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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser User Reviews

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 17 reviews

  • Performance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Appearance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 8 reviews
"power" 7 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"seat" 2 reviews

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lostmykeys writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review
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Tough, solid... Toyota.

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Blind spots, back seat access, no map lights

lostmykeys
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My Fj Cruiser — Performance: Couldn't ask for better acceleration for a 4300 lb box on wheels. It's got the same V-6 as the base 4Runner, but variable valve timing for smoother, more responsive power. Braking and handling are, again, good for its size and shape. Off-road performance is stellar- I've driven tons of Jeeps, a hand-full of Land Rovers, and one Hummer H3, and it will go places (and get out of places) none of the rest could. Beefier tires and 4x4 helps. Build Quality: It's a Toyota SUV. Appearance: judge for yourself. I like it, some of my friends won't be seen in it. It doesn't look like anything else on the road. Blind spots took a lot of getting used to. Interior is no more or less than anybody needs. No leather heated seats or sunroof, and a cramped back seat, but great head room and driver/front passenger comfort. Water-resistant washable floor and cloth seats. NO MAP LIGHTS!! WHAT??? Cost of ownership: On my best tank, i've gotten 22mpg. The worst has been 16 mpg. Premium fuel will get an extra mile or two per gallon for most drivers. I used synthetic oil at 15K miles, and it was $60 for me to do it in my driveway with a K&N filter. Dino oil changes with a Fram filter are free at the dealership for 3 years for me. This car is a blast to drive off-road, and a tolerable road vehicle as SUV's go.

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BRUZER2 writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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Tuff, All terrain and fun to play around.

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should only be sold to those that want to have fun

BRUZER2
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I Will Never Go Back To Any Other Vehicle And If I Can Talk My Wife Into It I Will Get Another. — I have owned pickup trucks and SUV's, I have heard this FJ gets poor gas milage and on windy days you feel it and I have heard the seats are not comfortable. I love this vehicle and I call it the all terrain vehicle that will do anything and go anywhere. If you want really good gas milage buy a small car. If you complain about wind? drive any other SUV or truck and compare. If you don't like the interior? why did you buy this in the first place unless the dealer held a guun to your head. This is a vehicle that is meant for anything, anytime or anywhere without a problem and they are pretty comfy. I am 6'3" and 245lbs and this has more room than my wifes expensive SUV? This is a vehicle that will live on longer than any that try to compare and still look good. Craig

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Sheraz writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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ITs performance and looks

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the interior is a bit lame but still its good

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Fj Crusier — Its performance is really good as a offroad vehicle it is better than yukon and tahoe, besides it is very affordable as in for gas , its appearance is very rigid and firm, it is a very fun car to drive as well.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Omer writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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how it look

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nothing

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One Rule, Your Rule — one of the best cars out there for a daily driving automobile the performance is not the best but its better than other cars like jeep, this car is very fun to drive because in the city you can drive over almost anything on your way

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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David writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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It's a beautiful rig that keeps pulling everywhere off-road

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Rear visibility is nil, especially with an oversized spare

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Best 4x4 Ever — The FJ is is so well built and performs so well off-road that anyone on the trail with you will complain you're going too fast and their teeth are rattling out of their skulls. All the while you'll be wondering where everyone behind you went - they can't keep up. Shoulda bought an FJ, chump.

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Mike writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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All pros

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No cons, but the white top being ugly :)

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Love Everything, But The White Top. — Even with the stock suspension and wheels/tires, it wheeled well, but with lift wheels and tires it's amazing.

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Krishna writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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off-roading

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Mileage

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Not A Soccer Mums Suv — FJCruiser is for adventurous souls. I like this truck a lot and enjoy my ride every single day. Ample of space to fit in all your junk anywhere you go. Offroad performance is unmatched and equally drives good on the road. Postive: Off-roading, reliability, King of the road(u feel), looks good, ample of cargo space. Negative: Mileage, suicide doors. Caution:- this is not a soccer mums SUV.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Peter writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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goes anywhere

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fuel mileage isnt what was advertised

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Glad I Have One, Miss The Cargo Space Of The 4-runner — Great everyday driver tank. Been highcentered twice but never stuck. Water level to just below the doorhandles, no leaks, aftermarket tires and a two inch lift kit for the thirty ones. Great fun when off the daily traveled highways and biways.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Bryant writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Review
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not like all other suv's on the road

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it sucks gas

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Get It — Love it. fun to drive, 4 wheel works great. runs great but im thinking about getting a trd supercharger for it since its not my dailt driver and i could use the extra power when going to to the mountains to go snowboarding.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Stanislav writes:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Baja 1000 Review
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switch off al electronics and have FUN

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if you have BIG family

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Fj — Stock handling is not perfect, because of front soft suspension. Because of stupid bumper and many sharp corners in front of the car, after carwash or rain even after 20 min. drops are still flying and hiting front screan. itrerior should have more places to keep something inside, when ever somebody site in the car they can see everthing. exterior needed less sharp corners and i till now don't know why they fix that stupid plastic on the hood(WAANA BE AIR INTAKE)))) cheap 4x4, good fuel consumptions and cheap to maintain and tune. yes it is fun to drive if you know how to have fun;)

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $20,919 Average Instant Market Value $21,816 Average Instant Market Value $20,840 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 21 21
Horsepower 239 205 236
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 27.9 46.4 42.1
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.9 41.0 41.8

Reviews From Other Years

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Reviews

Best Affordable 4 Wheel Drive On Planet Earth. By rgc77

The fuel tank is not big enough, it took a little getting use to the big mirrors on the doors because they sometimes leave a blind spot on the drivers side at intersections, and i hate the traction co... Read More

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this car is the newest i got, it has great performance and is good for off-roading, trips for the family. but the speed isn't great, it only got a speed of 180, which is not that fast, but the car is... Read More

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2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Reviews

Its A Nice Drive For A Family Of 4 (max) By Zeeshan

performance is quite better than compared to its counterparts. the build quality is not that good since the body isnt strong as a landcruiser or patrol. not an expensive car to keep. it looks really n... Read More

All Terain,, Funbee By Moe

Build Quality: perfect Car Comparisons: alot,,best in over all pespective taking the reagon into consideration Performance: great More About My Car: cheap,,nice,, tough,,does the job Read More

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Reviews

Enjoyable And Fun Ride That Shines Off Road By lanzat

I will follow up after I have owned the vehicle for more than two weeks, thus far it has been a fun ride and has been surprisingly comfortable. The blind spot comments I observed in the reviews and on... Read More

I Love This Car By JunisLLC

set aside the gas mileage, which is a nominal factor when it comes to driving a car that you truly enjoy. This vehicle is definitely a joy car. what I love about this car is while I'm on the road, I s... Read More

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