama. I just got back and considering relocating.

[@AdventureRich]

Send me an email, let's talk!

[@jarrodbestmitchell]

I want Toyota Trinidad to see this and loan you one when you return.

[@AdventureRich]

You iz Mr Visa Face. Link it! 😬

[@cheerfulyc7125]

Absolutely second your opinions about the FJ! Just like you, I had been using the FJ for my adventures in the Caucasus mountain ranges for over 11 months and it absolutely rock! With that said, one needs to do a couple of mod in order to go into mud pits and rivers .. elevated diff breather, alternator water-proofing and etc!

[@AdventureRich]

Thanks for the reminder about the diff breather. I got used to the elevated one in the Ranger, and forgot this one isn't!

[@huacamaya119]

Every time I see one of those vehicles here in the USA I say, "there goes my future Panama vehicle", as I am hoping to retire there, hopefully in the near future.

[@AdventureRich]

You won't regret those moves!

[@BorisEkner]

I’m offended! You didn’t mention my Gen4 Jimny! 😢😂 Jokes aside, yes it is a very capable vehicle, it ticked a lot of my boxes but it didn’t make my list due to gas milage and local “maintenance/repairs” by uneducated bush “mechanics”. Congratulations to a very good off roader that fits your needs and environment.

[@AdventureRich]

Yea I'm so scared to have people here work on my truck 🥵

[@cenccenc946]

I have a 2010, 80,000 km. I live in Chile. 3 inch lift kit, cooper 33 sst pros, winch, snorkel / scuba kit. my wife and I drove it in 2019 all the way around the Patagonia of Chile and Argentina, all the way to the end of south america. muddy forest, to dry pampas. In Argentina, due to the pot holes, had all four tires off the road more than once. big thumbs up on the interchangeable parts everything from the landcruiser to the hilux share parts, even if the FJ is not that common. You don't see a lot of American vehicles in the Patagonia, because parts are nearly non-existent. biggest complaint is the gas tank. Argentina gas stations can be very far apart, and often do not have gas for days at a time. They also do not let you cross the boarder with full gas cans, to stop the smuggling to chile of their subsidized gas. so a bigger / second gas tank is on my super wish list for upgrades.

[@AdventureRich]

Useful information here! Gracias! 🤙🏽

[@stevelaminack1516]

I have always owned Ford Explorer, I have a 2007 4X4 now but it's not really designed for off road, back roads yes but it would never do the stuff your FJ is doing. I too didn't like the look of the FJ when it first came out but now I want one but as you said they are expensive here in the US. A 2010 or newer is going to cost $30k-$40k. You can find 2007's for the $15k range. I am looking for just that prefect FJ for me at the right price and I will probably get one. P.S. are you permanent in Panama now?

[@AdventureRich]

Not permanent yet. But I'm working on it 😁

[@stevelaminack1516]

@@AdventureRich How do you deal with the humidity? I have been to Panama and know how humid it is. I would love to retire to Panama but I don't think I could handle moving from dry hot N. California to humid Panama.

[@AdventureRich]

@@stevelaminack1516 it doesn't bother me because I live at a decent altitude. You just have to combat the mold, but there are ways and techniques around it. I loved it here!

[@amaropargo8532]

Sup bro ? Everything ok ? Un abrazo.

[@AdventureRich]

All good. Working on some things, and some changes are happening. New video on Saturday 🙏🏽

[@amaropargo8532]

@@AdventureRich Great.....just checking 😬 !! ¡¡ Un abrazo !!

[@BorisEkner]

Haven’t seen your videos in a long time. - Are you OK?

[@AdventureRich]

All good. Working on some things, and some changes are happening. New video on Saturday 🙏🏽

[@BorisEkner]

@@AdventureRich Looking forward to it.

[@KDBATVOffroad]

Should I do a “Toyota hilux - The ULTIMATE Trinidadian vehicle?” Inspired by adventure rich vlog? 🤣🤣🤣

[@AdventureRich]

Definitely! Jus leave out d lass part :P

[@johannesventer2658]

Jip I second FJ just for being so capable and reliable. Like they say some vehicles will take you places but not back. The fJ will take you places AND back...

[@AdventureRich]

Certainly!

[@queenb2083]

*** Toyota Sponsorship Loading *** Bc you just did a full on Ad for them...... "Dear Toyota,........"

[@AdventureRich]

If only! Who say electric FJ testing in the future? 😏

[@srbpride]

Great video. But it's a 4.0L not 4.6 =)

[@AdventureRich]

Yes ha ha ha. I had been doing research on the GX recently and said the wrong thing. Thank you!

[@josephsesay5855]

❤

[@Unbought]

I didn’t hear any Jeeps.

[@AdventureRich]

That because I don't recommend them 😁 #burn

[@AdventureRich]

All jokes aside, I love jeeps. I just don't know enough to recommended them

[@beebalonia]

FJ's never die! I want to be buried in mine.

[@AdventureRich]

💪🏽