FJ Cruiser or Explorer?

[boybi]

Which would you choose?


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[R.Paul]

Honestly, explorer pa din. Toy car lang talaga yung FJ Cruiser kasi kung serious ako sa off-roading I'd get a Jeep Rubicon or probably a Merc G-Wagon. Hell even a Hilux can perform at its best.

[AG4]

Which would you choose?


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One is a smaller 5-seater (it's a bit shorter than a Fortuner)...

....while the other one is a larger 7-seater, I guess it really depends on what you need.


Explorer is still a good option.
In terms of off-roadability, the Explorer isn't that bad if you'll just do mild off-roading.

Explorer test by Japan's 4x4 magazine:
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[greatauror28]

It depends what's gonna be the primary use of the vehicle.
If not 80-90% off-road, you could choose the Explorer.

But beware of the numerous headaches the Explorer gives to its owners.

The FJ cruiser is nearing its end-of-life and IINM, Toyota will soon axe the FJ from the market.

Your choice still boils down to the end.

[yebo]

antayin mo na lang ang 2014 everest.

[ghosthunter]

Which would you choose?


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I would go for the Explorer. It looks elegant enough (for a SUV) and has much of the practical features like 7 seating and 3rd row folding seats for more cargo space. BUT I hate to use the manual 3rd row folding system because it was clearly was not thought through by the engineers who designed it. Obviously they just removed the motors from the powered version and simply added pull cords to release the locks (along with the 1000 step instructions) so you can push and pull the seats into the position you want.

As much as the FJ Cruiser looks cute and retro, it lacks much of the practicality and usefulness.

[akosidags]

Yan na nag sisikand tot ka na boybi

[dct]

better choice ang explorer

[vinj]

Explorer no doubt.

[yebo]

explorer nga din.

fj cruiser is for retards. why buy a vehicle that supposedly seats 5 but only seats 2 in comfort and 3 in, er, discomfort?

[Macky]

Nung nasa abroad pa ako, ang katapan ng FJ Cruiser price-wise are the Rav4 and CRV. Dito sa atin Explorer pala ang ka-price range nya?!?!?!

Feature-wise sa Explorer na ako since they've sorted out the issues they got nung unang lumabas ito. Mas practical din kasi talaga ang Explorer. Ganda rin ipang long drive nito (theoretically, mas comfortable ride ng mga longer and wider ang wheel base). Mas masakit kasi sa likod at sa bottom ko yung 12hr drive (estimate per mapquest) ko dati sa CRV compared sa 19hr drive ko sa MDX (na nakuha lang namin ng 11hrs!).

This coming from someone who hates American cars before hehehe.

[niky]

The FJ is okay if you're looking for a rugged off-roader on a budget.

Using the word "budget" loosely, since the Jimny is cheaper and more capable...

[vinj]

Or Boybi can always buy both.

[boybi]

The FJ is okay if you're looking for a rugged off-roader on a budget.

Using the word "budget" loosely, since the Jimny is cheaper and more capable...

I already bought a cheap jimny m/t for this purpose. But for out of town trails, I'm hesitant to use the jimny. Naiiwanan lang ako sa convoy

[crazy_boy]

pag toy rig, ito, isa pang option. pangpagulo lang.

[jhnkvn]

Also with the Explorer. I doubt anybody does 90% off-road anyway.

[Syuryuken]

eto kayang-kaya ni boybi

LC70

[imperialv]

explorer for me... :-) kahit yung 4x2 lang..

[redorange]

FJ if it's not a primary vehicle but if you want to take a family then get the Explorer. The half doors on the FJ and the huge blind spot is what makes it bad. The vehicle was never meant to be a family hauler but a competitor to the 2 door Jeep JK models but have some additional space. Too bad for Toyota that Jeep started building a 4 door JK and now they have to discontinue the FJ. Here in the US they didn't sell a lot after the initial entry into the market because buyers had the Jeep and the Nissan Xterra as a choice and both offered full size doors. All three were never meant to be soft riding road friendly SUV's but tough get you on a trail off road adventure vehicles. The new Explorer is more for people who don't ever leave the road and consider a dirt road going off road.

[boybi]

FJ if it's not a primary vehicle but if you want to take a family then get the Explorer. The half doors on the FJ and the huge blind spot is what makes it bad. The vehicle was never meant to be a family hauler but a competitor to the 2 door Jeep JK models but have some additional space. Too bad for Toyota that Jeep started building a 4 door JK and now they have to discontinue the FJ. Here in the US they didn't sell a lot after the initial entry into the market because buyers had the Jeep and the Nissan Xterra as a choice and both offered full size doors. All three were never meant to be soft riding road friendly SUV's but tough get you on a trail off road adventure vehicles. The new Explorer is more for people who don't ever leave the road and consider a dirt road going off road.

As of this moment, I'm around 80% into getting an FJ. I was assured of a unit from a friend when it will become available. Nakakahiya na mag backout. I already have a Starex for a family car.

Going back to my question above, will the doors be damaged if the front doors were closed before the rear doors?