[Chotchy]

Anyone know when dealers are suppose to be getting 2010 FJ's? Every dealer I've called says that they don't know if they are even getting any, and that they're having problems getting 2009's.

Thanks guys.

Hanley

[Cruzrman]

Originally Posted by Chotchy

Anyone know when dealers are suppose to be getting 2010 FJ's? Every dealer I've called says that they don't know if they are even getting any, and that they're having problems getting 2009's.

Thanks guys.

Hanley

I think they have stopped production. They lost over 25 billion dollars last year, and expect a huge loss this year as well.

[Chotchy]

Damn. I was afraid that was the case.

[steveFJ80]

I found this production schedule on another Toyota forum. It is hard to read due to low quality but it shows production in July and port arrivals from August 14 in Portland to August 25 in New York. It looks like this document was from July.

I know that Toyota did not post the 2010 FJ Cruiser on the US web site - it is still the 2009 version with 2009 pricing.

Soon ...

[NotNowI'mDriving]

I can't really read the clip&paste you've included in the thread but I spoke with a few dealers in Los Angeles recently and they told me Toyota had stopped production for a while but they've started again and dealers will be getting shipments of 2009 FJ Cruisers in the coming months. Another dealer told me there were only eight 2009 FJ's scheduled to come to all Southern California dealers in total for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, you can't really trust what dealer's tell you, I don't think they are bad people or trying to lie but frankly they don't care that much (as much as we do) about any specific car let alone FJ Cruisers.
This said, 2009 FJ's didn't show up on Toyota's FJ Page until July of this year I think, probably 2010 FJ's won't show up 'till July 2010 (that'd be my guess) and they'll probably sell the 2010 model thru 2011 or until they’re gone. Personally, I'm looking for a good used low mileage 2008. Few months ago I even saw a Bay Area Dealer with a new 2008 that (my local SoCal dealer looked up on his internal Toyota website) and according to my local dealer they had it on their lot for 20 months.
Yeah, dealers will tell you FJ’s are “rare” but this is not a high volume seller for Toyota, it's an image vehicle and just like OPEC they are trying to limit production to firm up the market price. This makes sense; I’d do the same if I were in their position but just keep in mind something else that is also rare – buyers for this vehicle, that’s us!

My $0.02 - Good Luck...

[steveFJ80]

I have been checking Carmax, a fixed price dealership awaiting the 2010 FJ Cruiser. They didn't have 2009 FJs for several months but I just saw this today, it is a new posting:
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser in Kenosha, WI- 6133599 at carmax.com

Its a brand new 2009 that just arrived in their Wisconsin dealership. It seems like I would be waiting for a long time to see a 2010!

[steveFJ80]

The two reasons I am interested in waiting for the 2010 version is because the engine is rated slightly more fuel efficient (due to dual variable timing?) and the drop of premium fuel requirement/recommendation. I suppose most guys are running regular fuel in their FJs anyway.

[ZARDOZ]

Originally Posted by steveFJ80

The two reasons I am interested in waiting for the 2010 version is because the engine is rated slightly more fuel efficient (due to dual variable timing?) and the drop of premium fuel requirement/recommendation. I suppose most guys are running regular fuel in their FJs anyway.

I still run premium in my '08. Tried regular unleaded once, did not like the way my FJ performed. Will switch only if gas get to high and stays there. At $2.89 now, I can live with it.

[Corey]

My dealer has a new green 2010 in now.
I saw it a little after 3 am driving into work last week, but the green stood out in the dark and caught my eye.
Auburn Toyota Dealer ? Doxon Toyota your Western Washington Toyota Dealer since 1938.

[El Jefe]

Just bought mine last week at Interstate Toyota in Frederick, CO...they are slowly trickling on to the lots. Interstate was the only dealer in CO last week that had any on the lot...

[AGreekBoy]

nicer, anything different about it? did you get the AT or 6MT

[El Jefe]

AT, All Terrain and Convenience packages. The engine doesn't require premium fuel anymore and has a little more torque/hp, and slightly better gas milage numbers than previous years. The turning radius is a little smaller too. I've wanted one since I saw the prototype at the car show here. Everything fell into place last week. I gotta say that after two failed experiments (F350 & Outback), it's nice being back in a Toyota truck once again!

[desmocruiser]

The local dealer had both the new dark green as well as a white/white top in stock last week.

[shane4x4]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

Just bought mine last week at Interstate Toyota in Frederick, CO...they are slowly trickling on to the lots. Interstate was the only dealer in CO last week that had any on the lot...

Great looking FJ

[El Jefe]

Gracias, amigo...it's nice to be back driving a Toyota!

[tigerfj60]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

Gracias, amigo...it's nice to be back driving a Toyota!

How much you get for this FJ I am looking for One?

[El Jefe]

It was stickered at $30700, and I was able to get it for less than that. My final price won't much matter since I had a trade, and put a bunch of cash down. The dealers aren't giving up much on the prices...there's a lower number of them available this year, now in particular, and demand is high. Good for Toyota, bad for buyers! It may get better in a few months after the initial buying frenzy tapers off, and holiday bills kick in.

[uzj100]

Are the pics above 2 different greens or is one dirty and one not dirty? I think 2 different greens, great looking FJs.

[knoll0351]

I'm guessing different lighting...

[kp66]

I finally got my 2010 this week. Made deal 2 months ago and just got it today. Traded the 07 in and i think it was worth it. Just sounds and acts diff when on the gas even though it is such a small increase in power.

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by uzj100

Are the pics above 2 different greens or is one dirty and one not dirty? I think 2 different greens, great looking FJs.

Different lighting. The pic of my truck was taken in the late afternoon, so there was no direct sunlight.

[tigerfj60]

have anyone have the specical trail edition? what is the deferenct between 4x4 fj offroad.

[kjnarmyfj]

any one have pics of the 10 trail team i seen the new wheels ! the new wheels are baddd!! a$$