Looking for a vehicle, and I like both of these. Wondering what people think about them and if there are owners who are either satisfied or not with either. Other suggestions for this type of vehicle? Dodge Nitro was another possibility.
Not looking to spend insane amounts of money, do not want full size (dont want to park it on the street, garage space is somewhat limited), offroad capability is an asset since I aften go mountainboarding in the summer. Also need a bit of cargo room since I also do mountainboard demos and often have up to 14 boards and protective gear with me as well. Thanks in advance for all your help!
2007-01-26 01:58:41 · 6 answers · asked by artisticallyderanged 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Anon, I would if I could but my business dictates offroad and a decent size to carry the gear required (see the mountainboarding comments). Our other car right now is an echo though :)
2007-01-26 02:11:33 · update #1
Actually if one reads what your needs are the Nitro/Liberty platform seems best suited for what you want. The FJ 40, while trendy and highly stylized is challenged when it comes to comfort and load carrying ability. The Rubicon.Sahara are even worse in their cargo capacity. The Liberty/Nitro is a capable 4WD with a fold-able rear seat that gives a generous amount of cargo room. It is comfortable to drive, and the size makes it an easy fit into a standard garage. I have owned Jeep Wrangler and a Jeep Liberty and I found that the off road performance of the Liberty was so close to the Wrangler's ability that most would never experience the difference. Another asset of the liberty platform is the ability to secure your boards inside a locking vehicle.
2007-01-26 03:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a huge Jeep fan I have 6 of them and I'm only 20. but I will do my best not to be bias. well just going of history Jeep was in fact the first 4x4 ever made that ran off a single motor, in 1941 with the Willys MB. Toyota came along in 1945. so Jeep has been in it a bit longer. The thing I don't like about the FJ is the doors are light and there is not much room inside. Over all it's not a well made vehicle but thats toyota for you. On the other hand the Jeep Wrangler does come in a 4 door and it it a better buy it starts at a little under 20,000 new as where the FJ starts at 22,000 but you almost have to push it, it's got nothing. but the thing i love about the unlimited is altho it has 4 doors and a bit longer wheel base it still has off roading stats that compare to a hummer H1. as where the FJ curser is not even in the same league. The FJ has about the same stats as the Jeep Liberty. So as far as 4x4 goes it's not really even fair to compare the two. on road how ever the new Wranglers have been much more refined it's night and day compared to the older TJ's the JK is no joke on or off the road it does not have little plastic gadgets that really do nothing. and it has 4 full doors that come off and the top comes off it's just and ideal for a family that enjoys the off road or just want to pick up something from the super market. I hope this Helps!
2016-03-29 03:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Consumer Reports' latest car guide, and they said that the FJ Cruiser was pretty reliable but they encountered lots of little details that they didn't like, so they didn't give it their "recommended" rating.
Here's what they said, in specific.
Highs: Off-road ability, styling, powertrain, reliability.
Lows: Visibility, ride, handling, noise, fuel economy, fit and finish, premium fuel, access.
The FJ's styling echoes the rugged early FJ40 Land Cruisers. While its off-road prowess is impressive, the FJ is full of compromises. Visibility is horrendous and the rear-hinged rear doors are difficult to close and provide poor cabin access. The FJ has clumsy handling and can be disconcerting at its limits, although the standard stability control keeps it secure enough. The ride is compliant but jiggly. Crash test results are excellent, the V6 powertrain is smooth and punchy, and reliability has been top-notch in its first year. However, the FJ scores too low in our testing to be recommended.
In the small SUV section, it received a score of a 36. The highest SUV in this category got an 83, the lowest got a 17.
The V6 RAV4, by the way, is the one that got the rating of an 83. Their comments:
Highs: Agility, fuel economy, rear-seat room, access, controls, refined and quick V6 powertrain, crash-test results.
Lows: Thigh support for some drivers.
The redesigned RAV4 is our highest-rated small SUV. The V6 version scores at the top, the four-cylinder is second. It has a flexible, well-designed interior and agile handling. It is much more substantial than its predecessor, with a quieter interior, a more comfortable ride, and better fuel economy in the four-cylinder. Handling is agile and secure with standard stability control. The rear seat is roomy. A third-row seat is optional. The four-cylinder engine is carried over, and it feels responsive. The optional 3.5-liter V6 makes the RAV quick and quiet, and it returns only 1 mpg less than the Four, but in Limited trim it pushes the price up to $30,000. Front side- and curtain air bags are standard for 2007.
As far as gas mileage... For front-wheel drive, the 5-speed automatic V6 RAV4 gets 22 / 29 mpg; for all-wheel drive, it gets 21 / 28 mpg.
The 5-speed automatic FJ gets 17 / 21 mpg in all-wheel drive, 19 / 22 mpg in front-wheel drive.
2007-01-26 02:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the rubicon might have an edge off-road, but the fj is so balanced on and off road. consumer reports reviewers has to be smoking something, the fit and finish of the fj is well above average, and compared to any capable off-road vehicle, the fj is one smooth ride on-road. another thing you might consider is the rear passenger access,clearly the rubicon wins here with 4 door configurations. the fj's suicide doors arent cutting it with passengers.
engine power, rubicon has enough for a decent takeoff, fj's got more than enough.
reliability, even its *new vehicle, the fj is built on a prado chassis, a proven vehicle in all continents except the north american. a jeep is a jeep, its good with warranty, after that its a russian roullette.
2007-01-26 02:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by gr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy American!!!!! Are you trying to help export more American jobs???? And people wonder why they can't find jobs. Buying American products helps our economy.
BTW...Consumer Reports lies in their results. Have you watched the news lately???? They lied about their reports on child car seats and how they fared in crashes.
2007-01-26 02:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by chris j 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why not do something for the environment and instead of getting sme monstrous gas-hog get a Toyota Prius for the same price? Your gas expenses will be smaller, and you will get a tax break!
2007-01-26 02:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by anon 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋