80 or new fj cruiser

[FirstToy]

Boy, I don't think you guys give enough credit to the FJC. I'll play devils advocate for the FJC-

The only thing I don't like about the FJC is the blind spot. The A-pillars are thick, yes. But they are so on the 4Runner too. First time I got into the 80, I noticed how thin the A-pillars were and it kind of shocked me at the lack of beef compared to my 03 4Runner. Heck any new Toyota SUV's A-pillars are at least 3x as thick as the 80's.
I think that the advances in crash protection and CAD/CAM give the new vehicles a real advantage.

The FJC has alot of charisma, it stands out and can't be mistaken for something else. I think that's great in this cookie-cutter car world.

It is not as tough as the 80. Different era, different market. But, the FJC has a HUGE, HUGE aftermarket and you can do alot with it to bring it into some insane capabilities that are exciting. Maybe the durability is right in line for the intentions of most of the owners anyway.

Sure it's expensive, but as far as new vehicles go, it's not that expensive at all. You've got a proven drivetrain and platform that is bulletproof reliable in it's first run (how many all-new vehicles can say that?); it's a performer on the street as well as the trail and gets good mpg's. You have a factory warranty, great forum support and fit right in with the TLCA and all the runs.

All that for the same price as an Accord or Camry.

 

[Bongo]

The FJ Cruiser is nice, but, in my opinion, the price is a bit high for what you get.

I would rather buy a used 100 series and a used 80 than 1 FJ Cruiser.

 

[Atticus]

maybe there is a reason that a low mileage locked 80 may go fast...?

No kidding. The original poster missed the boat on this one.

Be patient and keep looking.

 

[Tuner]

Please buy the FJC and send me the phone number for that 97 80 series

 

[PDoyle]

Buy the 80!

 

[GXO]

I would buy the 80 then buy an FJC once they get used for a bit

 

[hurricanes99]

I never know what to believe when talking to dealers. After my most recent post I callled the dealer again (yesterday) to check on the status of the pending sale. He said no money had been put down yet (opposite of what was said earlier), but the vehicle was probably still sold. I should know something by lunch time today. If it doesn't work out I will keep looking. If I were to find an 80 w/out lockers what would I be looking at price wise to add arb air lockers front & rear?

 

[Buckums]

if no $ has been put down to hold the truck, go to the dealer with a hand full of $100 bills and I'll bet you get the truth and maybe the truck.

 

[Buckums]

i just saw where it was 300 miles away....credit cards or money orders work too!

 

[reffug]

Go get an 80 with or without lockers. I don't know what ARB's would currently run you but I find them preferable to electric do to the fact that they will lock up regardless of your posistion. i.e. no rolling back and forth.

 

[agomez]

buy a high mileage 80 and a low mileage 100.......