Signed the papers, pick up in two weeks

[tailfins]

Eighty percent projected resale value in three years! Get 'em before they're gone. Mine is cement colored. Buy, don't lease since there are no lease incentives on this vehicle.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2014/toyota/fj_cruiser/photos/exterior/rear_view.html
(http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2014/toyota/fj_cruiser/photos/exterior/rear_view.html)


<tbody>
Ownership Summary







Over 5 years this car costs 20.69% less to own than similar vehicles.







5 Year Ownership Cost Breakdown






Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
5 YEAR TOTAL


Maintenance
$0
$16
$607
$829
$581
$2,033


Repairs
$0
$0
$80
$172
$350
$602


Fuel
$2,608
$2,650
$2,692
$2,735
$2,779
$13,464


Depreciation
$4,307
$319
$347
$254
($19)
$5,208


Financing
$1,118
$890
$653
$406
$144
$3,211


Insurance
$1,342
$1,342
$1,342
$1,342
$1,342
$6,710


State Fees
$123
$91
$91
$86
$86
$477


Yearly Totals
$9,498
$5,308
$5,812
$5,824
$5,263
$31,705


5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles
$38,265


Difference
($6,560)



Excellent


Click here to check rebates/incentives that also affect overall ownership costs. (http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2014/toyota/fj_cruiser/base_sport_utility/349/rebates/)


Value Rating











Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2014/toyota/fj_cruiser/cost_of_ownership/#ixzz2vQvLIeXp (http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2014/toyota/fj_cruiser/cost_of_ownership/#ixzz2vQvLIeXp)

</tbody>


http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2014/toyota/fj_cruiser/cost_of_ownership/

[fj1200]

4x4 hopefully?

[tailfins]

4x4 hopefully?

Yes, since they are about to become collectable, I bought the most sought after variety I could get. Not only is it 4x4, it has the best upgrade package with 17 in wheels, roof rack, back up camera and alarm, XM radio, bluetooth, etc. Now I want to go places this Summer in Labrador that most vehicles can't go.

[jimnyc]

Nice! I love my Toyota. I think I'd get another 4 Runner if I were to get a new one today, but I also like the Highlander as a family vehicle. Best of luck with her!!

[fj1200]

Yes, since they are about to become collectable, I bought the most sought after variety I could get. Not only is it 4x4, it has the best upgrade package with 17 in wheels, roof rack, back up camera and alarm, XM radio, bluetooth, etc. Now I want to go places this Summer in Labrador that most vehicles can't go.

Awesome. I noticed your Labrador post in another thread and was going to scold you soundly if it wasn't 4x4. :poke: I was interested in those a few years ago but decided it wasn't going to cut it for a family of 5. For my future family Alaska trip I was thinking of one of these:

http://passion4travel.pl/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sportsmobiles-rear-three-quarters.jpg

[hjmick]

I bought one the first year they came out. Would buy another one in a heartbeat.

[KitchenKitten99]

Hopefully Toyota gets it right in 2014 and avoids being a record-holder in the number of recalls by any manufacturer next to Honda.

[hjmick]

Hopefully Toyota gets it right in 2014 and avoids being a record-holder in the number of recalls by any manufacturer next to Honda.


Shouldn't be much of an issue for the FJ. Last I checked, they are built in Japan only. To date, there have only been a couple or so recalls for the model, all very minor, almost to the point of not necessary.