I have had two FJ60's a couple 4Runners and a Sequoia, but no 40's. I have been looking at BJ40's, shying away from FJ40's as the engine is a rats nest of CA emissions I dreaded with my FJ60's. BJ's are exempt. So there is my dirty laundry. My question is what is your opinion of actually living with one? Yes, "go drive one" is a good idea but where I live they are extinct. So, questions:
- lot's of negatives about "long drives" that focus on the word "don't". Is it the short wheelbase, stiff ride or?
- lot's of positives about diesel engines except... most of the available BJ's are from Costa Rica and I really have no idea how well they are maintained. True, a compression check would help. And you can always put in new injectors... but main/rod bearings, seals... gawd knows what else... No one wants to start with a $6K engine rebuild.
- "noisy", "drives like a broken truck", jarring, rattles..... oooooookay..... figured that.
- I take short 100 mile trips fishing. The FWD is important in the spring and fall with mud and snow. I don't know if 40's have any sort of limited slip rear but I am researching that.
- A heater is really needed at 5AM in the spring. CR imports don't have heaters but, apparently, after market heaters are available.
- top speed... going downhill with a tail wind, 60. If you have a 5 speed, 67.
So, what is it REALLY like living with a BJ40? Good news, bad news, news.... opinions, how ever tainted, are greatly appreciated.
Thank you !
- lot's of negatives about "long drives" that focus on the word "don't". Is it the short wheelbase, stiff ride or?
- lot's of positives about diesel engines except... most of the available BJ's are from Costa Rica and I really have no idea how well they are maintained. True, a compression check would help. And you can always put in new injectors... but main/rod bearings, seals... gawd knows what else... No one wants to start with a $6K engine rebuild.
- "noisy", "drives like a broken truck", jarring, rattles..... oooooookay..... figured that.
- I take short 100 mile trips fishing. The FWD is important in the spring and fall with mud and snow. I don't know if 40's have any sort of limited slip rear but I am researching that.
- A heater is really needed at 5AM in the spring. CR imports don't have heaters but, apparently, after market heaters are available.
- top speed... going downhill with a tail wind, 60. If you have a 5 speed, 67.
So, what is it REALLY like living with a BJ40? Good news, bad news, news.... opinions, how ever tainted, are greatly appreciated.
Thank you !
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