Been my daily driver since 2007. Over 300,000 miles and 38 states later, I love driving it every day.

I ran over a 12 foot ladder yesterday at about 65 mph. I’m glad I was daily driving the FJ.

1. People keep bothering you to sell your car to them.

I love the way FJ handles. It crosses median strips really well!

Been daily driving ours for 3.5 years 🤷‍♂️ and taking it on some off road adventures. Love it

Only had mine for a week. I absolutely love it. If you train your mirrors correctly, the blind spots aren't an issue. Fuel...well I knew she was thirsty going in. Which is why once the novelty wears off, I'll be riding my bike to work.....but I am soooo glad I got one. My daughter loves it too.

Been driving mine for a year and my love for the car outweighs the negatives by far!

I love my FJ. I use it as a daily driver and it’s fabulous. The blind spots don’t bug me. The only issue I even have is if I’m parallel parking in front of a little Porsche where it just disappears. Otherwise the only thing I’d agree with is the mileage but you know that going in. It’s comfortable, it’s poised for a vehicle its size, it drives like a car and my 10 year old absolutely loves it too. As far as not having enough space… ??? I sleep in the back of it when I go to the drive in and am completely comfortable. I’ve owned Alfa Romeos and Audis and I love those, but this is still the favorite car I’ve ever owned.

I've been driving my 2007 fj since 2016 and I've had no problems. Love driving it

Being honest about your ride is never wrong, so keep on doing what you're doing!

sounds to me, that you are looking for reasons to buy a prius, lol. I have a wife and 3 kids(dog too), tow a trailer, wheel and daily my FJ with absolutely no issues or complaints. stop crying, or buy a street car!

Bought my 2014 new in 2014 and it’s been my daily ever since. No issues for me, I love it!!!

Your honesty is greatly appreciated.

Sup from South Africa 100% agree with you on every point. Been daily driving mine now for the past 3 years. But I wont trade it for anything ever! I weekend Warrior and Overland with it, and hasn't let me down once!

I own a 2007 fj and it hasnt disappointed me yet, yes the mpg is terrible, but, expected since I got it, takes me whenever I want every season of the year and everytime I hopped on to it makes me and my gf smile.

To fix the blind spots center the rear view mirror and adjusts the side mirrors out to the max and the blind spots will disappear. Try it and watch vehicles as they pass you on the right and left. I guarantee tee it.

ive been driving my dads fj for a few months now and ive never noticed the blind spots being a problem

For any vehicle the recommended mirror adjustments are rear view should show the whole window while in normal seated position. Lean to the right until you head iis in line with the center of your vehicle and adjust the right side mirror so it barely shows the right side of your vehicle. For the left side mirror lean to the left till your head touches the silent side window and adjust the left side mirror so you barely see the left side of your vehicle. There a video that shows this and explains why.

Well said, and perhaps helpful for people who are considering it without... um... looking into what it's all about. It's designed from the ground up as an off-road vehicle. Don't expect it to be anything but that, and you won't be disappointed. It's like people complaining that a Jeep has a stiff ride and is top-heavy; well... yeah. That's how it's designed. I personally "daily drive" my FJ, but then I'm basically retired so I maybe fill my tank once or twice a month unless I'm on an excursion somewhere. It just *goes* wherever I want it to, and that's what's important to me more than anything else. Road, no road, doesn't matter. It just goes. Hauls all my camping and prospecting gear quite neatly. I have installed a few cameras and electronics to help with the visibility, as well as comms and navigation systems, but those are just conveniences. I originally bought it to haul my food cart around, and it was perfect for that, but now it's just for my pleasure in diving out into the wilderness and exploring. And for that, it's even better. :-)

Coming from a 2014 Silverado that got 14mpg I think 16+ is quite the upgrade

Had mine 10 years. Daily drove it for 5 years. Perfect daily driver. I only stopped using it for a daily when I decided to get a used Civic as a daily. I wanted to keep miles off my FJ and only use it when needed (in winter, for the cargo room, or adventures). Saves a lot of gas money also, getting double the mileage. My 2012 FJ has just 85k miles on it.

I originally got the FJ because I needed a daily - when driving on country roads long distance everyday if you hit a roo you want it to go under you, not through you windscreen.

Thanks for your sincerity

I've watched a few FJ videos, wondering if one of them would finally mention the terrible handling. One after another talks about a million attributes of the vehicle, but never mention what I consider the number one problem, the handling. So thanks for being that one in a thousand KZfaqr that actually has the ability to even recognize the terrible handling of the FJ. I wanted to buy one, but one test drive was enough to convince me that I would never enjoy driving it.

What headlight/indicator set up do you have? Like it!

Daily driver since 2011 and still love it

The scuicide doors are actually benefit us because the doors fully open in tight spaces and makes getting out easier

I love my 2007 I'd drive it every day even with the gas prices 😂 my son is older and he loves driving it. Yes glad he isn't young lol

What!?! Bad handling??? I find it absolutely great.

I’m pretty sure you’ve answered this a couple of times but I’m just finding your videos. What is the exact headlight blinker set up that you have? Thanks

It’s been my daily driver, never had any issues

Looks just as good dirty as it does clean. 👍

I've had mine since 08 and rolling on 204k on the odo with an overland build with a lift and 35's. If I worried about gas mileage I would have bought a damn civic. Hard to overland in a civic tho 😂

I got a ultimate Edition 2014. It’s my going out car with the family. 3 kids They love it

Fj handles much better than my wife's Honda CR-V. Traded Miles per gallon for Smiles per mile, Blind spots demand that you be a better driver. If you're like me FJ is a Family escape vehicle(escape from the family)..... no problem

I was looking for a 2014 FJ but ended up with a 2000 Landcruiser- the price was right-like you said it's not my daily -but great for off-roading, especially for the long trips off-roading...

Yep I had similar FJ as a daily driver. 🙂

I got my 07 4x4 with only 20k miles, it was kept in a garage and had a custom sun roof and some other cool things it’s a fun car🤟

Hey man keep producing, The submissions will follow.

Link for headlight and side marker housing? What bumper are you running?

I love my FJ but g@d dang I’m glad I drive a company vehicle 😂😂

Nice! Did you paint the top of your Fj a matte black or standard shiny black paint?

Loved my FJ Cruiser.

I daily drive mine to work, about 24 miles every day I can say, mine isn’t that bad on Gas mileage😂 I do have off road tires on mine with the TRD wheels, I also run mid grade on mine, but what I can do say, it sucks on City gas mileage 😂 one run to Walmart has me going from full to half

It's all accurate, i was debating between my k2500 and this i went for the k2500, gas milleage yep it sting more I'm sure lol

I drive my 2012 about every day into town, yes it has its issues like poor visability amd wonders around the road some. So what, compensate and pay attention driving.

Our car only has 2 non stock parts that is an off road towbar and an off road roof rack with jerrycans

I get what you are saying, but if im not mistaken your Chai Latte is one of the later models. My 2007 yellow submarine, is a gas guzzler, or should I say was. my instinct was increasing its breathing power with an inhaler... AKA supercharger. slap it on, go to a tuner tell him increase gas mileage, and he will give a leaner mix, but because of the psi boost, it will still have more power horsies to rock roll around the back country like a god. increased my MPG from 12, to 19 in city and 25 ish on highway... but my love for it outweighs the negative..

On the contrary, I daily an FJ cruiser and I would have destroyed my gt86 at least 10 times with some of the things I've shrugged off while driving my FJ

2010 here daily driver .. sometimes I get 10 mpg and sometimes 20. I couldn’t figure out why.

I wish I had one

We call it the washing machine in Middle East it’s so hated here I do too 😝

My daily driver and i love it and i get great gas on mine 07 phantom black

I think most of SUV with 4wd has the same mpg, I won't say it's bad because of the weight, the body shape, the tire

Other than high gas consumption I don’t see any reason no to. I mean they’re even comfy for a rugged vehicle

I still wish they at least updated the engine. Compared to others it is underpowered in the Torque area

Hi, I’m new. I’m looking tomorrow to get one.

Love mine . gas sucks but love it lol

Are you on the east coast? Other than my NFAB bumper, your my Fj twin. 😂

Door dash in my 3 in lift 35 tire fj...i know i knoww..but im semi retired and i use the money to go fishing and buy silver coins.

👏👏👏👍

For those who own an FJ Cruiser, how much gas money do you usually spend weekly??

Do you have problems with your new lights? I want to get them but I'm not sure where to buy them...

The positives fully outweigh the negatives. Wait! Are these really negatives, or just warnings for those unable to handle the best?

My Gen 4 4runner with the v6 gives me about 20 ( +1 /-1) depending on How you drive

I daily mine and get about 13 mpg no complaints here

What's the mileage you getting brother

My dad has daily driven one since 2012 and it still hast broken we only had too replace the windshield twice and the shocks once and the tires only 3 times

Lol too late. More that 12 plus years of daily driving my FJ.

blind spot fix=high tech rearview mirror

The FJ Cruiser must be driven. You have to pay attention when you drive it. You have to be aware. No auto-lane correct or other junk. You drive it. Which is fantastic.

What rear tail light covers do you have?

They say it only gets 11gals of gas per mile City? Like on some Toyota ads.

1. 17 mpg is better than I get out of my 92 OBS Chevy C1500 V-8. 2. An FJ doesn't even pretend to be a family vehicle. Totally retro-utilitarian. 3. Wanna Camaro, buy a Camaro. 4. Blind spots? Try driving an 18 wheeler. That's why God made side mirrors, learn to use them. People don't drive FJs cause they are functionally correct. People drive FJs because, as stated, they are "DOPE" !

17-20 mpg is bad????? What kinda econoboxes do you guys have 😭

Doesn’t sting if you focus on making more cheddar vs worrying about what gas costs. Just sayin. Real talk.

Now its production will be stopped in 2022 and I think its price will increase

I love FJ cruiser very reliable car and I been using it daily for past 2 years or so ….. mine is very fuel efficient so I don’t agree with you sorry for that.

I dont see how any of those reasons other than Gas mileage supports not using it as a daily driver.

YO YO😂😂❤❤

I guess the FJ is kind of comparable to a 2 door jeep as far as comfort and capacity goes.

Go to atoy custom

Been driving mine since 2007. There are NO blindspots on the FJ! So over hearing this. Learn how to aim your mirrors. I can see each lane for miles rear ward, I just don't get it.

Well it is a toyota Fj and you will only have to replace parts after 24 year's

I feel like you lied about everything you just. Like there's no way you believe this stuff you just said 😂

Families are overrated. Enjoy your FJ.

Click bait

I know this is an old post, but you should take it down. It’s Toyotas version of a Jeep. If you think it drives bad, try a two door Jeep. I have both vehicles and both lifted. I don’t understand anything your saying. It was not meant to be a 4 door SUV. Keep posting tho.

Like anyone should listen to some 19 year old kid who hasn't had enough life experiences to fill a thimble😂😂.

I daily drive a 2007 fj 2wd. I bought it in 2023 for $7500, 178k miles. I live in colorado and 2wd doesnt not sell, so can get cheap. I lowered it 2 inches put smaller michelin highway tires 245/60r17 . And i am getting 25 mpg highway. I thought of getting a toyota minivan, a rav 4 or mazda cx5. But those all cost more than this 07 fj 2wd. The mini van would get 25 mpg, the rav 4 cx5 30 mpg but would not be able to tow 5,000lbs , wouldn't go 400k miles on original engine transmission