Safari Vehicles in America

[rookhawk]

I'm on a Toyota forum and they brag about their longevity fairly often. This was a 2007 FJ Cruiser:

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I'm on a Toyota forum and they brag about their longevity fairly often. This was a 2007 FJ Cruiser:

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Nice. That one local to me for $8500 was a 2wd

 

[rookhawk]

Nice. That one local to me for $8500 was a 2wd

If you really want one, I'd cast a big net and look nationwide for one from a climate that has zero salt on the roads. You'll spend $250 to have it inspected locally and you may pass on a few before you decide to buy. Transport will cost you $1000ish.

In the end, you'll have a very good vehicle that continues to climb in value faster than you can put miles on it. Set a budget of at least $15k-$20k and target 2008-2009 models. (2010-2014 have a bit more horsepower but cost a lot more money, 2007s had a weak frame support and a rear differential defect)

Manual transmissions carry about a $3000 premium. 5% of production was manual.