Both are manual transmissions I have a 1998 Chevrolet S10 debating on putting an engine in it i put a used engine in it and it dropped a valve the engine that was in it had a bad intake gaskets body only has 130k on it should I fix it or get a 2007 Toyota FJ cruiser with 144 k
It's a 2007 with the premium interior options (denoted by the yellow interior pieces) and a manual transmission. It has full-time 4wd and the A-trac option, the most desirable combination for off roading other than the TRD edition. ~140k miles. I'm the 2nd owner, first owner was an aviation mechanic out of Baltimore.
Clutch, release bearing, and release cylinder replaced ~6k miles ago - resolving the common issue with the pre-2012 manuals where the release bearing wears out.
Front brakes replaced <1k miles ago, calipers, rotors, and pads. Needs tires
Modifications are limited to just the static half-door windows replaced with "freedom windows" that are open-able and removable. Custom built Gobi roof rack added, lights are not hooked up yet.
It was my fun vehicle over the pandemic, although I ended up having far less time to enjoy it than I thought. Never off roaded other than forest service roads.
If the FJ is in good condition and has clean paperwork, I'd buy it, then use it to fetch another used engine for the S10 so you can recover some money on it.
Though I wonder why the title says "should I buy it" and in the second paragraph is says "I'm the 2nd owner".
I had changed the title, on a quick read I thought he was looking to buy the thing.
The information that says 2nd owner it the information the current owner has sent to me I currently have a 1998 Honda Civic and 2007 Honda Accord both are manual transmissions as well just trying to debate on what I should do wasn't necessary looking for a vehicle but come across the FJ cruiser coming from one job to another
FJ Cruiser is basically a Toyota 4Runner. There built on the same platforms. So you can easily get parts for those things even though they discontinued FJ Cruiser. Always check the VIN number and find out about the history of the car. There are free VIN Lookups but those don't show detailed information. I would use CARFAX to lookup up VIN. Also check it with a mechanic if not jack the car and look underneath and see if there is any leaks or stains. Good luck.
The FJ Cruiser is becoming a very desirable car to off road enthusiasts. If it is in decent shape, you likely can't much go wrong buying it.
The only thing I don't like about it, is it is not great for people sitting in the back. I am about 5'10 and it was not comfortable in my friends FJ, the doors also make it a bit annoying. If you have a family, I suggest loading them up, and drive for a bit and see if it is acceptable to everybody.
