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With the Rav4 coming out for X-Mas, and the NAIAS the next month, a Spring Launch is logical, with the Rav4 to draw traffic through typically slow Dec-Feb, and a new truck to trumpet for the first sales big month of the year.
When is the new HL coming? Fall 06? Spring 07? I would expect it before the Tundra.
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It's funny that as a consumer (thanks to this forum, etc.) I am far better informed about this vehicle than the people selling it. At the same time it is pathetic that the dealership had not even heard of a vehicle that is supposed to be selling within 6 months.
Regarding the FJ's color options,why no british tan? Come on Toyota...
I am unable to go this year to SEMA. But if you are going the South Hall Second level is where the 4x4 SUV & Trucks will be and Toyota has a huge spot in the middle of the hall against the wall. So please get some shots of the FJ and any info possible, hopefully they will have it open!
We need info like expected arrival date, will the back suicide door windows open, & price range. And I guess we need shots of the center console and if there are arm rests. That's all I can think of right now.
I'll be at SEMA next week and I just logged on to ask if there are any specific questions anyone wanted answered.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
-Sale date and price
-Colors
-Rear door windows open?
-Drivers seat height adjustment?
Lose some weight, get in shape and take some pics!
And c'mon I took 500 photos last year for my client in two days. Yes the back and feet were killing but you have gotta hook it up with photos!
And FJ is not nearly in the same ugliness league as Aztek and, now, Subaru B9 Tribeca. What on earth were Subaru designers thinking? Someone parks a Tribeca on the street not far from where I live, and I see it several times a week. It almost never fails to strike me with its ugliness. The front looks like a face of some seriously hideous monster, who has a square mouth and square eyes 45 degrees above the mouth. Brrrrrr..... :surprise:
Now the FJ to my eye seems to be a cross between two very charismatic vehicles, the Mini Cooper with its contrasting roof and the Hummer. I love the unique fun individualistic styling and applaud Toyota for being more venturesome.
For an inexpensive truck the FJ has amazing details and innovation in its design. What a pleasure to see a ground breaking new design that will make our roads more interesting.
Of course there will always be a large majority that is uncomfortable with indivdiualism and Toyota has mastered this market also. As you know sometimes it takes time for people to acclimate to new styling. I remember the Nissan 300 ZX put off many people who refered to it as a squashed bug before the styling caught on as a major hit. I suspect it will be the same with our FJ.
With auto passion and Happy Halloween
Later Haters! :mad:
I need something that is fun to drive, has a manual transmission and gets at least in the low 20's for mileage.
Toyota will sell a bunch of these, especially if Jeep screws up the new Wrangler next year.
With appreciation...........
Thank you!
Check out this green color.
up looks of that stock(lame)bumper. that will be the first thing I put on my FJ. Now if I can
get one in tan.....
Even Chrysler is beating them to the punch
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=16&article_id=9834
Does anyone know if a winch would be available at a dealer's? I am not too sure what they mean by "SEMA Member products." on the sticker.
Also, no mention of an automatic transmission!
AHHH MAN you can get into the FJ at SEMA as I expected!!!!
Check out the light colors on the climent control, ARB compressor, & Locker buttons.
Now for a spare winch and compressor
And last what a great idea to create storage on the rear hatch door!!! :shades:
THanks Scott whoever you are for posting these!!!!!
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That's not correct. GM is predicting 20 mpg combined, unadjusted. The adjusted mpg will be 15% less than that. And the city mpg will be well below the combined value.
Thanks for the pics and info. I still hate that stick shift design... looks more like a sex toy. Also, with so many manufacturers equiping their cars for iPODS these days I can't believe there is no input. Finally, if this is coming out in early 2006, why would they label this vehicle a 2007?
I am wondering, if you get the locking rear option does that eliminate the locking center?
Production starts first week of January
First US sales in early-Feb
Price: "Lower-mid 20's"
Mileage "Not EPA tested yet between 4x4 truck and 6 cyl Forerunner
White roof will be standard on all FJ's
First year colors: Blue, Yellow, Silver and Black. Tan will come later
The drivers seat does have a height adjuster
The floor does not fold flat, each section is on a different level.
There is acceptable real leg room, but is claustrophobic back there. The rear door window is even smaller inside than it looks from the outside. It is glued in place.
The side view is similar to an airplane seat when the post is next to you. You have to lean about a foot forward to be able to see out. and it's about as small as a airplane window too.