I've actually been a fan of the FJCruiser since seeing the prototype at the Atlanta Auto Show. When the actual production vehicle was released, initially I was pretty excited and always pointed to one whenever I saw it (much like people do the VX) - when I finally test drove one I felt let down. It was kinda like driving my old 4Runner, but with the same visibility problems of the VX. It had a soft ride and couldn't take the cornering that I was used to. I guess I wanted it to either be like my 74 FJ40 or the VX, and it wasn't anything like either (both good and bad) - more like my old 4Runner with similar handling. Now if they would put that supercharged motor in it I might get interested again, but for the most part I felt like I was driving a bad H3 copy. I still like the look, but there're so many on the road now I don't think I could ever bring myself to buying one.

-- John