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Originally posted by Paul K
I freely admit to being a pussy!
As for the rear seat access, That would be a PITA.
Forget what I said- don't even drive one- then you'll want one and the wife/kids will just have to deal with it...
Good luck!
Paul.
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Yup, don't drive one. I love mine, I just drove it 710 miles up to North Carolina from Florida, the entire Florida leg was in terrential downpours the FJ took it in stride and puddles were a non problem. I ditched the stock 17" rims and tires and put on some nice 16" rims and Revos.
Once in North Carolina I took it out to Tellico Plains OHV park and it amazed me how well it did. I took a Most Difficult - Extreme trail (Rock Garden) by accident making a wrong turn and I was actually 1/2 way up it before I decided not to chance it any further and turn back down.
Rear seat access has not been an issue. I put Trail Gear rock rails on it that help with access and add a tough look to the truck. My 3 y/o gets in and out w/o a problem and we can reach his seat without reaching.
We get 17 MPG driving 100% city driving. And my highway milage has been in the 20-24 MPG range depending on how much crap I have packed into it. I also use a rear hitch deck that adds a bit of cargo capacity to it.
The family getting ready to hit the trails at Tellico:
So easy to get into the back a 3 year old can do it!
Trail Gear Rock Rails make getting in and out easier.
