I sort of like the look of the FJ. I am actually considering selling the s10 and 240sx and getting one...depending on availability and pricing (is anything set yet?).

You better set up a PayPal account and start begging(whining) for one now.

You better set up a PayPal account and start begging(whining) for one now. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>As long as it stays below $30k I COULD afford it. Not sure I should...but that has really never stopped me before.

Uh oh....MSRP: $22,890 for basic Manual/4x4. Don't have option package prices yet...but I bet I could keep it under $25k with everything I want. Now to work on selling the s10 and 240sx.

Option package prices are on page 3 but no prices for individual options yet. I've heard it can be bought fully optioned for under $28K. Some dealerships are taking preorders now with a small refundable deposit.

So a friend of a friend (I know that sounds sketchy) is in Toyota marketing and they are planning to take these around the country from April through November this year. They will be demonstrating it with professional drivers etc, at many of the most well known off road parks and areas such as Moab, Rubicon, etc. Evidently they will be traveling with a full support crew including mechanics and are looking for help (not sure what exactly they need). If you're interested and available during those months let me know and I will try to get you connected with her (the marketing person).

Is she cute?

Do they need people that are available that whole time...or just a few weekends and evenings? If it is weekend, and is stuff that I could do (i.e. not mechanic stuff), then please let me know. Thanks.

I don't get it. They seem to highlight the "water-proof seats" a lot. I try to "go" "before and after" and not "in" although there have been moments where I could of wet my pants on the climbs. I think the biggest plus for it is the Toyota quality. Should give the Wrangler some challenge. I still can't see someone having that much of a dilemna between an H3 and an FJ though.

I don't get it. They seem to highlight the "water-proof seats" a lot. I try to "go" "before and after" and not "in" although there have been moments where I could of wet my pants on the climbs. I think the biggest plus for it is the Toyota quality. Should give the Wrangler some challenge. I still can't see someone having that much of a dilemna between an H3 and an FJ though.

Sorry for the delay in responding, I've turned off all notifications...

It sounded like they wanted people for the whole time, but I will try to get more information for you tomorrow.

Paragon - I'll see if I can get a pic

PM me with your email address if you're still interested...

PM Sent.

My buddy saw one on the road yesterday - so they are out?

None seen yet here in MA, but I'll be driving by my old dealer this weekend. Maybe I'll see one?

Nope. None in sight.

Many dealerships already have them on display but the official release date is tomorrow the 21st. I would go check them out soon they may all be gone by the weekend.

Shaggy can I be your boyfriend?

I am deleting this section for it does no good to the Hummer community. I own this forum now so I will do what I please. Congratulations, you are all banned.

LOL pad

I have to say I just looked at one of these today, and what a POS! It's the Fugly Jalopy. The model was $33,--- and it's so far from the quality of the H3 inside. Cheap, rough plastic crap everywhere, chinsy controls (the AC controls are so large they look cartoonish), and the seats and doors sounded and felt unappealing. The rear hatch was my favorite. It opened with a jumpy motion instead of a smooth flow. Not nearly as heavy as the H3 rear hatch, and when you closed it, the vehicle felt just as light.

Outside, the underbody has stuff hanging out everywhere, and the pumpkin in the rear looks like it hangs lower than the H3 shock mounts. Very messy underneath. I'll believe it's off-road abilities when I see it follow behind any Hummer on the trail.

EDIT: Perhaps I saw a model without underbody protection. I don't remember everything neatly covered.

For the cheap feeling of this thing inside, and the freakish looks outside, I can't see how this will be an H3 competitor.

So now, as when I first posted, the FJ Cruiser is no threat to the H3. Obviously, the vast majority of buyers will probably buy it "because it's a Toyota".

We have a Toyota Dealer across the street from us and one of their managers brought an FJ over yesterday to try and go through our test track. It made t past the rollers but did not clear even the log crossing. No way it was even going to be close on the step protion.

Why couldn't it do the log? Was it the front or did it high center?

saw 5 on a auto hauler today , NOTHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT !!!! very eggy looking

And with those colors, just in time for EASTER.

I need to see one of these FJ's in person...

S.

Saw one, didn't like it. Like the H3 better.

Why couldn't it do the log? Was it the front or did it high center? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hung up on the the cross bar protection in the center.

Interior

Drivers side view one door open.

Not much room to climb in.

Ground Clearance that would not even clear the log crossing on our track.

Strange operation of the rear door shock. It has a small clip that you are supposed to push to lock the door in place. I could not get it to work on this one.

Cargo Area

Spare Tire

Had to move the front seat all the way forward to get this much room to get in the back seat.

Strange, the halfshafts go UP to the hubs instead of downward. The suspension looks like ground clearance wasn't even considered.

Those tail lights are going to be popped a lot on the trail, I would think.

Notice that part of the skid plate is a screen looking material. That is what it actually looks like, guaranteed to catch on everything and tear off.

Taillights look like warts. Got to believe it looks better in person than the pictures.

S.