Toyota's Reputation Takes a Pounding - Page 3

MrIcky · 10-07-2009, 03:51 PM

Just for reference sake, here is the interior the FJ is meant to compete against:

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You are supposed to be able to take hoses to cars like this-on the inside.

Captain Awesome · 10-07-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MrIcky

Just for reference sake, here is the interior the FJ is meant to compete against:

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You are supposed to be able to take hoses to cars like this-on the inside.

More like this:

Is this one supposed to be better or something?

Why are you comparing interiors of vehicles that are made to be dirtied? Though a lot of owners (Aunt) never even use them for their primary purpose.

MrIcky · 10-07-2009, 05:15 PM

Well Captain, I think you ignored my prior response- but the Toyota fj cruiser is a retro off the fj40 based on a vehicle in existance long before the h3 was a twinkle in some dudes eye (see my prior). The FJ and Jeep have been sparring partners for decades and the loss of the FJ to the off roaders was much like the loss of the Camaro to the Muscle car world. There's a lot of people on this board who know a lot more about 1/4 mile times and speed than I do, but I've been off-roading for 20 years and the fj40 (and the FJ Cruiser) have a lot of respect on that side of the fence. If anything the H3 owes more to the FJ than the FJ to the H3. No denegration of the H3 intended, it was a fine vehicle in it's own right but it had some reliability issues and never gathered up as much aftermarket support as Jeeps and FJs did. *edit, I think they were both 06 my intros too, so I don't think 1 could have copied the other*

FenwickHockey65 · 10-07-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrIcky

This isn't really a fair comparison. The H3 as mentioned later is. This is actually a pretty capable off-road package-and if you really do off road, fancy interiors are not good. The terrain is more a comparison to the normal crossovers from Toyota. The Cruiser has real wheels/tires/transaxles/low range/locking axles- it's a pretty sturdy beast and I've seen them in places you could never dream of taking a Terrain. I'm not drinking the Kool-aid, my hunting rig is a Dodge- but Toyota makes a pretty good off road rig.

I wasn't comparing the two, Tac likes the Terrain.

*DGthe3* · 10-08-2009, 10:03 AM

Did anyone catch the poll towards the end of the second page?

PQ · 10-08-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Did anyone catch the poll towards the end of the second page?

manimsoblack · 10-08-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Dont forget the Tundra Camshaft failures, tailgate failures and severe frame flex and bed bounce. LOL.

ITS A MANS TRUCK...MANMANMAN MAN MAN MANLY.

OUR TRUCK IS SO MANLY IT BREAKS ITS OWN CAMSHAFTS....WITH NO MODS!!!!

ALSO THE TUNDRA IS SO MANLY IT SHAKES THE BED ENOUGH TO SCRAPE PAINT OFF THE CAB.....MANLY!!!!!

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 10-08-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tactical Z

I still like this. But Toyota sucks...except for the Supra.

Every time I see one of those this is all I can think of:

Separated at Birth

RedJewelrsss32 · 10-08-2009, 06:42 PM

the only toyota to own is an old beater the new ones feel and sound CHEAP!!! My Camaro feels,sounds and runs MUCH MUCH nicer That explains their current quality issues. GM's doing it right.

Zabo · 10-08-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by manimsoblack

The Tundra's official theme song..

Just like this is the Highlanders:

And Toyota (It's the little fat kid..):

How would you like to suck my balls, Mr. NHTSA

Captain Awesome · 10-08-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrIcky

Well Captain, I think you ignored my prior response- but the Toyota fj cruiser is a retro off the fj40 based on a vehicle in existance long before the h3 was a twinkle in some dudes eye (see my prior). The FJ and Jeep have been sparring partners for decades and the loss of the FJ to the off roaders was much like the loss of the Camaro to the Muscle car world. There's a lot of people on this board who know a lot more about 1/4 mile times and speed than I do, but I've been off-roading for 20 years and the fj40 (and the FJ Cruiser) have a lot of respect on that side of the fence. If anything the H3 owes more to the FJ than the FJ to the H3. No denegration of the H3 intended, it was a fine vehicle in it's own right but it had some reliability issues and never gathered up as much aftermarket support as Jeeps and FJs did. *edit, I think they were both 06 my intros too, so I don't think 1 could have copied the other*

My bad. I thought everyone was aware that the announcement of the H3 going into production caused Toyotie to ressurect the FJ Loser.

*DGthe3* · 10-09-2009, 03:02 AM

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Did anyone catch the poll towards the end of the second page?

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Originally Posted by PQ

what-do-you-think-of-toyotas-automotive-quality (poll)

TaylorRyanSS · 10-09-2009, 05:19 AM

FJ and wrangler are a better compro, wrangler wins hands down imo

here is ours

10-07-2009, 03:51 PM	#29
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MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	Well Captain, I think you ignored my prior response- but the Toyota fj cruiser is a retro off the fj40 based on a vehicle in existance long before the h3 was a twinkle in some dudes eye (see my prior). The FJ and Jeep have been sparring partners for decades and the loss of the FJ to the off roaders was much like the loss of the Camaro to the Muscle car world. There's a lot of people on this board who know a lot more about 1/4 mile times and speed than I do, but I've been off-roading for 20 years and the fj40 (and the FJ Cruiser) have a lot of respect on that side of the fence. If anything the H3 owes more to the FJ than the FJ to the H3. No denegration of the H3 intended, it was a fine vehicle in it's own right but it had some reliability issues and never gathered up as much aftermarket support as Jeeps and FJs did. edit, I think they were both 06 my intros too, so I don't think 1 could have copied the other