# New Truck? Maybe. Need opinions. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 27, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047 "2012-01-27T15:49:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/1 "2012-01-27T15:49:48Z")
I currently drive a 2011 trail team FJ Cruiser. It has 5,000 miles on it. It’s okay. It looks like this: ![http://reviews.carreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2011_fj_tt_3.jpg](http://reviews.carreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2011_fj_tt_3.jpg) I can buy a new 2011 Toyota 4Runner Trail edition, black in color. Talk me out of getting rid of the FJ and picking up the 4Runner. Or don’t. :hs: ![http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachments/accessories/37549d1294198293-2011-trail-edition-nerf-bars-n-fab.jpg](http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachments/accessories/37549d1294198293-2011-trail-edition-nerf-bars-n-fab.jpg) For a couple thousand dollars, I can get into the 4runner. It’s a much nicer truck as far as creature comforts and drive ability. Sunroof, heated mirrors and wiper blades etc… ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/2 "2012-01-27T15:56:20Z")
I’m pretty meh on both. Fj sightlines were absurd and just wasn’t impressed with the 4runner. So. Neither? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/3 "2012-01-27T16:39:06Z")
If you’re not going to off road why are you buying real trucks? Get a Highlander, or RX 330. Murano or FX35/45. Car based SUV \> truck based as long as you stay on road. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/4 "2012-01-27T16:42:24Z")
You seem like a foreign kinda guy but I loooove the body lines of the new Durango, esp the sport model. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/5 "2012-01-27T16:50:27Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > If you’re not going to off road why are you buying real trucks? Get a Highlander, or RX 330. Murano or FX35/45. Car based SUV \> truck based as long as you stay on road. I had a jammed up highlander when they first redesigned them. I can’t say I miss it enough. I guess I’m just trying new stuff out. Unfortunately, I’m kind of stuck with buying a Toyota based on my profession. Otherwise I’d buy an X5 and call it a day. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/6 "2012-01-27T17:37:27Z")
Stick with what you have IMO, especially if you have to buy Toyota. I’d even say go back to a STI if that was an option. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/7 "2012-01-27T17:43:17Z")
I like the limited trim better. And I am truly amazed at how well even the older sr5 4runners hold their value. ![http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/04/2010-toyota-4runner-limited-4.jpg](http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/04/2010-toyota-4runner-limited-_4_.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/8 "2012-01-27T18:23:36Z")
I really like the look of the new 4Runner. If you don’t mind a large vehicle, it’s got a great look. The one you posted is ugly, though. I know you work at Basil Toyota, but does that really mean you have to drive a toyota? Obviously repping what you sell is solid, but I doubt that many people are paying attention to what car their dealer representatives are driving. I don’t know though. ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/9 "2012-01-27T20:24:05Z")
i would pick a 4runner over a fj ANYDAY but those running boards on that 4runner gotta go ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/10 "2012-01-27T20:24:57Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > I like the limited trim better. And I am truly amazed at how well even the older sr5 4runners hold their value. I would rock this. ---
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/11 "2012-01-27T20:26:19Z")
Rav4 ![http://cartheta.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Toyota-RAV4-3door-2003-31.jpg](http://cartheta.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Toyota-RAV4-3door-2003-31.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/12 "2012-01-27T22:04:23Z")
> [@Neon](#): > > Rav4 Sorry, we are not all as poor as you. ---
**Author:** ![SnowboardinWNY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboardinwny/32/5182_2.png) [@SnowboardinWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SnowboardinWNY)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/13 "2012-01-27T23:45:55Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > Sorry, we are not all as poor as you. 👏 ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/14 "2012-01-28T03:45:59Z")
I like the FJ ---
**Author:** ![speedracer18t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@speedracer18t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedracer18t)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/15 "2012-01-28T05:35:10Z")
I _had_ the 2011 4runner in Grey. It didnt really make my standards and only lasted 8 months with be before I got something else. Overall I liked it but I thought the seats kinda sucked. Mine would inflate and deflate on its own. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/16 "2012-01-28T09:21:24Z")
I can understand not liking the Highlander. Like most Toyotas they’ve done everything possible to suck every ounce of fun out of driving. I test drove one before buying my Murano and while it didn’t do anything “wrong” it just came off as a complete a to b appliance. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/17 "2012-01-28T09:29:25Z")
How bout any of the FX models? ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/18 "2012-01-28T09:33:51Z")
Anything but the fj would be good. ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/19 "2012-01-28T12:15:28Z")
not sure what looks uglier between the aztek and fj. def. go with 4 runner! ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2012, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047/20 "2012-01-28T12:27:18Z")
Buy a civic and lift it. That’d be mad unique and gas savings will pay you back in spades over the guzzlers. LOL Rav4 = FUUUUUUU [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-truck-maybe-need-opinions/220047.md?page=2)