Does FJ Cruiser come with manual transmission?
The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes in a single trim level, with choice between rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. Rear-wheel-drive versions come only with a 5-speed automatic transmission, while 4-wheel-drive versions can be equipped with that automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Why did they stop selling FJ Cruisers?
The Toyota FJ Cruiser debuted in 2003 as a tribute to Toyota FJ Land Cruisers. When sales continued to plummet after the start of the recession, Toyota decided the sales were too lackluster to justify the manufacturing cost of producing a second generation, culminating in the FJ Cruiser’s 2014 discontinuation.
Which is better a manual or automatic FJ Cruiser?
When he drove an FJ last year, there weren’t any manuals available at the lot so he has only driven an automatic FJ. (a) Automatic will be less tiring if you do a lot of stop and go city driving. (b) Automatic transmissions typically cost $600 to $1,000+ more than manual transmissions.
Where does a bad manual transmission come from?
But they are rather rare. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline: the components that transmit turning power from the transmission to the wheels.
How often should a clutch be replaced on a FJ Cruiser?
But for most long-term car use, a clutch will need to be replaced at least once during ownership. With today’s labor charges, that can be a fairly expensive item. If the flywheel needs to be resurfaced the cost can skyrocket.
What kind of engine does a Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
A 4runner for 20k had a tic like it had a bad valve job. White smoke out the exhaust indicating a blown head gasket, and as I was test driving it I smelled burnt oil… and the cherry on top was the guy who was helping was not wearing a mask. I drove an hour and a half for that .