2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

This well-travelled but low mileage 2010 FJ Cruiser is an excellent early example of that year’s model refresh. This US-specific model was registered by its first keeper (a Brit) in Florida, who brought it to the UK when he returned in 2012.

The second UK keeper acquired the FJ shortly after in 2013 and enjoyed it for several years until, in 2020, it was bought by its third and current keeper, a resident of Luxembourg. The owner reports that she has never driven it off-road, but it has been fitted out with an expansive array of lifestyle-related accessories. Since 2020, she has enjoyed two long trips with the car, the first down to Spain in 2020 and then up to northern Sweden in 2021.

The car – affectionately called ‘Mariko’ (Japanese for Marie, the name of the owner) – is a reluctant sale, but the keeper is relocating away from Europe for work and is unable to take it with her.

All the vehicle’s documents are present, as is the Owner’s Handbook, a fully-stamped service book together with a comprehensive file of maintenance, parts and accessory invoices and two original keys.

The vendor will accept Bitcoin for payment if the winning bidder prefers!

As supported by the accompanying image gallery, the owner reports the FJ’s bodywork to be in exceptional condition for its age and mileage. The body panels appear sound and are correctly adjusted and positioned and the door openings work as intended.

The original ‘Midnight Black’ paintwork gleams brightly as does the car’s chromed brightwork. Both front and rear light lenses are as clear as crystal and the car rides on a set of original, factory-fitted 17-inch black alloys, shod with aggressive Toyo Open Country M/T tyres which complete the rugged, go-anywhere appearance of the car.

Additional exterior enhancements fitted to the car include a front-mounted Osram LED bar, Smittybilt M1 front and rear bumpers with inbuilt LED lights, a 6-tonne capacity Rhino Carbon Series winch spooled with 100-metre Dyneema synthetic rope, an original Toyota trailer hitch and ‘RIVAL’ under-engine armoured protection. It also comes with the original, factory-fitted 50kg roof rack.

In total, there is over €10,000 worth of technical and aesthetic upgrades fitted to the car.

In true ‘hose-it-out’ fashion, the FJ’s interior is adapted to the go-anywhere brief with ventilated, water-repellent seats and easy-to-clean surfaces. The seats are upholstered with a fabric backed by a special breathable resin coating, which helps them to shed liquids so that they can be easily wiped down. Liquids are prevented from penetrating the stitched seams by a sealant. Meanwhile the floor surfaces are covered with a grey, rubber-like material for easy cleaning.

Aesthetically, the interior of the FJ Cruiser is a mixed bag of practical but funky design. There are oversized controls to aid drivers with gloved hands. Carried over from the FJ Cruiser concept is the high-mounted, three-gauge cluster incorporating a compass, temperature, and inclinometer, as well as a 120V rear power outlet, which were options on the final production model. There is plenty of space for stashing adventure gear and access to the boot through a large, side-hinged door is easy.

Overall, the interior presents in very good order and includes Apple Car Play, electric windows and electric external mirrors, reversing camera, Kenwood CarPlay Bluetooth car radio, original Toyota subwoofer, bespoke FJ floor mats and cruise control.

The owner reports the mechanical condition if the car to be excellent, with steering, brakes, V6 engine and transmission performing as well as their respective Japanese engineers intended and routine servicing has been performed either on time or as governed by mileage.

The engine runs smoothly and an average fuel consumption hovers in the region of 18-20mpg, which, considering its near-two-tonne kerb weight and V6 powerplant, is none too shabby.

Under the bonnet, the V6 engine looks snug as a bug and appears in very healthy condition for its barely-run-in 77,000 miles.

The car is equipped with A-Trac traction control and rides on ARB Old Man EMU springs and shocks suspension. Drive is delivered to all four wheels via a five-speed automatic gearbox which was flushed in 2020 and reportedly shifts seamlessly as if new.

The vendor wishes it to be known that the original suspension parts and bumpers have been retained (as photographed) and will accompany the sale of the car, should the new keeper wish to ‘reset’ the car to factory-spec condition.

At wheel level, the FJ appears very clean and tidy for its age and mileage with just a little discolouring due to natural oxidation.

It is evident from its overall appearance of this low-mileage FJ Cruiser that the car has been driven and enjoyed on a regular basis and maintained to an exceptionally high standard.

The car is currently located in Luxembourg. If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

With over 200,000 FJ Cruisers sold in both USA and Canadian markets alone, the car is not exactly a global rarity – except in the UK, where Toyota UK decided not to make it available.

Out of production since 2014, demand for good and well-cared-for examples is increasing and are equally hard to find. They pop up occasionally – as do RHD models from the Japanese domestic market.

However, be assured that few, if any, are as well-equipped or in the prime condition of the one offered here. Mariko’s new keeper will have a tough act to follow in maintaining the remarkable condition of this car.

G’won…because you’re here, pop on a cheeky bid. You know you want to! We think this will sell for between €25,000 - €35,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, within Govt. guidelines of course, and as stated this car is located in Capellan, Luxembourg; and to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing to make an appointment. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.