FJ cruiser or Xtera (n00b to offroad vehicles)
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WES1977 said:
Also, isn't the FJ Cruiser based upon the Prado chassis? One would think the FJ Cruiser would be sharing a lot with the 4Runner and the GX470, which have been out a few years now.
Of course I haven't studied these models in depth, I'm only making assumptions.
-Andrew
Well... hmm... let me think this over.....
FJCRUISER=Reliability+CoolnessFactor+Doesnt need a "TrailRated" badge.
Xterra= AMC Pacer of the 21st Century;p
But really... I remember the wife wanted an Xterra around 2002. I was kinda ok with it ... until I started talking with hardcore Xterra owners that wheel, camp, out door types... I asked about roll overs.... one of the owners works as an insurance adjuster... he gave me a website that shows thousands of vehicles that have been wrecked... All the Xterra's that rolled had the roofs crushed flat. I showed my wife the photo's and she changed her mind. Im sure they have changed that... hopefully
FJCRUISER=Reliability+CoolnessFactor+Doesnt need a "TrailRated" badge.
Xterra= AMC Pacer of the 21st Century;p
But really... I remember the wife wanted an Xterra around 2002. I was kinda ok with it ... until I started talking with hardcore Xterra owners that wheel, camp, out door types... I asked about roll overs.... one of the owners works as an insurance adjuster... he gave me a website that shows thousands of vehicles that have been wrecked... All the Xterra's that rolled had the roofs crushed flat. I showed my wife the photo's and she changed her mind. Im sure they have changed that... hopefully
MiniPigg said:
2005 is significantly improved. Entirely different car.
I doubt that FJ is much stronger in a rollover. Nothing short of a roll cage will improve things much. That said - do not roll over and wear your seat belt.
I would pick FJ over X - but your FUD is slighlty misplaced in this discussion, I think.
dane said:
doesn't make a difference, xtera is still is a fat girls "car"
swank60 said:
American designed, American built.....
I would also consider '07 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon if you really want all-out off-road capability. Room inside is kinda tight though.
no no not a heep
saigonsmuggler said:
LOL. Thai your funny.
No question, FJC!
saigonsmuggler said:
G-wagens suck ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p ;p
MiniPigg said:
I agree...but, the other SUVs suck even more!
lol btw for those taht were wondering, FJc is 100% japanese built and runs on the 4.0l form the 4runner and suspension of the land cruiser.
I know where you coming from.
The Xterra platform, has its limitations, just like a SRT4 (FWD).
The FJC platform.... better platform, going to last forever, and as for modifications are concerned, there is a lot more you can do to it. From the factory, it comes pretty capable (Rear Locker, ATRAC, etc).
If you go to the trails, I can gaurntee you that you are going to see a lot more FJC's out there compared to the Xterra.
The Xterra platform, has its limitations, just like a SRT4 (FWD).
The FJC platform.... better platform, going to last forever, and as for modifications are concerned, there is a lot more you can do to it. From the factory, it comes pretty capable (Rear Locker, ATRAC, etc).
If you go to the trails, I can gaurntee you that you are going to see a lot more FJC's out there compared to the Xterra.
^ Is your name Mickey?
Also worth noting that the only way to get a rear locker on a new Xterra is to get the "offroad" trim. Not package, trim.
FJTex, what Land Cruiser suspension is the FJC running on?? Surely you don't mean the 100 series.
I personally feel that you get a great vehicle either way you go. The new X's have a great engine and tranny, available locker and traction control that work together, and very similar approach, departure, breakover angles compared to the FJC. What I don't like about the X is the dial to engage 4wd and I wish they would go to a coil spring in the rear.
Obviously the FJC has a great drivetrain setup and it is easy to get the ATRAC to work with the rear locker. I think the FJC has an advantage from an offroading perspective and it has more aftermarket support. What I don't like about the FJC is the view from the driver seat (that is just my opinion), and the door configuration.
Drive both and pick which one you like best.
I personally feel that you get a great vehicle either way you go. The new X's have a great engine and tranny, available locker and traction control that work together, and very similar approach, departure, breakover angles compared to the FJC. What I don't like about the X is the dial to engage 4wd and I wish they would go to a coil spring in the rear.
Obviously the FJC has a great drivetrain setup and it is easy to get the ATRAC to work with the rear locker. I think the FJC has an advantage from an offroading perspective and it has more aftermarket support. What I don't like about the FJC is the view from the driver seat (that is just my opinion), and the door configuration.
Drive both and pick which one you like best.
