I could def buy a mildly built Cherokee, but don't want to go that route because it will be right back where I started...the process never ends with an actual trail rig. I just wouldn't mind having a nice main vehicle that could also be good at cruising around the main trails at places like Choccolocco, Hawk Pride, Stoney, etc. Just for the occasional booze cruise with buddies. My biggest concern is doing without a truck bed. Like today, I rebuilt the ramp at my house (it's just easier to walk up carrying groceries, than the 4 steps that's there). So I went to lowes, threw all the wood in the back, and on my happy way.
I'm sure you all are well aware of the benefits of a truck bed. I have a 6x12 trailer, so I'm just trying to weigh it all out to be certain I would be happy with an fj.
I still love my truck and it's been the most dependable truck I've probably ever owned....but I've had it over 4 yrs now and that seems to be about the time period for me to get burnt out on things like I did with crawling after about 5 yrs, so I guess it's just kinda lost it's luster. I would hate to sell it, buy an FJ and regret it....because the minute I got the feeling I missed the truck and that the FJ just isn't as suitable for me as I expected, then the whole deal will start over with trying to sell it and find another dependable truck.
Found a few FJ's with right on 100k miles for $13-14k, so I should be able to pocket a couple grand after selling my truck, so I'm looking at that as a benefit of the transition too. I'm finally at the age where I'm constantly motivated to grow my savings account. Improved fuel mileage will also come with an FJ. 11mpg's fawking sucks when you really don't have a need for a 3/4 ton truck anymore. Never bothered me before when I had a trailer to pull, because it was serving a purpose. Was looking on Craigslist tonight at Tundras and 07+half ton silverados/sierras too. Idk, I'm really on the fence. In no hurry, so I have plenty time to think it over.
