How about this

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
03/12/2020 at 00:16 • Filed to: None

I’m going to find an overlanding-ish build that you all like, even if it takes me months.

Here’s a good color FJ with some wheels, front bumper, lights, and underbody protection.

No roof rack.

No tactical shovels.

No stickers.

Not even a winch!

Yay? Nay?

As a bonus, I found this while looking around under my bathroom cabinet. Am I rich?

DISCUSSION (25)

atfsgeoff > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 00:23

The lightbar looks tacky and is mounted crooked

ttyymmnn > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 00:25

You’re sitting on a gold mine, brother. A gold mine.

AestheticsInMotion > atfsgeoff
03/12/2020 at 00:31

I think light bars pretty much always look bad. At least compared to old school pod lights. But they're just soooooo effective!

AestheticsInMotion > ttyymmnn
03/12/2020 at 00:32

I'll wait a few weeks before accepting offers

fintail > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 00:41

I like the lack of stickers,

I dislike the aftermarket lights.

RPM esq. > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 01:23

I hate all light bars on principle because the main reason I like to go outside is to escape light pollution, but other than that, two thumbs up.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 01:57

There is nothing about this that I like. And no, it isn't because Toyota. Also, why would not have a roof rack? You can put so much stuff up there, like bikes, snowboards, Jerry cans, spare tire, etc.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 01:59

I think I’ve used hand sanitizer twice in the past three weeks, which is about how many times I’ve used it all of last year. Nothing like having hand sanitizer dispensers at the entry of every story only to immediately have to lay your hands on a shopping cart handle, door knob, or shake someone's hand.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 02:58

I’d prefer the Prado upon which it was based...and the turbo diesel engine. But yeah... it's OK. Except for that daft light bar.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 03:48

Mmm. I like it.

Reminds me that at some point I need to get working on a rig so when my son is old enough to go wandering the woods we’ll have a suitable vehicle. I just wish I had more garage space.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 06:41

Light bar is dumb, but other than that, I love how these look. I was going to buy one but within a minute of driving an FJ it was off my list. Horrible blind spots and the door configuration with no roll down rear side windows is bad. 4 Runners are better in every way aside from funky looks.

adamftw > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 06:48

Light bar is dumb, but otherwise this one ain’t bad. It’s still a street machine, though.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 08:11

NO STICKERS!!! This is bull shit

Speed > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 08:36

I dig it. I’m not a light bar fan, but the low profile and size to lumens ratio can’t be denied. They just remind me of being blinded on Kentucky back roads by pizza boys in rusty Cavaliers with light bars bolted to the hood. I like the tube bumper as opposed to the sheet metal deals that weigh as much as I do. The wheels are nice and subtle, there’s rails on the roof should the need arise and the color rocks. That said, I like the FJ as a styling exercise, but it doesn’t make much sense compared to a 4runner or GX470.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 08:56

I dig the color of that FJ, but I also have a categorical distas te for the FJ.

Ż\_()_/Ż

Nothing > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 09:48

I like FJs. At least in theory, I remember when I drove one dons ago, I wasn’t thrilled with it. Being one of the few newish SUVs (if you can call 10-13 years old new) you can get with a manual holds some intrigue.

I’d like to drive one again and see if my initial impressions are reinforced.

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
03/12/2020 at 14:13

But FJs are so cooooooool dawg

AestheticsInMotion > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
03/12/2020 at 14:13

Me too.

Any ideas on vehicle?

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/12/2020 at 14:14

I’m legitimately going to put it on CL for barter

AestheticsInMotion > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
03/12/2020 at 14:14

I love the design, but yeah... It's a coffin.

AestheticsInMotion > Nothing
03/12/2020 at 14:15

I forgot you could get a manual. If only visibility was better

AestheticsInMotion > RPM esq.
03/12/2020 at 14:15

It's a shame these hold their value like, well... Toyotas

AestheticsInMotion > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart
03/12/2020 at 14:18

:=(

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/12/2020 at 14:18

Lol. I love you. Never change

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion
03/12/2020 at 15:22

That’s a hard question. Generally BOF trucks and SUVs have the best practicality and considering the weather here an SUV is probably the vehicle of choice. There aren’t a lot of options in the market anymore unless you go pretty far back in time: Ford Bronco (24 years old now), Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4-Runner (and variants, like the FJ Cruiser ), Toyota Land Cruiser (but expensive and too large, so probably not), Ford Raptor (this has long been a dream vehicle of mine, but it’s more suited for desert trips ; up here, I’d want an early short-wheelbase example, which is coincidentally what I wanted when I lived in SoCal because I value maneuverability over seating ), GM makes a ton of tarted- up archaic SUVs (but I’m not comfortable with anything GM), Dodge Rams (which are dirt cheap, but suffer from crappy everything), Tesla Cybertruck, and something entirely custom (I’ve been bouncing ideas for off-road vehicles around in my head for at least 20 years , most ideas are diesel-electric with hydraulic articulation that have more in common with Mars rovers than cars ).