Hey guys, I'm here at great personal risk... I'm thinking of committing heresy and selling my 80 to get a 62. What I would like is to hear some opinions from someone who has had, or has driven, both an FJ80 and an FJ62.
My main questions for now are...
1- Mechanically, which is easier to work on? Seems to me it would be the 62 but... thats why I'm asking.
2- What is the parts availability like for the 62 and are lots of parts interchangeable. Like if I order a part at Autozone that they have for an 80 3FE, will it fit a 62? Also, are 62 parts more expensive than 80 parts, and are 62 parts getting particularly scarce?
3- Drivability.... most likely the 80 will be a better ride from the coils, but is the 62 zippier than the 80 since it is lighter? And does that allow for slightly better mileage with the 62?
4- Will the 62 comfortably, and most importantly easily (for the engine's sake), hold 60 or 65 on the highway? (I live in the flats, so no worries of mountain passes.)
5- Lastly, I would like to find if someone lives near Wichita, KS that owns a reasonably well tuned 62 that I could drive to compare to my 80. If so, I would appreciate it greatly.
Anyway, thanks for any answers guys, Michael.
(And don't tell my 80 brethren I've been over here.)
Edit: Thought of one more question. The semi-floater on my 80 is extremely trouble free and reliable. Is it the same axle as the ones on the 62, or is it at least similar in strength and how trouble free it is?