I have been looking at the FJ's since they first came out.
I currently drive a 95 Tacoma 4cyl 4x4 with 285k miles.
I am considering trading her in on an FJ.
In reading up on the differences between the manual and the automatic it appears that the manual transmission is geared a bit lower than the auto and in the past (Read 1995) the manual put a lot more power to the ground than the automatic.
Is this still the case?
I understand the manual is full time 4wd...is that an issue other than slightly lower fuel economy?
Can the full time 4wd be upgraded to be able to shift it in and out of 4wd?
I am used to having to lock the hubs and manually shift it in and out of 4wd so am a bit concerned about the full time feature and how well it works?
I hope to use the truck for light adventure vehicle running around on logging roads, out in the desert but not out rock crawling like I did with the old Rubicon (to expensive to fix what breaks).
I understand the automatic does very well out running around but does the manual transmission put more power to the ground or should I look to an automatic and not loo back (the full time 4wd is a concern as I have no knowledge of how it works or how robust it is or how it will drive in slick conditions)?
What gas mileage should I expect with the manual vs the automatic? Are the factory specs close to correct?
Everyone that I have talked to about their FJ have had the automatics so I don't have much knowledge about the manuals. I have just drive manual transmissions all my life.
I have been looking for quite awhile but am now trying to make a decision on the manual vs automatic then start looking for the right outfit.
Are there any other options that I should be looking at as well (it must have the locking capability to be considered).
Lastly one person told me that I have to run premium gas and not regular, is that true (for $.10 to $15 per gallon more)?
Thank you
Pat
I currently drive a 95 Tacoma 4cyl 4x4 with 285k miles.
I am considering trading her in on an FJ.
In reading up on the differences between the manual and the automatic it appears that the manual transmission is geared a bit lower than the auto and in the past (Read 1995) the manual put a lot more power to the ground than the automatic.
Is this still the case?
I understand the manual is full time 4wd...is that an issue other than slightly lower fuel economy?
Can the full time 4wd be upgraded to be able to shift it in and out of 4wd?
I am used to having to lock the hubs and manually shift it in and out of 4wd so am a bit concerned about the full time feature and how well it works?
I hope to use the truck for light adventure vehicle running around on logging roads, out in the desert but not out rock crawling like I did with the old Rubicon (to expensive to fix what breaks).
I understand the automatic does very well out running around but does the manual transmission put more power to the ground or should I look to an automatic and not loo back (the full time 4wd is a concern as I have no knowledge of how it works or how robust it is or how it will drive in slick conditions)?
What gas mileage should I expect with the manual vs the automatic? Are the factory specs close to correct?
Everyone that I have talked to about their FJ have had the automatics so I don't have much knowledge about the manuals. I have just drive manual transmissions all my life.
I have been looking for quite awhile but am now trying to make a decision on the manual vs automatic then start looking for the right outfit.
Are there any other options that I should be looking at as well (it must have the locking capability to be considered).
Lastly one person told me that I have to run premium gas and not regular, is that true (for $.10 to $15 per gallon more)?
Thank you
Pat