I see what you are saying. The sales numbers the first 2 years of FJ availability (chart below), it appears it would’ve been competition for the 2-door Wrangler (JK), but with sales dropping like a rock the following years - it certainly wasn’t.

I have absolutely nothing against the FJ, it was a cool and unique vehicle. Thought I’m not sure how accurate the these numbers are since they’re not from an official FCA website, but based on the 14,000 FJ units a year you described - I don’t think I’d actually consider the FJ a true sales competitor to even just the…

I thought the FJ Cruiser was discontinued several years ago?

“...unlike the Jeep Wrangler — one of the chief rivals Ford is targeting with its Bronco revival.”

One of the chief rivals? I think Ford is smart to finally bring back the Bronco, but since the Wrangler has been Chrysler’s cash cow for the last decade - I think it’s safe to say it’s Ford’s sole target.

I’m surprised this looks as good as it does.

Is this new Beetle?

We all knew it was going to be bad. We were right.

Nice! Your chauffeur must really enjoy that.

[Okay, but in all seriousness that sounds like a fun ride.]

Well I guess I’m not allowed to take advice from Tom McParland anymore.

/s

On a related note, another driver that stole a tanker truck loaded with rum got away.

“In 2017, South Korean civic group YMCA filed a complaint with prosecutors alleging the automakers delayed fixing engine defects”

Here’s their photo:

I personally don’t think McLaren will give in.

This just in - McLaren to build its own SUV called the ‘Cashcow’.

How aboot “no”?

[It’s okay, I’m Canadian].

I have stopped to help soooo many people over the years, (and have been helped myself a time or two), but ... um ... Canada.

I always liked these.... still major CP.

My previous Jeep Wrangler (TJ) with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder got noticeably worse fuel mileage than people I knew with same year and model Jeep, but with the 4.0 liter V6. So this does not surprise me at all.