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Scott Y
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I already love my FJ but if it had a 4 cylinder diesel, I would be CRAZY about it!!! :shades:
I'm not too keen on hauling a large travel trailer without electric brakes (not to mention it is illegal).
http://www.google.com/base/a/1559709/D2702396026566675868
Has Trd shocks,wheels and exhaust.
no subwoofer avalible for this edition?
Yesterday I saw a new FJ Cruiser on the freeway here in No. Cal. It passed me on the left and right there on the tailgate on the passenger side under the keyhole was a standard-looking chrome badge that said "Hybrid".
So, does the owner of this vehicle have a whacked sense of humor? Or ...
oh and another thing; did anyone mention anything about being able to fix the steer wheeling vibration at high speeds?
He told me have stop production on FJ Cruiser and it will not produce again until next April 09. Of course he's trying to entice me to buy the FJ now.
Anyone got a comment on this or should I just count this as another cow patty?
As for the appearance, I fell in love with it the moment I saw them. I used to have a '74 land cruiser (FJ-40) and loved it! It had HUGE tires and would go any and everywhere!
I am an addicted SCUBA diver, averaging at least 1-2 dives per week, so not having any carpet is a huge plus to me! (salt water stinks!) I also like to snow ski and it loves the snow! I can't tell you how many Chevy Suburbans and Yokons I've passed! It seems it's unstoppable! (knock on wood!) Where jeeps of all types have troubles, my FJ is sure footed! Heck, even on the ice, (with reasonable driving practices).
Cons:
*No sunroof option, other than aftermarket, which I'm considering.
*No heated seat option. I guess that would make it hard to hose out!
*Back up view is horrible! I will fix this by adding a back up camera!
*Reverse lights are incredibly dim! After market (140 watt off road will fix that!)
*Side mirrors aren't great. I've added a small round mirror to fix.
*Side mirrors aren't heated, and during our snow storms they fogged up! Considering this rig is built for many conditions, snow being one of them, this was/is a disapointment. (maybe find an aftermarket heated mirrors)
*The horn is a bit meek. This is true of most cars with the exception of the Ferrari's multi air-horn system! I've followed suite and added two LARGE air horns which makes a HUGE difference! When people do stupid stuff around me, I let them know! (toilet paper not included!)
That's about it. All in all, I am very glad I purchased it. It's a great vehicle bringing heritage and experience from a true off road rig to the present technology.
First appearing in 2000, the 1KD-FTV is one of the newest engines built by Toyota.
Hilux with D4D Engine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOGmGXcR7M&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUGFxoMTnpw
The 1KD-FTV is a 3.0L (2982cc) straight-4 common rail diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger and Intercooler. It has 16 valves and a DOHC (double overhead camshaft) design. Bore is 96 mm and stroke is 103 mm. It generates 170 hp (125 kW) at 3400 rpm, and 260 lbf·ft (352 N·m) of torque at 1800-3400 rpm. Redline of this engine is at 4200 RPM. Compression ratio is 17.9:1.
This engine uses Toyota's D-4D Common Rail fuel injection technology operating at ultra high pressures of up to 135 mpa (1350 bar or about 19,580psig) which is about 8 times more than the pressure of conventional fuel injection systems within a "common rail" that feeds the injectors on all four cylinders (older diesel engines have a separate line leading from the injection pump to each injector). This is combined with a 32-bit ECU which controls fuel quantity, valve-timing, and boost pressure at different engine parameters resulting in best fuel economy and also full utilization of power during acceleration. Pilot injection is also utilized by the common rail fuel system to smooth engine operation. Small amounts of fuel are introduced into the combustion chamber prior to the main injection event, reducing lag time and promoting more continuous and complete combustion. Exterior and interior engine noise is also reduced.
The 1KD engine produces 17% more horsepower with 11% less fuel consumption than its predecessor, the 1KZ engine. Fuel consumption is also 12% more efficient than Toyota's Hybrid synergy drive.
This engine was first used in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and now used in the Toyota Fortuner, Hiace and Toyota Hilux.
Urban (City) 24.6 Imperial MPG or 20.5 US MPG
Extra Urban (Highway) 37.7 Imperial MPG or 31.4 US MPG
Combined (Combined) 41.4 Imperial MPG or 26.1 US MPG ( or 9 MPG better than the US FJ using Super Unleaded Gas)
0-62 MPH was 11.2 Sec
Top Speed was 109 MPH
Why don't we have these in the USA? 597 Miles per 19 gallon tank of diesel verses 291 with Super Unleaded (hwy)... WTH Toyota???
Does any one know where I can get that optional Toyota pop up navigation system? The dealers are still asking $900.
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