Have you passed an FJ in your FJ yet?

SunFuCru · 06-10-06, 09:06 AM

I did yestereday. I was on rt. 128 near Waltham, MA. Iam in a Yellow and passed a silver. Any of you out there?

It is fun to finally come across another on the highway.

greytandy · 06-10-06, 09:21 AM

My wife and I were winery hopping over Memorial Day weekend in the NY Finger Lakes region. Would you believe another B/W (Black/White) FJC pulled up to the same winery where we were tasting? Somebody should have taken a picture. I have yet to see another B/W FJC (on the road) in the DC metro area.

SunFuCru · 06-10-06, 09:48 AM

Finger Lakes are beautiful. I'd like to own a vacation home on Keuka in the future. I visited Keuka for a week or so every summer growing up.

I'll have to drag my wife out that way. Ever been to Bully Hill?

Dead-Reckoning · 06-10-06, 10:58 AM

three weeks after I bought my FJ VoodoBlue I passed by a couple on the freeway with a Fj sunfusion, it's funny they saw me from the distance behind and I drove up right beside them and Honk my horn, and they did too..good feeling to see another one.

nuclearlemon · 06-10-06, 11:48 AM

dang...and i was just impressed when i saw one in the home desperate parking lot (of course, i was driving a pickup, not one of my many early cruisers

)

jjbodean1970 · 06-10-06, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SunFuCru

Finger Lakes are beautiful. I'd like to own a vacation home on Keuka in the future. I visited Keuka for a week or so every summer growing up.

I'll have to drag my wife out that way. Ever been to Bully Hill?

been to bully hill. my wife was in rochester for a year during her fellowship and we would make trips to the finger lakes when i would fly up to see her. the vineyards are very cool, but i found the wine to be fairly bad overall.

greytandy · 06-10-06, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SunFuCru

Finger Lakes are beautiful. I'd like to own a vacation home on Keuka in the future. I visited Keuka for a week or so every summer growing up.

I'll have to drag my wife out that way. Ever been to Bully Hill?

We were at Keuka last summer, but by-passed Bully Hill because it was so crowded. The best winery is Wiemer on Seneca. Best Riesling up there.

sos10 · 06-10-06, 02:12 PM

In LA I see at least one a day.. and we all wave and use the horn

vegasgolds · 06-10-06, 04:51 PM

I own a voodoo blue fj and last Saturday I seen two silver ones within blocks of each other. The first on e pulled into the gas station I was at. After fueling up I went over and approached him about his silver fj. I noticed that he had just bought it from Fletcher Jones toyota. I asked how you like it. He replied,"I only bought it because I just totalled my other vehicle and I thought it was cute." Not the response I was expecting and the fact he was kind of short with me. The other fj I say was just 2 blocks away and was also silver. I did my best to catch up to him to see if he would be more friendly. When we got to a stop light, I was sitting in the lane right beside him and not once the whole time that light was red did he look over at me. So when the light turned green I just took off on him in search of a fj of any other color. Several weeks earlier I pulled into a parking lot that had a twin brother of my fj. No one was around at the time but when I turned my fj around out came a family from a restuarant from about 300 feet away. When they got over by us they told me they wanted to park away from everyone else. So we sat there for about 5 to 10 minutes discussing what we were going to do to our fj's. Much more pleasant folks and more knowledgeable about the fj too. I guess the people who bought theirs as soon as they were available know more about the vehicle compared to the people who are just buying right now. I guess these people just got lucky to be on the lot when one wasn't spoken for and thought to themselves "this is a cute car?"

By the way I was the 3rd one to buy one in Las Vegas, March 25th,2006.

Bostonian1976 · 06-11-06, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vegasgolds

I own a voodoo blue fj and last Saturday I seen two silver ones within blocks of each other. The first on e pulled into the gas station I was at. After fueling up I went over and approached him about his silver fj. I noticed that he had just bought it from Fletcher Jones toyota. I asked how you like it. He replied,"I only bought it because I just totalled my other vehicle and I thought it was cute." Not the response I was expecting and the fact he was kind of short with me. The other fj I say was just 2 blocks away and was also silver. I did my best to catch up to him to see if he would be more friendly. When we got to a stop light, I was sitting in the lane right beside him and not once the whole time that light was red did he look over at me. So when the light turned green I just took off on him in search of a fj of any other color. Several weeks earlier I pulled into a parking lot that had a twin brother of my fj. No one was around at the time but when I turned my fj around out came a family from a restuarant from about 300 feet away. When they got over by us they told me they wanted to park away from everyone else. So we sat there for about 5 to 10 minutes discussing what we were going to do to our fj's. Much more pleasant folks and more knowledgeable about the fj too. I guess the people who bought theirs as soon as they were available know more about the vehicle compared to the people who are just buying right now. I guess these people just got lucky to be on the lot when one wasn't spoken for and thought to themselves "this is a cute car?"

By the way I was the 3rd one to buy one in Las Vegas, March 25th,2006.

I drive a silver MT6 and I beep and wave with every one I see

Dead-Reckoning · 06-11-06, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vegasgolds

I own a voodoo blue fj and last Saturday I seen two silver ones within blocks of each other. The first on e pulled into the gas station I was at. After fueling up I went over and approached him about his silver fj. I noticed that he had just bought it from Fletcher Jones toyota. I asked how you like it. He replied,"I only bought it because I just totalled my other vehicle and I thought it was cute." Not the response I was expecting and the fact he was kind of short with me. The other fj I say was just 2 blocks away and was also silver. I did my best to catch up to him to see if he would be more friendly. When we got to a stop light, I was sitting in the lane right beside him and not once the whole time that light was red did he look over at me. So when the light turned green I just took off on him in search of a fj of any other color. Several weeks earlier I pulled into a parking lot that had a twin brother of my fj. No one was around at the time but when I turned my fj around out came a family from a restuarant from about 300 feet away. When they got over by us they told me they wanted to park away from everyone else. So we sat there for about 5 to 10 minutes discussing what we were going to do to our fj's. Much more pleasant folks and more knowledgeable about the fj too. I guess the people who bought theirs as soon as they were available know more about the vehicle compared to the people who are just buying right now. I guess these people just got lucky to be on the lot when one wasn't spoken for and thought to themselves "this is a cute car?"

By the way I was the 3rd one to buy one in Las Vegas, March 25th,2006.

I bought mine March 27, 2006..

Fo-runna · 06-11-06, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SunFuCru

I did yestereday. I was on rt. 128 near Waltham, MA. Iam in a Yellow and passed a silver. Any of you out there?

It is fun to finally come across another on the highway.

All the time now. I always wave.

brian · 06-11-06, 07:05 PM

passed one in the 40, guy apparently did'nt read the sales magazine or look at his bezel....

EAST TX FJ · 06-12-06, 03:13 AM

Theres only like 3 other ones in my town and mines the only blue one and the only one with any mods, but any time i see another one i wave but they cant see me because i have not so legal tint all the way around.

k9crazy · 06-13-06, 12:09 PM

Mine is silver, bought it March 25. Dealer told me I was the first in Atlanta (not so sure I believe him, but hey, it would be cool). Saw another silver just like mine about a month later at Lowes. I stuck my business card in the window with a note that said "nice ride." I came back to my truck later and his card was in my window and said "you too

." Good guy...

I love this one though...the day I bought mine I headed north up 400 in Atlanta and a guy in a sweet stock 60 passed and nearly wrenched his neck looking at my FJC, then rolled down his window, gave me like 4 thumbs up, turned and dialed his cell phone and then talked and pointed for about 2 miles. I love it when the old school cruisers recognize FJC's as part of the "club."

vegasgolds · 06-13-06, 11:33 PM

Mine is silver, bought it March 25. Dealer told me I was the first in Atlanta (not so sure I believe him, but hey, it would be cool). Saw another silver just like mine about a month later at Lowes. I stuck my business card in the window with a note that said "nice ride." I came back to my truck later and his card was in my window and said "you too

." Good guy...

like I said in my letter, people who bought theirs early are more knowledgeable than the ones who are purchasing now thus making them more friendly. We have something in common, March 25th, 2006.

vegasgolds · 06-13-06, 11:40 PM

Quote: k9crazy

Mine is silver, bought it March 25. Dealer told me I was the first in Atlanta (not so sure I believe him, but hey, it would be cool). Saw another silver just like mine about a month later at Lowes. I stuck my business card in the window with a note that said "nice ride." I came back to my truck later and his card was in my window and said "you too

." Good guy...

like I said in my letter, people who bought theirs early are more knowledgeable than the ones who are purchasing now thus making them more friendly. We have something in common, March 25th, 2006.

Warren Peck · 06-14-06, 05:34 AM

I live in DC, and spend a lot of time in and around the Beltway. I have seen a sun fusion in Rockville, a Titanium in Silver Spring, another Titanium in College Park, and a Voodoo Blue like mine in Fairfax. I haven't seen a black or a cherry yet other than at the local dealers. I honked and waved at a couple of them, and one waved back. I stopped and talked to another, and we both loved them, but his was an automatic

I also passed a couple of FJ60's, who waved and wanted to see it! That was cool. All the new "yuppie" cruiser types seem to ignore it. Of course, in DC appearances are everything, and they never intended to get thiers dirty.

I'm sorry, but IMHO some people really should be driving minivans instead of an SUV, especially something as amazing as a cruiser.

greytandy · 06-14-06, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Warren Peck

Of course, in DC appearances are everything, and they never intended to get thiers dirty.

I'm sorry, but IMHO some people really should be driving minivans instead of an SUV, especially something as amazing as a cruiser.

Yeah, too many "boulevard SUVs" around here.

As I posted in another thread, look for an overweight, middle-aged guy with a shaved head in a black/white FJC. That would be me. BTW, took it offroad in the large expanse of open fields behind my house in Montgomery County. Great fun. Slide down a hill or two (going way too fast!), but luckily nothing at the bottom.

I'm planning a trip to Paragon in PA later in early Fall. Can't wait to get it really dirty.

Warren Peck · 06-14-06, 09:21 AM

I'll keep my eyes open for you. Maybe we can hook up when you go to PA. BTW, if you want to see just how much you can roll your clinometer, there is a great construction site just next to the IKEA in Beltsville, where they are excavating for a new shopping center and wetlands. There are a couple of huge and very steep dirt mounds that are a lot of fun to climb, though coming down from the top is a bit nerve wracking!

greytandy · 06-14-06, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Warren Peck

BTW, if you want to see just how much you can roll your clinometer, there is a great construction site just next to the IKEA in Beltsville, where they are excavating for a new shopping center and wetlands. There are a couple of huge and very steep dirt mounds that are a lot of fun to climb, though coming down from the top is a bit nerve wracking!

Cool. I drive by there every day on my commute. I'll check it out. I guess you have to sneak in at off hours to prevent being chased away!

Max.Powerzz · 06-15-06, 11:28 AM

Hey, if you haven't already you guys should come to our next Capitol Land Cruiser Club meeting: http://www.clcc.org/. We also have a space here on Mud: http://forum.ih8mud.com/va-dc-md-capital-land-cruiser-club/. There are a couple of guys with FJ Cruisers in the club. Okay, hijack over.

greytandy · 06-15-06, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Max.Powerzz

Hey, if you haven't already you guys should come to our next Capitol Land Cruiser Club meeting: http://www.clcc.org/. We also have a space here on Mud: http://forum.ih8mud.com/forumdisplay.php?f=79. There are a couple of guys with FJ Cruisers in the club. Okay, hijack over.

I'd love to, but Springfield is a loooong, painful trek from Olney.

Max.Powerzz · 06-15-06, 06:26 PM

Actually, we meet in Alexandria less than 5 minutes from National Airport at a Toyota dealership, still a hike for you but if you're in DC it's close.

And so I'm not a total hijacker I've waved at one blue fj cruiser from my 62 but got no reply...maybe it's the square headlights.

SATXChelus · 06-15-06, 09:42 PM

I've seen 2 so far in San Antonio. A blue and a black one. Both waved. I actually saw 2 more on a trucks on I10 between Houston and San Antonio the other day.

Warren Peck · 06-20-06, 11:13 AM

If you see a blue one in San Antone, look at the plates and see if they are from DC. I am down that way pretty frequently, and will be heading through SA early next month!

Warren Peck · 06-20-06, 11:17 AM

I forgot, I was at the Airport in Philly yesterday, and parked next to a Titanium one in the economy lot. It still had temp tags on it. I left them a note to come visit IH8MUD and say hello.

Commando · 06-20-06, 03:06 PM

i did twice. neither of us did anything. there are only 2 in this area, i'm a black FJ, he's a blue. i will say though, at a traffic light, i passed a jeep wrangler rubicon and an xterra. lol, they were both checking out the FJ. the jeep had a sizeable lift, but his tires were still smaller and his window was under mine. but back to the FJ. one of the times i passed the other FJ was at night. i remember saying to myself, "Wow, what a big truck that is, and what big lights" and then i realize, between the lights on the mirrors, and the white roof that became visible only when i was about to pass it, that it was another FJ.

06-10-06, 09:06 AM	#1
SunFuCru IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 45	Have you passed an FJ in your FJ yet? I did yestereday. I was on rt. 128 near Waltham, MA. Iam in a Yellow and passed a silver. Any of you out there? It is fun to finally come across another on the highway.

06-10-06, 11:48 AM	#5
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,987	dang...and i was just impressed when i saw one in the home desperate parking lot (of course, i was driving a pickup, not one of my many early cruisers ) __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

06-10-06, 04:51 PM	#9
vegasgolds IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Henderson, NV (Anthem) Posts: 49	silver owners not very friendly I own a voodoo blue fj and last Saturday I seen two silver ones within blocks of each other. The first on e pulled into the gas station I was at. After fueling up I went over and approached him about his silver fj. I noticed that he had just bought it from Fletcher Jones toyota. I asked how you like it. He replied,"I only bought it because I just totalled my other vehicle and I thought it was cute." Not the response I was expecting and the fact he was kind of short with me. The other fj I say was just 2 blocks away and was also silver. I did my best to catch up to him to see if he would be more friendly. When we got to a stop light, I was sitting in the lane right beside him and not once the whole time that light was red did he look over at me. So when the light turned green I just took off on him in search of a fj of any other color. Several weeks earlier I pulled into a parking lot that had a twin brother of my fj. No one was around at the time but when I turned my fj around out came a family from a restuarant from about 300 feet away. When they got over by us they told me they wanted to park away from everyone else. So we sat there for about 5 to 10 minutes discussing what we were going to do to our fj's. Much more pleasant folks and more knowledgeable about the fj too. I guess the people who bought theirs as soon as they were available know more about the vehicle compared to the people who are just buying right now. I guess these people just got lucky to be on the lot when one wasn't spoken for and thought to themselves "this is a cute car?" By the way I was the 3rd one to buy one in Las Vegas, March 25th,2006. Last edited by vegasgolds; 11-22-06 at 08:46 PM.

06-11-06, 07:05 PM	#13
brian springfield user Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lebanon,pa TLCA# 6955 Posts: 2,712	passed one in the 40, guy apparently did'nt read the sales magazine or look at his bezel.... __________________ it's only metal, we can out think it. 77-fj40 20th anniversary edition 87-fj60 216K mile DDer 93-fzj80 mall crawler toyota material distribution center. your source for Factory Service Manuals. they're alot cheaper than you think. 1-800-622-2033

06-12-06, 03:13 AM	#14
EAST TX FJ IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 46	Theres only like 3 other ones in my town and mines the only blue one and the only one with any mods, but any time i see another one i wave but they cant see me because i have not so legal tint all the way around. __________________ 2007 Voodoo Blue FJ Cruiser Flat black stock 17's, 285/70/17 Goodyear Wrangler Mtr's, All-Pro lift Plans- All-Pro front bumper, rock sliders

06-10-06, 09:21 AM	#2
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,111	My wife and I were winery hopping over Memorial Day weekend in the NY Finger Lakes region. Would you believe another B/W (Black/White) FJC pulled up to the same winery where we were tasting? Somebody should have taken a picture. I have yet to see another B/W FJC (on the road) in the DC metro area.

06-10-06, 09:48 AM	#3
SunFuCru IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 45	Finger Lakes are beautiful. I'd like to own a vacation home on Keuka in the future. I visited Keuka for a week or so every summer growing up. I'll have to drag my wife out that way. Ever been to Bully Hill?

06-10-06, 10:58 AM	#4
Dead-Reckoning IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 44	three weeks after I bought my FJ VoodoBlue I passed by a couple on the freeway with a Fj sunfusion, it's funny they saw me from the distance behind and I drove up right beside them and Honk my horn, and they did too..good feeling to see another one.

06-10-06, 02:12 PM	#8
sos10 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: touring the USA, LA is homebase Posts: 53	In LA I see at least one a day.. and we all wave and use the horn

06-13-06, 12:09 PM	#15
k9crazy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA TLCA# 16079 Posts: 1,582	All Silver owners are not mean... Mine is silver, bought it March 25. Dealer told me I was the first in Atlanta (not so sure I believe him, but hey, it would be cool). Saw another silver just like mine about a month later at Lowes. I stuck my business card in the window with a note that said "nice ride." I came back to my truck later and his card was in my window and said "you too ." Good guy... I love this one though...the day I bought mine I headed north up 400 in Atlanta and a guy in a sweet stock 60 passed and nearly wrenched his neck looking at my FJC, then rolled down his window, gave me like 4 thumbs up, turned and dialed his cell phone and then talked and pointed for about 2 miles. I love it when the old school cruisers recognize FJC's as part of the "club." __________________ Heather '07 FJ Cruiser and 1973 FJ55 Upstate Cruisers - Land Use Officer SFWDA - Director of Land Management Georgia Cruisers TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO

06-13-06, 11:33 PM	#16
vegasgolds IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Henderson, NV (Anthem) Posts: 49	Mine is silver, bought it March 25. Dealer told me I was the first in Atlanta (not so sure I believe him, but hey, it would be cool). Saw another silver just like mine about a month later at Lowes. I stuck my business card in the window with a note that said "nice ride." I came back to my truck later and his card was in my window and said "you too ." Good guy... like I said in my letter, people who bought theirs early are more knowledgeable than the ones who are purchasing now thus making them more friendly. We have something in common, March 25th, 2006.

06-13-06, 11:40 PM	#17
vegasgolds IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Henderson, NV (Anthem) Posts: 49	silver owners Quote: k9crazy Mine is silver, bought it March 25. Dealer told me I was the first in Atlanta (not so sure I believe him, but hey, it would be cool). Saw another silver just like mine about a month later at Lowes. I stuck my business card in the window with a note that said "nice ride." I came back to my truck later and his card was in my window and said "you too ." Good guy... like I said in my letter, people who bought theirs early are more knowledgeable than the ones who are purchasing now thus making them more friendly. We have something in common, March 25th, 2006.

06-14-06, 05:34 AM	#18
Warren Peck IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28	DC Cruisers- Not just Motorcycles anymore I live in DC, and spend a lot of time in and around the Beltway. I have seen a sun fusion in Rockville, a Titanium in Silver Spring, another Titanium in College Park, and a Voodoo Blue like mine in Fairfax. I haven't seen a black or a cherry yet other than at the local dealers. I honked and waved at a couple of them, and one waved back. I stopped and talked to another, and we both loved them, but his was an automatic I also passed a couple of FJ60's, who waved and wanted to see it! That was cool. All the new "yuppie" cruiser types seem to ignore it. Of course, in DC appearances are everything, and they never intended to get thiers dirty. I'm sorry, but IMHO some people really should be driving minivans instead of an SUV, especially something as amazing as a cruiser.

06-14-06, 09:21 AM	#20
Warren Peck IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28	I'll keep my eyes open for you. Maybe we can hook up when you go to PA. BTW, if you want to see just how much you can roll your clinometer, there is a great construction site just next to the IKEA in Beltsville, where they are excavating for a new shopping center and wetlands. There are a couple of huge and very steep dirt mounds that are a lot of fun to climb, though coming down from the top is a bit nerve wracking!

06-15-06, 11:28 AM	#22
Max.Powerzz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 hours from Moab TLCA# 11382 Posts: 341	Hey, if you haven't already you guys should come to our next Capitol Land Cruiser Club meeting: http://www.clcc.org/. We also have a space here on Mud: http://forum.ih8mud.com/va-dc-md-capital-land-cruiser-club/. There are a couple of guys with FJ Cruisers in the club. Okay, hijack over. __________________ Character is what you are in the dark '88 fj62 (the perfect blend of a pig and a ) '73 fj55 (gone the way of all the earth )

06-15-06, 06:26 PM	#24
Max.Powerzz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 hours from Moab TLCA# 11382 Posts: 341	Actually, we meet in Alexandria less than 5 minutes from National Airport at a Toyota dealership, still a hike for you but if you're in DC it's close. And so I'm not a total hijacker I've waved at one blue fj cruiser from my 62 but got no reply...maybe it's the square headlights. __________________ Character is what you are in the dark '88 fj62 (the perfect blend of a pig and a ) '73 fj55 (gone the way of all the earth )

06-15-06, 09:42 PM	#25
SATXChelus IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 27	I've seen 2 so far in San Antonio. A blue and a black one. Both waved. I actually saw 2 more on a trucks on I10 between Houston and San Antonio the other day.

06-20-06, 11:13 AM	#26
Warren Peck IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28	A Texan with Yankee Plates If you see a blue one in San Antone, look at the plates and see if they are from DC. I am down that way pretty frequently, and will be heading through SA early next month! __________________ VUDUBLU FJC- Stick, of course, fully loaded. BOHICA!

06-20-06, 11:17 AM	#27
Warren Peck IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28	Philly I forgot, I was at the Airport in Philly yesterday, and parked next to a Titanium one in the economy lot. It still had temp tags on it. I left them a note to come visit IH8MUD and say hello. __________________ VUDUBLU FJC- Stick, of course, fully loaded. BOHICA!

06-20-06, 03:06 PM	#28
Commando IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ, god help me. Posts: 30	i did twice. neither of us did anything. there are only 2 in this area, i'm a black FJ, he's a blue. i will say though, at a traffic light, i passed a jeep wrangler rubicon and an xterra. lol, they were both checking out the FJ. the jeep had a sizeable lift, but his tires were still smaller and his window was under mine. but back to the FJ. one of the times i passed the other FJ was at night. i remember saying to myself, "Wow, what a big truck that is, and what big lights" and then i realize, between the lights on the mirrors, and the white roof that became visible only when i was about to pass it, that it was another FJ.