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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 10:47 am
by KaLeMeRo
Hello all
I have some question please help me
is there any difference between 2007 2008 FJ AND DOES IT DIFFERS IF IT IS US or GCC cuz I heard that 2007 models have a problem in the gear box and the US models have a temp problem
do u rocemend getting a 2007 FJ ?
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:02 pm
by Silvia
As far as I know, what the 2008 has over the 2007 are: engine immobilizer, revised stronger rear diff gear, revised inner fenders, side sun visors.
Don't think this matters to you, but the 2007 model featured optional side airbags - they were made standard for '08.
Optional for 2008 is the Off-Road package that includes Bilstein gas shocks, BF Goodrich Rugged Trail tires on 16-in alloy wheels and a rear differential lock.
It's a bit pricier, but for me the best option would be 2012 model, the first six transmission manual gear available in UAE.
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:03 pm
by Wasif Ahmed
Hi There is no difference between the 2007and 2008 FJ's. The first change, the dual VVTI setup was made in 2010, 2012 saw new 17" rims, manual option and other cosmetic changes.
Get a GCC Spec FJ as the US Spec comes with a thinner radiator core and it tends to overheat here.
The only real difference between 07 and 08 US and GCC spec cars is the 17" rims on the US version and the thinner radiator core. Also the speedo will be in miles on the US version.
Mechanically there is no difference
Don't get any FJ below 2010 as the chassis flex will rip the fenders with your kind of driving, they cured it in the 2010 with a stiffer chassis.
The manual is not recommended, the gear ratios are not evenly spaced and driving a six speed manual in city will be quiet a chore
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:31 pm
by Ahmed-2
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:49 pm
by KaLeMeRo
Wasif Ahmed wrote:Hi There is no difference between the 2007and 2008 FJ's. The first change, the dual VVTI setup was made in 2010, 2012 saw new 17" rims, manual option and other cosmetic changes.
Get a GCC Spec FJ as the US Spec comes with a thinner radiator core and it tends to overheat here.
The only real difference between 07 and 08 US and GCC spec cars is the 17" rims on the US version and the thinner radiator core. Also the speedo will be in miles on the US version.
Mechanically there is no difference
Don't get any FJ below 2010 as the chassis flex will rip the fenders with your kind of driving, they cured it in the 2010 with a stiffer chassis.
The manual is not recommended, the gear ratios are not evenly spaced and driving a six speed manual in city will be quiet a chore
THANK YOU WASIF
iam planning to get either 2007 or 2008 rember I used to have a 2008 and had no problem with the chsis issue
ok if I got a 2007 model can I change the radiator if it overhead to the GCC spec ?
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:51 pm
by KaLeMeRo
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:12 pm
by Wasif Ahmed
KaLeMeRo wrote:THANK YOU WASIF
iam planning to get either 2007 or 2008 rember I used to have a 2008 and had no problem with the chsis issue
ok if I got a 2007 model can I change the radiator if it overhead to the GCC spec ?
Yes just replace the radiator with a GCC spec and you are set to go !!!
How can anyone forget the Blue Monster you had ! Poor Fahed who found out all what you did to it
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:22 pm
by Mosalf
Wasif Ahmed wrote:Yes just replace the radiator with a GCC spec and you are set to go !!!
How can anyone forget the Blue Monster you had ! Poor Fahed who found out all what you did to it
Hi Kalemero,
How can you import the 2007 model. That will be over 6 years and currently one is allowed to import only less than 5 years.
Mosalf 0566161157
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:44 pm
by KaLeMeRo
thanks all
got my lovely FJ
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:33 pm
by shawnp21
Congrats dude on your new FJ....