FJ > H2

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
I AM NOT A RETARD. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Can we get a 2nd opinion on that

Have you looked at regular financing and maybe get a co-sign? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>My credit isnt the issue. I pay too much a month on my current mortgage to afford a $400 car payment. I could always take on a roommate so their rent covers the truck payment, but that is risky.

[DennisAJC]

That thing is going to rattle itself apart.

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Shaggy just needs a 3 inch crack to slide in.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Lets keep Shaggy's lack of female interaction out of this.

[wilfred]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
Hmmm...definately sounds like it will be tough to get my hands on one. Might have to wait a year or so before I can track one down. If anyone has any connections let me know. I might be willing to fly out somewhere to buy one and drive it back. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you are willing to come to Los Angeles area, I can forward you the contact info of the guy I am getting mine from. Straight shooter, no BS kinda guy. It will be full MSRP, no discount, no mark-up.

I just ran into the guy while I was picking up my minivan at service dept this morning. He told me there are 80+ on the waiting list and he's only getting 50 or so on the first shipment (Feb/Mar) and second shipment won't be until May or June. So if you contact him soon, I guess you can get yours in May or June.

Here are some pics I found online, it's definitely no H2 or H3 but I think it will be a fun SUV

http://www.upstatecruisers.net/

(You have to click the link on the right - FJ Cruiser At Grey Rock Feb 2006.)

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
From the sounds of it, if you had just banked your daily weed money, you would have saved enough to pay for the FJ in cash </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Damn...that hurt. What have I ever done to you ree?

BTW...I DO NOT SMOKE WEED.

[Fubar]

these folks seam to have liked the FJ
From Off-Road Adventures magazine feb 2006

pg1

[Ipedog]

Congrats Shaggy. Post picks when you get it. What color?

[DTHVLY]

Are you getting the auto or manual and what options if any did you chose. Post pics when you get it.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
I talked to a few of the dealerships around here. Looks like I am waiting for either the 2nd or 3rd shipment...or I am waiting for someone to get board with one and sell it. I want one...but not enough to pay $5k over MSRP. Screw that. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sooo... you'll be driving the rig with the built in excuses?

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
Might have to wait until the Rubicon to see the carnage. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now that would be classic.

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by wilfred:
This may not be enough but if $400 is too much, how bout $365?

http://wescom.org/rates/auto.asp

$25k loan, 7 yr, 5.99%, $365 per month

C'mon, I wanna see how a FJ does @ Moab </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I am not a member of that credit union, and I am not sure my credit score (740) is quite good enough to qualify for their lowest rate, but that MIGHT be do-able. Would still need a few grand out of the house for a down pay (or just incase money).

[DRTYFN]

So, I guess Yupterra > FJ

[DTHVLY]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

So, I guess Yupterra > FJ

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra Off-Road http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=115472



"If all we were going to do was haul kids and family on the freeway, then the Xterra probably would have gotten the nod..."

Quote from article taken out of context of course but still funny.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
You don't need a new truck that bad. I'm honestly happy for you that the appraisal came in low.

The problem with that is that you would end up stacking debt. Since the truck won't last the 30 years, you'll acquire additional debt sometime in the future for another vehicle and still be making payments on this one and then again and then again. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I understand what you are saying, but I did put more thought into it then you might think. I am still going to try to get a "second opinion" on the appraisal to make this work. If not, oh well. I will be disappointed, but like you said. Its not like I need it. Just want it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>You're almost an adult, so you can obviously do what you want. But, financially, it's just not a good idea since you don't know what curves life has down the road.

[Adam^_^]

just dont buy one when everyone is trying to get one, wait until they cant sell them.

now at the hummer dealer near me theres about 30 H3's and theyre cheaper cuz no ones buying them

[ShaggyX]

Stock should be 32" BFG AT's I thought...right?

[ree]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
I understand what you are saying, but I did put more thought into it then you might think. I am still going to try to get a "second opinion" on the appraisal to make this work. If not, oh well. I will be disappointed, but like you said. Its not like I need it. Just want it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
From the sounds of it, if you had just banked your daily weed money, you would have saved enough to pay for the FJ in cash

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
Damn...that hurt. What have I ever done to you ree?
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nothing. In fact you seem like a really nice person. But you have to admit, you're also really good sport at taking a beating </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Hehe...you have no idea. You werent around for any of my "hazings"...notice it is plural. There have been a few (mostly deserved, but that is beside the point).

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ipedog:
Congrats Shaggy. Post picks when you get it. What color? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>The appraiser fcuked me on the value of my house (just found out last night)...so it might not be happening after all. Oh well. Guess I will be ShaggyZr2 a little longer.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by wilfred:
http://www.upstatecruisers.net/

(You have to click the link on the right - FJ Cruiser At Grey Rock Feb 2006.) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

HAHA!!! Read their Rubicon Trail write up. Sounds like lots of drama.They had to use high lifts and winch over Gate Keeper. Sissies. I didn't notice any Golden Crack or Hell's Revenge stories.