Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 122500 miles driven Many FJs are off-roaded.2007 |
Toyota FJ Cruiser | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 122500 miles driven Many FJs are off-roaded. |
Toyota FJ Cruiser Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Toyota is leading the industry in reliability and quality with affordable pricing see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The FJ40 was a workhorse for years, this update should be similar. It is unapologetically built as a utility vehicle that is supposed to be useful in un-paved areas of the country. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Toyota has been proven to be reliable despite the recent issues with gas pedal problems. FYI: The FJ is not involved with any recall issues. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a Toyota; what more do you need to say? see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Toyota--lasts forever. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
Lexus IS Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good care of customers and stand behind product, good resale value and reliability see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is top notch, or at least historicaly. Lexus commands respect. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Strong resale value. Good brand image, I live/work in Beverly Hills and still holds it's own against European rivals for much less. However, some brand snobs will throw their nose. Eh, who cares. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lexus cars in general are rock solid. There is definitely a return to investment quotient, in design, features, performance, and reliability, which translates into high resale value. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We owned an SC400 before and liked Lexus. see full Lexus IS review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lexus stands for quality and is classy wihtout being too snobby. see full Lexus IS review |