FJ Cruiser Xtreme - Real deal or waste of money?

Escape · Post by **Escape** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:59 am

Hi All,

What do people think of the FJ Cruiser Extreme?

Is it a lot better than a standard model?

A base model (which the xtreme is built on) costs AED120k and the Xtreme costs AED 155k. Could you get a better off-roader buying a base model and spending 35k on your own upgrades?

Has anyone encountered any issues with any of the models including the extreme?

Would value any opinions.

Cheers, Al

Denise · Post by **Denise** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:50 pm

My view
Buy new model
Add fox stage 1 lift 2" - get Arctic Trucks to do it so you keep your warantee.
And you have an Extreme
For nicer look change rims/ wheels/ fenders.
The rest is really cosmetics
Hope this helps

Denise

rubicon · Post by **rubicon** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:15 pm

Denise wrote:My view
Buy new model
Add fox stage 1 lift 2" - get Arctic Trucks to do it so you keep your warantee.
And you have an Extreme
For nicer look change rims/ wheels/ fenders.
The rest is really cosmetics
Hope this helps
Denise

Totally agree with you Denis ,,,

Yehia · Post by **Yehia** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:31 pm

4 door jeep will cost less than 155k and without any modification will be great on sand and under an agent who is marketing the car for off roading and supporting our club.
Above is my personal opinion and hopefully no one will turn this topic to a war against Jeeps.
Good luck whatever your choice is.

Denise · Post by **Denise** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:31 pm

One more i forgot:
The Extreme does not have Crawl control which you have on new model

Abed · Post by **Abed** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:43 pm

Fj has a high possibility of roll over coz of high centre of gravity, I know many FJs rolled over.
I'm not trying to scare you, I'm just saying facts.

omair · Post by **omair** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:44 pm

Denise wrote:One more i forgot:
The Extreme does not have A-track which you have on new model

The 2015 xtreme has the a-track as well.

Fj is a very capable car, and can do amazing things as stock. Denise advise is very good.

Zeebzog · Post by **Zeebzog** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:48 pm

I have an Exreme but the last model (2013). It does have A-Trac. For me it is a good all rounder, not bad on a road considering what it is and better than my capabilities off road. I have had no mechanical issues so far, but I would not advise anyone to trust the abs to stop you on a dime. In terms of rolling over on the road you would have to be pushing it. So far off road I have not seen anything that would cause this, but then again as a newbie this would probably be expected.

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Denise · Post by **Denise** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:21 pm

Omair
Do you have more details on 2015 Extreme?
I was referring to the 2014 one
I am very happy with my FJ: powerful / reliable / safe / comfy.
For me it s all about the driver and the offroad expertise of the people you go with. Bad recovery techniques done by amateurs can turn a great day into a disaster in any type of car.
Play hard but play safe
D

iqsaan · Post by **iqsaan** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:26 pm

Denise wrote:Omair
Do you have more details on 2015 Extreme?
I was referring to the 2014 one
I am very happy with my FJ: powerful / reliable / safe / comfy
It s all about the driver
D

As long as Mathilda is driving

Abdul Qadir · Post by **Abdul Qadir** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:00 pm

Denise wrote:Omair
Do you have more details on 2015 Extreme?
I was referring to the 2014 one
I am very happy with my FJ: powerful / reliable / safe / comfy.
For me it s all about the driver and the offroad expertise of the people you go with. Bad recovery techniques done by amateurs can turn a great day into a disaster in any type of car.
Play hard but play safe
D

Like

omair · Post by **omair** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:29 pm

Denise wrote:Omair
Do you have more details on 2015 Extreme?
I was referring to the 2014 one
I am very happy with my FJ: powerful / reliable / safe / comfy.
For me it s all about the driver and the offroad expertise of the people you go with. Bad recovery techniques done by amateurs can turn a great day into a disaster in any type of car.
Play hard but play safe
D

Yes I have the brochure from alfuttaim. PDF, send me your email I'll send it to you

Bu Shahid · Post by **Bu Shahid** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:39 pm

I would say get the base model and enjoy the desert without any modifications,,,,,
I have my FJ (2014) for a year now, had only the skid plate only and iam so happy with it without any modifications it can take u to any level you want, you just need to know you car and it's capabilities
You have great power, good clearance, good suspension, double tank (amazing), rear diff-lock a-trac and acceptable tires,,,what else do u want

ehabg · Post by **ehabg** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:28 pm

I agree with you bu shahid

ehabg · Post by **ehabg** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:29 pm

Bu Shahid wrote:I would say get the base model and enjoy the desert without any modifications,,,,,
I have my FJ (2014) for a year now, had only the skid plate only and iam so happy with it without any modifications it can take u to any level you want, you just need to know you car and it's capabilities
You have great power, good clearance, good suspension, double tank (amazing), rear diff-lock a-trac and acceptable tires,,,what else do u want

I agree with you bu shahid